Lancaster Circus uses Passive Radiant/Convective Chilled Beams

Over 4,500 linear metres of Carat radiant/convective passive multiservice chilled beams (MSCB’s) have been supplied and installed by Frenger Systems on the refurbishment of Birmingham City Council's HQ building in the heart of Birmingham. The unique benefits of the Carat passive radiant/convective cooling element in delivering high cooling duties (in excess of 100 w/m2) with significantly reduced air velocities when compared to traditional passive chilled beams.

The project provided additional challenges because the building was occupied and therefore works needed to be carefully co-ordinated with the Client. The transformation of the original "dreary" office space into a modern and pleasant environment has been universally appreciated and is a testament to the well-designed application of radiant/convective passive multiservice beam technology.

This provides a typical example where Carat radiant/convective passive chilled beam technology has been utilised to deliver high cooling duties with minimal air movement within the occupied zone when compared to traditional passive chilled beams.