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Mechanical / HVACaka: FCUaka: fan coil

Fan Coil Unit

In Plain English

A small unit in each room or zone that conditions air locally by blowing it across hot or cold water coils.

Definition

A self-contained heating and cooling terminal unit consisting of a fan, heating and/or cooling coil, and filter, used to condition a single zone or room. Fan coil units are connected to the building's hydronic piping for hot water and chilled water and are available as horizontal ceiling-mounted, vertical floor-standing, or console types. They allow individual zone control and are common in hotels, offices, and apartment buildings.

Example

Each hotel room has a ceiling-mounted fan coil unit connected to the central chilled water and hot water loops for individual guest control.

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