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7.5.2.10 IfcCooledBeamTypeEnum

7.5.2.10.1 Semantic definition

There are two general types of cooled or chilled beams: passive and active. An active Cooled Beam uses a fan or other auxilliary device to aid in air recirculation, while a passive Cooled Beam relies solely on convection to cool the space.

7.5.2.10.2 Type values

Type Description
ACTIVE

An active or ventilated cooled beam provides cooling (and heating) but can also function as an air terminal in a ventilation system.

PASSIVE

A passive or static cooled beam provides cooling (and heating) to a room or zone.

USERDEFINED

User-defined cooled beam type.

NOTDEFINED

Undefined cooled beam type.

Table 7.5.2.10.A

7.5.2.10.3 Formal representation

TYPE IfcCooledBeamTypeEnum = ENUMERATION OF
	(ACTIVE
	,PASSIVE
	,USERDEFINED
	,NOTDEFINED);
END_TYPE;

7.5.2.10.4 References