IfcChiller
What is IfcChiller?
IfcChiller represents a cooling device that removes heat from a liquid (typically water or glycol solution) through a refrigeration cycle. Chillers are central to air-conditioning systems and can be air-cooled or water-cooled.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcDistributionFlowElement
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcChiller elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcChiller.
- Pset_ChillerTypeCommon
Real-World Usage
Chillers are among the largest and heaviest MEP equipment in commercial buildings. Construction teams plan rigging and placement early, coordinate concrete pads and vibration isolation, and verify piping and electrical connections before commissioning.
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