MODULAR BUILDING UTILITIES SYSTEMS AND METHODS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for modular building utilities systems and assemblies for a building are provided. A modular system may include a first assembly having a duct, inlet piping, and outlet piping coupled via a bracket in a first positional relationship, where the inlet piping and outlet piping are disposed exterior to the duct. The modular system may also include a second assembly that may also have a duct, inlet piping, and outlet piping coupled via a bracket in a second positional relationship, where the inlet piping and outlet piping are also disposed exterior to the duct. The first positional relationship of the first assembly and the second positional relationship of the second assembly may provide alignment between the respective ducts, inlet piping, and outlet piping to facilitate coupling of the first and second assemblies.

主权项

1. A prefabricated distribution assembly configured for use in a heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) system providing HVAC to zones of a building, the HVAC system having a plurality of distributed zone control units (ZCUs), each of the ZCUs locally providing HVAC to a respective subset of the zones, the prefabricated distribution assembly comprising:
a discharge port coupled to a duct to discharge a portion of supply airflow to one of the distributed ZCUs; a plurality of brackets coupled along a length of the duct, the brackets comprising mounting features; and a supply line to supply a fluid to a heat exchanging coil of one or more of the distributed ZCUs; and a return line to return the fluid from the heat exchanging coil of one or more of the distributed ZCUs; wherein the supply and return lines are supported by at least one of the mounting features, wherein corresponding components of a plurality of the prefabricated distribution assemblies can be coupled to provide for transport of flow of the supply air along a combined length of the coupled prefabricated distribution assemblies and for transport of the supply and return of the fluid along the combined length, and wherein the prefabricated distribution assembly comprises mounting surfaces to mount the prefabricated distribution assembly to the building.