Refrigerant is only used in pipework between the external condensing unit and the Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC). Water is then used to transfer the energy from the HBC to each bedroom to supply hot or cold water to each fan coil as necessary.
H-VRF is particularly suited to hotels as there is no refrigerant in the bedrooms, just water. This complies with BS EN378 recommendations, so there is no need for leak detection.
Valves, pumps and heat exchangers all contained within the HBC
No refrigerant in occupied spaces, so no need for leak detection
Simultaneous heating and cooling with full heat recovery between fan coils and building zones
Simplified 2 pipe design and installation
Manageable phased installation through modular system design
High sensible cooling and stable room temperatures for maximum comfort
Heat recovery defrost method enables typical defrost times of 5 minutes with immediate return to heating
Quiet operation through water based fan coils