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Overview
At 1,009 feet, Comcast Center is a spectacular addition to the Philadelphia Skyline
The unique performance and space requirements of a signature tall building were met through the design and commissioning of the world's largest Tuned Liquid Column damper. -
Services
- Investigated options for Supplementary Damping System (SDS)
- Designed Tuned Liquid Column Damper (TLCD)
- Commissioned TLCD
- Modeled airflow and thermal comfort to develop energy efficient ventilation strategies
- Assessed thermal impact of large LED TV screen on building occupants.
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Benefits
Optimized structure: Both occupant comfort and drift criteria for the building were realized through the use of the world’s largest tuned liquid column damper (TLCD).
Cost savings: Use of the TLCD resulted in reduced overall construction costs, as less structural steel was required.
Effects on design: Ventilation performance was improved by predicting downdrafts along the façade and improving airflow distribution. CFD Flow modeling included the impact of the bris-soleil and a downdraft collector.
Optimized thermal comfort: An optimum thermal comfort arrangement was determined through a series of CFD model studies, which included comparison of different diffusers adjacent to a giant LED TV screen in the lobby. -
Resources
Project Profile: Comcast Center - Motion
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