指出冰蓄冷系统通常被视为一个成本问题。当设计考虑因素不仅仅包括制冷设备时，可以实现显著的成本降低。解释了如何利用低温空气分配设计（42degF至51degF送风）和34至38 degf冰蓄冷水，通过节省外围空气和水分配设备来抵消与制冷设备相关的资本成本。提供了一个办公楼的案例研究，为低温空气分配设计提供了实际的建筑成本。与使用替代传统系统的设计进行对比分析。包括低温空气分配、冰蓄冷系统的预计运营成本节约，并讨论了机械合同之外的利益，这些利益往往被忽视。关键词:冰蓄冷、空调、成本、设计、空气扩散、案例研究、办公室、低温。 引文:研讨会，ASHRAE交易，第97卷，Pt。1991年，纽约

States that ice thermal storage systems have often been viewed as a cost problem. When design considerations include more than just the refrigeration plant, significant cost reductions can be realised. Explains how, utilising a low-temperature air distribution design (42degF to 51degF supply air) available with the 34degF to 38degF chilled water from ice storage, the capital cost associated with the refrigeration plant can be offset through savings in the peripheral air and water distribution equipment. Supplies a case study of an office building which presents actual construction dollars for a low-temperature air-distribution design. Makes a comparative analysis with a design using an alternative conventional system. Includes projected operating cost savings of the low-temperature air distribution, ice thermal storage system and discusses benefits outside the mechanical contract which are often ignored.KEYWORDS: Ice storage, air conditioning, costs, designing, air diffusion, case studies, offices, low temperature.