Fletcher J. Clarcq

Fletcher J. Clarcq, P.E., is a principal with SmithGroup Inc. and is the mechanical engineering discipline leader for the Phoenix office. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Binghamton University (SUNY) in 1998 and has been practicing in the HVAC industry for 21-plus years. He specializes in health care and science/technology projects, but his experience includes office workplace, higher education, central chilled water and heating plants for large projects, campus steam systems, and energy-efficient HVAC system solutions. Clarcq has significant experience with chilled beam designs, including projects such as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Systems Integration Facility (NREL ESIF), Worcester Polytechnic Dormitory, Banner Health’s North Campus Outpatient Facility, and Banner Health’s Ocotillo Patient Tower. He continually strives to educate clients and design energy-efficient system solutions for projects throughout the country. Contact him at fletcher.clarcq@smithgroup.com.

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Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams: What You Thought You Knew — But Were Wrong, Part 2

Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams: What You Thought You Knew — But Were Wrong, Part 2

SmithGroup, Varitec, and Dadanco analyze the response time of an active chilled beam when the space’s total load rapidly increases.
Fletcher J. Clarcq Dan Hahne Steve Lamica
November 5, 2019
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In our previous article, “Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams: What You Thought You Knew – But Were Wrong, Part 1,” engineers from SmithGroup and Dadanco, along with senior sales engineers from Varitec


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Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams

Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams: What You Thought You Knew But Were Wrong, Part 1

How long does it take for condensation to form on an active chilled beam? A group of engineers at SmithGroup used testing and analysis to answer that question and more.
Fletcher J. Clarcq Eric Martin Dan Hahne Steve Lamica
October 21, 2019
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Chilled beams offer building owners greater energy efficiency, reduced building first cost, reduced day-two maintenance, and improved indoor air quality.


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