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The family of Constant Speed Vertical-In-Line Fire Pumps has been expanded with a maximum 500 USGPM flow for both 60hz and 50hz markets and featuring new high-pressure ratings of up to 160PSI. They eliminate the need for offset piping and motor realignment. They also use less floor space than comparable Horizontal Split Case designs.

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Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global leader in HVAC and fluid flow solutions, has announced a new partnership with Parts Town, a leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) HVAC parts. This collaboration will improve access to critical components and deliver expanded service excellence to customers.

Heat exchangers are a crucial piece of any application that involves heat transfer. In residential buildings heat exchangers can be found in radiant floor applications, pools, or domestic drinking water applications. In commercial buildings, heat exchangers are used for free cooling applications, chiller and heater loops and district energy. In Industrial and Process applications, heat exchangers are found in areas such as steam plants transferring heat from steam to water. They are also used in the refrigeration cycle as evaporators and condensers in chillers to save space and improve efficiency.

Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being used by a system. It is defined as the ratio of real power (measured in kilowatts, kW) to apparent power (measured in kilovolt-amperes, kVA). Mathematically, it is expressed as:

Pumps are essential components in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, playing a crucial role in maintaining optimal temperature levels and ensuring efficient operation. These pumps are responsible for circulating the system fluid, facilitating the transfer of heat and enabling the cooling process.  By continuously moving the fluid, pumps help transfer heat from the indoor environment to the outside, thereby maintaining comfortable temperatures indoors.

Al Manar Building is a combined residential and commercial property located in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE. In a bid to reduce the building’s energy consumption and HVAC operating costs, energy service provider Active Sustainable Solutions enlisted the help of Armstrong for an extensive HVAC system upgrade.

In 2018, the HVAC system at a popular holiday resort suffered a series of failures and leaks, resulting in frequent downtime. An initial review determined that the existing pumps were the cause and had to be replaced. The review also noted that the pumps were oversized, which affected system efficiency. With the resort occupancy rates near 95% for most of the year, HVAC performance and reliability are crucial, so managers decided to go ahead with an upgrade.

As seen on hvacinformed.com 23rd January, 2024

Driven by the demand for low-cost energy and the growing number of organizations committing to Net-Zero targets, the global market for District Heating and Cooling Systems market is expected to grow to over $745 billion by 2032.

As Seen On: technicalreviewmiddleeast.com January 22, 2024

Our most recent video is an explanation of how flow levels inform HVAC optimization.

Many of today’s buildings rely on HVAC systems that were oversized on installation to address uncertainty in cooling and heating loads. Unfortunately, many building occupants still experience discomfort, even with the extra capacity in HVAC systems. To make matters worse, most HVAC systems operate inefficiently and this poor performance goes unnoticed by building owners and operators. Without automated maintenance alerts, and regular recommissioning, most buildings will experience a drift in HVAC performance efficiency of 10-30% in just 2 years.