Part 1 of a 3-part article on why VRFs are gaining ground, popular refrigerants may be phased out, and pumps present an overlooked way to save energy.
By Rita Tatum July 2016
Once it has been designed and installed, the HVAC system is something the facility manager has to live with for a long time. Heating and cooling equipment has a long life cycle, and because of the cost of replacement, it may well be kept in service even after the end of its projected useful life.
A transportation facility case study. Edmonton International Airport is the primary air passenger and air cargo facility in the Edmonton region of the Canadian province of Alberta, serving over 6.6 million passengers annually. In 2009, the Edmonton Regional Airports Authority launched an expansion project aimed at increasing capacity. The project involved fast-tracking the development of the HVAC system to accommodate new construction.
An fully integrated packaged plant room for the HVAC of a new development in Glasgow has speeded the installation and reduced traffic at the busy city centre site.
The supplier – Armstrong Fluid Technology – played a key role in the delivery of the Connections project at 110 Queen Street, Glasgow with a fully integrated packaged plant room handling the HVAC system in the building.
Manufacturers and Service Providers Offer a Variety of Products and Strategies
HVAC SYSTEMS CAN USE AS MUCH AS 40% OF A BUILDING’S ENERGY, says the utility company Pacific Gas & Electric. “When properly designed, implemented, and operated, these systems ensure the comfort of the people in the facility in addition to ensuring the quality and financial viability of the processes and products produced. However, while simple in concept, most air handling systems are dynamically complex and highly interactive. A disturbance in one element can ripple out and affect the stability and viability of the entire system and the utility systems serving the air handling unit. In some cases, these issues manifest themselves in a manner that demands correction; tenants complain, product quality becomes substandard, or in extreme cases, the area serves becomes un-inhabitable.
Planet Proposition initiative enjoys highly successful second year
TORONTO — Armstrong Fluid Technology’s sustainability initiative — Planet Proposition — is celebrating a highly successful second year with significant energy savings achieved via its HVAC solutions, solid progress towards its key operational environmental goals, and new community projects worldwide.
Note: The original was in Spanish and has been translated using Google Translate
Contractor: Air Service (Mxli) | Engineering Firm: Mega Projects (Mxli) The Center for Technical Education and Superior (CETYS University) is an educational institution of excellence, located in the state of Baja California, Mexico. That has always been at the forefront, facing the challenges of a changing world.
Como ingenieros, utilizamos cálculos para lograr determinar que bomba nos conviene de acuerdo a nuestro proyecto y cual es la mejor para minimizar el desperdicio de energía. En esta nota analizaremos la formula para conocer el “Life Cycle Cost” (LCC) o mejor conocido por nosotros como “CCV – Costo del Ciclo de Vida” y realizaremos un comparativo entre 2 bombas de agua helada marca Armstrong.
Andrew Harrop on how new approaches to the design of heating systems are making it easier for schools save energy and money
Replacing ageing school boiler plant can be daunting. Heating systems can only feasibly be replaced when the site does not require heating or a continuous water supply. In addition, projects often have to be squeezed into the summer vacation to avoid traffic, disruption and the presence of contractors during term-time. This small window of opportunity can create inconvenience and cost. As summer is the busiest time for the building industry it can be difficult to guarantee availability of contractors for the designated weeks. Many independent schools have additional challenges relating to the architectural heritage of their school buildings. Access can be problematic and something as basic as the size of doorways can present problems when removing the old boiler or positioning its replacement.
Armstrong's desire for sustainable profitability has encouraged it to offer tailored solutions for individual customer needs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - December 1, 2014 - Based on its recent analysis of the fluid technology market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Armstrong Fluid Technology with the 2014 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership. Armstrong's strong solution portfolio, replete with pumps, hydronic systems, controls and aftermarket services, has positioned it as a one-stop shop for fluid technology solutions.
In the past few years, heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) services have shown considerable growth in the field of remote diagnostics and fault detection. Often operated on a subscription basis, these diagnostic capabilities allow facility managers to contract with a supplier to monitor the operation and health of the HVAC system and to provide detailed reports on repairs, maintenance or other required adjustments.
