As seen on b4ed.com - March 06, 2015
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.
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Boilers,
Plant Automation,
Heating Systems,
HVAC,
In The Media
As seen on 2.frost.com - December 1, 2014
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.
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Sustainability,
Frost & Sullivan,
HVAC,
In The Media
As seen on pumpsandsystems.com - January 13, 2015
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.
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Sustainability,
HVAC,
In The Media,
Remote Diagnostic Services
As seen on worldpumps.com - December 11, 2014
A new pump controller has been launched by Armstrong Fluid Technology.
Developers of the IPS 4000 say pump performance will be improved while it presents opportunities for energy savings in both new build projects and refurbishments as capacity is automatically matched with changing building demand.
Designed to control multiple secondary pumps for HVAC systems in both heating and cooling applications, the IPS 4000 can control up to six variable speed pumps in parallel or standby configurations covering up to 12 zones.
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Controller,
HVAC,
In The Media,
IPS 4000
As seen on acr-news.com - November 4, 2014
Continued investment in research and development is helping companies to stay ahead of legislative and commercial demands, according to Armstrong Fluid Technology.
At an event called ‘Past Present Future’ held on 16 October, members of Armstrong Fluid Technology’s senior leadership team, including company chairman Charles Armstrong, looked at the importance of continued investment in research and development.
The event was organised to celebrate important landmarks in Armstrong Fluid Technology’s history. It marked the company’s 80th anniversary and celebrated 10 successful years in Manchester and the official opening of the new factory.
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R&D,
HVAC,
In The Media
As seen on buildingdesign-news - November 14, 2014
19-20 November 2014, ICC ExCel London
At Datacenter Dynamics Converged Armstrong Fluid Technology will be featuring its portfolio of ultra-efficient products and systems for datacentre cooling and air conditioning. All solutions harness the benefits of Hartman LOOPTM digital relational control technology which is capable of treating the entire system ‘holistically’, rather than as individual sub-systems. This provides a number of environmental benefits. Controlled ‘holistically’, rather than as three independent control loops, chilled water system components are operated along their Natural Curve or “sweet points” for optimal energy consumption.
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Topics:
Cooling Systems,
Plant Automation,
HVAC,
In The Media,
System Controls
As seen on empoweringpumps.com - September 2, 2014
Faced with rising operating costs, design engineers, building owners and facility managers are searching for ways to improve energy efficiency in HVAC systems. Responding to this market need, Armstrong Fluid Technology has been conducting Design Envelope Symposium events across North America to help the HVAC community understand the energy-saving opportunities available. The symposiums also complement the service training and technical training that Armstrong provides on a regular basis. To date, Design Envelope Symposiums have been held in Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Saratoga Springs, NY and Chicago.
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Topics:
Armstrong Fluid Technology,
HVAC
As seen on healthcarefacilitiestoday.com - June 2, 2014
TORONTO — Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced a new Chiller Plant Automation System targeted at optimizing the performance of air-cooled chiller plants.
The IPC 9511 streamlines plant operations and can lower operating costs. Facility managers and engineers seeking an easy-to-use, comprehensive Plant Automation System will benefit from this fully field-configurable solution with automation features for constant speed and variable speed configurations.
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Topics:
Armstrong Fluid Technology,
Controls,
Plant Automation,
HVAC,
Planet Proposition
As seen on empoweringpumps.com - April 30, 2014
Q1: Sustainability seems to have different meanings depending on whom you ask. What does sustainability mean to you?
A1: Armstrong has chosen to use the Brundtland definition of sustainable development:
“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
World Commission on Environment and Development. Our Common Future. (Oxford, Great Britain: Oxford University Press, 1987).
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Topics:
Armstrong Fluid Technology,
Empowering Pumps,
Sustainability,
HVAC
As seen on Engineered Systems - February 5, 2014
Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced its Factory Service Plan for IPC chiller plant automation systems.
According to the company, as products have become increasingly intelligent incorporating embedded controls, the skillset required to provide proper service becomes less generic and more dependent on factory-trained resources. Key aspects of the Factory Service Plan include: inspection and review of key components, assessment of operation conditions, control system tuning, software upgrades as they are released, back-up and secure storage of parameters and settings, and annual training for the building operators.
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Topics:
Controls,
Plant Automation,
Factory Service Plan,
HVAC,
IPC 11550