Energy Efficiency
Tips For Successful Energy Efficiency Of Centrifugal Water Chillers
Centrifugal water chillers comprise a significant portion of industrial and large commercial electrical load. These machines are efficient, typically producing a cooling effect two-to-three times greater than the required energy input. Centrifugal water systems were the focus of cholorfluorocarbon (CFC)… Read more
May 30, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
8 actions to improve energy efficiency in heating systems
In many buildings, HVAC is the first or second item in terms of energy costs. This technical article deals with optimisation tips and energy efficiency savings in heating systems of a building. Heating systems have always been used when the… Read more
Feb 05, 2016 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Eleven energy-efficiency improvement opportunities in compressed air systems
Instrumentation consumes large amounts of compressed air at many individual locations in a textile plant, but these uses are susceptible to leakage. Most such leaks are at threaded connection points, rubber hose connections, valves, regulators, seals, and in old pneumatic… Read more
Jul 24, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy and Power
Six energy efficiency improvement opportunities in fan systems
Efficiencies of fan systems vary considerably across impeller types. The average energy saving potential in these systems in the U.S. manufacturing industry is estimated at 6%. For optimal savings and performance, it is recommended that a systems approach is used…. Read more
Mar 27, 2015 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
Jet pumps used for private well systems or low flow irrigation applications
Jet Pumps are mounted above ground and lift the water out of the ground through a suction pipe. Jets are popular in areas with high water tables and warmer climates. There are two categories of jet pumps and pump selection… Read more
Aug 12, 2013 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
How to Maximize Chiller Efficiency?
Chillers are the single largest energy-using component in most facilities, and can typically consume over 50% of the electrical usage. Chillers use approximately 20% of the total electrical power generated in North America and the U.S. Department of Energy estimates… Read more
Sep 04, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Potential Energy Savings In Utility Buildings Using EIB
Flexibility, utilisation value and energy saving are the three main requirements for utility buildings (administration, office and public buildings, schools, hospitals, etc.). Apart from recouping investment costs, so-called life-cycle costs are also becoming increasingly important. These are made up of… Read more
Jan 11, 2012 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
How heat pump works?
The heat pump transfers the heat between the heating/cooling distribution system and the earth connection. It is the basic building block of the GSHP system. The most common type of heat pump used with GSHP systems is a “water-to-air” unit… Read more
Jun 10, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
HVAC
District heating – Heat from a central boiler plant
District heating is a system which provides a number of buildings with heat from a central boiler plant through pre-insulated pipes. Pre-insulated pipes are in fact a modern kind of heat culvert or district heating duct, but since these systems… Read more
Mar 03, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – Cogeneration (6)
Cogeneration is combined generation of heat and electricity. The advantage of cogeneration is that it enables the heat released by electricity generation to be used. The most well-known form of cogeneration is an electricity generator powered by an internal combustion… Read more
Jan 02, 2011 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – Compressed air
Compressed air is an essential form of energy for a hospital. Depending on the requirements it can be divided into: – Medical compressed air and – Technical compressed air Medical compressed air has many uses in a hospital. Examples include… Read more
Dec 27, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficency In Hospitals – HVAC
In the following lines we will look at a number of case studies for energy saving options. These are subdivided into the following areas: – HVAC – Compressed air – Steam – Lighting – Cogeneration For each of these areas we first… Read more
Dec 25, 2010 | By Edvard Csanyi
