The September issues examines the ever-changing refrigerant landscape, cogeneration systems in health care settings, and more. Access the full September issue by clicking here
The greatest impact HVAC systems have on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions is from energy consumption, not the refrigerant fluid in the system.
Some key factors in the design of a CHP for health care facilities include various local and national incentives, the utility rate structure, black start capability, and the type of generator to be used in the plant.
DDC application engineers have a brave new world of topics to explore and familiarize themselves with as they intuit what owners really need and deliver designs for the solution.
Rather than using a more cumbersome fresh-air system made up of separate field-installed variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and energy recovery ventilator (ERV) units connected by ductwork, engineer Rob Lowry, executive sales leader, Pennergy Solutions, opted for what would become a more labor- and energy-efficient approach using Geniox+ air handlers.
The design criteria is based on an analytical analysis of existing refrigeration conditions, associated operation, and proactive maintenance management in sync with the hospital’s overall updating the policy and procedure manual as it pertains to refrigerant management and the environment.