Carbon reduction in building design is critical to the lifestyle of our future generations. Most engineers and their owner clients understand the concerns and welcome …
Primary-Secondary Variable Heating Systems: Should I Pump Into the Boiler or away from It?
Previously, the R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes looked at pump location in a primary-variable boiler heating system. We made a very definitive statement about …
Primary Variable Heating Systems: Should I Pump Into the Boiler or Out of It?
We recently received several calls for our recommendation on whether to pump into the boiler or out of the boiler in a primary variable heating …
Minimum Flow in a Variable Speed Pump: A Great Example
What is the minimum flow rate a variable speed pump can provide without damage to the pump? This is a question every engineer should ask …
Condensing Boiler Temperature Reset for Increased Efficiency (Part 3 of 4)
We are continuing with the series on Condensing Heating System Efficiency. Today, we are discussing condensing boiler temperature reset for increased efficiency. Hydronic condensing heating …
Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electrically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 3 of 3)
You understand the differences between premium efficiency (IE3) motors and PMAC or ECM motors (IE4&5). You understand the cost implications of both styles of motors. …
Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electronically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 2 of 3)
Can I and should I specify permanent magnet motors (PMAC) on my hydronic system pumps? The last R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes showed the …
Ice Rink Cooling System – Commissioning the Glycol Expansion Tank
A customer recently called us about an unusual occurrence in a closed hydronic cooling system for an ice rink. The system was filled using a …
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