Norm Hall
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November 28, 2022
You have a Bell & Gossett Flo-Control valve on the primary secondary bridge of an older hydronic system. It has been there for over five... READ MORE
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Many heat pumps used in Ohio and Michigan are water sources for comfort heating and cooling. Today, we want to look at the water source... READ MORE
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The owner of a local engineering firm recently said to me, “First cost and space are key discussion points in any building design.” First cost... READ MORE
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Hot water availability in many commercial and institutional buildings is critical. Engineers also know that these service water systems are generously sized for the peak... READ MORE
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How does the commercial heat pump water heater, using the preferred R-744 refrigerant, handle the domestic hot water recirculation load? The R-744 (carbon dioxide) heat... READ MORE
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Glycol Pressure Drop Corrections for Hydronic Systems (Part 2)
Norm Hall
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July 25, 2022
Last week the article covered pressure drop correction calculations. Today we offer you some handy charts to use for second glycol correction pressure drop. Example: I have calculated the water piping pressure drop through a chilled water system to be 80 feet using the System Syzer. Question: What is the pressure drop if I have 50% Ethylene Glycol/Water with temperatures of 45°F to 55°F? Answer: The average temperature is 50°F, so my factor is 1.47. [Read more…]... READ MORE
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Pressure Drop Corrections for Glycol in HVAC Systems (Part 1)
Norm Hall
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July 18, 2022
Question: I have selected my piping friction loss based on water, but I am pumping a glycol solution. What correction do I use? Answer: There are three glycol corrections when designing a hydronic or process cooling system; heat transfer correction, pressure drop correction, and pump curve correction. This R L Deppmann Monday Morning Minute defines the second of three glycol corrections. [Read more…]... READ MORE
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Decarbonization does not always automatically become electrification. The enterprising engineer will first look at diverse ways to reduce the carbon use. Here is an example... READ MORE
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About Commercial Electric Boilers (Part 2)
Norm Hall
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June 6, 2022
Welcome back to Part Two of our top 10 things to know about commercial electric boilers. As mentioned last week, HVAC and Plumbing Engineers are... READ MORE
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Top 10 Things You Should Know About Commercial Electric Boilers (Part 1)
Norm Hall
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May 30, 2022
HVAC and Plumbing Engineers are discussing more decarbonization and electrification of systems with their clients. The use of electric boilers vs. gas fired condensing boilers... READ MORE
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