Updated Energy Standard Requires Condensing Boilers

Updated Energy Standard Requires Condensing Boilers

The 2019 edition of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 incorporates a change that significantly impacts the design of high-capacity space heating gas boilers. The standard mandates that gas boilers ranging from 1 to 10 million Btu/h) must be…

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WSHPs Vital Role in Decarbonization Part 4: Phaseout of R410 and Other Refrigerants

WSHPs Vital Role in Decarbonization Part 4: Phaseout of R410 and Other Refrigerants

So far in this series, we’ve discussed the relevancy of Water Source Heat Pumps (WSHPs) in terms of their low Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and high coefficient of performance (COP). However, looming refrigeration regulatory changes….

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WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

In our previous series, Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems, we covered the advantages, operation, and piping design options for a system that utilizes water source heat pumps (WSHPs). Now it’s time to dig into the overall mechanical design….

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