WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

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WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

Now that you know how to determine the amount of outside air needed for a given space, it’s time to think about how to bring the air into a space that is conditioned by a WSHP. There are two main ways to bring outside air into the space. Outside air can be introduced….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 5: Geothermal Systems

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 5: Geothermal Systems

Commercial water source heat pump systems don’t necessarily have to rely on boilers and cooling towers to add or remove heat from the building loop. They can actually use the….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 3: Basic Operation

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 3: Basic Operation

WSHPs operate similarly to traditional air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in that they transfer heat rather than creating it from a combustible fuel. Both incorporate a refrigeration cycle to facilitate heat transfer and both include a valve to reverse the cycle, depending on whether the unit is in heating or cooling mode. The primary distinction between WSHPs and ASHPs is….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 1: What We Love About Them

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Water source heat pumps (WSHP) have become a go-to solution for many commercial buildings -- and with good reason. You would be hard-pressed find a heating and cooling system that offers better….

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Variable Primary Chilled Water Systems Part 6: What to Consider Before Choosing This Design Option

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Variable Primary Chilled Water Systems Part 6: What to Consider Before Choosing This Design Option

As we conclude this series, we want stress that when it comes to variable flow and chilled water systems, there is no “one approach fits all” solution. Like virtually every other aspect of mechanical HVAC design, the ideal solution is wholly dependent on….

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