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

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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Utility Rebate Programs Recognize HI Pump Rating System

Utility Rebate Programs Recognize HI Pump Rating System

In our last blog we introduced the new HI Energy Rating System for clean water pumps. The HI Rating System not only helps engineers pick a more efficient pump, it also makes it easy for utilities to develop incentives that rewards owners for using HI Rated equipment.  Several US utilities are already onboard…  

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A Better Way to Compare Pump Efficiency

A Better Way to Compare Pump Efficiency

Comparing pump efficiency just got a whole lot easier thanks to a new rating system developed by the Hydraulic Institute (HI). For the first time ever, pump specifiers or purchasers can go directly to an online tool where they can compare the numerical efficiency scores of any pump….

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