The Guide is a result of a BSRIA's research project carried out in collaboration with BRE and the industry partners including Danfoss, Frese, Belimo, SAV UK, Andrew Reid & Partners, Crane Fluid, Herz Valves and Grundfos. It recognises that the potential for pump energy savings is substantial. Europump (a pan European association of pump manufacturers) estimate that systems could be 30 to 50% more energy efficient by careful consideration of components, design and installation. Indeed our research has shown that a potential energy saving of 80% is achievable between the worst operating constant flow systems and the best designed variable flow systems. Furthermore, in heating and cooling applications a lack of regard for pump energy may lead to missed energy savings elsewhere. For example, excess flows tend to lower system temperature differentials, thereby reducing the effectiveness of some low energy (or low carbon) heating and cooling sources. Essentially this guide provides recommendations for building services designers on the design of energy efficient pumping systems.
However it will be invaluable to a broader group including manufacturers, contractors and end-users who will benefit from being able to design, install, select and manage more efficient systems.
- ISBN10 0860226921
- ISBN13 9780860226925
- Publish Date 31 March 2011
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint BSRIA
- Format Paperback
- Pages 44
- Language English