Optimization in HVAC Pumping Systems
Optimization in HVAC Pumping Systems
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Optimization in Water Pumping Systems
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U.S. Energy Consumption 2010
Total U.S. Energy
Buildings consume 40% of total
U.S. energy.
Industry Transportation
32% 28%
Of this 40%, HVAC systems
represent 17% of energy
consumption. Buildings
40%
systems.
Non-
Identifiable
10%
HVAC 17%
Other
Identifiable
13%
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Building Loads
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 / 13
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Building Load Profile
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Variable Flow Pumping Systems
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Traditional Flow Control
Differential
Pressure Sensor
Pump
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Integrated Control Pumping Systems
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Life Cycle Cost of Pumping System
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Selections Save Energy and Cost
4" Pump with non-integrated controls 3" Pump with integrated controls
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Optimized Capacity and Motor Power
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Pump Motor Starting
Direct-on-line is the
oldest way to start a
pump.
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Pump Motor Starting
Star/Delta:
a relay switches the configuration from Star to Delta when the
motor reaches close to maximum speed
Soft Start:
electric timers monitor/limit either the voltage or the current
many of these devices cannot be used for long periods of time
VFDs/Integrated Controls:
controls both the frequency and the voltage simultaneously
provides full control over the acceleration/deceleration ramps
the best method of starting or stopping a pump
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Energy Savings: Control Curve Strategies
25%+
Energy Savings
at 50% Design Flow
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Energy Savings: Chiller and Cooling Tower
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ASHRAE 90.1-2010: Table 6.5.4.5
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Pumping Implications
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Sensorless Control
Key Parameters
Flow
Head
Power
Speed
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Sensorless Control: Traditional Control with
Differential Pressure Sensor
In this simplified example, the chiller and pump are found in the
basement mechanical room, and the pump distributes chilled
water to the cooling coils.
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Sensor Location
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Sensor Location in Mechanical Room
A Design Point
B Minimum Head
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Sensor Location Remote Load
A Design Point
B Minimum Head
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Sensor Location Operating Cost Comparison
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Installation Savings for Lowest First Cost:
Sensorless Controls
Sensorless controls provide
savings in multiple areas:
49% more energy saved
than with a sensor in the
mechanical room.
$2000 saved in
installation, wiring, and
sensor costs.
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Sensorless Control On-Site
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Flow Meter and Control
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Wiring VFD Mounting Bracket
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Harmonic Distortion
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Emission and Immunity
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Reflected Wave Voltage
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Motor Accessories
Thermistors
30 hp 286T = $420
Tripping relay = $550
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Re-Selection Risk and Cost
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Re-Selection Risk and Cost
Adaptability of an integrated
control pumping unit reduces risk
and cost.
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Energy Metering Capability
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Wall Space
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First Cost
TOTAL $7,650
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Vertical Inline over End Suction Configurations
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End Suction Pump Installation
1. Coupling re-alignment 2
costs 3
2. Grouting costs
3. Inertia base costs 4
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Integrated Pump over Horizontal Split Case
3-Pump
3-Pump Integrated
Horizontal Split
Costs System Savings
Case System
6x6x11.5 30 hp
6x5x12
Installation $19,572 $8,327 $11,245 = 57%
$9,225
Floor Space 105.7 sq ft 44.2 sq ft
($150/sq ft)
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Integrated Pump over End Suction
2-Pump Integrated
2-Pump End Suction
Costs System Savings
System 6x5x10
8x8x10 20 hp
Installation $9,214 $3,444 $5,770 = 62%
$2,400
Floor Space 36.1 sq ft 20.1 sq ft
($150/sq ft)
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Pipe
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Floor Space
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Maintenance
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Benefits of Integrated Design vs. Traditional
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Benefits of Integrated Design vs. Traditional
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Case Study: Expansion of Edmonton International
Airport Expansion
The design initially specified standard vertical inline pumps,
but the nature of the expansion provided an opportunity to
switch to 56 integrated control pumps.
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Comparison: Savings from Integrated Control over
VFD
PAYBACK: 0 months
Not included: Smaller electrics commissioning savings
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Comparison: Savings from Integrated Control over
VFD
PAYBACK: 0 months
Not included: Smaller electrics commissioning savings
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Overview: LEED Certification
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Integrated Pumping Systems: LEED Contribution
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ASHRAE 90.1-2007
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LEED for New Construction & Major
Renovations
LEED NC and LEED Canada-NC 2009
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LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations &
Maintenance
LEED EBOM 2009
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ASHRAE 9.3.1 Construction Waste Management
Description:
A minimum of 50% of non-hazardous construction/demolition
waste material shall be diverted.
Total waste shall not exceed 42 yd3 or 12,000 lbs per 10,000 ft2
of new building area.
Relevant Benefits of an Integrated Pumping System:
Only one set of packaging on-site - on larger projects with 50
pumps, the impact can be significant.
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