System COP is a more relevant metric of geothermal heat pump performance since the owner is paying for the electrical energy to operate the heat pump and the circulator, and their operation is always simultaneous.
The project timeline, impacts of the pandemic and the unique requirements of the job made the work at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort more complicated than most pool heating applications.
The lavish resort of Nemacolin Woodlands has grown to include a private airport, golf course, ski resort, zoo and accommodations ranging from single-room lodging to estates. Luxury at this level in the rolling countryside of the Appalachian Mountains?
The goal is to keep the system COP as high a possible as the operating conditions of the heat pump change. The logic behind maximum COP tracking is to continually look for an earth loop flow rate that improves the system COP.
Mark Olson, who recently announced plans to step aside from leading the company as CEO, will begin transitioning responsibilities to Gullickson over the coming months.
Every year, manufacturers develop new or improved products for the North American hydronic market. Product development planning by those manufacturers depends on several factors. Here are a few of the main considerations.
Multiple boiler systems have been used for decades. They allow full heating capacity to be delivered when necessary, while also retaining high efficiency under partial load conditions compared to a single large boiler.
Caleffi announced a facility expansion at its Milwaukee headquarters. This significant expansion will not only double the warehouse footprint but will also augment the assembly area, adding much needed space for growth.
When a fixed output heat pump supplies a highly zoned heating or cooling distribution system, a buffer tank is typically used to prevent the heat pump from short-cycling under very low load conditions.