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Rheem opens advanced technology integration lab
INDIANAPOLIS — Rheem will open a new research and development facility focused on developing integrated solutions for the company’s heating, cooling, water heating and pool/spa heating product lines. Located just north of Indianapolis, the lab will be the newest addition to Rheem’s Advanced Technology Integration (ATI) organization. The ATI organization was created in October 2010 with a mission
to facilitate and lead the development and implementation of advanced technologies and systems solutions across the company’s product divisions. More specifically, the team is developing new, hybrid solutions that further integrate HVAC and water heating that can help homes and businesses reduce energy consumption while increasing comfort. The ATI laboratory in Indiana is the newest addition to the existing labs in Alabama, Arkansas and Mexico, and significantly expands the electronic controls development and testing capabilities of the organization. “We are excited to continue our investment in advanced technologies
that will allow us to expand our capabilities and improve our speed to market with innovative, energy efficient product solutions,” said Chris Peel, senior vice president and COO for Rheem. “The Advanced Technology Integration lab in Indiana will substantially increase our capabilities in the areas of electronic controls and integrated systems development, which is critical to our long-term growth strategy.”
HYDRONICS — FLOW SYSTEMS e Continued from p 52
differential pressure at a reference point in the system. A variable speed pumping system will provide just the right amount of flow to meet the changing requirements. PICVs lend themselves to the energy saving features that VSD provides by allowing the desired flow at each terminal unit. Accurate flow capitalizes on the benefits of variable volume
pumping systems. Overflow is eliminated, increasing available plant capacity and may minimize capital expense for additional capacity. The PICV’s ability to maintain stable flow is useful as occupancy loads shift from one room to another. The use of PICVs assures that only the necessary amount of chilled or heated water is delivered to the cooling and/or heating load at all times. This article describes how the use of PICVs results in
improved efficiency and control. In writing it, I realized how important it is, in low energy buildings, to have design flow at
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the control of a fan coil, air handler, chilled beams, radiant heat appliance or convector. Ideally, every designer should plan for energy efficiency by accurately controlling flow. Installing PICVs at terminal units in order to correct flow issues is a simple solution. l
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