MONITORING/METERING
Micronics U3000 Clamp-on flow meters used to monitor heating and water consumption on university campus
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xcessively high energy consumption and an awareness of environmental considerations induced Northumbria University to monitor all campus boilers. It was important to know how much energy was required to heat individual campus buildings and to reduce downtime of the heating and water systems. To that end, University estates staff called in Invisible Systems Ltd, a Cumbrian company who manufacture wireless energy monitoring and control software and hardware. A bespoke software programme gathers all available data from the boilers and displays information which allows buildings to operate in an environmentally friendly way. A site’s operational consumption is made visible, highlighting where energy use can be reduced and where costs can be saved. If individual buildings were not in use, the flow of gas or water could be shut off and considerable savings made. Vahid Tambe,
the company’s Technical Director searched the internet for suppliers of ultrasonic flowmeters and selected Micronics as they gave the best competitive quote. The Micronics U3000 and Calec ST ModBus were successfully used to calculate usage and control the boilers more effectively. Vahid was delighted with his choice of flow meters. “The U3000 proved itself simple to install as we didn’t need any specialist skills or tools. It just clamps onto the pipe then we connected the power and simply entered the pipe’s diameter.” Micronics flowmeters are a cost effective alternative to traditional in-line meter installation. Moreover, it was crucial for the University which is busy almost 24/7 that there is minimum downtime and maximum availability so the fact that dry servicing is possible was a distinct advantage. The University plans to install more Micronics flowmeters, particularly where they need to know how much energy is
used in buildings part owned by them and part by a big supermarket chain.
For further information on this project or the Micronics range call Micronics on +44(0)1628 810456, or visit
www.micronicsflowmeters.com
HONEYWELL’S ELSTER ENERGYICT NAMED A LEADING SOFTWARE INNOVATOR
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Study Confirms Benefits of Integrating M&T Capabilities With Building and System Maintenance Functions Enacto Software Valued For Creating Seamless Transition from M&T to Continuous Optimization
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new study by independent analyst firm Verdantix analysing and comparing the Monitoring & Targeting (M&T) functionality of leading global
energy management software solutions highlighted Honeywell’s Elster EnergyICT Enacto™ energy management solution for its ability to gather, track and analyse energy data from a facility and successfully link that functionality into building optimization and maintenance systems.
Energy management software such as Enacto is used by large organizations to track and monitor energy use in their facilities. The software helps building managers establish energy consumption targets, analyse consumption trends, and identify and validate opportunities for energy efficiency programs that reduce energy and operational costs. According to the Verdantix report, “Still
Room To Innovate: Elster EnergyICT Pushes Boundaries on Energy M&T”, Elster
EnergyICT’s Enacto solution “creates a seamless transition from M&T to continuous optimization.” The study confirms that integrating energy monitoring and targeting functionalities with building maintenance and asset maintenance capabilities enables firms to reduce operational costs. Continuous monitoring and optimization of equipment energy use and predictive maintenance scheduling will help to reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of energy-consuming assets.
Enacto successfully links M&T with building maintenance for improved facilities management. The software platform monitors the energy consumption of buildings and assets individually. Energy use is monitored for deviations against continuously updated baselines to trigger alerts and schedule maintenance events. “Reducing the time required to identify equipment faults and to have those faults repaired, can help reduce operational costs associated with excessive energy use and
operational disruptions associated with equipment downtime,” according to the Verdantix report. “The more detailed the information used to update and track energy use baselines, the quicker the software will be able to identify operating abnormalities, leading to faster resolutions and improved efficiency.” “Elster EnergyICT has continually sought
to improve our pioneering Enacto™ software energy management solution, specifically to support the complex needs of multi-site, commercial organizations,” said Kristof Lamont, product manager energy intelligence for Elster EnergyICT. “Our energy intelligence solution is perfect for energy managers that need to reduce their utility bottom line and increase energy savings.”
Elster was acquired by Honeywell in December 2015 and is now part of Honeywell’s global Environmental & Energy Solutions business. Learn more about Verdantix and the report.
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