WSHP System Design Part 3: Options for Conditioning Outside Air

WSHP System Design Part 3: Options for Conditioning Outside Air

Outdoor air typically requires conditioning before it is brought into a space. By “condition,” we primarily mean dehumidification, a common requirement here in the Southeast. Ideally the conditioned air should be drier than….

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WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

WSHP System Design Part 2: Introducing Outside Air into a Space

Now that you know how to determine the amount of outside air needed for a given space, it’s time to think about how to bring the air into a space that is conditioned by a WSHP. There are two main ways to bring outside air into the space. Outside air can be introduced….

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WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

WSHP System Design Part 1 - How to Calculate Outside Air

In our previous series, Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems, we covered the advantages, operation, and piping design options for a system that utilizes water source heat pumps (WSHPs). Now it’s time to dig into the overall mechanical design….

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Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 4: Piping Design

Introduction to Water Source Heat Pump Systems Part 4: Piping Design

One of the most appealing aspects of WSHPs in commercial applications is the overall simplification of piping. After all, you can eliminate the need for chilled, hot and condenser water piping. So instead of choosing between a 2- or 4-pipe system, you have the option of….

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