WSHP System Control and Optimization Part 2: Freeze Protection Strategies for Cooling Towers

WSHP System Control and Optimization Part 2: Freeze Protection Strategies for Cooling Towers

Most commercial WSHP system will require a cooling tower, which can either be an open or a closed-circuit design. If the system is in a part of the country that periodically sees sub-freezing temperatures during the heating season, it must be….

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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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