Building electrification in Central Plant Design is a pathway for reducing our carbon footprint. Also known as “building decarbonization,” building electrification is the shift from using fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, to electricity, for heating and cooking. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, a majority of residential and commercial buildings use fossil [...]
Staging pumps through Wire-to-Water Efficiency (WWE) optimizes pump package performance. An optimized pump package maintains load requirements, achieves efficient operation, and saves money. What is Wire-to-Water Efficiency? Wire-to-Water is a ratio between the electrical energy input to the pumps and the kinetic energy achieved by this input. Wire-to-Water Efficiency, developed by Systecon [...]
Going Modular Solves Many Challenges Embarking on a major expansion, one U.S. pet food manufacturer chose a modular utility solution for its existing production facility. The new production space required: 400 TR chilled water, hydronic pumping and controls, compressed air system, and a custom enclosure. With its design-build services, Systecon provided a [...]
