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Automation Technology for Improving Building Water Safety & Efficiency
GF Piping Systems
User Satisfaction
Water & Energy Optimization
Drinking Water Hygiene
Water Management Objectives
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Water Issues in your Building
Water Temperatures & Stagnation
Low volume flow Due to oversized piping
Reduced Occupancy due to "off-season"
Unoccupied Buildings or Floors
Dead legs & Dead EndsNo water flow thru piping or fixtures
Increased Legionella RisksUnfavourable temperatures & stagnate water
Water Temperatures Water Stagnation
Temperature Creeplack of regular water flow
Heat Transfer & Heat LossInstallation and insulation
Hydraulic DeficienciesDesign and maintenance
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Hot Water Circulation
108°F116°F131°F140°F
WATER ALWAYS TAKES THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE
Hot Water Circulation
140°F
TRADITIONAL BALANCING VALVE
140°F140°F 140°F
Scale build-upRenovations & Repairs
NeglectPoor Commissioning
Most circulation systems do not work correctly!!
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Balancing Valve Types
EVOLVING BALANCING VALVE TECHNOLOGY
4 Principles of Water Management
Maintain water temperatures
outside of Legionella growth range
Prevent water stagnation
Ensure adequate disinfection
Maintain devices to prevent scale, corrosion, and biofilm growth
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
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Is your building
operatingsafely &
efficiently?
Hycleen™ Automation System
4 Principles of Effective Water Management
Maintain water temperatures
outside of Legionella growth range
Prevent water stagnation
Ensure adequate disinfection
Maintain devices to prevent scale, corrosion, and biofilm growth
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
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Automated flushing
• By temperature
• By time
• By usage
Controls, Monitors, Logs, & Reports
• Continuous data logging
• Real-time temperature monitoring
• Supports ASHRAE 188 compliance
What does it do?
Hydraulic balancing
• Dynamic by temperature
• Static by temperature or flow
• Thermal Disinfection
Master Control Panel
Hydraulic balancing valve
Pre-fabricated cable
Temperature sensor
Flow sensorFlushing valve with drain surveillance
Available System Components
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Planning & Installation
Items to consider when selecting
1 Facility Type & Owner Expectations
2 Ease of design, installation, and operation
3 Ability to customize
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Control, monitoring, data logging, reporting features
Power and data connections
Min. components required
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Example System Layout
1 x Master
4 x Balancing valves
6 x Flushing valves
2 x Temperature sensors
164' Cable
Simple planning
Few components
Minimize potential errors
Easily expandable
Commissioning
1) Start Master
2) Define standard parameters:a) Units
b) Date
c) Time
3) Master will link to every controller, collect serial number + device type
4) Master will group each valve sensor in its own application
5) The system is ready to work with preset factory values
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Hycleen™ Case Study
Retrofit hospital with Hycleen™automated balancing
• Ensure the best long term hygienic conditions• Meet control and documentation requirements
• Installed 72 Hycleen™ balancing valves• System was commissioned and all temperatures
settled in 60 min
• Facility reduced the water heater temperature to meet min. requirements
Objectives
Commissioning
Energy Savings
Business Impact
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Hycleen™ System Costs
Example: 14-story, 200 room hotelDescription Qty List Price Total
½" Balancing Valve 23 $ 1,030.54 $ 23,702.42
Transition Union 46 $ 11.38 $ 523.48
Master Control Panel 1 $ 5,183.62 $ 5,183.62
Power/Data Cable - - $ 693.12
Material Costs $ 30,102.64
Installation Costs $ 3,500
Total Investment $ 33,602.64
Assumptions1. 500 feet of cable2. 3 labor hours per valve @ $50 per hour3. 1 labor hour per master @ $50 per hour
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Hycleen™ Amortization Period
Energy saving potential with the Hycleen™ Automation System
11%
$37,934
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Brand & Financial Benefits
Better User Experience = Greater
Brand Loyalty
Reduced labor hours for water management
Reduced water consumption
Improved energy efficiency
Advanced Risk Management
Stay connected anywhere
Easily document and report
Make better decisions
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Summary
User Satisfaction
Water & Energy Optimization
Drinking Water Hygiene
Questions? Contact us.
Greg Swafford CPD, GPDTechnical Sales Manager - Commercial Water(214) [email protected]
Ryan WohlfarthPiping Systems Specialist(412) [email protected]
Edwin Gonzalez, CPDPiping Systems Specialist(407) [email protected]