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Fundamentals of heat pump technology 10 Mitsubishi heat pump benefits 12 24 Energy efficiency from BDR brands 14

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Thermo Air celebrates 30 years 23 Be positive … but realistic! he good news is that there is good news … on the CIBSE Annual Conference 24 commercial side there is a continuous trickle of RACGS at The Heritage 28 Tprojects proceeding from design stage through to tender and site works commencement. For the most part they Plumbing Tips 29 are in the small to medium size category and, while price levels mean severely curtailed margins, a positive pattern is SDAR awards presentations 30 emerging. Lighting – an environment worth saving? 32 The same can be said of the domestic sector. With people not moving house – be it to trade up or down – they are Irish Lighter Awards 35 protecting and upgrading the fabric of their homes. This is particularly true of heating systems. Once again though Back Issues 36 margins are being squeezed to an all-time low. One of the prime motivating factors behind this pattern is the high cost of energy. Whether a commercial enterprise or a home, more and more people now realise that significant bs news savings can be made by having high-performing, efficient, building services news building services systems. The irony now is that, while the penny is finally beginning to drop in this respect, there are ISSN 0791-0878 less resources available to spend. Published by: Still, it is a welcome market development. That said, the Pressline Ltd, Carraig Court, George’s Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin. Tel: 01 - 288 5001/2/3 Fax: 01 - 288 6966 ISDN 01 - 211 2338/9 litany of company failures – both within construction and the email: [email protected] economy at large – continues unabated. Indeed, building web: www.buildingservicesnews.com services alone has seen the liquidation of at least three www.bsnewsbuyerguide.com www.pressline.ie extremely long-standing firms over the last month. Their Editor: Pat Lehane Advertisement Director: Joe Warren demise will have a significant impact for many, and may Origination and Design: even precipitate other company failures. Pressline Ltd. Tel: 01 - 288 5001 Unfortunately, that is the marketplace reality at the Subscription: One Year – e70 moment. So, while it would be foolhardy to ignore the very Printed by: Swift Print Solutions (SPS). troubling downside, it is important to focus on maximising © All editorial contents and all advertisements prepared by the publishers, Pressline Ltd. the positives. I 1 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 3 News :Layout 1 19/04/2011 14:48 Page 1

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EMC points the way in BDR Thermea wins energy savings COGEN Award EMC, one of the world’s technologies without BDR Thermea has won the Technology/Innovation top hi-tech companies, will affecting operations at the category of the COGEN Europe Recognition Awards 2011. achieve annual energy facility, one of Europe’s most The award recognises the Group’s significant and innovative savings of 20% and an important ICT sites. Bespoke new developments in cogeneration technology and application across Europe. annual carbon emission engineering solutions were This includes developing and launching the Remeha eVita reduction of 7,000 tonnes at designed for three data and Baxi Ecogen micro-CHP to domestic heating markets in its facility in Cork thanks to a centres, 10 ambient Germany, Netherlands, UK and Ireland; its experience in the e 2.5 million project designed laboratories and four mini-CHP market with Baxi SenerTec; and Baxi Innotech’s and managed by Arup. thermocycling test work on the Gamma fuel cell. On foot of a feasibility laboratories. COGEN Europe was created to work towards the wider report by Arup, EMC decided Arup completed the use of cogeneration in Europe for a sustainable energy to undertake a full retrofit engineering design, future. Its membership includes more than 70 power project to implement energy equipment procurement and companies, power authorities, national cogeneration saving technologies at the tender process in five weeks associations, suppliers and other organisations involved in cogeneration in 30 countries. information technology and and the entire project, data centre site, using free including construction and cooling technology systems. commissioning, took just Standard Control Systems The challenge for Arup seventeen weeks. was to fit the new acquires UK company Standard Control Systems has acquired the London-based controls company, Kappa Rho Ltd, which is headed by Paul O’Grady, and renamed it Standard Control Systems (UK) Ltd. Paul, a Londoner with strong Irish connections, has extensive experience within the UK controls industry and prior to setting up Kappa Rho had a senior role at ICS in Berkshire. Standard Control Systems (UK) Ltd can now offer local support in the design, installation and maintenance of several leading BEMS, such as Trend, Honeywell Centraline, Priva and Tidium. It is also fully NICEIC registered. Pictured during the installation of dry cooling equipment at According to Seán O’Toole, SCS General Manager, the EMC are Ken O’Mahony, EMC’s Director of Real Estate and company is still focussed on the local market, but is ever- Facilities, Europe, Middle East and Asia; Bob Savage, Vice President, Managing Director EMC and Sean Twohig, Project conscious of the ongoing contraction therein. “That’s why Manager, Arup. we’ve made strong efforts obtain work overseas. We’re excited about our plans for the UK market and have already succeeded IPFMA annual members lunch in winning large orders there. We also have ongoing works in More than 220 members and guests attended this Saudi Arabia and mainland Europe”. year’s IPFMA (Irish Property & Facility Management Association) Annual Members Lunch, which took place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin. In his welcome address, IPFMA chairman Peter Moloney of Knight Frank Management Ireland, called on the new coalition Government to enact the long- promised Property Services Regulatory Bill which, he said, will see the introduction of licensing and the much-sought-after property regulator. Picture shows John Mockler, Managing Director, Knight Frank Management Ireland with Peter Moloney, 2 IPFMA Chairman, and guest speaker Jason Leonard. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 4 et al.: BS News March/April

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New edition G&J Engineering successful golf day of IS 820:201 G&J Engineering held is annual golf outing at the South County Golf Club recently with NSAI has published teams of five three-balls and one four-ball teeing off from 1pm in the afternoon. Established in the second edition of Irish 1992 by George Larkin Snr, it is now one of Ireland’s most successful mechanical services Standard 820, Non-domestic companies, which George stills runs with his fellow director and son, George Jnr. Gas Installations (Edition 2). While based in Dublin, it has The first edition, IS 820:2000, undertaken projects throughout the covering natural gas and LPG, was published in entire country, its experience and 2000 as a replacement for expertise extending across industrial, ICP 4:1989 – Non- commercial, residential, hotel, leisure Domestic Installations for and heritage projects. Manufactured and Natural G&J Engineering’s annual golf Gas. I.S. 820:2010 has outing is now a very popular event on been revised to include the building services calendar as it is new technologies and new always a very enjoyable and relaxed materials and has been aligned with newly-revised affair. This year was no exception and European Standards. the wonderful weather on the day George Larkin Snr pictured with Grainne Larkin The NSAI Consultative was a bonus. (accepting prize on behalf of Brendan Keaveny who was in second place); Martin Murphy, third place; Committee, Gas Technical The teams were as follows: Bryan Keaveny (winner with 39 points); Eamon Weir Standards Committee Team 1: Gerry Donnelly, Tom (accepting prize on behalf of Steven Monaghan who (GTSC) that developed Murphy, Ken Carmody; Team 2: Martin was in fourth place); and George H Larkin. the standard is represented Murphy, Eamon Weir, Ken Clare; Team 3: George Larkin Senior, Jim Stanley, Mark Pringle; by all sectors of the gas Team 4: Bill Treacy, Sean Stenson, Pat O Donnell; Team 5: Eric Hayward, Jim Cummins, industry. Once the committee was satisfied that the revised Paul Kenny; Team 6: Brendan Keaveny, Liam Madden, Bryan Keaveny, Steven Monaghan. draft of I.S. 820:2010 was complete, a draft was sent to public comment where the IVIA Formally Launched at Energy Show public were given a three- The Irish Ventilation Industry Association (IVIA) was formerly launched at the month period to review the recent Energy Show with SEAI Chairman Brendan Halligan and SEAI Chief draft standard and submit Executive Owen Lewis visiting their stand to mark the occasion. comments on the draft. While a manufacturer-led initiative, membership will be open top all involved in Seventy nine comments were received from the public the ventilation sector with appropriate membership categories to cater for engineers comment stage and each through to designers, installers, distributors, manufacturers and students. comment was addressed by A number of matters have yet to be finalised but it is envisaged that, in addition to the committee. On completion a management committee with specific individuals responsible for defined areas of of the comments ratification, application, there will also be an independent Executive Committee. This will the committee submitted the comprise members of the construction draft standard that is now and building services professional published as IS 820:2010 bodies, in addition to representative (edition 2). The Technical Secretary of the GTSC is of relevant government departments. Fergal Finn and he can be There will also be a dedicated contacted at NSAI on website, training courses, etc. Tel: 01 - 807 3800. Hard Contact: Ciaron King at copies and electronic copies Tel: 086 – 255 9659, email: of IS 820:2010 can be [email protected]; purchased from NSAI Brendan Halligan, SEAI Chairman with SEAI Chief Executive Owen Lewis, and Simon Jones Simon Jones at 086 – 025 2210, directly or online at and Ciaron King, both of IVIA. email: [email protected] 4 www.standards.ie. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 6 BSS Advert April 2011:Layout 1 21/04/2011 09:43 Page 1

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APHCI making considerable headway Geothermal The Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors Ireland (APHCI) continues to grow in Association strength and status with more and more heating and plumbing contractors signing up for membership. Meetings held recently at various locations throughout the country resulted in large conference turnouts of like-minded contractors who, through discussion and debate, identified core issues The Geothermal Association which need to be addressed to help safeguard the viability of the industry going forward. of Ireland (GAI) is to hold a On foot of those meetings APHCI made representation to SEAI on a number of specific issues one-day conference in the and, as a consequence, has held a number of very productive meetings with SEAI officials. Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on These meetings are but the starting point in a planned series of engagements which will ensure Tuesday 10 May next. The ongoing dialogue and discussion on matters of mutual interest and concern. The formation of theme is “Geothermal Energy – Progress & Devlopments”, and APHCI is a major development for heating and plumbing contractors and clearly illustrates the a panel of Irish and international importance and value of having a strong, unified, industry body to represent its position. speakers has been lined up to Further general meetings are planned for the coming weeks at which APHCI committee cover all areas of research and members will relay to the membership details of progress made to date. They will also provide application. an opportunity for other areas of concern to be identified. 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NOx emissions are the latest Greener regulatory hurdle which installers As standard we also now feature the EMS bus connection on all of Worcester’s boilers to allow for the introduction of must understand as they go about weather-compensation controls. This means that our boilers their work. Here, Martyn Bridges, can receive signals to indicate whether the boiler needs to turn on or off to satisfy demand, but also a signal indicating Director of Marketing & Technical what flow temperature a boiler should operate at. Support at Worcester, Bosch For example, if we connect a Greenstar i System boiler to a Greenskies solar thermal heating system with a FW100 Group, offers a brief guide and weather-compensation controller, ordinarily the external profiles the latest boiler changes weather compensator would only have picked up the outside temperature from the north-facing wall, where the for the manufacturer. weather compensator was located. However, it will itrogen oxides (NOx) released from the burning of also now pick up fossil fuels is a relatively new issue for the heating from the south-facing industry, but one which is growing in importance. N Greenskies solar Up to now, attempts to control the environmental impact of panels with the ability domestic heating systems has been concentrated upon to see and control the limiting CO2 emissions, but increasingly attention is turning required boiler output to NOx. The key point to remember is that NOx has nothing from both, via a to do with efficiency. Only CO2 output is efficiency-related, temperature controller NOx is merely a measurement of exhaust gases. In fact, in the property’s it is perfectly possible to have a relatively inefficient or hallway. It makes it non-condensing boiler with very low NOx emissions, more accurate as and vice versa. homeowners will be So why is NOx suddenly back on the radar? Essentially, because reducing the CO2 emissions of a property has, able to select and over the past couple of years, become increasingly receive three different important. This is especially since the introduction of various temperatures from standards and regulations, all designed to make the heating three separate areas systems in Ireland’s homes more sustainable. Essentially, all over the house. the lower the NOx emissions the better the system. This gives a more accurate assessment Cleaner of the actual Committed to continually revising our product portfolio to temperature and ensure our boilers are among the best in the industry, the solar gain. latest versions of Worcester’s Greenstar boilers now boast In addition, we have a low-NOx capability, which produce less than 40mg per just extended the guarantee on all of Worcester’s Greenstar kWh of NOx. gas- and oil-fired boilers. This exclusive offer applies to all Specifically, low-NOx options are now available for all of installations carried out between 1 May and 31 August Worcester’s natural gas, low to mid-output, combi models. 2011. So now, not only will installers be helping customers The Greenstar 24i Junior, 28i Junior, 25Si and 30Si combis to save energy, but it’ll also give them peace of mind for are also now supplied with a simple-to-install low-NOx longer. code plug, while the Greenstar 12Ri and 12i System boilers For more information on any of Worcester’s products, will perform as low-NOx boilers as standard. In all cases including its low-NOx boilers and range of intelligent NOx emissions are reduced while still achieving a controls, please contact: Tel: 01 - 494 0099; 8 SEDBUK A rating. www.worcester-bosch.ie I https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 10 New Thermoair Advert April 2011:Layout 1 21/04/2011 08:43 Page 1

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The ground acts as a huge solar collector and thermal store. The surface is warmed by the sun and the adjacent air during daytime and in the summer. Similarly, it is Damien Flynn is a Senior Project Engineer, working in cooled during night-time and in the winter. Fluctuations the Building Services of ground temperature reduce with depth and stabilise at Engineering Group of Arup in Dublin. He is an experienced the annual mean for the location by about 12m below the building services design surface. Typically in Ireland this temperature lies between engineer, with 16 years experience in commercial, 9°C and 12°C, which is suitable for directly cooling many industrial and education types of building as it is well below summertime comfort projects. Damien Holds a B Eng (Hons) degree in temperatures. Building Services Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian Ground source energy savings associated with the use of University and is currently systems – water ground water cooling are significant. The pursuing an Msc Degree in only energy requirement is for circulating There are two common ways of accessing Energy Management at DIT water, whereas the bulk of energy Kevin Street. He has a keen this stored “coolth” and a number of associated with conventional cooling is for interest in building services others for altering its temperature. compressors within the chiller plant. A 90% and energy matters and is To access the “coolth” a circuit can be saving in cooling electricity demand is a committee member of the established which is either open loop feasible for ground water cooling systems. CIBSE Republic of Ireland or closed loop. Branch. (The proportion of total energy demand Open loop systems: water is abstracted which cooling represents depends on from the ground (typically an aquifer or, if building use and age. Modern well-insulated available, a ground or surface water source buildings may have a greater need for such as a lake or river), then passed through cooling in summer). a heat exchanger to transfer heat to the The technology is commercially viable in building systems. Finally the water is either many areas when applied to certain building returned to the ground or discharged to a types. The installation costs depend on local river (or sewer if the local water company ground conditions (solid rock will be more can accommodate the additional capacity). expensive to drill through), or the availability Closed loop systems: This comprises a of suitable available surface water. Ground continuous loop of pipework which is buried water cooling is best suited to buildings with in the ground. The water that is circulated modest cooling demands (eg, offices, shops through the ground loop can also be used and hotels). by the cooling distribution system within the building. The ground loops can be vertical Ground source (up to depths of 100m) or horizontal systems – air (typically 2m deep). Heat pumps use refrigerant gases and an Compared with conventional chillers, the electrical compressor to take heat from a 10 https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 12 Heating Intro:Layout 1 20/04/2011 06:57 Page 2

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source and deliver it to an output. of energy for heating in terms of its Chillers and refrigerators are examples carbon emissions). Keep your of systems that remove heat, but other The reliability of heat pump types of system use the heat removed components is good, with expected Name to the from a source to heat a building. lifetimes of 20 to 25 years. The Traditional heat pumps use air as the expected lifetime for their ground coils Fore source of heat. However, the ideal is much longer, with warranties being source for maximum efficiency would offered for up to 50 years. Capital be one having a stable temperature, costs are higher than for alternative and the ground provides such a source. systems, mainly because of the civil Ground-source heat pumps engineering costs associated with (GSHPs) make use of the heat stored the ground coil. in the ground at this relatively stable On a life-cycle cost basis, these When the temperature of around 9°C and 12°C systems offer a viable option in the trading and raise it to a more useful output context of Ireland’s obligations to environment is temperature of around 40/50°C for reduce both our energy consumption, difficult, it is in heating buildings. These output and CO2 emissions, by the 2020 more important than ever to temperatures are ideal for low deadline. keep your name to the fore. temperature systems, eg, underfloor heating coils and radiant panels in Air source heat pumps For those whose business is most types of building. Electric air-source heat pumps use building services, there is no Heat can be extracted from the the difference between outdoor air better way to do that than ground either by a buried loop of temperatures and indoor air through the medium pipework through which a refrigerant temperatures to cool and heat air of bs news. fluid (or water) is circulated, or directly within the building. They are primarily by abstraction of ground water. With used in domestic applications. The Serving the industry since 1964, correct design, the depletion of the most common type of heat pumps is bs news is an integral part of heat source is matched by the rate of the air-source heat pump, which the business and has always heat flow back from the surrounding transfers heat between inside and adapted the service it provides earth and, under these circumstances, the outside air. to meet prevailing market the technology is a renewable source High-efficiency heat pumps also conditions. of energy. dehumidify better than standard Where GSHPs are installed as an central air conditioners, resulting in It’s at times like this that alternative to conventional (resistive) less energy usage and more cooling product and service providers electric heating, carbon savings of comfort in summer months need to keep their names to 50/70% are achievable. In some A heat pump is typically rated to the fore. circumstances, well-designed GSHPs provide approximately 80% of the peak bs news can result in reduced CO2 emissions load of the residence on the coldest can help you do that. when compared with gas and oil day. Since the number of days that fired boilers. we have these extremely low Contact The capital costs associated with temperatures is relatively low, taken Joe Warren, GSHPs are highly-dependent on local as a percentage of the total year, the conditions. Capital costs are usually heat pump is typically rated to provide bs news competitive where there are limited 90/95% of the total heating needs for mobile: 086 - 253 7115 gas or oil supplies, and running costs a property over the entire year. The are much more cost-effective than remaining energy is usually provided tel: 01 - 288 5001 alternative forms of electric heating by another heat source (oil/ gas boiler) email: [email protected] (which is a particularly poor source or an electrically-heated source. I 11 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 13 Mitsubishi edit:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:01 Page 1

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Heat pump benefits now extend to commercial sector The past few years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of air source heat pump heating systems available on the domestic market. Moreover, this seems set to continue as there are now several products that offer a cost-effective and viable alternative to oil, LPG and direct electric heating – even in the depths of a bleak winter.

“However”, says Michael Sheehan, has been specifically designed to Divisional Manager, Mitsubishi Electric address the renewable energy needs Ireland, “while domestic systems, such of a commercial building with more as the market-leading Ecodan® from ease, reliability and flexibility than Like its residential system, Mitsubishi Electric has made the commercial Ecodan Mitsubishi Electric are widely available any other technology including straightforward to install. and straightforward to install for either biomass boilers”. retro-fit or new-build, it has not been The new CAHV-P500YA HPB “Even biomass boilers are not suitable possible to say the same for commercial commercial Ecodan is an air source for every situation because of their high premises – until now. heat pump boiler that can supply a maintenance, the need for regular fuel “To date, manufacturers’ systems have building’s domestic hot water and heating. deliveries and the amount of space been generally sized for flats, small The air to water system is a factory- required for secure fuel storage,” he adds. houses and medium to large homes – sealed mono-bloc unit allowing for The commercial Ecodan uses a along the lines of the Ecodan range, straightforward installation without the factory-sealed circuit of R407C refrigerant which has 5kW, 8.5kW and 14kW models need for any refrigeration work on site. which enables the system to achieve – making air source heat pumps suitable The unit, which has been the high temperatures needed for the for the vast majority of houses. independently tested by BSRIA domestic water supply. However, “While these can also be linked (Building Service Research Information Sheehan also highlights how heat pump together to provide a larger solution for Association), comes in units of 43kW to boilers require a change in thinking business premises, it is only now that the offer space heating and domestic water among building operators: “We need to commercial sector is being specifically up to 70°C. It is also available with move away from the belief that a radiant targeted with a new range of heat pump multiple unit control of up to 16 units system always has to operate at the heating products. to provide a maximum of 688kW of maximum temperature possible and “Ahead of the game is the commercial renewable heating for larger buildings. realise that we can keep well-insulated Ecodan from Mitsubishi Electric, which Around 55% of the energy used in buildings warm at lower temperatures. the average commercial property goes This will give us much higher efficiency on space heating and hot water, so levels,” he says. anyone designing or operating a In addition to helping new-builds building is increasingly under achieve planning permission, the range pressure to find more efficient can be retro-fitted to existing buildings: ways of delivering energy. “We have specifically designed these “Other renewable systems such systems to meet the heating demands of as solar thermal, wind turbines, today’s commercial buildings in a way photovoltaic, MicroCHP and biofuels that satisfies the demand for renewable each come with limits to their use,” energy,” says Sheehan. “We have also continues Michael. “For the majority built as much flexibility as possible into of situations, the limits in renewable these systems so that they will work capacity or sole dependence on effectively on their own, or alongside seasonality restrict how they can other heating systems.” be used. Contact: Mitsubishi Electric Ireland Mitsubishi Electric's new monbloc unit is Tel: 01 - 419 8800 or 12 available from 43kW to 688kW. email [email protected] I https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 14 Leadinget al.: BSthe News March/April way in cutting edge heating solutions Baxi EcogenTM Micro-CHP

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“This year is going to be another exciting year in Potterton Myson Ireland”, says company spokesman Vincent Broderick. “As part of the BDR Thermea Group, and despite the challenges of the current economic climate, we continue to introduce new product ranges that will meet the current drive towards increased efficiency, while also meeting the need for competitive offers across the sectors”. Energy efficiency the strong message across the BDR brands … “During 2010 we saw further development of our commercial portfolio with additions including renewable offers, as well as new large and small water heaters. We are looking forward to exploring projects with engineers and installers where we can mix our solutions to utilise what is the most efficient and expansive range available from a major European manufacturer.” Highlights in the ranges are as follows. Baxi The award-winning Baxi Ecogen Micro CHP boiler has really captured imaginations since it became a reality in the Irish market in 2010. Now past it’s first stages of field trials which show significant savings on energy usage, the Stirling engine technology is proving itself in a domestic boiler to generate electricity. Meanwhile, the Baxi HE BBU continues to be the only condensing back-boiler in the market. This product uniquely offers a solution to an existing back-boiler installation, upgrading to high-efficiency. Potterton Domestic Sales of the Promax range of A-rated boilers continue to gather speed as the market finally moves away from band B and D boilers. This range, including System Combi and Slimline Heat Megaflo eco unvented hot water cylinder which won the Best Energy- only models, is the boiler of choice for installers seeking the Efficient Product Award at the recent Energy Show. highest efficiency combined with ease of installation. PMI will continue to supply some band B and D Suprima and System along with new electric hot water and heating boilers under the boilers until manufacturing ceases later this year. Heatrae and Santon brands. Commercial Biomass and Solid Fuel New models of Neoflo Andrews Water heaters have been New to this market sector from PMI is the Harman range of pellet introduced, as well as a new Eurocondense Three range. This and multi-fuel stoves, in addition to the Baxi Bioflo pellet boiler offers the smallest footprint from large commercial boilers and Valor multi-fuel stoves. available in the market. There is also a range of Logocondense Myson Carboncondense condensing oil boilers with outputs up to 130kW, During 2011 PMI will increase the focus on training installers to and a new Ecoskid offer incorporating the Ecogen Micro CHP understand the many choices that dramatically influence the boiler to give the benefits of local electrical generation from running costs of systems. Key to this is the efficiency delivered by operating heating. controls such as the Myson Zone Packs and Petite TRVs. These Heatrae and Santon products have been specially designed and manufactured in This year PMI has introduced new stainless steel models, one of Ireland for the Irish market. which – the Megaflo Eco range – recently won an award at the PMI will also re-launch the Myson Floortec underfloor heating Energy Show for Best Energy Efficient Product. This range meets range, in addition to a new fan convector product, as part of the the best industry standards and has the unique internal expansion drive to meet lower running temperature in heating systems. system delivering maximum hot water in the most efficient way to During 2011 PMI will continue its programme of installer training the domestic and commercial sector. on all ranges and interested parties should contact the company PMI has also introduced a new contract cylinder called the at Tel: 01-459 0870; Fax: 01-459 0880; 14 Pullin range, which is a quality product at a competitive price, email:[email protected] I https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 16 et al.: BS News March/April

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‘Daikin Altherma HT – genuine alternative to fossil fuel powered systems’

Daikin is a leading specialist in climate conditioning systems, for both private homes as well as for larger commercial and industrial spaces. Its unique position as a manufacturer of air conditioning equipment, compressors and refrigerants has led to its close involvement in environmental issues, and latterly with the development of a whole new range of innovative heating products, such as Altherma. Daikin Altherma uses an outdoor unit to fossil fuel-powered systems. It is boiler and required minimal re-plumbing. to extract heat from the outside air and suitable for new-build and retrofit The unit was commissioned shortly raises its temperature to a level high applications, a typical case study being before Christmas 2010, recording a enough to supply heating. This heat is a detached home of 170sq m in Moate, flow temperature of 78oC at an ambient then transferred to the indoor unit via Co Westmeath. temperature of -9oC. refrigerant piping. The indoor unit Until winter 2010 this dwelling was Main benefits of the new Daikin receives the heat from the outdoor unit heated by LPG gas and, after the severe Altherma HT system at this property are: and further increases the temperature, winter of 2009 and related high heating – Daikin Altherma works in conjunction allowing water temperatures up to 80°C costs, the owners sought a more cost- with existing/new radiator heat for heating through radiators, and for effective and efficient heating system. emitters designed at a flow domestic hot water use. The three main objectives were to temperature of 70oC to 80oC; Daikin’s unique cascade compressor reduce energy usage and cost, while – Simulation software estimates an approach to the heat pumps (one in maintaining a warm and comfortable approximate 25% carbon emission the outdoor unit/one in the indoor unit) living environment. reduction and 60% running cost means optimum comfort at even the After a comprehensive assessment saving on previous bills; coldest outdoor temperatures, without the obvious areas of heat loss such – Single-phase 240-volt electrical the need for an electric back-up heater. as poor/inadequate insulation were supply, with no chimney, flues or Daikin Altherma’s high water identified and remedied, with the unit storage tanks; temperature is ideal for heating domestic cost of energy also being renegotiated – Only minor adaptation to the existing hot water without the need for an with the energy provider. heating/hot water pipework was additional electric heater. Rapid heating Then the heating system was required. of domestic hot water also means smaller upgraded to proper zone control, along Contact: John O’Shaughnessy or boilers are needed. For a family of with the installation of a Daikin Altherma Richard Sherlock, Daikin Europe approximately four people, the standard High Temperature (HT) system. The HT Ireland Office. Tel: 01 – 642 3430; tank (EK HTS 200A) is the best solution. was a direct replacement for the existing email: [email protected] I

A larger tank is available for applications User2/ interfaceUser interface with a bigger hot water demand. With Daikin Altherma’s user interface, Schematic shows typical Daikin Altherma HT installation. the ideal temperature can be easily, quickly and conveniently regulated. It allows for more precise measurement OutdoorA1/ Outdoor unit unit and optimum regulation of comfort and energy efficiency. Domestic1/Domestic hot Daikin’s Altherma high temperature waterhot tank water tank heating system can optionally use solar energy for hot water production. If the

solar energy is not required immediately, IndoorA2/ Indoor unit unit the purpose-built hot water tank (EKHWP) can store large quantities of heated water for up to a day for later use as domestic hot water or for heating. Given the foregoing attributes, Daikin’s Altherma HT complete home 16 heating system is a genuine alternative https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 18 Unitherm Advert March:Layout 1 07/04/2011 16:45 Page 1

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Unitherm Heating Systems is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of innovative, sustainable, heating systems. It has a portfolio of top-quality products from renowned European manufacturers, and delivers custom-designed heating solutions incorporating high- efficiency, engineering-led technologies. Saving the environment with sustainable solutions

nitherm initially concentrated on underfloor heating are significantly cooler, which in turn saves energy and for domestic and commercial installations but now helps the environment. Uoffers fully-integrated solutions which include SolarSmart also delivers impressive energy-related complete control packages. savings by making solar-based domestic hot water heating Every system is individually designed and supplied with more accessible and cost-effective than ever before. The full mechanical and electrical CAD drawings. Indeed, a system consists of a solar collector panel, drain-back unit, key strength of the service provided by Unitherm is its solar cylinder and solar valve. All items are WRAS ability to interface with, and support, both the electrical approved and come with a 10-year guarantee, provided contractor and heating installer, right through to final all recommended installation guidelines are followed. commissioning. Then there is a comprehensive The product portfolio includes established, market range of Alterma air to water heat leading brands such as Alpha Heating Innovation, pumps from Daikin. Using proven Solartherm, Oventrop, Daikin, Sira Group and Worcester heat pump technology, the Alterma Bosch. The choice of solutions offered is extensive, with utilises naturally-occuring energy products and systems available to cater for all manner from the air and uses this to provide and size of application. domestic space heating and hot Unitherm can design systems using combined heat water. It is easy to install and sources such as Solartherm panels, heat pump and a boiler reduces CO2 emissions by up to or solid fuel stove etc. This can be achieved through their 50% while delivering savings of 30% Eco-combi multi-energy tank which will allow up to three on home heating running costs. heat sources. The whole system can be controlled by using Meanwhile, Worcester Bosch an advanced Merlin control and regulating unit which geothermal heatpumps (formally combines various open-loop and closed-loop control marketed as IVT) is one of Europe’s functions. longest-established heat pump In addition to the weather-dependent control of the boiler specialists with a reputation for and the heating circuits, it naturally also controls the hot developing innovative heat pump water supply, allowing hot water to be controlled at various solutions dating back over 30 years. times and temperatures over a 24-hour period. It offers an extensive range of heat On the boiler side, Alpha high-efficiency condensing pumps designed to extract heat boilers offer a comprehensive range of Sedbuk Band A from everything from soil, rock, rated combination, system and regular gas boilers with water and outdoor air right through outputs from 12kW up to 115kW – all available in natural to ventilation exhaust air. gas or LPG models. Apart from new installations, the Heatpumps are most efficient Alpha range is ideal for retrofit and refurbishment as older, when used with underfloor heating inefficient boilers can be replaced without the need to systems or low surface temperature Alpha gas condensing replace pipework. aluminium radiators – which are boiler with gas saver. Alpha has a pedigree going back 40 years with a also available from Unitherm. reputation for constantly introducing innovative products Taken together, the foregoing represents what is incorporating cutting-edge technology. This is particularly undoubtedly one of the strongest heating portfolios true of its renewables products which are specifically available in Ireland. When combined with the expertise designed to be compatible with the core boiler ranges. and experience of Unitherm Heating Systems’ personnel, The Alpha GasSaver and Alpha SolarSmart are typical it makes for a formidable market force offering infinite examples. GasSaver is easily installed between the boiler heating solutions for all manner of application. and the flue and delivers hot water savings of up to 37% Contact: Unitherm Heating Systems. Dublin: and gas consumption reductions of as much as 52%. It also Tel: 01 – 610 9153; Galway: Tel: 091 – 380 038; 18 reduces pluming as gases expelled through the terminal email: [email protected] I https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 20 Daikin Altherma New:Layout 1 20/07/2009 14:55 Page 1

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Hitachi keeps IAA command centre cool When charged with the task of improving the reliability, “This in turn means that the client gets the best possible solution, with the added cooling capacity and energy efficiency of the chilled water security of ongoing support throughout systems at the Irish Aviation Authority’s premises in the life-cycle of the installation”. Contact: Fergus Daly, Ireland Area Ballycasey, Co Clare, Ronan Meally of RMCE turned Sales Manager, Hitachi Europe. to Hitachi’s Samurai range. Tel: 01 – 216 4406; 087 – 277 9405; email: [email protected] I amurai AG2(B) air-to-water chillers are available in cooling only Scapacities from 112kW to 1180kW, or as a heat pump in cooling and heating capacities from 106kW to 555kW. They feature exceptional low noise and vibration levels, often exceeding the performance of competing attenuated models. A super low noise pack is available to further reduce the sound level by 4dB(A). A low water temperature pack provides chilled water temperatures down to -100C, making the AG2(B) ideal for industrial applications. This range also features high full and part-load efficiencies due to the continuous capacity control provided by the screw compressors, with nominal EERs and SEERs of up to 3.01 and 3.84 respectively. At the IAA site in Ballycasey, chilled Above: Martin O’Brien, Hitachi’s water is used to maintain controlled Commissioning Engineer, pictured with environmental temperatures within the Pat Guilfoyle, Sales & Service Manager, command centre, training facilities and Sirus Aircon, Cork carrying out the server rooms. After extensive research, commissioning of the plant at the IAA site. Ronan Meally concluded that the Hitachi Below: Hitachi RCU1E180 AG2 Samurai Samurai RCU1E180 AG2 air-cooled air-cooled screw chiller installed at the screw chiller was the perfect answer IAA’s Ballycasey, Shannon, Co Clare to the project’s requirements. premises. The 500kW chiller, with three screw compressors, offered a solution with the necessary reliability, capacity control from 15-100%, and outstanding energy efficiency. Working closely with Hitachi Ireland and contractor Sirus Aircon, Ronan Meally oversaw the successful installation of the project. In particular, Hitachi’s Commissioning Engineer Martin O’Brien and Pat Guilfoyle, Sales & Service Manager Sirus Aircon, worked hand-in- hand to ensure final commissioning and production of the Hitachi Commissioning report. “The professional working relationship between the consultant, the installer and ourselves makes for a very effective and successful partnership”, says Fergus Daly, 20 Hitachi Areas Sales Manager for Ireland. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 22 Wilo edit:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:27 Page 1

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bs news S March/April 2011 High-efficiency pumps for Ireland and Europe Over 90% of the which will be stricter than the requirements of the current energy glandless circulators efficiency Class A for glandless currently available for circulators. The basis of assessment for circulators which will be allowed in sale on the European the future is referred to as the energy efficiency index (EEI). The index will be market for heating and determined using a calculation method air-conditioning will soon defined in the Commission Regulation (EC) 641/2009. The specific EEI of a asynchronous be banned from sale, circulator will be based on a measured motor have an EEI in the range of according to Derek Elton, load profile of electrical power consumed 0.70. For conventional, electronically- by the circulator which is then compared controlled models currently in use, the Sales Director, Wilo to the load profile of a reference circulator EEI is around 0.50. Such pumps Engineering. The reason with a similar hydraulic output. consume about two-and-half times as much electricity as a high-efficiency Introduction in three stages model at “benchmark” level . Practically for this is the new As of January 2013, the EEI limit for all conventional glandless circulators glandless circulators which are not regulation for glandless with or without speed control will not installed inside a heat generator (stand- meet the requirements of the new circulators under the alone circulators) will be set to be equal EU Regulation. European ErP (“Eco- to or lower than 0.27. Energy efficiency class labels will then be replaced by an Considerable energy-saving potential design”) Directive. EEI marking on the pump. The savings potential just from using As of August 2015, the EEI limit will high-efficiency pumps for heating and As of 2013, the new regulation will be lowered again to 0.23, and then will air-conditioning is considerable set increasingly-stricter requirements also apply to glandless circulators which compared to conventional versions. (in three categories) on the energy are installed in new heat generators or The EU Commission has forecasted efficiency of glandless circulators in solar stations (integrated circulators). that in 2020, over the entire EU, Ireland and across Europe. As this is In the last implementation stage, the energy savings of 23 terawatt hours mandatory legislation, Wilo Engineering specifications applicable as of 2020 of electricity can be achieved per year Ltd is trying to raise market awareness will also apply for the replacement of – this is equivalent to the electrical in Ireland, and users’ obligations, under integrated pumps in existing heat requirements of all of Ireland! the new directives. generators and air-conditioning. High-efficiency pumps available now As part of the ErP Directive, the EU Conventional glandless circulators With the current “Wilo-Stratos” and Commission in 2009 defined new values without speed control and with an “Wilo-Stratos Pico” high-efficiency, circulator series, Wilo offers a range of products for building services that already meet the strict EEI values of the second stage in the regulation under the ErP Directive applicable as of August 2015. The development of the “Wilo- Stratos Pico” high-efficiency circulator in 2009 was a further extension to the Wilo high efficiency range. When compared to circulators without speed control, it can achieve energy savings of up to 90%. Contact: Wilo Engineering. Wilo Stratos Pico. Tel: 01 – 426 0000; 061 – 227566; email: [email protected]; www.wilo.ie I 21 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 23 Mostra DPS:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:31 Page 1

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SolarMaster ACV SolarMaster ACV is the new system that integrates into a single floor-standing unit a condensing boiler, a multi-energy boiler tank- in-tank, as well as the entire climate control and solar plants to the combination of high and low temperature. It also has the ability to integrate with different sources of alternative energy in both heating and domestic hot water. Details: www.acv.com

Baxi mCHP Ecogen The Baxi mCHP Ecogen 1.24 combines perfectly the environmental and efficiency benefits of a condensing boiler with the combined generation of heat and power thanks to the free piston Stirling engine technology. The use of the Stirling engine as a cogeneration unit gives the following benefits – single-phase power generation; 50 Hz direct grid connection (electronic inverter not necessary); low noise (<45dBA); hermetically-sealed engine; maintenance free. Ecogen 1.24 produces 1kW electrical power and 24kW thermal power and is supplied with electronic and remote control. Details: www.potterton-myson.ie Trends from Baltur modulating burner Baltur’s modulating gas-forced draught burner, with maximum capacity of 600kW, can be used both for heating purposes and industrial processes. The Mostra Convegno burner belongs to a new series of burners called TBG.....V, both Expocomfort modulating and two- stage, with heating capacities ranging from Whether you’re talking heating or 100 to 850kW. The cooling, water or air, nowadays technology special combustion head must be geared towards efficiency and develops reduced nitrogen oxide emissions saving, regardless of the energy source (emissions class III used. Whether the build is new or according to EN 676: renovated, domestic or industrial, the NOx < 80mg/kWh) and it has been specially developed to operate even at market now demands installations and the lowest air flows. Details: www.baltur.it systems that guarantee reduced energy consumption and environmental sustainability. ELFLOFresh2 heat recovery unit This is an emerging culture whose from Clivet standards and regulations are yet to be Contrary to what takes place in traditional heat recovery units, decided, a shifting landscape in which ELFOFresh2 active thermodynamic circuit recovers the energy contained in companies are responding with ongoing the exhaust air flow, multiplies it thanks to heat pump technology, and then product and system development. The provides it to the served ambient. In this way, it result of this investment was evident at eliminates the external fresh the recent Mostra Convegno Expocomfort air load and provides in Milan and bs news selected this additional capacity to innovative cross-section during our visit maintain comfort conditions. 22 to give readers a foretaste of what’s Details: www.clivet.it https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1coming down the line. 24 Thermoair edit:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:33 Page 1

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This year Thermo Air Ireland celebrates 30 years of continuous and successful trading from its manufacturing base in Strawhall, Co Carlow. While conscious of the legacy and strength this bestows on its market standing, this major milestone is seen not so much as a cause of celebration but more a reason to consolidate and build for the future. Thermo Air celebrates 30 years but is firmly focussed on the future!

”We’re all extremely proud of what we’ve achieved to most energy-efficient and cost-effective solution. This date here at Thermo Air Ireland”, says Managing Director Jerry partnership approach is critical to achieving the best- O’Neill, “but we’re also conscious of new challenges facing the performing result for the client. industry at large, and in particular our customers. They are Underpinning the delivery of this engineering-led now charged with delivering indoor air quality solutions which manufacturing, design and technical support service is not reduce CO2 emissions, are more energy-efficient than ever just the strength and reliability of Thermo Air Ireland’s 30 before, and comply with a swathe of new regulatory controls years in business, but the complementary strengths of and standards. company parent Thermo Air in Holland which has a pedigree “As if this were not challenging enough, they have to do so dating back well over 60 years. When required, Thermo Air at a time of severe economic downturn. That’s where we come Ireland can tap in to the wealth of technical know-how and in. We have always been to the forefront in pioneering new experience this represents to bring it to bear on projects and innovative HVAC solutions but are now doing so with the in Ireland. emphasis on energy efficiency, operational performance, So, in celebrating 30 life-cycle costs and ongoing maintenance.” very successful years of To deliver to that exacting brief Thermo Air Ireland has an continuous growth and expansive range of products to satisfy all market applications. development, Thermo Air It covers everything from air handling and air heating through Ireland is firmly focused on to fans, heat recovery, high-efficiency cooling, ventilation the future and, in particular, on technology, automotive and components. Ex-stock availability meeting the needs of existing is assured on the more popular ranges while bespoke solutions and new customers across are produced to suit the project timetable. the entire HVAC sector. I Considerable sums are invested annually in R&D to ensure that customers’ needs are future-proofed. Market requirements Joe Nolan and Dave Clarke who are identified in advance so that products are fully tested and lead Thermo Air’s sales and technical support team. proven when they are released onto the marketplace. To this end the design team comprises experienced engineering graduates who work hand-in-hand with the manufacturing team who are equally qualified and experienced. However, that is but one aspect of the total solutions scenario provided by Thermo Air Ireland. Equally important is the design, technical support, installation and commissioning back-up service. Such is the diversity and complexity of clients’ requirements that many, be they large or small, require a bespoke solution. Once again Thermo Air Ireland has a dedicated team of highly- qualified and experienced engineers to satisfy this need. Spearheaded by Dave Clarke and Joe Nolan, this team works very closely with the client, his consulting engineer and installer to identify precisely the project requirement and then to devise and deliver the 23 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 25 CIBSE Conference:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:36 Page 1

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Engineering a sustainable success at Croke Park built environment

Approximately 150 delegates descended on the Hogan Suite at the Croke Park Conference Centre on 8th March to participate in the 2011 incarnation of the CIBSE Ireland annual conference. Entitled “Sustainable Engineering for the Smart Economy”, the focus for the day was on building services solutions that deliver environmental benefits at

the same time as helping to Michael McNerney, CIBSE Committee Member with Professor Brian Norton, DIT President, who delivered the opening address, and Alan Duggan, Chairman, CIBSE power the transition to the Republic of Ireland Region. high-tech future. pening proceedings, Professor credits according to how well they rate As has now become Brian Norton (President of the against a number of categories, the most established practice when ODublin Institute of Technology) important one being energy (19% of all spoke of the importance of embedding credits). Credits are also scored for reporting the conference, sustainability principles in the education water, materials, transport, ecology, bs news asked one of the of our next generation of engineers and waste and pollution. The importance of scientists. It was therefore good to see building use, both from the management speakers – Dan Staniaszek, a large contingent of DIT students at perspective and the health and wellbeing Managing Director, the conference itself. of occupants, is reflected in the fact that There then followed a presentation over a quarter of all credits are assigned Sustainability Consulting by Amanda Gallagher (BRE Ireland) to these categories. (dan@sustainabilityconsulting. on BREEAM for Hi-Tech Buildings. Declan Leonard (Project Management BREEAM is the longest-established Group) gave a practical example of org.uk) – to give his resume of and most widely-used environmental building certification with the Genzyme the key highlights presented. assessment method for buildings in case study. The methodology used was the world, with over 700,000 buildings LEED (Leadership in Energy & 24 His report follows. registered worldwide. Buildings receive Environmental Design), a US-based https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 26 CIBSE Conference:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:36 Page 2

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whereas many existing data centres operate at PUEs of 3 or more. In other words, rather than using 3 units of energy to achieve 1 unit of computing power, this could be as low as 1.1 units. Bringing the morning theme to an overall conclusion, Richard Morrison (RPS Engineering Services) spoke of his role as working group leader of the SEAI’s HVAC Special Working Group. He identified the many areas of energy saving opportunity in HVAC optimisation, from reducing air change rates and adjusting setpoints to Morning Session 1 Speakers – Declan Leonard, Project Management Group with Alan Duggan, CIBSE Chairman; Michael McNerney, Session Chair; Amanda Gallagher, BRE waste heat recovery and management Ireland and Tadgh Hickey, Arup. practice. Notwithstanding these opportunities, the Working Group found system used frequently by American by ICT equipment and services. tremendous resistance to change, not companies for their overseas Presentations from Tadgh Hickey least because HVAC operators frequently establishments, including those in the (Arup), Marcus O’Brien (Red Engineering did not possess the plant User Republic of Ireland. While similar in some Design) and Stephen Merriman & Brendan Requirements Specification, and were ways to the credit-rating system used in Roe (Project Management Group) regaled reluctant to change any settings. the BREEAM approach, LEED includes a the massive opportunities for energy The afternoon session had a distinctly category for innovation as well as one for saving by using fresh air cooling (also international theme, with topics including sustainability. Highlights for the Genzyme known as free air cooling). By detailed export opportunities and case studies from project were a 35% reduction in energy reference to psychrometric charts, and overseas. Julie Sinnamon (Enterprise use, 80% water saving and as much through careful attention to design, Marcus Ireland) informed delegates that the Irish as 95% of construction waste diverted demonstrated that the Irish climate is cleantech sector comprises over 250 from landfill. sufficiently mild to enable fresh air cooling companies, employing nearly 20,000 Particular attention during the rest of to be available over 99% of the time. people and with exports valued at the morning session was focused on the Tadgh illustrated a case study at EMC2 e380M/a, with energy efficiency being growing market for data centres, with where chiller upgrades and fresh air the main component. She outlined the their processing and data management cooling were introduced without any support services available to companies, services driving everything from online interruption to the 24/7 operation of the and encouraged SMEs in particular to shopping and mobile telephony to social data centre to achieve energy savings consider availing themselves of these networking through Facebook and Twitter. predicted at up to 40%. Stephen and market-opening opportunities. The importance of this sector was Brendan gave further examples where The export theme was continued by underlined by the fact that some 8% of all Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) ratios John Whelan (Irish Exporters Association electricity use in the EU is now consumed down to around 1.1 could be achieved, – IEA) who spoke about construction engineering export opportunities. The size of the global construction market is a mind-boggling US$4.8 trillion – and growing! He gave two valuable bits of advice – avoid a market entry strategy which is based mainly on price, and plan for currency fluctuations, before setting out the ways in which the IEA can help exporters, particularly SMEs with limited in-house capacity or capability. John O’Sullivan (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) shifted the focus to larger industry, explaining SEAI’s activities under the Large Industry Energy Network Morning Session 2 Speakers – Stephen Merriman, Project Management Group with Jim Rogers, Session Chair; Marcus O’Brien, Red Engineering Design; Brendan Roe, Project –LIEN). Some 155 companies with an Management Group and Richard Morrison, RPS Engineering Services. aggregate energy spend of e1bn are 25 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 27 CIBSE Conference:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:36 Page 3

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energy. The main reason behind high energy use is ventilation, with sometimes as much as 20 air changes per hour (ACH). This is considered necessary by some laboratory managers to clear any noxious fumes from chemical reactions. He noted that in reality, large air volumes are not required for the majority of the time when there are no fumes to extract/ disperse. He has devised a proprietary system which senses the air in each room/ lab on a 15-minute cycle, which provides a sufficient level of monitoring to quickly purge the building in the event of an incident, but

Afternoon Session 1 Speakers – John O’Sullivan, SEAI with Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise which enables normal operation at 1-2 Ireland; John F Whelan, Irish Exporters Association and Derek Mowlds, Session Chair. ACH, reducing the energy required for heating/cooling and for pump operation. currently in the programme, which offers advice, support and knowledge-sharing among its services. One particular initiative is the Energy Agreements Programme, described as a “test-bed to pilot new initiatives, achieve greater level of interaction, higher performance expectations and standardising solutions”. Over 30% savings have been achieved over LIEN’s 15-year history, yet amazingly, a further 30% energy (and cost) saving potential still remains. Gordon P Sharp (Aircuity Inc), US, was the conference’s first international speaker. His presentation was on demand control ventilation in laboratories – perhaps not a large sector, but one which uses a Afternoon Session 2 Speakers — Gordon P Sharp, Aircuity Inc with Donal McGowan, UCD; Dan Staniaszek, Sustainability Consulting and Sean O’Dowd, Session Chair. disproportionately high large amount of Donal McGowan (University College Dublin) brought the focus right back home with his presentation “Managing Energy in a Diverse Teaching and Research Environment” – a case study of energy management at UCD Belfield. At its core is the building management system which provides all the monitoring and analytical capabilities to compare consumption, identify anomalies and track energy efficiency improvements, as well as optimising the performance of the CHP system. The final speaker was Dan Staniaszek (Sustainability Consulting Ltd) from the UK, who raised the sensitive issue of Domnick Ward, Crystal Air with Eugene Philips, PMC Partnership, and Brendan 26 Keaveny, Keaveny Engineering Services. energy taxation. Advocating a “green tax https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 28 CIBSE Conference:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:36 Page 4

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shift”, whereby higher taxes on “bads” like Dan argued that the building services energy and pollution would be offset by sector in particular would be a big Conference lower taxes on “goods” such as jobs and winner, as homes and businesses sought papers income, he set out the case for much to install the most efficient equipment, All the conference papers higher energy costs as perhaps the only and ensured they were regularly are available on the CIBSE way of stimulating behaviour-change maintained to achieve peak performance, Ireland website: sufficiently in order to cut out energy to reduce their energy bills. Not only http://cibseireland.org/ Engineering a sustainable wastage and achieve higher levels of would this make good economic sense – built environment (click on Conference 2011 Papers on invest in energy efficiency and other it would also make good environmental the home page). low carbon solutions. sense. I

Damien Flynn, Arup with Brendan Roe, Project Management Group; Liam Kavanagh and Pat Condon, Don O’Malley & Partners, with Sharyn Roffe, architect; and Stephen Merriman, Project Management Joe Horgan, JWHA. Group.

Mervyn Doyle with Aidan McGovern, Conor Clarke and Johanna Michael Geary, Haughton & Young with Derek Elton, Wilo O’Sullivan, OPW Engineering and Alan O’Reilly, Haughton & Young.

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Tom O’Leary, Comfort Cooling with Zac Keane, Paragon AC; Billy Qually with John Stephen Bagnall, Crossflow; and Dermot Murphy, Airflow Irl. Valentine.

Tom O’Leary with John Valentine.

BTU Captain Seamus Kerr with Overall Winner Kevin Roden, and John Valentine and Liam Kirwan, both of Daikin Ireland. RACGS enjoys Heritage riches Members of the RACGS, and part from sponsorship, Daikin’s John Valentine and their guests, enjoyed an excellent ALiam Kirwan kept everyone’s spirits and energy levels up by racing Liam Hoctor with John day’s golfing at The Heritage Valentine. from tee to tee in golf buggies laden recently where the very large down with soft drinks and other goodies. Such was the success and popularity of turnout witnessed Kevin Roden this gesture that John and Liam can emerge as the overall winner. forget the idea of actually playing golf at the corresponding outing next year! The occasion was sponsored Along with Kevin Roden, other prize winners on the day included Paddy by the Ireland Office of Daikin Smee, who came second; Liam Hoctor, Europe NV and was played winner Class 1; Billy Qually, winner Class 2; Michael Clancy, second Class 2; Vincent Barrett, longest drive; Tom BTU Captain Seamus Kerr out in excellent weather over with Michael Clancy. O’Leary, winner visitors’ prize and 28 a near-perfect course. Dermot Murphy, second visitors prize. I https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 30 Plumbing Tips:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:44 Page 1

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Planning your route to increased efficiencies by Paul Clancy, Managing Director, Costs, costs, costs … they only seem to be on the Potterton Myson Ireland. upward spiral at the moment and, with the hike in fuel more time to sell boiler upgrades and prices, there has never been a more opportune time service. Let’s face it … that has to be good news! to review how you manage your daily routines. If an installation or no heat situation It’s clear from meeting RGII installers identify what areas you do not cover and arises you can easily slot it into available that many of you have to travel further could potentially cold-call or advertise to time in your schedule. distances from your office/home base generate new customer leads. to create a viable business model. • Create a simple Card Index System with Consequently, time/route management all relevant customer information. You is a critical part of your daily routine and, can now start to schedule your annual in this difficult economic climate, the less service calls by week, thus keeping time spent travelling to and between travel time to, and distance between jobs the better. jobs, to a minimum. This card index It is always a challenge to efficiently system can be wall mounted or manage boiler service, installations around on your PC … just keep it simple. the potential of no heat situations. Winter • Make customer contact three gone by is a perfect reminder. weeks in advance to confirm Consider the following questions service times and then confirm by text/call the Friday before. (1) Do you have a list of all your customers and their address and contact details? • On Mondays try and schedule (2) Do you know who manufactured the as many calls as possible close to boiler and when it was installed? your base. This allows you to return back to base should you need a particular (3) Do you have a log of when the boiler part for a no heat situation that you was last serviced, what work was would not normally carry as van stock. carried out, and when the next service This reduces downtime. is due? For most installers points 1-3 are • Use Friday afternoon for planning … it’s Tips for the day covered … if not, consider spending the well worth dedicating this time. Think about new technology that a time to collate the above; believe, me it customer may be interested in … send will be time well spent. Points to take on board it to them by e-mail/post … keep your The objective of segmenting the area in the business in their minds. Use a Boiler Next steps above way is to allow you plan your week Indicator (see Back Issues give-away, • Segment your territory into five areas. in a more structured way. Initially, it will take page 36)... you activate the timer when the This will clearly define where your some time to put in place. However, the service has been completed; 12 months customers are and allow you to visualise more customers you can integrate into your later a red flashing light indicates to the your general area of operations and where service schedule, travel time and distances customer that a boiler service is due … your existing customers lie. It will also will be reduced and ultimately you will have simple but effective. I 29 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 31 SDAR Awards:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:46 Page 1

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The final of this year’s Sustainable Design & Research (SDAR) Awards was held in DIT Kevin Street on 31 March last with a large attendance present to hear the three finalists deliver their presentations, and take questions, before the judges made their final decision. SDAR Awards prove value of evidence-based research

he SDAR Awards is a joint initiative between DIT and TCIBSE, supported by bs news, and sponsored by John Sisk & Son. It is different to other competitions in that it is intended to encourage research, disseminate knowledge gained from this research, and raise the level and quality of innovation in projects. Entries must critically evaluate what they are doing and examine, in Panel of Assessors – Brian Geraghty, CIBSE & BGA with Kevin O'Rourke, SEAI, Alan a transparent way, mistakes as well Duggan, CIBSE Chairman and Arup; Kevin Gaughan, DIT; and Justin Keane, CIBSE and as successes on innovative projects. John Sisk & Son, main sponsor. In this way the building services There were three finalists in Chairman CIBSE Ireland; Justin profession builds capacity to innovate this year’s awards with Michael Keane, John Sisk & Son and CIBSE successfully, and moves from Keohane and Declan Leonard of PM Committee; Brian Geraghty, BGA ideologically-driven projects offering Group emerging the overall winners. Associates and CIBSE Committee; poor value to evidence-based Their paper was a critical analysis of Kevin O Rourke, SEAI; and Kevin innovations that add value. low temperature heating and high Gaughan, School of Electrical temperature cooling systems in Engineering DIT. UCC’s Western Gateway Building. The event was organised by There were two runners up – Marc staff of the Department of Electrical Wegner, a post-graduate student of Services Engineering in DIT as part the School of Electrical Engineering of their parallel SDAR research Systems in DIT who analysed the centre. Keith Sunderland kept the Passiv Haus concept as applied to presentations moving on time and the Tesco Supermarket in Waterford; Frances Malone added background and Jonathan Tooth, Rory Burke and support. Colm Saul of JV Tierney for their Introducing the event Dr Kevin analysis of the Criminal Courts of Kelly of DIT and CIBSE commented: Justice in Dublin. “The importance of integrating The five judges of the event research with good engineering were all industry senior figures and practice cannot be overstated. In this Dr Kevin Kelly, DIT and CIBSE, with Keith 30 Sunderland, DIT. included Alan Duggan, Arup and regard, industry and the profession https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 32 SDAR Awards:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:47 Page 2

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are data-rich and time-poor, while post-graduate students are time-rich and data-poor. Hence the value of, and urgent need for, improved collaboration between industry and academia in this regard. The SDAR Awards help to deliver this objective”. I

SDAR Awards 2012 The SDAR Awards is an annual competition and abstracts for the 2012 event, to be held in March 2012, must be submitted by 31 October 2011. From these abstracts, a shortlist will be invited to write a full paper by mid-January 2012. Contact: [email protected] or Overall Winner – Justin Keane pictured with Michael Keohane and Declan Leonard, [email protected] Project Management Group, having presented them with their e1000 prize.

Joint Runner Up – Justin Keane presenting Marc Wegner, DIT graduate with his e500 Panel of Assessors — Brian Geraghty, CIBSEprize. Joint Runner Up – Justin Keane pictured with Rory Burke, Colm Saul and Jonathan Tooth of JV Tierney, having presented them with their e500 prize.

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All designers of buildings must accept that energy saving and sustainability have become one of, if not the, primary drivers in the design of buildings and, in particular, the design of building services, writes David Farren. The current Part L of the Building Regulations reinforces the desire to achieve an optimum energy rating for each building, if only as a value differentiator in these difficult economic times.

Lighting – an environment worth saving?

This topic impinges luminaires labelled “Part L significantly on lighting designers. Compliant”. Memories of the “Cat Figures frequently quoted, in 1” and “Cat 2” fittings branding overall terms, state that 20% of come to mind and we all know electrical energy is consumed what impact that had on lighting by lighting – 57% in the design! commercial/retail sector, 13% in We need to recognise the industry and 30% in domestic use. apparent hierarchy between In offices, the electrical energy regulations (Part L) and design expended on lighting is estimated guides (Code and Lighting to be 33% versus 21% on Handbook). Lighting design can

cooling, 20% on heating, 15% on become a “tick the box” approach computing and 10% on sundries. to compliance, based on Part L Against this background it is no which deliver increased fittings and thus producing mystery that lighting attracts much efficiencies. BREEAM Credits arrangements which maximise attention when seeking energy can be obtained easily and lighting luminaire spacings. Even further, savings. Lighting is a significant is, by its very nature, visible. lighting software packages can be user of electricity. It has a high Part L states that luminaires used with code and energy levels “churn rate” with respect to other should be selected with a criteria built-in, which give a nod to building elements. Progress can minimum efficiency of 65 lumens basic lighting controls. be measured in technological per circuit watt. Luminaire Bish bam boom! – with minimum advances in lamps and luminaires, manufacturers are now producing effort, energy saved, credits achieved, costs minimised, a whale or a forest saved David Farren is a Chartered Engineer (depending on your preference) – and a Director of Varming Consulting everyone is happy. Or are they? Engineers. He is an electrical And what about the users? engineer with a particular interest in The credo of good lighting lighting and has designed award- design always was (and still winning lighting schemes for many should be) to develop a scheme projects, notably Government which provides visual amenity, Buildings, Farmleigh House and visual function and does not affect the Chester Beatty Library. He has the health of the people it serves. presented papers and seminars How do we, as designers, on energy efficient lighting. square the laudable desire to 32 contribute to the achievement of https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 34 Lighting Feature:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:53 Page 2

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sustainable buildings with the existing housings to accommodate furnishing of good-quality lighting them. LEDs will then become installations? There are a number more interesting and more useful. of options, not all applicable to all In the meantime, the T5 types of buildings, and which may fluorescent lamp (65-70 lm/w) is conflict with the prescriptive nature still the most energy efficient and of Part L and the evaluation flexible source for internal general criteria of Energy Rating Systems. purpose and office lighting.

Light emitting diodes Increase the use of (LEDs) natural light We might consider adopting only LEDs are being promoted as the This important element in the next big thing in general lighting. energy efficient lighting lighting designers repertoire has technologies (or LED is the lamps. They switch instantly and been somewhat neglected in the answer, now what was your are very responsive to intelligent dash to deploy a technological question?) In the last couple of control systems. solution to energy saving. It is years LEDs have moved from So where is the fly in the frequently hived-off behind a being efficient (long-life) lamp ointment? Well, there is no agreed Chinese wall, where decisions replacements for hard-to-reach international standard for LEDs on facade design and window with respect to manufacture, luminaires used for external or selection are made, and is divorced measurement of output, stability, orientation lighting, to being from the artificial lighting solution. operational life (the original claims replacements for ELV and CFL So, should we focus more on for 100,000 hours are now lamps for circulation and retail designing buildings to operate lighting. Now LEDs are being generally reduced to 50,000 primarily using natural light, with promoted as the next big thing in hours), and the very speed of artificial lighting in support? general lighting. evolution of this technology means It is worth restating that a Currently LEDs operate at 70- that, like computers or the mobile building/facade design, which 90 lm/w for cool white and 40-60 phone, redundancy is always combines space planning to lm/w for warm white light. The imminent. In their current form, maximise the distribution of natural projection is that LEDs will achieve LEDs are effectively a single point light over the floor plate, can 100 lm/w within five years. A spot source of high-output light deliver energy savings on artificial DEFRA (UK) study has shown that (and glare potential) and should lighting of over 10%, in tandem LEDs have a lower environmental be deployed as such. with intelligent (and local) control impact across all stages of In the next phase of their of artificial lighting and shading. their life-cycle (manufacture, development, luminaire designers transportation, operation and manufacturers will produce and waste disposal) than luminaires designed specifically Introduction of lighting incandescent, CFL, T5 or HID for LEDs and not just adapt control For maximum energy saving in lighting a space, illumination levels should match the task or occupancy. Developers of lighting control systems often struggle between dual objectives of supporting building-wide energy management and giving local individual control. A combination of technological limitations, hardware costs and human behaviour has hindered satisfactory outcomes Building/facade design, which maximises the distribution of natural light over the floor plate, can deliver energy savings on artificial lighting of over 10%. being achieved. 33 Published by ARROW@TU Dublin, 2011 35 Lighting Feature:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:54 Page 3

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to say nothing of improved natural lighting or by dynamic satisfaction ratings of their lighting, which is responsive to individual workspace (and the passage of time and to the productivity). level of activity. In my opinion the codes Lighting design strategy evaluating the energy profile only Returning to the tenets of good consider the total connected load lighting design – amenity, function rather than the actual energy and health – we may wonder how usage. This ignores the merit of the lighting designer should apply a lighting scheme which utilises these criteria while delivering pre-sets to match time-of-day or energy savings. activity, where not all available One approach would be to luminaires are switched on, or match the level of illumination at full output all of the time. provided to the task, rather than Peoples’ perception of the illuminating all areas to the same sufficiency and quality of the level. This would consist of lighting is based on their view of amenity lighting (under automatic vertical surfaces, the intelligibility or system control), supplemented of the scene and colour rendition by task lighting (under user of natural items (i.e., plants, food, Good lighting design addresses function, amenity and health. control), and incorporating lighting people). If these are perceived to Technological advances are which is non-uniform to features be adequately illuminated and resolving a number of these and surfaces within the user view. correctly rendered, then the issues. For instance, addressable This “interest” layer of lighting can impression will be one of a well-it controls can be incorporated in be provided very satisfactorily by space. I every luminaire at minimal additional cost. The ubiquity of IT networks in modern buildings, combined with standards-based and open-source software and protocols, have expanded our capabilities. Together they have enabled individuals to have at their workstations, or carry with them, devices which can communicate with the lighting control system (“there is an app for that@” is the new refrain). Control systems act as the gateways between individual users, sensors, energy pre-sets, luminaires and targets to optimise the balance of natural and artificial lighting with the user’s desires. Quite often lighting control systems are rejected during value engineering exercises on the basis of over-long pay-back periods. This approach ignores and discounts the beneficial effect on the users of being able to tailor Peoples’ perception of the sufficiency and quality of the lighting is based on their view of vertical surfaces, the intelligibility of the scene and colour rendition of 34 their own visual environment, natural items. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 36 Lighting Awards:Layout 1 20/04/2011 07:59 Page 1

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Submissions invited for Lighter Awards

ubmissions for both Thanks to the generous Irish Young Lighter the CIBSE Ireland Irish sponsorship of Enlighten, the The Irish Young Lighter SLighter and Irish Young overall winners of the Irish Lighter competition began in DIT in 2003 Lighter Awards – sponsored by and the Irish Young Lighter will when the first students on the Enlighten, organised by DIT and each receive a cheque for €1000, programme in Electrical Services supported by ILP (formerly ILE), with €500 going to each of the Engineering graduated. Ken SLL and bs news – are now runner-up recipients in each Winters was the inaugural overall being sought with preliminary competition. There are ILP and winner and he then went on 200/300-word extracts required CIBSE Ireland prizes and to represent Ireland at the by 14 June 2011. cheques also. international Young Lighter in The awards are open to all London in 2004, where he won building services professionals, Irish Lighter the Best Presentation. with SLL and ILP members For the Irish Lighter Award, entries In the intervening years many particularly encouraged to are encouraged from experienced others have followed in Ken’s participate. Projects must be lighting designers, or engineers footsteps and proudly represented located in the island of Ireland, who can present a paper about a Ireland at this annual event. The while submissions can also be finished project. winner of the Irish Young Lighter made which are based on lighting There may be post-occupancy competition automatically qualifies research. evaluation evidence that is for the SLL international Young Best abstracts will be selected analysed critically and provides Lighter competition held in by a distinguished international insight for the professional lighting London each year. panel of assessors and a shortlist community; there may be an of entrants will be invited to submit innovative and/or sustainable Who to contact full papers/presentations by 15 design that is at the industry Dr Kevin Kelly, DIT. August 2011. Final presentations cutting-edge; or it may be email: [email protected] I will take place in late September something worth publishing that 2011 in DIT, Kevin Street. The will be of interest, and benefit, competition is organised through to the professional community. the School of Electrical Engineering Systems.

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Ban Home Sales At a time when many people in back issues Ireland would do anything to be able to sell their homes, Paul Not quite the ticket! King of the UK Green Building My apologies to Rodney Phelan of GT Phelan. I met him outside the Council says that people in the bs news office recently and invited him in for a coffee and chat, assuring him that UK should be banned from the traffic warden was not about selling their homes if they don’t and that it was safe to park on meet certain energy efficiency the double yellow lines. targets. Yes, you’ve guessed it … he stayed longer than expected and Building Services no, it was not safe. I dare not ask World Cup the penalty but the red docket on I kid you not … the windscreen looks ominous. there is indeed Sorry Rodney. a Building Services Boiler indicator Fish-n-Flush aquarium World Cup. toilet tank It will take give-away place in Liverpool The Fish-n-Flush is a clear two-piece If you read this month’s on 11 June next. It is toilet tank that replaces a standard toilet tank Plumbing Tips (page 29) you’ll a 7-a-side tournament with and contains a fully-functioning aquarium have learned how a simple device 30-minute games, inside. It will accept fresh water, as well as like a boiler indicator can be used played over two halves. See salt, warm and to (a) keep you constantly www.buildingservices tropical water. in the customer’s mind worldcup.com In addition, and (b) to ensure timely the 2.2-gallon and cost-effective aquarium service planning. piece can be To help you get easily started, Paul removed for Clancy of Potterton Myson Ireland cleaning has donated 50 boiler indicators without which will be sent out free of charge to the first 50 installers to obstructing email [email protected] with their the toilet from working. The toilet tank itself name and address. holds 2.5 gallons which offers sufficient head pressure to flush properly. No gimmicks … no competition Why settle for a fish-motif shower curtain … just a simple give-away. So, get emailing! when you can impress (startle?) visitors to your home with the Fish-n-Flush? Productive talking shop The maturity of the building services industry was very much in evidence at the recent Energy Show with exhibitors and visitors alike sharing information and opinions in a very open and honest manner. The difficulties facing the sector were very much to the fore but, for the most part, conversations were upbeat and focused on what could be done rather than dwelling on the negatives. Everybody exhibits at, and visits, the Energy Show to do business but it is a measure of how successful the formula is that, more than ever before, the recent event served as a very productive industry talking shop. 36 https://arrow.tudublin.ie/bsn/vol50/iss2/1 38 IMI A4 advert House:IMI A4 advert House 20/07/2009 15:07 Page 1

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