INCREASING LARGE RESIDENTIAL/LIGHT COMMERCIAL GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM EFFICIENCIES Jeff Hammond Director of Business Development & Marke:ng rev. October 2014
Topics New Variable Speed Pumping ApplicaKons System Types / New Concepts Impact on System Efficiency Available Resources QuesKons
Magna3 40 Series Magna3 insulated pumps (40 series) 2 union conneckons with ball valve isolakon Foam insulated cabinet, powder coat finish 10 20 tons Variable speed integrated VFD DifferenKal pressure control T control Wireless communicakon for Primary/backup Lead/lag (cascade) BMS opkons BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING
Magna3 Larger Sizes Magna3 insulated pumps (65 to 100 series) 2, 3, and 4 flange conneckons Bucerfly valve isolakon Built- up style factory insulakon/packaging Up to 600 GPM (up to 250 tons) with Dual Head Variable speed integrated VFD DifferenKal pressure control T control Wireless communicakon for Primary/backup Lead/lag (cascade) BMS opkons BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING
Magna3 Dual Head Dual Head Magna3 (65 to 100 series) Back- up OperaKon Backup pump operates during a failure of main pump Backup pump is operated periodically to prevent seize- up Dual head or two separate pumps Cascade OperaKon SomeKmes called Lead- Lag Dual head or two pumps Both pumps must be same size VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING
Magna3 Differen:al Pressure Mode Magna3 built- in pressure sensor VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING
Variable Speed Pump Curves Magna3 H [m] 10 9 8 7 6 H [ft] 60 50 40 30 20 40-180 50-150 40-120 40-80 65-150 65-120 100-120 80-100 MAGNA3 VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING 5 4 15 12 50-80 3 10 8 2 6 10 15 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 150 200 300 400 Q [US GPM] 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 30 40 50 60 Q [m³/h]
Variable Speed Pump Curves Magna3 Example Magna3 (40-180) 20 p [psi] 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 H [ft] 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Q [US GPM] P1 [W] 700 600 MAX Constant pressure MIN 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 MAX VARIABLE SPEED PUMPING 500 400 300 200 20 100 0 Q [US GPM] MIN 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Q [m³/h]
3+ Heat Pumps 3+ geothermal heat pumps present some choices & challenges Common or individual loops Central pump or pump for each heat pump Redundancy (if central pump goes down, enkre system goes down) Pump SelecKon Central (e.g. ¾ HP pump running when only the 2 ton heat pump is on) MulKple parallel flow centers may not be able to acain proper flow rate when all heat pumps are running Loop pressurizakon / air eliminakon / flushing & purging LimitaKon of residenkal / light commercial piping sizes Most pipe fusion kits only up to 2 2 pipe is good up to about 36 GPM (12 to 15 tons) Header piping over 12 circuits SYSTEM TYPES
Distributed System Expan. Tank Check Valve on Pump Discharge SYSTEM TYPES T T T T T Heat Pump Balancing Valve Ground Loop Piping
Distributed System No central pump is needed Flow center pump(s) is easily controlled by heat pump SYSTEM TYPES Built- in redundancy Pumping Wacs may be higher than other systems due to possible upsizing of pumps related to the characteriskcs of parallel pumping Must determine where to place expansion tank, air separakon, flushing valves
Hydronic Accessories Geo-Sentry Zone Valve The Taco Geo-Sentry Zone Valve enhances the overall performance of any geothermal system. The unique patented technology in the Geo-Sentry utilizes a microcircuit based logic to control a gear driven electronic actuator which drives a ball valve based body design. All this adds up to a geothermal zone valve that leads the industry in energy efficiency, flow capacity (Cv), shutoff pressure rating, ease of installation, diagnostic capability and the number of valves (12) that can be use on a standard 40VA transformer. The Taco Geo-Sentry zone valves are available in sweat, threaded and 3-way configurations. TR24-SR Actuators, Proportional Motorized zone valves SYSTEM TYPES Central System Models Taco Catalog #100-102 Supersedes: New Effective Date: 9/28/12 Printed in USA TR24-SR-T US TR24-SR US TR24-SR/300 US TR24-SR/500 US TR24-SR-T US with 3 ft plenum rated cable TR24-SR-T US with 10 ft plenum rated cable TR24-SR-T US with 16 ft plenum rated cable Technical Data Control Nominal voltage Nominal voltage range Power consumption Transformer sizing Electrical connection Input impedance Angle of rotation Direction of rotation Position indication Manual override Running time Humidity Ambient temperature Storage temperature Housing Housing rating Agency listing Noise level Quality standard proportional 24 VAC 50/60 Hz, 24 VDC 19.2 28.8 VAC, 21.6 28.8 VDC 0.5 W 1VA (class 2 power source) screw terminals accessible after removal of small cover (3 ft, 10 ft, 16 ft cables optional) 100 kω 90 reversible with switch under cover integrated into handle push down handle 90 seconds 5 to 95% non-condensing -22 F to 122 F (-30 C to 50 C) -40 F to 176 F (-40 C to 80 C) NEMA 1/IP40 UL94-5V(B) culus according to UL 60730-1A/-2-14, CAN/ CSA E60730-1:02, CE according to 2004/108/ EC and 2006/95/EC for line voltage and/or S versions max. 35 db (A) ISO 9001 Rated impulse voltage 500V, Control pollution degree 2, Type of action 1 NOTE: Response sensitivity is 75mV With the cost of variable speed pumping solukons coming down in cost, it no longer makes sense to design a central system without variable speed pump(s). 800-543-9038 USA 18 As the motorized ball valves open and close based upon the operakon of the heat pump (on/off or modulakng), the system pressure changes, causing the pump to adjust speed to acain the water flow needed for the number of heat pumps running. 866-805-7089
Central System Central pump is easily controlled based upon pressure differenkal A backup second pump may be included to add redundancy SYSTEM TYPES Pump Wacs are substankally lower than constant speed or staged pumping systems System is scalable for virtually any system size Expansion tank, air separakon, and pumps are centrally located in the mechanical room Piping may be stepped down (smaller diameter) amer each heat pump/group of heat pumps
Central System - - Example P1 [W] 700 600 500 400 MAX All 3 heat pumps operating (425 Watts) SYSTEM TYPES 300 200 100 0 MIN 3 & 4 ton heat pumps operating (150 Watts) 5 ton unit (75 Watts) Q [US GPM] 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 About 1/3 of the operakng costs of mulkple flow centers!
Geo Version of Hydraulic Separator Geothermal Hydraulic Separator Industry s only HDPE tank Foam insulated cabinet, powder coat finish Primary- secondary applicakons 2 or 3 conneckons Up to 90 GPM (36 tons) Separates ground loop from building loop piping Smaller pumps Variable speed pump(s) on either or both sides Built- in air separator and automakc air vent Built- in blow- down valve SYSTEM TYPES
Hydraulic Separator Selec:on Automatic Air Vent SYSTEM TYPES In/Out from Primary Circuit Low Velocity Tank 2 m./sec. or less In/Out from Secondary Circuit Blow-down Valve
The primary pump is controlled based upon temperature difference, typically 6 to 10 deg F., depending upon climate and building load profile (most cost effeckve solukon is a heakng TD and a cooling TD). The secondary pumps are energized only when the heat pump is running. SYSTEM TYPES Primary- secondary System: VSP Primary
SYSTEM TYPES Primary- secondary System: VSP Both Sides Hydronic Accessories Geo-Sentry Zone Valve The Taco Geo-Sentry Zone Valve enhances the overall performance of any geothermal system. The unique patented technology in the Geo-Sentry utilizes a microcircuit based logic to control a gear driven electronic actuator which drives a ball valve based body design. All this adds up to a geothermal zone valve that leads the industry in energy efficiency, flow capacity (Cv), shutoff pressure rating, ease of installation, diagnostic capability and the number of valves (12) that can be use on a standard 40VA transformer. The Taco Geo-Sentry zone valves are available in sweat, threaded and 3-way configurations. TR24-SR Actuators, Proportional Motorized zone valves Models Taco Catalog #100-102 Supersedes: New Effective Date: 9/28/12 Printed in USA TR24-SR-T US TR24-SR US TR24-SR/300 US TR24-SR/500 US TR24-SR-T US with 3 ft plenum rated cable TR24-SR-T US with 10 ft plenum rated cable TR24-SR-T US with 16 ft plenum rated cable Technical Data Control Nominal voltage Nominal voltage range Power consumption Transformer sizing Electrical connection Input impedance Angle of rotation Direction of rotation Position indication Manual override Running time Humidity Ambient temperature Storage temperature Housing Housing rating Agency listing Noise level Quality standard proportional 24 VAC 50/60 Hz, 24 VDC 19.2 28.8 VAC, 21.6 28.8 VDC 0.5 W 1VA (class 2 power source) screw terminals accessible after removal o small cover (3 ft, 10 ft, 16 ft cables optiona 100 kω 90 reversible with switch under cover integrated into handle push down handle 90 seconds 5 to 95% non-condensing -22 F to 122 F (-30 C to 50 C) -40 F to 176 F (-40 C to 80 C) NEMA 1/IP40 UL94-5V(B) culus according to UL 60730-1A/-2-14, CA CSA E60730-1:02, CE according to 2004/10 EC and 2006/95/EC for line voltage and/or versions max. 35 db (A) ISO 9001 Rated impulse voltage 500V, Control pollution degree 2, Type of action 1 The primary pump is controlled based upon temperature difference, typically 6 to 10 deg F. (most cost effeckve solukon is a heakng TD and a cooling TD). The secondary pump is controlled on pressure differenkal. As the motorized ball valves open and close based upon the operakon of the heat pump (on/off or modulakng), the system pressure changes, causing the secondary pump to adjust speed to acain the water flow needed for the number of heat pumps running. NOTE: Response sensitivity is 75mV 800-543-9038 USA 18 86
Primary- secondary System Pump Wacs are typically less than a two- pipe system, since primary pump is sized for only part of the piping, and secondary pump need only overcome the pressure drop of the heat pump heat exchangers and piping Primary pump is easily controlled based upon temperature differenkal; secondary pump(s) is controlled based upon the number of heat pumps operakng A backup second pump may be included to add redundancy System is scalable for virtually any system size Expansion tank, air separakon, and pumps are centrally located in the mechanical room Hydraulic separator simplifies piping (cross- over bridge may also be used) SYSTEM TYPES
One Pipe System Expan. Tank VFD SYSTEM TYPES T T T T T Heat Pump T Small Circulator Ball Valve Closely Spaced T s Ground Loop Piping The primary pump is controlled based upon temperature difference, typically 6 to 10 deg F., depending upon climate and building load profile (most cost effeckve solukon is a heakng TD and a cooling TD). The secondary pumps are energized only when the heat pump is running. A single pipe decreases labor costs in larger applicakons.
One Pipe System Similar to primary- secondary, but only one pipe for primary loop Pump Wacs are typically less than a two- pipe system, since primary pump is sized for only part of the piping, and the secondary pumps need only overcome the pressure drop of the heat pump heat exchanger and small amount of piping Primary pump is easily controlled based upon temperature differenkal System is scalable for virtually any system size Expansion tank, air separakon, and pumps are centrally located in the mechanical room One pipe system uses larger piping for building loop (must maintain size for full flow) SYSTEM TYPES
Pumping Contribu:on to System Efficiency Manufacturers catalog data for COP/EER does not include pumping wacs AHRI/ISO/ASHRAE 13256-1 cerkfied data for COP/EER includes pump wacs based on the following formula: Pump power correckon (W) = (gpm x 0.0631) x (Press Drop x 2990) / 300 Where "Press Drop" is the pressure drop through the unit s heat exchanger at rated water flow in feet of head Example: 4 ton system with 10.5 m- hd @12 gpm Pump power correckon = 79.2 Wacs This is incredibly low, and causes AHRI efficiency to be overstated in most cases Pumping wacs can be significant, and will affect system COP/EER SYSTEM EFFICIENCY SYSTEM EFFICIENCY
Central System - - Example P1 [W] 700 600 500 400 MAX All 3 heat pumps operating (425 Watts) SYSTEM EFFICIENCY 300 200 100 0 MIN 3 & 4 ton heat pumps operating (150 Watts) 5 ton unit (75 Watts) Q [US GPM] 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 About 1/3 of the operakng costs of mulkple flow centers!
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