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Title: Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois

Abstract

In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interaction with the boilers, distribution and controls. The effects of imbalance include tenant discomfort, higher energy use intensity and inefficient building operation. In this case study , Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit and Elevate Energy. explores cost-effective distribution upgrades and balancing measures in multifamily hydronic systems, providing a resource to contractors, auditors, and building owners on best practices to improve tenant comfort and lower operating costs.

Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit (PARR)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
OSTI Identifier:
1220305
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102014-4464
6894
Resource Type:
Program Document
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
residential; Residential Buildings; PARR; Building America; multifamily; hydronic; balance; balancing; imbalance; temperature; oven; range; spread

Citation Formats

. Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois. United States: N. p., 2014. Web.
. Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois. United States.
. 2014. "Technology Solutions Case Study: Balancing Hydronic Systems in Multifamily Buildings, Chicago, Illinois". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1220305.
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abstractNote = {In multifamily building hydronic systems, temperature imbalance may be caused by undersized piping, improperly adjusted balancing valves, inefficient water temperature and flow levels, and owner/occupant interaction with the boilers, distribution and controls. The effects of imbalance include tenant discomfort, higher energy use intensity and inefficient building operation. In this case study , Partnership for Advanced Residential Retrofit and Elevate Energy. explores cost-effective distribution upgrades and balancing measures in multifamily hydronic systems, providing a resource to contractors, auditors, and building owners on best practices to improve tenant comfort and lower operating costs.},
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year = {Mon Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014},
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