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Measuring Thermal Energy in Hydronic Systems

Val Kesler and Katherine Singer — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:43:15 +0000

So you’ve decided to track how much energy your HVAC system consumes in order to increase the system’s energy efficiency — great! But how will you do it? There are multiple methods that can be used to measure thermal energy in hydronic systems. We’ve outlined several methods below to make it easier for you to …

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How the Dwyer Series IEF and IEFB Overcome Typical Sources of Error

Val Kesler and Katherine Singer — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:03:11 +0000

There are a wide variety of technologies that can be used for fluid flow measurement, such as differential pressure, paddlewheel, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic. Furthermore, each technology has multiple installation configurations. It is important to understand the nuances of different technologies and installations in order to pick the right flowmeter for your application. When purchasing a …

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Decrypting Thermal Energy Meter Accuracy

Val Kesler and Katherine Singer — Wed, 06 May 2020 13:05:23 +0000

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo da Vinci These days, energy conservation is on everyone’s mind. From cost savings to environmental concerns, there are many well-known benefits to conserving energy. But understanding exactly how to do so can be confusing. In order to conserve energy, you must know precisely how much energy you are …

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Gas Mass Measurement

Val Kesler and Katherine Singer — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:00:30 +0000

Energy costs are rising around the world. In the United States, the cost of electricity, natural gas, and coal are all expected to increase in 2020.[1] As oil prices increase, energy costs are rising in Britain, and in Australia, the cost of electricity has skyrocketed.[2] It will become increasingly necessary to manage costs by maintaining …

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The Key to Energy Efficiency

Val Kesler and Katherine Singer — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:00:13 +0000

“In the real estate industry you always hear this phrase, ‘Location, location, location.’ I think for energy management systems the key is ‘Execution, execution, execution.'”[1] — Sara Lisauskas, Energy Management Systems: Maximizing Energy Savings What comes to mind when you think of the phrase “energy efficient?” Perhaps you think of LED light bulbs, electric cars, …

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