Technical
ACV UK announces free commissioning promotion on all WaterMaster Evo condensing gas fired water heaters
The WaterMaster Evo is a gas-fired stainless steel condensing water heater with tank-in-tank technology that offers a durable solution…
Lighting a way to workplace wellbeing
Understanding the link between well-designed lighting systems and occupant comfort and wellbeing is key, says Tamlite's Debbie-Sue…
Unlocking the secrets of the black box: control strategies for engineers
Changes in controls can deliver big energy savings, but many shy away from tackling the BMS system, says Verco’s Tom Randall, who sets out his…
Danish district heating – The heat of the moment
Copenhagen’s district heating relies largely on biomass and waste incineration power plants, but net-zero carbon targets are now encouraging suppliers to harness energy from renewables…
Making the switch from gas-fired CHP to heat pump
Lower carbon factors for Grid electricity proposed for Part L are already in place in London. Andy Pearson looks at one scheme in North London…
Using water as a refrigerant in a commercial chiller
The eChiller is a novel solution that uses water as a refrigerant. Green Thermal Energy’s Garry Broadbent explains how it works and why it’s suitable…
Fuel for thought – prototype hydrogen gas boilers
Worcester Bosch and Baxi Heating have revealed plans for hydrogen gas boilers. Phil Lattimore looks at the technology, while Worcester Bosch’s Martyn Bridges explains where…
Taking the temperature – domestic hot water
A CIBSE roundtable looked at the potential to reduce carbon through low temperature domestic hot water systems – and whether revised guidance is needed to…
Net gains – retrofitting scenarios for net zero carbon
Retrofitting homes to be net-zero carbon is one of the great challenges of the new decade. Radwa Salem applies the existing nZEB standard to two…
Plugging in numbers: integrating cars with all-electric homes
Plugging an electric vehicle into a home energy network could save homeowners £300 a year, according to a new study by the University of Salford…
Loud and clear on noise control
Excessive noise from mechanical ventilation systems can have a detrimental effect on the comfort of building occupants, but Apex Acoustics’ Jack Harvie-Clark believes the proposed Approved Document F fails…
Film studies – retrofitting window film
A BIM library for window film will allow the technology to be modelled accurately during design, says Andrew Cooper, of Evora Edge