Tri-Tech Energy

Commercial buildings are slowly making the change from using fossil fuels for heating to more sustainable and renewable sources of energy and, in so doing, they are reaping the rewards in terms of energy-savings and lower emissions. The push to convert commercial heating systems from fossil fuels to electric power has meant that more facilities are looking at heat pumps as viable sources of commercial heating. So, how do heat pumps measure up against traditional gas heating for  commercial boiler systems  and heating systems? Our commercial HVAC contractors share some insights. How Do Heat Pumps Work? A heat pump uses similar technology to that used in fridges and freezers. It utilizes a refrigerant, a reversing valve (so that it operates for both heating and cooling), a coil, evaporator, compressor, condenser, expansion device and ventilation system. A heat pump is an electrically-powered device that uses a relatively small amount of energy to move heat from one ...

Domestic hot water systems are some of the most critical parts of a building’s infrastructure, supplying guests and residents of hotels, resorts, and multifamily buildings, as well as commercial businesses, with a reliable supply of hot water. When domestic hot water systems aren’t performing, complaints, costs, and health and safety risks go up. So, what can facility managers do to  keep domestic hot water systems at optimal operational levels ? Here are some tips from NJ commercial heating system specialists. Characteristics of High-Performance Domestic Hot Water Systems  High-performance commercial heating systems like domestic hot water systems share common goals that can shape a strategy for getting similar systems on the same level. These include: Delivering hot water on demand at a safe and suitable temperature for the application where it will be used. Water should be stored at 140 degrees Fahrenheit in commercial applications to prevent legionella out...