Intelligent solutions transforming HVAC energy efficiency

Among the standards that help bring the entire understanding of efficiency are a reality, IGBC norms, ECBC, the power ratings and many more.

When about energy efficiency, the primary thing that comes into our understanding is energy efficiency or sustainability. Pointing to the trends in the HVAC sector, Ms Preethi Ramamoorthi, Director, HVAC Systems Pvt. Ltd., explains that sustainability is reusing existing resources. That also amounts to trying to maintain the resources in nature. Whatever new addition is brought into society, into the environment, does not deplete the environment around us. That is the main thing one needs to understand about sustainability in general.

Internet of Things
The IoT concept has gained a lot of eminence in the HVACR industry. We can quickly assess smart thermostat intelligence via various smart devices and smartphones. The notion of temperature regulation in our buildings—residential, commercial, and industrial—is now much more effective.

The notion of temperature regulation in our buildings— residential, commercial, and industrial—is now much more effective. This has facilitated all service providers’ activity relating to the upkeep of objects from their point of view. The Internet of Things has aided us in keeping track of how well a system that has been integrated into a particular building is functioning daily.

Energy Efficient Equipment
Another trend in the HVAC sector is intelligent and effective equipment. These comprise VFDs, the new chillers that have emerged, and the use of environmentally friendly gases in hotels. This helps to change the way one thinks about energy efficiency overall. It also reduces the amount of electricity used, the primary energy source for HVAC.

The government establishes many rules for this. In the Indian market, several structures and MNCs have chosen to pursue green building certifications. These rules have made it easier for us and our customers to grasp what must be done in the market today. So, among the many accessible standards that help bring a complete understanding of reality are the IGBC norms, the power ratings, the ECBC, and many more.

Ductless HVAC Systems
Currently, the HVAC sector as a whole uses a lot of mechanical parts. Coal is a primary raw material used in HVAC solutions. Ductless HVAC systems are relatively new. Only two of every 100 clients may choose to use them. The ductless Haiwan units are the only components of this HVAC system.

Ductless HVAC systems are a new concept that reduces many carbon footprints. This also resulted in less demand for raw materials as they needed to be physically visible. This concept is going to take a lot of time to be introduced in the Indian market specifically. This involves at least a 20 percent to 30 percent additional investment from the client’s perspective. In the long run, it is necessary to keep them informed about the ROI and introduce this solution into their spaces for energy conservation or electricity bills.

Software optimisation
Now software automated HVAC systems collect data and convert it into reports. For any malfunction, this information can be used to take preventive maintenance. Building owners and professionals can monitor and control the atmosphere of a building with the help of powerful Wi-Fi-connected automated software. Building owners and professionals can monitor and control the atmosphere of a building with the help of powerful Wi-Fi-connected automated software.

For this data collection, the software is needed. Earlier there used to be technicians who would physically go and measure every measurement or temperature. Now, there is advancement in software optimisation. There are many smart applications in the market. A few MNCs have also come out with an application to monitor the energy consumption of the HVAC that has been incorporated into their building.

These are also robust, as the technology is advanced with the internet. Anything and everything is available at the touch of a button. The accumulation of this data helps in understanding what could be done better.

For instance, if a person has a power consumption of 100 and wants to reduce it. They can come out with that figure because they have that data in their hand. Only when that data is available can one work on new things. There is much software separately for HVAC monitoring. There is also some software that is incorporated with the building management software. This helps the client, the technician, the service provider, and even the manufacturers to understand what could be done better.

Implementation of SaaS
SaaS is nothing but Software as a Service. It comes into the picture as a service provider when clients insist on implementing any software. It tracks the entire functionality of HVAC and tracks energy consumption. It also helps monitor units to an extent where it calculates the temperature outside, the occupancy inside, and the heat load of the entire space. Accordingly, the temperatures go down and up. Such kinds of software also help us calculate the loads, show monitoring and support the technicians at a push of a button.

It will undoubtedly take some time to introduce these modifications to the market. Once the manufacturer leaves the comfort zone, they want the green certification to be more environmentally friendly and conserve energy. Yes, it is essential to be knowledgeable about the available resources.