Controlling Energy Loss - What can be influenced in design or retrospectively?
Building Losses
There is generally little that can be done without extensive capital works. Insulation is critical and we would recommend the advice of a qualified architect.
Heat Loss from the Pool Water
The most important activity is to minimise evaporation from the surface of the pool;
- Use a well fitted pool cover at night
- Control the conditions in the pool hall and the temperature of the pool water accurately, and monitor them for irregularities
- Low humidity in the pool hall may feel nice but will dramatically increase evaporation and operating costs. Bathers will feel cold when they are out of the water too.
Ventilation Losses
- Use a well designed and efficient air handling unit.
- High quality manufacture that will provide long term effectiveness in the harsh, acidic, pool environment.
- Ensure that heat recovery technology is incorporated in the AHU
- Demand based controls that introduce only as much fresh air as is needed are critical.
Fans and Pumps
- Use high efficiency equipment
- Control them properly and run them as slowly as possible; but don't compromise the operation of the application. It could damage your building!
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