Oversized Heating Plant

This title notes the significant amount of oversized plant in the UK, with overcapacity in excess of 15% often given to boilers and chillers and estimates this oversizing is responsible for approximately 10-15% of HVAC-related energy consumption.

The book provides a four-step methodology for reducing the energy consumption of oversized heating and domestic hot water plant - 1) targeting heating plant oversizing, 2) assessing and optimising operation and maintenance, 3) accurately quantifying heating plant overcapacity by using plant monitoring, 4) implementing remedial measures.

It also recommends first targeting air handling plant, as thermal loads depend on air handling performance.