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Which element is the most expensive of them all?
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In which systems can the calculated proportional differential pressure mode be used?
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In the case story, which system is the most expensive?
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In which systems can the measured proportional differential pressure used?
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What are the three most important factors for a life cycle cost calculation for commercial buildings?
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What is the average payback time of installing a system with variable speed pumps?
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Q: Which element is the most expensive of them all?
A: Initial cost
Q: Which element is the most expensive of them all?
A: Energy cost
Q: Which element is the most expensive of them all?
A: Maintenance cost
Q: In which systems can the calculated proportional differential pressure mode be used?
A: In systems where measurement of the differential pressure in the system is not an option and where the valve authority is more than 50%
Q: In which systems can the calculated proportional differential pressure mode be used?
A: In systems where measurement of the differential pressure in the system is not an option and where the valve authority is below 50%
Q: In which systems can the calculated proportional differential pressure mode be used?
A: In systems where the differential pressure is measured in the system and where the valve authority is below 50%
Q: In the case story, which system is the most expensive?
A: A system with constant flow and a single constant speed pump
Q: In the case story, which system is the most expensive?
A: A variable flow system with a single constant speed pump
Q: In the case story, which system is the most expensive?
A: A one pump system with variable flow and variable pump speed where the pump is put into calculated proportional differential pressure mode
Q: In which systems can the measured proportional differential pressure used?
A: Systems where the differential pressure is measured over the pump and the valve authority is below 50%
Q: In which systems can the measured proportional differential pressure used?
A: Systems where the differential pressure is measured in the system and the valve authority is below 50%
Q: In which systems can the measured proportional differential pressure used?
A: Systems where the differential pressure is measured in the system and where the valve authority is higher than 50%.
Q: What are the three most important factors for a life cycle cost calculation for commercial buildings?
A: Initial cost, operating cost and environmental cost
Q: What are the three most important factors for a life cycle cost calculation for commercial buildings?
A: Initial cost, maintenance cost and energy cost
Q: What are the three most important factors for a life cycle cost calculation for commercial buildings?
A: Initial cost, energy cost and downtime costInitial cost, energy cost and downtime cost
Q: What is the average payback time of installing a system with variable speed pumps?
A: Less than a year
Q: What is the average payback time of installing a system with variable speed pumps?
A: 1-2 years
Q: What is the average payback time of installing a system with variable speed pumps?
A: 2-3 years