Distributed pumping
Grundfos Distributed Pumping makes it easy to balance chilled water systems and enhancing comfort in buildings. The solution replaces traditional balance and control valves with intelligent pumps. This improves Delta T and reduces pump energy in commercial buildings.
Did you know that switching from a valve-based system to distributed pumps can save energy significantly?
Most chilled water systems use large centralised pumps and chillers controlled by valves. These valves waste loads of energy and make it difficult and time-consuming to balance the system correctly. Distributed Pumping systems for commercial buildings is a paradigm shift towards decentralised pumps that can save energy significantly and create a more consistent, comfortable climate throughout the building.
54% energy savings
Grundfos Distributed Pumping helped Ngee Ann, a large university building in Singapore, increase Delta T by 28% and reduce total pump energy by 54% – all while providing optimal comfort for building users.
Learn more in our customer case story.
Podcast: Grundfos Distributed Pumping
Grundfos Business Development Manager Pete Korzeniewski is our guest today. Pete’s an expert in HVAC efficiency and Distributed Pumping. He explains how we should shift our focus from energy creation to energy distribution in order to make commercial buildings run more efficiently.
You can listen to more podcasts from Grundfos Commercial Building Services - on your preferred platform.
How decentralised pumping saves energy
Distributed Pumping solutions replace centralised pumps and energy-consuming balancing and control valves with intelligent pumps placed on each floor of the building. This means the new system is equipped with components that generate pressure only when and where needed. The result is substantial energy savings and a more comfortable indoor climate.
How to increase comfort and improve Delta T
Inadequate commissioning leads to poorly balanced systems and excessive energy use. Replacing valves with pumps ensures optimal pressure and flow to each terminal unit at all times. So, you can increase comfort and improve Delta T. Get a great introduction to how Grundfos Distributed Pumping works in this video.
Watch the video about Distributing Pumping from Grundfos iSOLUTIONS.
Training for commercial buildings
Want to learn more about Distributed Pumping in commercial buildings? Grundfos Ecademy offers the following training modules to support the execution of your project:
- How Grundfos Distributed Pumping works and what benefits it delivers
- The benefits of auto-balancing and how distributed pumps deliver the right flow and pressure
- How distributed pumps improve performance of HVAC systems without compromising reliability and end-user comfort
Distributed pumping in practice
Distributed pumping can be applied to existing chilled water systems that need retrofitting or to new commercial buildings planned with chilled water air conditioning. It can also be applied in decentralised chilled water systems. Dig into the technical details of these specific applications and more in our distributed pumping white paper.
Rethink your chilled water system
Beyond total energy savings and improved comfort, Grundfos Distributed Pumping offers easy commissioning, easy integration and improved chiller performance. Get an overview of all the benefits of Distributed Pumping and compare our system to a traditional valve-based system in our brochure.
Explore your options – let’s talk
It is easy to see why so many building owners are motivated to implement energy efficient solutions for their properties and assets.
Are you interested the benefits of Distributed Pumping and want to explore your options further then we are ready to provide you with qualified insights.