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Sustainability
Sustainability plays a key role in the future of Dimplex. We believe it's our moral responsibility to do what we can for future generations.
Fan coil refurbishment for improved operational efficiency
10 Nov 2021
What are the key components to consider for fan coil refurbishment that could lead to improved operational efficiencies?
Will the outcomes of COP26 significantly speed up the uptake of low carbon technologies?
1 Nov 2021
We are all waiting to see what the real impact will be from the climate summit COP26 for the construction sector, specifically with regard to the decarbonisation of heat. One of the insights that came out of the second day of the summit, which featured a session on clean technology and innovation, was delivered by UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson:
‘By making clean technology the most affordable, accessible and attractive choice, the default go-to in what are currently the most polluting sectors, we can cut emissions right around the world’.
What is COP and EER?
28 Oct 2021
The Coefficient of Performance (COP) and Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) are measures of a heat pump or heating and cooling solution’s efficiency. They indicate a ratio of useful heating or cooling produced by the unit against the energy it consumes. For example, the COP of a heat pump that can provide 3kW of heat against the input of 1kW of electricity is 3. The EER that generates a cooling effect of 12BTU against the input of 1kW of electricity is 12.
How to correctly size an ambient loop heat network using diversity factors
28 Oct 2021
As their name suggests, ambient loops operate at significantly lower temperatures than traditional communal high temperature heating systems. This means that a different approach is required when sizing the ambient loop distribution system. Calculation of such systems follows a procedure where diversity is used to determine the design flowrate for a development. It also determines the sizing of pipework and circulation pumps for an ambient communal network solution such as the Zeroth Energy System. The in-apartment flowrates required for the selected size of the Zeroth Heat Pumps can then be calculated.
Can the Zeroth Energy System reduce the carbon footprint of HVAC services?
25 Oct 2021
How can the Zeroth Energy System reduce the carbon footprint of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) services in residential apartments and mixed-use developments?
Heat pump COP & EER and central plant SCOP in ambient loops
29 Sep 2021
What is the COP and EER of an in-apartment heat pump? Is the SCOP of the central plant a better indicator of energy performance for an ambient loop?
Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating new developments
27 Sep 2021
Highly efficient hybrid electric solutions combine hot water heat pumps and direct electric panel heating to reduce the carbon footprint of new build residential developments
Only installed ambient network HVAC solution
23 Aug 2021
The Zeroth Energy System – An ambient network HVAC solution already tested, installed and benefitting developments today
What is diversity in HVAC systems?
13 Aug 2021
What is diversity in HVAC systems, and how does it affect HVAC system design and specification for residential developments?
Diversity in HVAC systems within medium to large scale developments acknowledges that it is unlikely the maximum demand of all individual users of the system will arise concurrently. The total heat demand in a building is likely to be lower than the maximum or peak demand at various points in the heat network.
National Clean Air Day: Don't let your allergies get the best of you
17 Jun 2021
National Clean Air day aims to draw attention to the ongoing concerns around air pollution and its impacts on our environment and our health.
Net zero pathway: direct acting solutions for existing homes
19 May 2021
Why are direct electric solutions a viable net zero pathway to decarbonising the existing housing stock?
Why should we be installing electric heating into our homes?
11 May 2021
The way we heat our homes is changing as existing systems need to move away from gas-based heating towards electrification. The UK government is championing retrofitting with heat pumps, but what benefit could direct electric products offer in an electrified future?