While HVAC faces a number of pressing challenges, many (if not all) are exacerbated (if not caused) by a single issue: climate change. Current regulations are largely dictated by the need to reduce carbon emissions; energy consumption is problematic due to the scarcity and environmental damage caused by fossil fuels and the issues surrounding clean energy sources; performance has been affected by drastically changing weather patterns and temperatures; the lifespan of existing HVAC systems has been significantly shortened by the additional pressure of a changing environment; costs have escalated; even maintenance has become more complex.
As we rise to meet these challenges, core to ensuring a successful outcome for all is creating sustainable systems. The more sustainable our HVAC systems become, the more manageable all of these challenges are. The other common thread uniting the challenges we face is the value of innovation and technological advancement. As we strive to ensure we have adaptable heating and cooling systems in place that manage human-built environments while minimising the damage done to the natural world, research and development is critical to further our capabilities and even understanding of how energy works, and how we might harness its power..
Environmental Costs And Optimised Engineering
Heating systems, ventilation, and air conditioning can all have a negative impact on our climate for several reasons. This includes energy consumption, the materials used to create these systems, their construction and installation methods, and even the means used to maintain certain systems.
The major concern, however, is the type of energy used to fuel them; fossil fuels create harmful emissions that have a toxic impact on the environment. The reduction of emissions is therefore essential. Tackling this problem can be approached in two ways, either by reducing the amount of fuel needed to run HVAC systems, or creating HVAC systems that can be run entirely on clean energy.
The latter is, from a sustainability perspective, preferable. Creating systems that rely on green energy solutions such as solar power, wind power, geothermal energy, or even ocean energy and bioenergy ensures the emissions created as a result of your HVAC are minimal.
Our Solution
Xylem is committed to developing environmentally friendly and smart solutions to ensure that each building is comfortable for its inhabitants, while maintaining a neutral impact on the environment. This includes clever systems that adapt to the changing environment of the building which can drastically reduce energy consumption.
Our wide range of products for HVAC comprehends intelligent pumps, meters and boosters to comply with the existing regulations while offering top performances.