Seminar 39 -- Simplifying the Electrification of Hydronic Systems

2024 ASHRAE Annual Conference

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With the push for decarbonization, designers are often faced with challenges in retrofit or new designs using electrified heating systems. Equipment may be new and certain facets of design, sizing and operating need to be considered for a successful electrified design. For existing systems, the distribution system must be considered to determine applicable equipment. Depending on the local generation assets providing electric power, overall system efficiency must be considered to determine how much electrification is needed to decarbonize today, and what the end result will look like as renewable resources are added to grids.

1. Harmonization of Hydronic Fluid Temperatures: A Strategy for Simplification in Electrification Robert Bean, Retired, Chestermere, AB, Canada
2. Hybridization As a Phasedown Approach to Decarbonization Patrick Villaume, Patterson Kelley, East Stroudsburg, PA
3. Watts the Challenge? Sarah Hilden, Trane, Onalaska, WI