Problem

The High Cost of Heating and Cooling

Solution

Building codes require that HVAC systems provide at least 15 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of outdoor air for each student. The cost to heat this air in the winter, and cool it in the summer, uses a lot of energy dollars. The typical school spends up to 30% of its energy budget on heating and cooling the outdoor air. Pittsburgh Air Systems can provide energy recovery systems to reduce the cost of conditioning outdoor air.

Another solution to the high cost of outdoor air is filtration. Utilizing high tech filtration techniques and in conjunction with the Indoor Air Quality Procedure of ASHRAE Standard 62-2001, filtration can be used to clean return air and reduce the need for outdoor air. Pittsburgh Air Systems can provide particulate and gas phase filtration systems that may reduce the outdoor air requirements up to 66%.

For new facilities, systems that reduce the need for outdoor air have the added bonus of reducing the HVAC system capacity requirements, thus reducing initial capital costs. This double benefit, reduced capital costs and yearly energy savings, can make a big impact on construction and operating budgets.

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For additional information and application guidance, please contact us at 412-539-1234 or engineering@pittsburghairsystems.com.

Problem

Maintain a Quality Indoor Air Environment

Solution

Building owners are challenged to provide a healthy indoor environment while keeping energy costs in check. Pittsburgh Air Systems/Air Industrial can provide analysis for equipment application for new designs and existing buildings that reduce energy and meet the stringent requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62. In many cases, payback of installation of filtration equipment is less than one year.

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For additional information and application guidance, please contact us at 412-539-1234 or engineering@pittsburghairsystems.com.