In commercial heating, efficiency and flexibility are key to achieving reliable performance while keeping energy consumption and costs low. Cascade systems, which link multiple smaller output boilers or heat pumps to operate in harmony, offer a smart alternative to using a single large unit. By dynamically adjusting the thermal output to meet fluctuating demand, they deliver significant benefits in performance, energy savings, and system resilience – making them an increasingly popular choice for a wide range of commercial applications.
In our Industry Spotlight article authored by Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating Commercial we look at the real benefit of using boilers or heap pumps in cascade. We discuss how this isn’t just about achievable output or, indeed, the speed and ease of installation, but the ability to match the load, especially under low load conditions, which can improve the overall efficiency of the package.
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We also look at the tools needed to cascade a commercial heating system, and how cascades can be made quick and simple by using a Varican accessory plug-in card, which give you the ability to sequence the cascade independently, without a complex BMS.
In what circumstances are cascade heating systems suitable?
Being so flexible and able to achieve high loads, cascade systems are suited to a very wide range of commercial properties. They really come into their own though in buildings prone to fluctuating heating demands, or those where specific heating zones are more frequently in use than others, as they as they will dynamically adjust their output.
Cascades made simple with a Varican accessory plug-in card
Cascading systems represents a forward-thinking approach to commercial heating. With tools like Ideal Heating’s online cascade configurator tools, which makes sure you have all the parts you need to build your cascade arrangements; the use of our prefabricated frame and header kits, which reduce the amount of time it takes to build a cascade; and the use of Varican control technology - designing, installing and managing a cascade has never been simpler or more cost-effective.
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