This issue of idronics™ has examined a wide range of proven piping layouts for hydronic heating and cooling systems. These systems have been built around the basic concepts discussed in Section 2. The strengths and limitations of these distribution systems have been discussed. Section 7 has also presented several common errors to avoid when designing distribution systems.
Heating professionals are encouraged to study both the proper piping layouts and the errors presented to further develop both their design and troubleshooting skills.
Section 8 presented several example systems that range from simple concepts to those which integrate two or more distribution “subsystems” into an overall system with specific design objectives. Readers are encouraged to “dissect” all of the systems presented to identify details that provide functions such as purging, mixing, zoning, air/dirt elimination, hydraulic separation, boiler protection and differential pressure control.
Several references to previous issues of idronics™ have also been made that provide a more detailed discussion of these topics.
