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Buildings are transitioning towards sustainability. Energy-saving measures such as underfloor heating or other low-temperature heating systems are being combined with heat pumps as well. For an optimal result on these sustainable investments, it is very important to keep the water quality up to standard by degassing the system.
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The buildings in which we live and work consume 40% of the world's energy. Heating and cooling systems account for half of this. That's a high number! The good news is that the potential for energy savings in buildings is also huge. 75% of buildings in the EU can become energy efficient. Degassing is a significant step to improve energy efficiency.
The presence of air bubbles makes low-temperature systems susceptible to corrosion, biofilm and clogging up. Heating up takes longer, cold zones develop and the system could fail in the long run. Flushing has so far been the only (temporary) remedy, but prevention is better, cheaper and more durable than cure. Always!
Cold zones due to air in the system, among other things
Optimal heating and energy efficiency
Low-temperature heating is an economical and energy-friendly way of heating. This method is becoming increasingly popular as homes become better insulated for sustainable and energy efficiency. With low temperature heating, the water in the system is not heated to 75°C (as typical), but only to 55°C or lower. Think of it as driving a car: a car drives more economically at 90 km/h than at 130 km/h. The delivery system will have to be adjusted to this lower water temperature to transfer enough energy and bring the room to a comfortable temperature. This can be done in several ways: with low-temperature radiators, convectors or underfloor heating.
Nonetheless, the degassing of the system is essential for efficiency.
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Conventional deaerators do not work adequately at low temperatures. Vacuum degassers are effective, but they are often relatively large and expensive for small systems and make a lot of noise. The VacuStream solves this. It is a compact and silent deaerator (approx. 45 x 15 cm) for systems up to 500 litres. Also because of its size and degassing capacity, the VacuStream is extremely suitable for smaller low temperature systems in housing and small business applications. Because of its wide temperature range (-5 ºC to 65 ºC), the VacuStream functions in both heating and cooling.
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The VacuStream degasses system water on a fixed 4-step cycle, creating a vacuum with the system water to be degassed. The air particles released in the process float to the top and, once the piston returns to its original position, are quickly and effectively discharged through the Flexvent automatic float vent at the top.
Because of its size and degassing capacity, the VacuStream is ideally suited for smaller low-temperature systems in residential and small-business applications. Because of the wide temperature range (-5 ºC to 65 ºC), the VacuStream functions in both heating and cooling.
The VacuStream can easily be installed next to the heat pump or floor heating manifold (possibly even in the manifold cabinet). The device is equipped with a built-in 12V adapter, making it easy to connect to the mains. By preventing clogging, wear and tear and energy waste, the VacuStream helps maintain the efficiency and comfort of low temperature systems. The VacuStream is suitable for both new construction and renovation installations.
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With the VacuStream, the very extensive range in the field of air and dirt separation is even more extensive.
Flamco has been involved in the development, production and sale of high-quality components for use in HVAC systems since 1956. It is part of the stocklisted Aalberts NV, instituted in 1975. Along with Comap, which helps manage water and energy through its thermal and sanitary products that increase comfort in buildings, the Aalberts hydronic flow control business unit was constituted. Stronger together, Flamco and Comap will continue to build mission critical technologies to manage heating and cooling humanly with better financial and environmental efficacy. From source to emitter we partner with our customers to engineer seamless energy efficient hydronic systems for their building requirements.
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