Business Briefs, Published August 28, 2008
Nelson Mechanical Design (NMD), a Vineyard-Haven based "green"
mechanical engineering company, recently announced the successful
completion of the first series of trials of a radiant cooling system
installed in an Edgartown residence.
According to a press release from NMD, the new cooling system
is a first of its kind on Martha's Vineyard. It works by sending
cooled water through radiant tubing in the floor, which in turn
helps cool the house.
The use of radiant cooling is relatively new in residential buildings
and offers the potential for energy savings when compared to a
conventional air-conditioning system. The National Association
of Home Builders Research Center's website estimates the use of
radiant cooling saves approximately 70 to 80 percent of the energy
used by a conventional air-conditioning system to power fans to
deliver cooled air, the NMD press release notes.
The radiant cooling system utilizes a direct digital control
(DDC) system, which closely monitors and controls the temperature
of the water sent through the radiant tubing. The DDC system helps
maximize the cooling effect from the floors while avoiding the
possibility of condensation developing on the cooled surfaces.
The DDC system can be connected via the Internet to any computer,
which allows for remote monitoring and control, as well as tracking
energy usage.
For more information, contact NMD at 508-696-3120. |
