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Steam System Operation & Steam System Operation & Distribution OptimizationDistribution Optimization
Jayne Choi
CNT Energy
May 2, 2013
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© CNT Energy 2013© CNT Energy 2013
CNT EnergyCNT Energy
• A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and consumers save energy and money
• An affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology
• Other CNT affiliates include I-Go Car Sharing
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CNT EnergyCNT Energy
• We help reduce energy usage and costs in households, buildings, and communities.
• Areas of expertise include: – Dynamic pricing and smart grid– Energy-efficient, green, and healthy
buildings– Regional energy planning
• We manage programs in Illinois and consult nationally and internationally
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PARRPARR
• Current collaboration with GTI as a part of the PARR Building America team– Steam Systems Balancing
and Tuning Study– Heating Season 2011-
2012
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• In Chicago, heating is the focus of residential energy use
• Of the 470,000 multifamily units in the Chicago region, at least 70,000 are steam heated
• Old steam systems often suffer from temperature imbalances– Tenants must use supplemental heat or
open their windows to cool their apartments during the heating season
• Buildings are often overheated
BackgroundBackground
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• Steam heat was the best option for buildings constructed between 1900 and 1930
• Systems have been upgraded from coal to natural gas and many have undergone boiler replacement, but distribution systems remain largely the same
• Not designed for efficiency
(Peterson, 1985)
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Steam Heating BasicsSteam Heating Basics
(Peterson, 1985)
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Boiler Cycles: In the Boiler RoomBoiler Cycles: In the Boiler Room
Boiler turns on 8 min 30 min
In the boiler room:
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This is what should happen during a boiler cycle; however, there are often problems…
Meanwhile, in a Unit:Meanwhile, in a Unit:
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ProblemsProblems
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Problem StatementProblem Statement
• Currently steam balancing is not commonly offered as a service or recommended as a measure
• Not tangible – often requires time and dedication rather than basic equipment replacements
• Difficult to convince owners of its value– Balancing is a separate issue from boiler replacement– Natural gas is cheap, so it is not worth the time or effort
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Previous StudiesPrevious Studies• Biederman, N.; Katrakis, J.
(1986). Space Heating Efficiency Improvements in Multifamily Buildings. Chicago: Gas Research Institute
• Peterson, G., (1985). Achieving Even Space Heating in Single Pipe Steam Buildings. Minneapolis: Center for Energy and Environment.
• Improving the balance of buildings provides– Opportunity for cost savings
– 5-15% energy savings, 2-5 year payback
– Increased resident comfort
(Peterson, G., 1985)
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Research QuestionsResearch Questions
• How do steam balancing measures affect the temperature differences in a building?
• Will steam balancing affect the average length of boiler cycles?
• How do steam balancing measures affect natural gas usage?
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Technical ApproachTechnical Approach
• Measures– Replacing radiator vents
– Adding or upgrading main line air venting
– Boiler controls (4-6 sensors, indoor averaging)
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Install steam balancing measures in 10 test buildings:
• Single-pipe steam• 15-30 units• Uneven temperatures
throughout the building (based on observations from the building manager and/or tenants)
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A single point of contact to provide multifamily building owners with access to:
• Technical Assistance– Utility bill analysis– Energy assessment– Cost-effective energy-saving recommendations
• Financing– Low-cost financing through our partner, the
Community Investment Corporation• Construction Oversight• Annual Performance Monitoring
– Two years post-retrofit
Energy Savers ProgramEnergy Savers Program
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Pre-Balancing Natural Gas Usage (For Heating) in Test Buildings
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• Retrieve pre-upgrade measurements and data for monitoring− Building type and layout− Boiler information/pipe structure/condition of
vents/type of existing controls− Temperature data from units− Boiler run-time data− Tenant survey/heat calls
• Develop detailed scopes for steam balancing work to be done− Measures included replacing radiator vents,
adding or upgrading mainline air vents, and installing boiler controls
− Scopes included price breakdowns for each measure
(http://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/u10-003)
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• Construction oversight– Inspection of work/quality control– Boiler control settings
• Collect post-upgrade data– Temperature data from units– Boiler run-time data– Tenant survey/heat calls
• Utility bill analysis comparing pre-upgrade and post-upgrade heating fuel use
– Weather-normalized calculation of heating Energy Use Intensity (kBTU/sq ft/yr)
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Post-Balancing TemperaturesPost-Balancing Temperatures
• Temperature results:– Changes in diurnal temperature patterns within units
(different schedules of when the units were warmest and when they were coolest)
– Smaller temperature differentials between the hottest and coldest units in some buildings
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Tenant ComfortTenant Comfort
Tenant survey responses rating overall temperature comfort. The tenants were asked to rate the overall
temperature comfort within their unit on a scale from 1 = Uncomfortable to 5 = Comfortable.
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Case StudyCase Study
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Pre and Post Natural Gas UsePre and Post Natural Gas Use
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Cost-effectivenessCost-effectiveness
% SavingsBalancing
Cost ($)
Simple Payback (years)
Measured (All buildings)
13.3% 9,434 3.4
Measured (Buildings without additional measures installed)
10.2% 9,875 5.1
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RebatesRebates• Through Peoples/North
Shore Natural Gas Savings Program
• 3+ living units, Service Class 2 (Residential or C&I)
• October 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
• $200/unit for central steam boiler controls, $50/unit for improved venting
Single Pipe Steam Heating Controls and Balancing
Prescriptive Rebate
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GuidelinesGuidelines
• Developing further balancing guidelines and audit procedures
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Questions?Questions?
Jayne ChoiSenior Energy Analyst
CNT Energy, Chicago, ILwww.cntenergy.orgTwitter: @[email protected]