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CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai CMYK / .ai acrjournal.uk 13 NEWS BCIA launches online training The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has announced the launch of online training for its full suite of courses. The BCM01-06 courses cover a wide range of topics which incorporate the latest technical information from the building controls sector which helps engineers, installers, and building owners to further their knowledge and skills within the industry. All of the six courses will be run via an online platform over two days, in the same way that they have previously been run at training centres around the UK. https://bcia.co.uk/training/training-courses/ BSRIA pipework cleaning update BSRIA has published a new edition of its guide on pre-commission cleaning of pipework systems. BG 29/2020 is the sixth edition of the guide, replacing BG 29/2012. Pre-commission cleaning is the process of bringing a closed heating or cooling system to a satisfactory state for commissioning and ongoing maintenance of water quality. The 6th Edition, which has been developed in partnership with the Closed Systems Control Association (CSCA) and an industry steering group, includes several new topics. The guide is available from the BSRIA website, with free downloads for BSRIA and CSCA members. www.bsria.com/uk/ TowerMax targets chiller plant savings Armstrong Fluid Technology says its new control solution will enable operating eŒciencies of chiller plants to be improved, delivering energy savings of up to 45% and water savings of up to 12%. TowerMax is add-on software for Armstrong’s Design Envelope 9521 Integrated Plant Control System. It is said to reduce energy and water usage by harnessing Armstrong’s advanced relational control technology to optimise the operation of chiller plant. At the heart of the solution is the Armstrong DE 9521, which controls the entire plant, including cooling towers, chilled water pumps and condenser pumps in addition to the water-cooled chillers. Lower installed cost is possible with this solution, as Onboard Sensorless technology (already resident in the pumps and other system components) eliminates the need for external sensors and the related installation costs. Operational costs are also be minimised as heat transfer across the plant is controlled accurately and optimised. Capabilities include the ability to control either identical or non-identical chillers (in this scenario ‘identical’ refers to chillers of the same make and model, same tonnage, same minimum flow and same interface). Up to five chillers, five cooling towers and five pumps can be controlled, and there are no limitations on plant size and cooling capacity. All five chillers can be di›erent sizes, and employing up to two di›erent communication interfaces. The DE 9521 system integrates with all brands of chillers, pumps and automation systems, and is designed as an ‘out of the box’ solution for faster installation. YOUR IDEAL CHILLER PARTNERS • Intelligent Cooling Specialists • Trade discounts • Flexible Warranty Agreements • Proven Product quality • FGas Registered • Confidentiality assured • Reliable deliveries • 30 years established • Installation services if required. W: www.summit-tpc.co.uk E: sales@summit-tpc.co.uk T: 01827 213401 Summit Systems.indd 1 23/03/2020 11:15