Did you know that of 40% of the energy consumed by buildings, up to 30% is wasted due to leaks in HVAC ducts and exterior walls? This is mainly due to the manual installation of ducts and wall construction methods. Even if a building has high-efficiency heating and cooling units, energy is still wasted. This is due to leakage in the ducts . Therefore, let us understand how to build an Energy-Efficient HVAC system
Duct Leaks in HVAC and their Impact
Duct leaks are a major problem for HVAC systems. Thereby affecting both energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Caused by poor installation, age, and damage. Which in turn results in the escape of conditioned air and the infiltration of outside air and pollutants. This in turn leads to increased electricity bills, reduced energy efficiency, and negative impacts on air quality.
By fixing duct leaks, we can address these issues and build an energy-efficient HVAC system.
Aeroseal technology offers a revolutionary solution to this problem. It involves sealing duct leakages in the HVAC systems. The process injects a sealant into the ductwork which in turn travels to the leaks and seals it from the inside.
How to Diagnose a Duct Leakage?
The assessment of Air Leakage from the Air Ducts is not easy to determine. In many cases, the Air Ducts are above false ceilings or insulated.
That is where Apollo Facility Management Service can provide solutions. With various diagnostic tools to determine the leakages in Air Ducts, we use a combination of
- Visual Inspection by our trained Duct Technicians & Engineers
- Thermal Imaging of your Air Ducts and False Ceilings using High-Resolution Thermal Imaging Cameras.
- Air Flow Measurements across your Ducting System using Air Flow meters.
What is Aeroseal and its role in an energy-efficient HVAC
Aeroseal is a highly effective solution that can efficiently seal duct leaks. Therefore, reducing the escape of conditioned air and preventing the infiltration of outside air. As a result, it provides extended life for the HVAC system along with reduced energy costs, and improved indoor air quality. Hence, a smart investment for anyone looking for an energy-efficient HVAC system.
It only takes a day to complete the entire process. The steps involved are as follows:
- Accessing the Ductwork: The first step is to access the ductwork. Done through a small access point in the HVAC system.
- Injection of Sealant: Secondly, the aeroseal sealant is injected into the ductwork through this access point.
- Sealing of Leaks: The sealant is then carried by the airflow to the leaks. Hence forming a bond and sealing the leak.
- Measuring Airflow: The process is completed by measuring the airflow in the ductwork. This ensures that the desired level of sealing has been achieved.
The process involves the use of specialized equipment. This along with the expertise of a professional helps to ensure a successful outcome.
Why Aeroseal?
Aeroseal’s mission is to shrink carbon emissions from buildings by as much as 1 gigaton of CO2 annually with its breakthrough technologies. Aeroseal has already completed nearly 200,000 seals, saving up to 200 crores in energy waste globally. This makes aeroseal an attractive solution for those looking to improve the efficiency of their HVAC system, therefore, helping save money on energy costs.
It has established a presence in over 25 Countries. In Nov 2020 Aeroseal decided to provide this unique “Duct Sealing from the inside” service to the Indian & South Asian Markets. Apollo Facility Management service along with Consergy are now bringing this technology to India.
Bill Gates has shared his excitement about the technology in his best-selling book “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster”. The Venture capital fund led by Bill Gates has even invested $22M in this Green Technology.
Conclusion
The benefits of using Aeroseal technology are numerous and undeniable. Therefore this innovative technology has a success rate of over 90%. Thus, provides a cost-effective, non-invasive solution for fixing leaks.
Aeroseal allows a building to operate more efficiently, therefore, aligning with the SDGs. The impact of Climate change is evident in all of the 17 SDGs (hunger, poverty, good health, and more). SDGs 7, 12, 13, 14, and 15 have specific indicators. Subsequently, it calls for action to cut emissions, reduce pollution of air, land, and waters, and adopt clean energy technologies.
Apollo Facility Management service in partnership with Consergy provides one of the best HVAC maintenance services at all times. Consergy is an energy savings & environmental solutions provider.
If you are in need of an energy-efficient HVAC system, look no further than Apollo Facility Management Services. Contact us today or write to us at in**@ap*******.in. Let us help you get started on the energy-efficient path.