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Bubba Moore

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Economizer: Free Cooling & Fresh Air

Economizer

The Economizer system utilizes the latest technology available for integrating the use of free cooling with mechanical cooling for packaged rooftop units. With controls like the Jade W7220 it can optimizes energy consumption, zone comfort, and equipment cycling by operating the compressors when the outdoor-air temperature is too warm, integrating the compressor with outdoor air when free cooling is available, and locking out the compressor when outdoor-air temperature is too cold. Demand controlled ventilation is supported. This Economizer can be used with 1 or 2 speed indoor fan motor units. The Economizer system utilizes gear-drive technology with a direct-mount spring return actuator that will close upon loss of power. The Economizer has fault detection and diagnostics, an outdoor air temperature sensor, and mixed air temperature sensor (also called supply air temperature sensor). Outdoor enthalpy, indoor (return) dry bulb or enthalpy, and CO2 sensors are available for field installation. Standard integrated barometric relief dampers provide natural building pressurization control.

Economizer System HVAC Supply House

During Occupied mode operation, indoor fan operation will be accompanied by economizer dampers moving to Minimum Position set point for ventilation. If indoor fan is off, dampers will close. During Unoccupied mode operation, dampers will remain closed unless a Cooling (by free cooling) or mechanical cooling demand is received. When the outside air is not cool enough for free cooling, the unit cooling sequence will be controlled directly by the space thermostat. Outside air damper position will be closed or Minimum Position as determined by Occupancy mode and fan signal. When free cooling is available as determined by the appropriate changeover command (dry bulb, outdoor enthalpy, differential dry bulb, or differential enthalpy), a call for cooling (Y1 closes at the thermostat) will cause the economizer control to modulate the dampers open and closed to maintain the unit supply air temperature. Default supply air temperature is 53°F, with a range of 38°F to 70°F. Compressor will not run. If the outside air is not cold enough to satisfy the space temperature, space temperature will rise until Y2 is closed. The economizer control will call for compressor operation. Dampers will modulate to maintain set point with Compressor 1 operation. The economizer control will lock out compressor operation when outside air temperature is below set point (default 32°F). When space temperature demand is satisfied (thermostat Y1 opens), the dampers will return to Minimum Damper position if indoor fan is running or fully closed if fan is off.

Heating and Air Distribution

Above in a 50TCQ heat pump the blue trace is circuit Y1 as it leaves the tstat, and goes to the economizer, where it is determined if free cooling or mechanical will be used for a Y1 cooling call. Economizers are a great piece of equipment to add to a system to in controlling cost when outside temps are cool enough to use outside air to cool a building. Also with other control fresh air can be brought in if carbon dioxide levels are too high in a building. Economizers are a great benefit to the building and people inside. 

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Alabama Locations

Anniston (256) 241-3026 105 E D St, Anniston, AL 36201
Auburn (334) 734-8011 2295 1st Ave, Opelika, AL 36801
Birmingham (205) 250-7714 516 31st St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Dothan (334) 836-1035 205 Wedgewood Dr, Dothan, AL 36303
Gulf Shores (251) 968-2660 820 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
Huntsville (256) 859-2691 391 Nick Fitcheard Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Loxley (251) 964-2707 30020 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551
Mobile (251) 476-2220 5522 W Commerce Blvd West, Mobile, AL 36619
Montgomery (334) 262-4855 861 Plantation Way, Montgomery, AL 36117
Muscle Shoals (256) 383-6904 107 Commerce St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Georgia Locations

Albany(229) 432-5254205 Baldwin Dr, Albany, GA 31707
Athens(706) 548-2563105 Whitetail Way, Bogart, GA 30622
Atlanta(404) 875-77551290 Tacoma Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Augusta(706) 651-19503618 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Brunswick(912) 265-5193275 Rose Dr, Brunswick, GA 31520
Columbus(706) 322-38706201 W Hamilton Park Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
Conyers(770) 918-9132335 Gees Mill Business Pkwy NE, Conyers, GA 30013
Forest Park(404) 361-24745158-C Kennedy Rd, Forest Park, GA 30297
Gainesville(770) 297-93352472 Hilton Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501
Lawrenceville(678) 442-10602111 Cedars Rd SE, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Lithia Springs(770) 948-3451320 Thornton Rd #106, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Macon(478) 474-85445527 Thomaston Rd, Macon, GA 31220
Marietta(770) 426-05511060 Triad Ct, Marietta, GA 30062
Newnan(770) 239-210570 Enterprise Ct, Newnan, GA 30265
Peachtree Corners(770) 239-21006675 Jones Mill Ct, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Savannah(912) 232-1228103 Central Jct Blvd, Savannah, GA 31405
Statesboro(912) 764-8841126 W Parrish St, Statesboro, GA 30458
Valdosta(229) 245-8200363 Connell Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602
Warner Robins(478) 953-3727110 Byrd Way, Warner Robins, GA 31088

South Carolina Locations

Hilton Head(843) 689-34043715, 21 Hunter Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

Florida Locations

Fort Walton Beach(850) 244-201776 Beal Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Panama City(850) 913-05853012 Lisenby Ave, Panama City, FL 32405
Pensacola(850) 438-10054405 N. Palafox Street, Pensacola FL 32505

Mississippi Locations

Hattiesburg(601) 579-96701851 Lincoln Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Ocean Springs(228) 497-5090Sunplex Industrial Park, 5717 Suntec Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Commercial Sales

Norcross – North Georgia Hub
(800) 282-4911

Birmingham – North Alabama Hub
(205) 250-7714

Macon – Southwest Hub
(800) 342-9250

Loxley – Gulf Coast Hub
(800) 239-7419

Savannah – Southeast Hub
(800) 822-7617

Commercial Parts

[email protected]
(844) 99-CHILL

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