Optimum’s building services solutions are based on the intelligent application of tried and tested methods and procedures. The result is a service that you can depend on to meet your needs and take care of the building related issues while you look after your business.
Energy efficiency
Improving the energy efficiency of the plant that we maintain is a key component of the Optimum service. As well as fine-tuning the performance of the plant, we will evaluate its performance in relation to its control strategy and make recommendations for change where appropriate.
For example, the efficiency of chillers, measured as Coefficient of Performance (COP) or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) varies with the cooling load. Furthermore, different chillers have different efficiencies at part-load so it’s essential to understand the characteristics of each chiller when determining the most efficient control strategy.
When assessing plant we will identify the conditions for maximum efficiency and fine tune parameters such as on/off scheduling and modulation to achieve the optimum performance. We will also advise on the potential for additional zoning and the use of distributed temperature/occupancy sensors to measure performance more accurately.
Where required we will also explore the opportunities for ‘green’ energy and negotiate tariffs with suppliers on our clients’ behalf.