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News, insight, events and topics from Hevasure and the HVAC water monitoring industry
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Hevasure celebrates 10 years of innovation Hevasure Ltd celebrates its tenth anniversary this month with its unique “cleantech” technology now protecting more than 100 major facilities. Bringing cost, carbon and risk-assurance benefits to system owners and end users, Hevasure revolutionises the management of closed LTHW and CHW systems in large buildings. Since its launch, no…
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Over 50% of commercial buildings are under threat from corrosion Behind the scenes of closed-system HVAC – new white paper from Hevasure We have identified that over 50% of commercial buildings have potential corrosion issues in their closed-systems – the essential pipework and plant which keeps water-based HVAC operational. In our new white paper, Behind…
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Hevasure launches the Aquila-2 real-time monitoring product range Introducing the Aquila-2 product range, which brings significant improvements to Hevasure’s award-winning water and corrosion monitoring technology. Enhancements have been implemented from the ground-up with particular attention to quality, usability, maintenance and future needs. New features include an interactive display and the addition of more versatile model,…
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Hevasure develops corrosion monitoring system for IWTM Hevasure has developed ClearView alongside OEM partner, IWTM ; the first real-time monitoring technology designed to work in chemical free closed water systems. Hevasure’s industry-leading real-time condition and water monitoring technologies are the only solutions of their type, immediately detecting and recording deviations in water characteristics that can…
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BSRIA BG50:2021 – recognising the role of real-time monitoring in water treatment The latest edition of BSRIA BG50 Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems was launched at the beginning of November, including new recommendations in relation to real-time water system monitoring. As developers of the UK’s most comprehensive closed-system water monitoring technology ,…
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Secure HVAC monitoring for Data Centres – FAQs Expensive to run and expensive if things go wrong, HVAC systems are a huge drain on data centre resources, but essential for overall performance and operation. The best way data centre owners can mitigate against high cooling costs is by monitoring their closed-circuit water systems in real-time,…
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We’ve been shortlisted for the HVR Awards! We’re thrilled to announced that we’ve been shortlisted for the HVR Awards in the ‘Ancillary Product of the Year’ category, for our new product Hevasure Aquila-s , which provides real-time HVAC condition monitoring for secure sites; such as data centres, hospitals and prisons. Hevasure Aquila-s was launched to…
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Hevasure achieves SafeContractor accreditation Hevasure is proud to have achieved SafeContractor accreditation, proving its commitment to best practice to would-be and existing customers. SafeContractor is a tailored accreditation, demonstrating that a business has met safety and ethical standards in accordance with Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) and PAS91. Covering health and safety, equal opportunities and…
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White paper – how data informs active service interventions MD for Hevasure, Steve Munn, has written a white paper exploring how complex data-sets can be interpreted to inform ‘active service interventions’, focussing on corrosion prevention in closed-circuit HVAC systems. An active service intervention is an appropriate and effective response to information, i.e. a change in…
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Hevasure launches three water and corrosion monitoring products We have strengthened our offering with three separate water and corrosion monitoring products that track the condition of closed-circuit water-based HVAC systems. Whole-life water monitoring, from precommission cleaning onwards, is delivered by the Aquila range, including a specialist BAC Net enabled unit for high security locations such…
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Closed loop HVAC systems explained – FAQs Keeping closed loop heating systems corrosion free Water-based HVAC systems transfer heat energy around a building by pumping water through pipework and associated components. Systems are either open to the air – in the case of cooling towers, or closed – in the case of sealed and pressurised…
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HVAC check-ups explained – FAQs Everything you need to know about HVAC health checks HVAC systems are essential to healthy buildings, providing temperature control and maintaining good indoor air quality and ventilation. They keep occupants comfortable and safe and allow large-scale commercial buildings, including critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centre and industrial buildings, to…
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Remote HVAC monitoring explained – FAQs Everything you need to know about HVAC remote monitoring Remote HVAC monitoring is a great way of checking the condition of a system to ensure it operates efficiently, avoiding breakdown and allowing responsible parties to view the status of key parameters from any location and act quickly if things…
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Specifiers – use HVAC monitoring to ensure system sustainability Specifiers and building designers have a commitment to sustainability, choosing the most efficient products that help meet carbon reduction aims. When it comes to HVAC systems, the best technology is vital if performance and sustainability targets are to be achieved – on day one and throughout…
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Building resilience through remote monitoring Human beings adapt to their surroundings and in the 21 st century, this adaptation draws on the wealth of technological advancements we now have at our fingertips. A recent example of this is the mass shift to remote working in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitated by digital communication. Following…
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BSRIA Guide – BG50/2013: Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems What is BG50? BG50/2013 is a BSRIA guide that provides best-practice advice regarding water treatment for closed heating and cooling systems, including low temperature hot water heating systems, heat pump and chilled water systems, and condenser water circuits. Covering everything from design through…
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BSRIA Guide – BG29 2020 The role of water monitoring in precommission cleaning In April 2020 BSRIA published its latest guide to precommission cleaning – BG29 2020. What’s significant about this edition is the considerable emphasis on remote water monitoring as a means of preventing corrosion, while ensuring a closed circuit system is handed over…
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Small company Hevasure wins big at the H&V News Awards We have won the Small Company Achievement of the Year: Manufacturing & Products, at the H&V News Awards! Hevasure may be small – the company has just four people – but its achievements are mighty. Our intelligent water condition monitoring technology, which detects a range…
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How Hevasure uses data to inform active service interventions – white paper We have launched a new white paper, written by Hevasure's MD, Steve Munn, exploring the use of data to inform active service interventions. Download the white paper here. The paper explores how Hevasure obtains data and makes the best use of it to…
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Putting a price on prevention Working out the ROI of real-time water system monitoring vs sampling and corrosion coupons Working out the ROI of technology like Hevasure can be tricky. The difficulty lies in the fact it is a preventative solution; once in place the risks of corrosion and expensive repairs are dramatically reduced. A…
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Testing your metal Specifiers of HVAC systems are presented with a myriad of choices when having to select the best material for use in pipework and other components. There is no 'best' overall solution with the decision on which material to use being dictated by a number of factors such as cost, ease of installation…
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The evolution of water monitoring Hevasure is a constantly evolving technology; since its launch in 2015 we have refined and improved its capabilities, introducing the G2 version in 2017, which features a high-end data acquisition system, improved data security and key event logging. Our mission is to consign corrosion and corrosion-caused damage in HVAC systems…
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Why does water sampling have so many limitations? Steve Munn, MD for Hevasure discusses the limitations of sampling: The industry standard for testing the condition of a closed circuit water system, as detailed in BSRIA guidelines, is (still, surprisingly) repeat water sampling – which some building owners have found to their cost. While I’m not…
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London's iconic buildings rely on Hevasure London is the hub of the UK economy, full of iconic and important buildings, essential for business, leisure and healthcare. Keeping these buildings operational and ensuring optimum efficiency is key, with the cost of downtime in some instances running into the millions. Closed circuit water systems, the lifeblood of…
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Improving HVAC sustainability through monitoring Modern construction and building management has a focus on sustainability as we try to drive down the carbon footprint of our buildings – particularly of the large commercial variety. As voracious users of energy and water, improving the way HVAC systems operate is a key step in this process. Choosing…
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Thin-walled carbon steel, friend or foe? Steve Munn, MD for Hevasure, discusses how to get the best from thin-walled carbon steel Never has a simple piece of pipework stirred up such debate; from the haters who view it as flimsy and corrosion prone, to the lovers, extolling its cost-saving, eco-credentials and easy-to-install virtues; whatever your…
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A remote future Remote monitoring of essential building plant, such as HVAC systems, and in the case of Hevasure, specifically closed circuit water systems, is an efficient way of continually checking condition. Data driven, real-time information, allows for problems to be nipped in the bud before they get out of hand, reducing the risk of…
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New developments in water monitoring Hevasure’s ground-breaking water monitoring technology has been further enhanced in order to show the real-time corrosion rate of carbon steel as well as the total (cumulative) loss over a given time frame. Other critical data such as dissolved oxygen levels can now also be viewed as either an instantaneous or…
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Hevasure welcomes new partners Hevasure is delighted to announce the expansion of its partner network to meet the growing demand for the world’s first and most comprehensive real-time water monitoring solution for HVAC systems. It remains the only product of its type that immediately detects and records deviations in the water characteristics that can cause…
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Wall mounted monitoring system We have launched a new compact, wall-mounted version of our industry-leading water monitoring system, providing easy installation in a wider variety of locations. All hardware, including sensors and data acquisition system, is enclosed in a high quality, dust proof steel casing – ideal for dirty environments, such as construction sites. The…
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Successful trial underway with an Innovation Gateway partner The Innovation Gateway is an alliance of organisations working in partnership to reduce the costs and environmental impacts of their buildings; through innovations in energy, waste, water, productivity and well being. RBS, one of the partners in the scheme, is trialling Hevasure’s revolutionary monitoring technology at its…
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We are HVR Award winners! Hevasure scooped Ancillary Product of Year at 2019’s HVR Awards, which took place on the 25th October at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel. The award winning product is the latest incarnation of its innovative water monitoring technology, G2 . Providing 24/7 real-time data on water condition, Hevasure is revolutionising water system…
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Hevasure is a certified partner of WCS! We’re pleased to announce that Hevasure is now a certified partner of WCS Group, which delivers water treatment and control across a range of sectors, including food & beverage, healthcare, education and manufacturing. Providing water system process and life cycle management, Legionella control, compliance and training, WCS is…