Hydraulics Topic (Hydronic circuits designs)

Hydronic circuits are design with many different piping circuit configurations. In addition to simple preference by the design engineer, the method of arranging the circuit can be dictated by such factors as the shape of configuration of the building, the economics of installation, energy economics, the nature of the loads, part-load capabilities or requirements, and others.

Each piping system is a network; the more extensive the network, the more complex is to understand it, analyze or control. Thus a major design objective is to maintain the highest degree of simplicity. In this section, you will find information about the most used piping arrangements in hydronic designs, including advantages and disadvantages of each one at Piping Layout. It is also possible to know about hydronic balancing and why it becomes essential for a HVAC system at Circuit Balance. Finally, a practical approach to the process of designing a hydronic system from the beginnings with a real life example is briefly covered in Basics.