AIRAH has released the third edition of its design application manual DA01: Centrifugal pumps.
DA01 was originally published in 1979 with an update in 1998. It has been updated again this year to keep pace with the ever-changing HVAC&R industry, AIRAH CEO Phil Wilkinson said.
The new edition builds on previous editions, with a new focus on optimising pump system design and installation.
Wilkinson said DA01 was the most comprehensive technical resource available for Australian HVAC&R pumping applications.
“It is an important reference for anyone involved in the design, selection, installation, operation, maintenance, and assessment of pumps and pumping systems,” Wilkinson said.
The most recent incarnation of DA01 was assessed by the industry and edited by a review panel prior to publication.
The US Department of Energy estimates that of all the energy consumed by electric motors worldwide, at least 20 per cent can be attributed to pumps, the bulk of which are associated with HVAC&R installations.
DA01 editor Vince Aherne said this energy aspect of pumping systems has become a crucial focus for industry, as clients demand energy-efficient installations and cost-effective pumping solutions.
He said the main purpose of DA01 was to standardise and promote best practice design, installation and management of centrifugal pumps.
AIRAH has also announced that it is reviewing and updating DA09: Air Conditioning Load Estimation, and DA20: Humid Tropical Air Conditioning.
DA09, which is widely used within the industry and is one of AIRAH’s most popular manuals, was last updated in 1998, while DA20 was updated in 2000.
The DA reviews aim to update design information and data, and include new energy-efficient technology and practices.
To become involved in the review, email phil@airah.org.au.