idronics™ is a semi-annual educational journal series intended for hydronic professionals to aid them in system design, component application and selection. This publication is written by engineers and oriented towards innovative design techniques. Caleffi first began the publications in Europe approximately 12 years ago. Since then, the publications have met with much success and the collection is frequently referenced by contractors and designers alike.The third issue, January 2008, addresses solar heating. The "green" state of mind is rapidly spreading across North America. Soaring fossil fuel costs, environmental issues and national security concerns are all raising interest in alternative energy technologies. It begins with a primer on solar heating fundamentals, then presents a wide spectrum of design concepts and hardware options for solar water heating and space heating. For the seasoned solar professional, it provides innovative design solutions to consider for future applications.
The second issue, July 2007, addresses air and dirt in hydronic systems. Though not a new topic to our industry, the use of modern high-efficiency equipment demand a thorough understanding of the harmful effect of air and dirt, as well as knowledge on how to eliminate them. Doing so helps ensure the systems you design will operate at peak efficiency and provide long, trouble-free service.
The first issue, January 2007, addresses the increasingly important topic of hydraulic separation and new methods of implementing this established concept.
