Rinnai's Whitepaper On Value Engineering Explores Optimal Options For Care Home DHW Solution

Rinnai has issued a new whitepaper titled “Optimizing Domestic Hot Water Systems for Archetype Care Homes: A Value Engineering Approach.” The full version is available now on the Rinnai website https://www.rinnai-uk.co.uk/contact-us/ask-us-question.

The whitepaper is strident in pointing out that Value Engineering (VE) principles highlight the importance of putting customer requirements first, applying cost effective engineering solutions and improving the whole life value of a project - as opposed to simply cutting costs resulting in the inevitable compromise of performance.

It includes a major section on an archetype Case Study which analyzes a range of potential solutions for the refurbishment of a care home in the UK. Carbon-Cost Analysis (CCA) studies are used to decipher the optimal solution based on the customers’ criteria of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 20%, opting for a system with no more than two heat pumps (HPs) due to space constraints, as well as considering the operating expenditure (OPEX) as a key metric when deciding on the final solution. The archetypal site was given a current system of 3 x non-condensing water heaters.

After generating several proposed solutions and evaluating these based on the set criteria, there is further analysis of specific ones - an instantaneous gas-fired system, a hybrid system and an all-electric system - all based on the initial capital expenditure (CAPEX), plus 5-year forecasts regarding OPEX, carbon production, and lifecycle costs. A full breakdown of CAPEX, OPEX and carbon performance of all relevant systems is provided to demonstrate which one provides the optimal solution in accordance with the customer’s requirements.

The detailed analysis showed that the highest whole life value system that best aligned with the customers’ needs is the hybrid system.

Rinnai's latest whitepaper is designed to inform building services consultants, main contractors, architects, specifiers and system designers on the wide range of technologies that can synergize together to create a long life efficient and cost-effective commercial DHW system.  

RINNAI OFFERS CLEAR PATHWAYS TO LOWER CARBON AND DECARBONISATION PLUS CUSTOMER COST REDUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC AND OFF-GRID HEATING & HOT WATER DELIVERY  

• Rinnai’s range of decarbonising products - H1/H2/H3 - consists of hot water heating units in gas/BioLPG/DME, hydrogen ready units, electric instantaneous hot water heaters, electric storage cylinders and buffer vessels, a comprehensive range of heat pumps, solar, hydrogen-ready or natural gas in any configuration of hybrid formats for either residential or commercial applications. Rinnai’s H1/2/3 range of products and systems offer contractors, consultants and end users a range of efficient, robust and affordable low carbon/decarbonising appliances which create practical, economic and technically feasible solutions. 
• Rinnai is a world leading manufacturer of hot water heaters and produces over two million units a year, operating on each of the five continents. The brand has gained an established reputation for producing products that offer high performance, cost efficiency and extended working lives. 
• Rinnai products are UKCA certified, A-rated water efficiency, accessed through multiple fuel options and are available for purchase 24/7, 365 days a year. Any unit can be delivered to any UK site within 24 hours.
• Rinnai offer carbon and cost comparison services that will calculate financial, and carbon savings made when investing in a Rinnai system. Rinnai also provide a system design service that will suggest an appropriate system for the property in question.
• Rinnai offer comprehensive training courses and technical support in all aspects of the water heating industry including detailed CPD’s.
• The Rinnai range covers all forms of fuels and appliances currently available - electric, gas, hydrogen, BioLPG, DME solar thermal, low GWP heat pumps and electric water heaters More information can be found on Rinnai’s website and its “Help Me Choose” webpage. 

RINNAI FULL PRODUCT AVAILABILITY 24/7 FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY of ALL HOT WATER HEATING UNIT MODELS INCLUDING 48-58kW UNITS-

SAVINGS OF

20%                   REDUCTION of opex cost,

30%                   REDUCTION of initial cost

15%                  REDUCTION in carbon

75%                  REDUCTION of space

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com