The Overlooked – Water 101 - Energy Exchange

Tampa Convention Center • Tampa, Florida

The Overlooked – Water 101

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Francis WheelerWater Savers, LLCAugust 16, 2017

Energy Exchange: Connect • Collaborate • Conserve

AGENDA

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Water Balance

Irrigation

Potable Water Used for Non-Potable


Where is Water Used – Perform Water Balance

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Toilets19%

Faucets5%

Showers2%

Janitorial (bathrooms/floors)

4%

Kitchen MISC10%

Garbage Disposal1%

Kitchen Ice Machine0%

Dish Washer2%

Kitchen Food Prep3%

Sterilization CT5%

Sterilization Vacuum

1%Film Processors

1%

Irrigation12%

Floor Ice Machines1%

Lab1%

Boilers5%

Cooling Tower21%

LEAKS3%

RO (Dialysis) 3%


Water Use Flow Diagram


Irrigation

Smart Control Systems

“Smart” irrigation controllers work by monitoring and using information about site conditions (such as soil moisture, rain, wind, slope, soil, plant type, and more), and applying the right amount of water to the landscape based on those factors. Once the “smart” controller is installed and set up, the “smart” controller automatically takes care of seasonal weather/site specific adjustments, and allows for remote access for daily updates of the onsite conditions via the internet.

Efficient Designs

Our design team has certifications from the Irrigation Association as Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) and is recognized by the EPA as a Water Sense Partner. When an irrigation design is required for a site a thorough evaluation is done to include, water pressure readings, soil analysis, plant water requirements, micro-climate, flow rates, water meter inclusions. We design to the meet or exceed the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) water efficiency credit by integrating, rainwater, smart controls.

Proper Management

Management of the irrigation system is the one of the most vital aspects of water conservation for an irrigation system. Our team is trained to audit existing irrigation system to determine operating efficiency and recommending upgrades to make improvements. We evaluate soil type, precipitation rates, head and drip spacing, pressures, pump curves, flow rates, and existing schedules. Our program of upgrades includes retrofitting control systems to a central control, improving distribution systems, and managing the systems onsite and remotely via web-based controls.


Distribution Enhancements

Portable Moisture Probe

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Distribution Enhancements

Soil Moisture Data

Water Balance Drives Savings Focus

Toilets, 23%

Urinals, 5%

Faucets, 2%

Showers, 0.3%

Ice Machines, 2%

Pre-Rinse Sprayers, 0.8%

Garbage Disposals, 2%

Convection Steamers, 0.5%Dish Machines, 0.2%

Cooling Towers, 63%

Misc. and Unaccounted, 2%

Water Balance

Water Balance Table

% of Total

Modeled Consumption

(gal)

Modeled Consumption

(kgal)

Modeled Savings

(gal)

Modeled Savings (kgal)

Toilets 23% 2,387,543 2,388 1,282,199 1,282Urinals 5% 530,565 531 464,244 464Faucets 2% 184,243 184 70,673 71Showers 0.3% 31,864 32 6,167 6Ice Machines 2% 156,516 157 0 0Pre-Rinse Sprayers 0.8% 86,054 86 11,952 12Garbage Disposals 2% 165,834 166 94,122 94Convection Steamers 0.5% 47,808 48 0 0Dish Machines 0.2% 23,904 24 0 0Cooling Towers 63% 6,423,481 6,423 1,474,560 1,475Misc. and Unaccounted 2% 161,910 162 0 0TOTAL 100% 10,219,643 10,220 3,403,918 3,404

Actual Reported Consumption 10,219,643 10,220% Accounted For 100.0%

Overall Savings Percentage33.3%

Ground Water Collection and Re-Use

Ground Water Collection and Re-Use

Groundwater Filtration System

Groundwater Filtration System

Tampa Convention Center • Tampa, Florida

The Overlooked – Water 101

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713-504-6683Water Savers, LLCAugust 16, 2017

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