Industrial

Domestic Hot Water Systems

In industrial environments, hot water is often essential for processes, cleaning and hygiene for staff and other stakeholders. The applications vary, at Lochinvar we work across all industrial sector applications including factories, warehouses, process facilities, aviation, food production, offices and research facilities. Each location has different demand profiles, and our tailored approach ensures the right system is provided. Industrial sites often require DHW for processing and washdown requirements, and as such locations are usually energy intensive facilities with continuous operation. Talk to your local Area Sales Manager for more information about our industrial high-efficiency gas-fired water heaters, all-electric water heaters and heat pump solutions for DHW for your specific industrial application.

Commercial Heating Systems

Industrial building types vary widely from expansive spaces like factories and aviation to smaller spaces like offices, we provide cascadable commercial boilers for warehouses and right-sized systems for offices. The energy required to heat them varies as does the demand and the way they’re heated, from radiators to air handling units and underfloor heating. Many industrial sites run continuously which impacts the demand on the heating system and potentially the redundancy options available. Our expert team work with building managers and in-house mechanical engineering teams along with contractors and specifiers involved in delivering refurbishment and new build projects, to ensure the proposed solution is robust and right for the demands of the building.

Decarbonisation

The commercial heating and DHW market has progressed, with more and more demand for decarbonised solutions. Lochinvar have developed a range of decarbonised solutions which include solar thermal technology and electrification through all-electric water heaters and heat pump solutions. Our Altus R290 heat pump can be configured for both 2-pipe and 4-pipe allowing the heat pump to drive both heating and hot water demands for a building. A popular choice for industrial applications is our AquaStore heat pump water heater which delivers DHW with no on-site emissions by harnessing the warm air in the building such as a hot plant room to heat the water.

Hybrid Systems

Lochinvar are a specialist commercial heating manufacturer across high-efficiency gas-fired equipment, solar thermal solutions and heat pumps. Hybrid solutions offer a pragmatic approach to decarbonisation, delivering a phased approach which makes room for existing plant which might still be in good working order. Complimenting existing plant with alternative technologies as part of a hybrid solution also provides fallback options. Industrial buildings often have excellent space on roofs, ideal for solar thermal which can provide a sustainable way of pre-heating water therefore lightening the load on other plant whether that’s gas-fired or heat pumps. This is one route to decarbonising through a hybrid system but many more combinations can be selected based on the needs of the building and the overall objectives for the end-user.

Safety & Accreditations

Water heating systems need to tackle safety, particularly in commercial settings such as industrial applications. We’re committed to safety which is why many of our water heaters feature built-in legionella prevention systems, which prevents bacteria from forming in the water. This is combined with our KUKreg4 and WRAS accreditations which further demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality products.

Complete Solutions

As a complete solution provider, Lochinvar are perfectly placed to support clients choose the right water heating system for the needs of the industrial facility. We work closely with contractors, building managers and installers to ensure all water demands are included in the system specification and choose a system which matches the sustainability requirements for the client. Get in touch with our expert team today for more information about our trusted water heating systems.

Industrial Applications

Our water heating and cooling solutions can be specified in various types of industrial applications. Below are some typical examples of where our systems have been specified.

Factories
Warehouses
Process Facilities
Aviation
Food Production
Offices
Car Wash
Research Facilities