This is an individual private study course using a recording of a live event and its associated handouts.

It covers the theory and practical realities of energy saving in swimming pools and their associated facilities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The seminar is designed for operators of wet leisure centres (and stand-alone swimming pools) and for energy consultants who may need to provide advice in that sector.

CONTENT

Background and introduction

Overview of the types of facilities, distinguishing between wet and dry sides
Typical energy balance within a wet centre, both thermal and electrical
Core drivers of energy consumption - dehumidification, filtration, lighting
Pool filtration - an overview of standard Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group (PWTAG) recommendations, and their effect on energy consumption
Evaporation calculations and associated models
Principle of fresh air dehumidification

Immediate energy saving opportunities

Monitoring and targeting, profiling and benchmarking

Optimising water and air temperatures

Ensuring correct pool hall air flow rate

Controlling for out-of-hours conditions, full and low occupancy

Using pool covers properly

Frequency of backwashing

Medium-term energy saving opportunities, requiring investment

New or replacement pool covers

Variable-speed control of fans and pumps

Variable demand-led pool water filtration systems

LED lighting & controls

Low flow showers

BMS systems, linking air handling units

Longer term energy saving opportunities

Replacing pool hall air handling systems

Heat recovery

Combined heat and power

Replace and /or decentralising gas-fired boilers

Air- and ground-source heat pumps

Solar thermal

Solar photovoltaic

Alternative filtration systems

[Z320] Saving energy in swimming pools (recording)