Thorngate Care Home, seeking to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency, implemented the Dynamic Burner Management Unit (DBMU) to optimise its boiler operations. This case study examines the significant gas savings achieved through this innovative approach, with data directly measured through the gas meter, highlighting the effectiveness of the DBMU in real-world conditions.
Thorngate Care Home operates an Ideal Concord ESi gas boiler essential for consistent heating and hot water. Traditional methods of identifying gas savings through meter consumption are often lengthy, requiring extensive data collection periods and adjustments for external variables. Dynamic Energy Products (DEP) introduced a more efficient “Day In, Day Out” method to overcome these challenges. This approach involved switching the DBMU in and out of the circuit over three weeks from 7th December to 28th December, allowing for immediate observation of gas savings without requiring complex adjustments.
The DBMU was installed to regulate the boiler’s operation, optimising its firing patterns to reduce gas consumption while maintaining the required heating levels. The system was tested over several weeks, with the DBMU being alternately activated (“In” circuit) and deactivated (“Out” of the circuit). The resulting data demonstrated an apparent reduction in gas usage on days when the DBMU was operational.
The daily gas meter readings showed that the DBMU delivered an average gas saving of 8.9% during the test period despite external temperatures dropping to sub-zero levels in the final days. These savings closely aligned with the 10% reduction observed during the Building Research Establishment (BRE) certification at 0°C.
Further analysis revealed that the DBMU effectively reduced the number of boiler cycles, from 31 cycles without the DBMU to just 18 cycles with it engaged. This optimisation led to lower gas consumption without impacting the overall performance of the heating system. The consistent return temperatures, even with reduced boiler cycles, demonstrated that the heating system remained stable and practical, a key finding confirmed by the BRE.
The implementation of the DBMU at Thorngate Care Home not only resulted in significant gas savings but also reduced the home’s carbon footprint. While specific financial savings and CO2 reductions are not detailed, the 8.9% reduction in gas consumption represents a substantial ongoing saving in energy costs and environmental impact.
Installing the Dynamic Burner Management Unit at Thorngate Care Home proved a successful energy-saving initiative. The clear and measurable reduction in gas consumption, achieved without compromising the heating system’s effectiveness, underscores the DBMU’s value as a practical and efficient energy optimisation tool. This case study shows how targeted energy-saving technologies can deliver financial and environmental benefits in residential care settings.
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During the site visit, our BRE-certified engineers will comprehensively assess the compatibility of your boiler and heating systems. This thorough process is crucial to designing the optimal boiler optimisation setup, maximising energy savings, reducing fuel consumption, and guaranteeing payback within two years. We will then schedule an installation date that works best for your business.
Our BRE-certified engineers will install the Optiburner units in your boiler room and ensure everything complies with current health and safety regulations. The DBMU software will be updated and fine-tuned for your boiler type to ensure maximum performance and energy savings. The installation process is quick, minimally disruptive, and guarantees the safety and efficiency of your operations.
After installation and testing, our engineers will recommend supply and fit options, including retrofit installation and valve insulation. You will receive quick training on operating the Optiburner units and using the remote download feature to monitor and report energy savings easily. Expect to save 15% or more on energy bills over a year, with results in the downloadable Savings Report directly from the DBMU unit.
