Metering in multi-sports centers


  • Client: Diputació de Barcelona
  • Place: Catalonia
  • Time Period: 2014

Installation of a Remote Metering System and Technical Support to Achieve Energy Savings

Background

The Sports Department of the Barcelona Provincial Council commissioned ERF to implement an energy consumption monitoring system and provide technical support for the application of energy-saving measures in three indoor swimming pool sports facilities located in Parets del Vallès, Abrera, and Barberà del Vallès.

Results

A total of 44 energy-saving measures were identified, of which 24 have been successfully implemented. The measures introduced have resulted in a 12% reduction in energy expenditure in Abrera and a 4.5% reduction in Barberà del Vallès.

  • Optimisation of pool filtration schedules
  • Adjustment of heating schedules and setpoint temperatures in changing rooms
  • Optimisation and control of the chilled water pumping circuit
  • Natural gas savings through free-heating in summer, switching off the dehumidification system
  • Cleaning and maintenance of air handling unit filters

Through regular site visits, detailed submetering analysis, and training in the interpretation of energy monitoring data, facility managers and maintenance teams have gained greater awareness of equipment-specific energy consumption patterns, best practices for future optimisation, and the importance of preventive maintenance.

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