Decarbonizing Research: Sustainable Technologies at Aggie Square

To meet the high hot water demands of research device washing, Nyle water heaters utilize efficient air-source heat pumps with large storage tanks. The Nyle Alectro Heat Pump Boiler is a monobloc air-source heat pump that serves as a boiler replacement for hydronic systems with high water temperature requirements. It is designed to simplify deployment on a wide variety of commercial hydronic heating systems. This product offers best-in-class performance and reliability for high-temperature water applications. The technology eliminates up to 51% emissions with non-flammable, low GWP refrigerant and an efficient design.

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Alectro Air Source Heat Pump Boiler

Nyle Water Heating Systems

While heat pumps handle space heating, they cannot generate the 300°F steam required for autoclaves, glass washers, and vivarium cage washers. This high-intensity process load is often the most difficult to address in decarbonized lab science facilities.

Because steam heat pumps are not available at the scale needed for this project, Aggie Square uses electric steam boilers. To reduce their energy demand, a CO₂ heat pump preheats incoming water to 180°F before it enters the boilers, improving overall efficiency. Multiple smaller boilers were used to create steam, providing better redundancy and flexibility, while also avoiding California requirements for full-time boiler operators.

The Aegis A is a powerful commercial heat pump water heater powered by R744, better known as refrigerant grade carbon dioxide (CO₂). Earning a spot on PM Engineer’s Top 20 Products list, Aegis A produces hot water up to 170°F at air temperatures as low as -4°F with no need for supplemental heat. The heat pump technology absorbs and moves heat from the surrounding area instead of needing to generate heat. It is an extremely efficient solution that saves energy and lowers operating costs.

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Aegis A Heat Pump

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Fulton's FBE is a compact and reliable electric steam boiler capable of producing high-quality saturated steam with nearly 100% efficiency. The FBE is a clean-running, combustion-free boiler featuring a design pressure of 100 PSI and ASME-M certification

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Fulton FBE

Fulton

When electrification is the goal, atomizing humidification helps keep electrical demand low by using pressurized water instead of energy-intensive steam to add moisture to the air.

The MeeFog CloudMaker creates chemical-free humidification via pure water fog. The industrial-grade portable system utilizes a 2,000 PSI pump, plugs into a regular 20 A, 120V wall outlet, and connects to a standard garden hose.

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MeeFog CloudMaker

MeeFog Systems