ATLANTIC CANADA KUBE Solutions provides cold-temperature capacity heat pumps for NSP headquarters CaDCR special feature The KUBE team has manufactured heat pumps for the geothermal and HVAC industries sine 1995. The company’s unique designs have been applied in hockey rinks, curling arenas, schools, office buildings and thermal storage facilities. This cold-temperature concrete chilling capacity has resulted in a perfect match for the new Nova Scotia Power (NSP) headquarters, where sea water is the key source. “NSP sought us out for the low temperature capability of our prod- uct,” said Jason Pillipow, KUBE’s engineering director. “In the winter, the sea water they’re drawing in will be below freezing and most heat pumps aren’t designed to work efficiently at low temperatures.” Pillipow said KUBE worked with the consultants creating the build- ing systems design to provide education on limits and guidelines. KUBE also provided the basic specs to maximize the design. “This is something not many people have experience with so our input was important to supporting a design that was functional and efficient.” The project has been designed for worst-case situations. Pillipow says the system is running better than expected. “It’s important to us to follow projects through their evolution, from the first design through to completion and after to ensure we have satisfied the cus- tomer.” KUBE is developing a reputation for its expertise in cutting-edge projects, including a unique double sheet arena in Fredericton, where surplus energy from ice making is being sold to an adjacent tennis club. Pillipow says the federal government is studying the model and its possible adaptation for other circumstances. FLUID TO FLUID INTEGRATED HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS EFFICIENT • Use the energy that conventional systems throw away • Typical savings of 40-50% over NECB* SUSTAINABLE • Innovative geoexchange and non-geoexchange applications • Substantial greenhouse gas reduction (Significant LEED Point Contribution) UNIQUE AND SIMPLE • Modular, small footprint, simple maintenance charactristics *Model National Energy Code for Buildings Call us today to discuss your next project The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Spring 2013 – 39