Thermal Management Systems Explained

Описание: A Thermal Management System (TMS) is a coordinated approach to managing a building’s heating and cooling equipment. Instead of separate HVAC components running on their own, a TMS connects them into one integrated system. Equipment shares information, operates in the right sequence and looks for opportunities to recover and reuse energy.

Rather than focusing on individual units, a TMS looks at the network as a whole ecosystem. It uses software and controls to stage equipment efficiently, balance airflow across zones and prevent systems from working against each other.

When paired with smart building technology, including AI-controls, a TMS can respond to outdoor temperatures, occupancy levels and changing loads throughout the day. When demand is low, systems scale back. When conditions shift, equipment adapts. The building becomes more dynamic and less dependent on fixed schedules.

The benefits of a TMS are practical and measurable. Energy is used more efficiently. Carbon emissions can decrease as fuel-based heating is reduced or replaced through electrification. Occupants experience more consistent comfort. Equipment runs more smoothly, which can extend its life and reduce maintenance needs.

For organizations focused on decarbonization, improving thermal system performance is often one of the most cost-effective starting points.

Key Moments
00:00 – 00:19  What is a Thermal Management System?
00:19 – 00:58  How a Thermal Management System is different from traditional HVAC systems. 
00:58 – 01:33 How do Thermal Management Systems help building operators? 
1:33 – 02:18 How does a Trane multi-pipe unit work? 
02:18 –  02:37 What are the business benefits of a Thermal Management System? 
02:37 – 3:10  What’s next for Thermal Management Systems? 

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