Technology
Motors/Drives
MOTORS: We replace old outdated motors with premium efficiency motors saving money and costly downtime due to motor failure.
DRIVES: Significant cost savings can be achieved by slowing the speed of your motors. We convert constant output motors with variable frequency drives to enhance control and reduce energy use. Applications include and are not limited to pumps, fans, and process motors.
Lighting
New LED lighting and controls create a cost effective opportunity to save energy and improve the facilities infrastructure. Updated lighting improves safety, security, worker productivity, aesthetics, and accuracy for high visibility tasks. Furthermore, LED lighting solutions can free up much needed electrical capacity thus reducing the need for costly infrastructure upgrades needed to bring additional loads on line.
Boilers
Vector will analyze your boiler plant for opportunities to improve efficiency and equipment life. We evaluate the boiler and all downstream equipment to establish the most cost effective solution. Projects include boiler replacement, burner replacement, controls, drives, and water treatment. Often times these projects are combined to build a comprehensive and highly durable solutions.
Chillers
Chiller projects include full equipment replacement to equipment modification. Many older chillers can be upgraded with new controls and drives to improve efficiency and equipment lifespan. Another key project is chiller optimization controls. Vector will evaluate your chiller plant and secondary systems to determine the best controls strategy ranging from simple controls reprogramming to complete system wide optimization controls.
Building Automation
Automation solutions provide a significant opportunity for more precise operation of the HVAC or process equipment. More precise control saves energy, preserves equipment lifespan, enhances occupant comfort, and reduces waste. Furthermore, new control technology is a critical ally in facility maintenance and operations. Controls provide a view into the mechanical and electrical systems not possible with antiquated or fragmented controls and provide trend logging, alarming, and remote diagnosis.
Solar
For businesses looking to take the extra step towards carbon neutrality, Vector provides turn-key design/build services for solar electric systems. We specialize in roof and ground mounted systems between 20kW and 200kW systems.
Biomass
Woody biomass used for heating and co-generation is a viable renewable energy source in the Pacific Northwest. Vector will evaluate the cost effectiveness of changing your existing boiler to a biomass fueled boiler including evaluating fuel supply and cost ranges. Biomass can greatly reduce a facility energy cost when used for direct combustion. Biomass is also commonly used as a boiler fuel in co-generation plants operated by large industrial facilities.
Water
Vector takes an engineering approach to evaluating your water use. We evaluate your existing fixtures to determine if there are more efficient fixtures available to reduce water use without reducing performance. Our projects save water, and money while also updating the visual appearance of your indoor fixtures.
Irrigation
Irrigation system project have the potential to save water and energy. We will look at the water efficiency and energy efficiency of your system to determine the best strategies for savings. Often times irrigation motors can benefit from a drive upgrade, and many systems have failing heads, valves and piping creating an opportunity for better control and water savings..