CASE STUDIES
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Restoring Efficiency At The CSSB Building Through Corrective Integration
Since the building’s opening in 2020, the Ground Source Heat Pump Bore Hole System (GSHPBS) had never operated correctly due to persistent integration issues between the IFTECH PLC control panel and the Building Management System (BMS). As a result, the system could not fulfil its role as the primary source of low-grade heating and cooling.
WISE Controls were tasked with diagnosing and resolving the problem. Our engineers re-wrote the integration commands and installed hard-wired control connections to restore proper communication between the GSHPBS and the BMS. Once commissioned, the system began generating more than 20% of the building’s heating and cooling demand.
The solution ensured that the steam-fed plate heat exchanger LTHW system and the chilled water-fed plate heat exchanger system were no longer in constant operation. Instead, they now run only as standby sources, activated only if the GSHPBS fails.
This successful intervention has delivered multiple benefits:
Reduced primary steam and cooling energy consumption
Lower electrical use for chilled water pumps and chillers
Decreased mechanical wear and tear on backup heating and cooling systems
By bringing the GSHPBS into reliable operation, WISE Controls not only optimised energy performance but also ensured long-term resilience and sustainability for the building’s environmental systems.
“WISE Controls worked with us to reduce energy on site and improve control. Phil and Mia are great, very dedicated and always trying to understand where improvements can be done, absolutely sustainability minded and very knowledgeable.”
— R.Q. Carbon & Energy Manager, LUHFT
Key Outcomes
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Over 20% of the building’s heating and cooling demand now supplied by the GSHPBS
Significant reduction in primary steam and cooling energy consumption
Lower electrical usage from chilled water pumps and chillers
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GSHPBS restored to full operational status after 3 years of inactivity
Optimised integration between IFTECH PLC and BMS control system
Backup heating and cooling systems now run only when required
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Reduced reliance on high-energy systems lowers operational costs
Long-term savings through reduced mechanical wear on plant equipment
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Stable operation achieved after extensive integration corrections
Increased system resilience with automatic backup handover
Estates team gained confidence in long-term performance
Case Studies
Smart Solutions, Real-World Impact
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Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
After years of inoperation, WISE Controls restored full functionality to the Clinical Sciences Support Building’s (CSSB) Ground Source Heat Pump Bore Hole System (GSHPBS) through expert integration, boosting efficiency and reliability.
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Critical Alarm Management
At RLUH, WISE Controls tackled alarm management challenges, reducing non-critical alarm interruptions and ensuring the estates team could focus on genuine issues, improving safety, reliability, and response efficiency.
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Energy Reduction
WISE Controls worked with Liverpool University Hospitals to reduce energy consumption by validating and optimising ventilation systems at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and Liverpool Clinical Labs, improving efficiency.
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LTHW Steam Plate Heat Exchanger Energy Reduction
WISE Controls helped Liverpool University Hospitals cut steam use by optimising the main heat exchangers supplying low-temperature hot water to HVAC and clinical systems at RLUH.
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Energy & Plant Performance Analytical Dashboard
To support decision-making, WISE Controls developed a bespoke multi-site dashboard for Liverpool University Hospitals, delivering real-time insights into energy use.
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