Wilo Select 5 – Digital Selection Tools for HVAC Design

A modern workflow for pump selection, coordination and lifecycle performance

Overview

In contemporary HVAC projects, pump selection is no longer an isolated spreadsheet exercise. Designers, contractors and asset owners increasingly expect digitally coordinated, BIM-ready pump data that flows from concept design through construction and into facilities management.

Wilo has positioned its digital ecosystem — combining Wilo-Select 5, BIM/Revit objects, CAD drawings and manufacturer-verified technical data — as a practical toolset for real-world HVAC delivery, not just product marketing.

From Pump Selection to BIM Coordination

At the centre of Wilo’s digital offering is Wilo-Select 5, a browser-based pump selection platform designed for HVAC applications. Unlike traditional selector tools, Wilo-Select is tightly aligned with downstream documentation and BIM outputs.

Key capabilities include:
– Hydraulic pump selection based on flow, head and system duty
– Live visualisation of pump curves, efficiency points and operating Hz
– Automated generation of data sheets and technical schedules
– Direct linkage to CAD and BIM objects for the selected pump

BIM & CAD Resources Available

Once a pump or pump set is selected, Wilo provides a suite of digital design assets suitable for coordinated HVAC-R documentation:

– BIM / Revit files for pumps, pump assemblies and packaged systems
– CAD drawings (DWG / DXF / PDF) for layout, connections and clearances
– Technical data sheets aligned with the selected duty point
– Dimensional and weight data for plant room coordination
– Electrical and control information for services integration

HVAC-R Applications Supported

Wilo’s BIM and CAD resources support a wide range of HVAC-R pumping applications, including:

Chilled, condenser & Heating Water Systems
– Inline, end-suction and split-case pumps
– Primary and secondary chilled water circuits
– Heating hot water and condenser water systems

Variable Speed & Smart Pumping
– ECM and high-efficiency variable-speed pumps
– Integrated sensors, control logic and communication interfaces
– Applications targeting NABERS, energy optimisation and demand control

Packaged & Modular Pump Skids
– BIM-ready pump skids for prefabrication
– Supports off-site manufacturing and modular plant room delivery

Benefits Across the HVAC-R Project Team

For HVAC Designers & Mechanical Engineers

– Early coordination of pump size, duty and physical footprint
– Reduced errors between hydraulic calculations and documented equipment
– Faster specification development using manufacturer-verified data
– Confidence that selected pumps align with energy-efficiency objectives

For Mechanical Contractors

– Clear dimensional and connection data before installation
– Reduced clashes in plant rooms and risers
– Better planning for pipework, electrical and controls integration
– Faster commissioning with aligned selection and documentation

For Builders & Head Contractors

– Improved BIM coordination across mechanical, electrical and structural trades
– Reduced late-stage pump substitutions and redesign
– Better certainty around space, access and buildability

For Facilities Managers

– Accurate “as-installed” digital pump records
– Easier asset registration and lifecycle planning
– Improved visibility of pump efficiency and operational intent
– Simplified future replacement and upgrade decisions

Why This Matters

Pumping systems sit at the heart of HVAC performance. When pump selection, BIM data and documentation are disconnected, inefficiencies and errors inevitably follow.

By integrating selection software, BIM objects and CAD data into a single digital workflow, Wilo enables better design decisions earlier, fewer construction-stage surprises, and improved operational efficiency over the asset lifecycle.