HVAC Design/Construction Process

Southeast Storms Show Power Grid Infrastructure Development is Lacking

Gas powered vehicles were a vital resource during severe weather in the Southeast, but what happens after the EV transition?

Dan Reider

December 3, 2024

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Unless there are significant changes to the power infrastructure, we can expect the same results as we recently experienced with the hurricanes in the Southeast.

Maximizing the Heat Reclaim Potential of CO2 Refrigeration

Make effective use of waste heat to decarbonize facility space and water heating

Autumn Nicholson

November 13, 2024

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By leveraging CO2’s climate-friendly properties and harnessing its heat reclaim potential in commercial refrigeration, retailers can achieve a significant decarbonization boost.

Lesser Issues and Lessons Learned in the Building Industry

Discussions with the field can save engineers headaches, plus other lessons learned during columnist Howard McKew's career

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

November 11, 2024

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It’s the little things that we can accomplish as the world picks away at global business solutions.

Modular Construction and the Future of HVAC Systems

The modular nature of packaged systems lends itself to customization, says Jim Wilkinson, Americas Product Manager for packaged systems at Xylem company Bell & Gossett

Austin Keating

November 4, 2024

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As the construction industry shifts towards modular building techniques, HVAC systems must adapt to meet the unique demands of this approach.

Baltimore Aircoil: Loop Platform

Solution is poised to transform cooling tower efficiency

Austin Keating

October 22, 2024

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The Loop Platform minimizes unexpected downtime, streamlining operations for building owners, facility managers, and maintenance professionals.

Radiant Heating System Meets Challenge of Complex School Design

Radiant system allows for lower water temperatures compared to traditional hydronic systems

Austin Keating

October 16, 2024

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The radiant system allows for lower water temperatures, around 130°F, compared to the 180°F required by traditional hydronic systems.

Consulting Engineer’s Guide to Advanced Electric Boiler Technology

Slideshow: An international boiler expert helps industry professionals take advantage of high voltage electrode boilers

Del Williams

September 30, 2024

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Understanding how to select, specify, and install electric boilers for the specific situation will conserve substantial energy, space, and resources compared to fuel-fired options.

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Collaborative Sequence of Operation Development

Here's how to optimize a sequence of operation for complex HVAC systems

Miles Ryan P.E.

September 30, 2024

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The typical evolution of an HVAC system’s sequence of operation (SOO) entails the design engineer writing the narrative for inclusion in the design documents.

Manufacturing Group Briefs Congress on AI

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) urges Congress to support AI-driven growth in manufacturing

Austin Keating

September 17, 2024

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Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney have dominated headlines, but the NAM briefing underscored the profound impact of AI applications like digital twins, computer vision, and robotics.