"We are seeing more engineers and owners wanting field verification of leakage and deflection to prove the unit meets the manufactures leakage and deflection rates," said Jeff Keene.

The differential pressure drop across a filter is dependent on both how loaded (i.e. dirty) the filter is, as well as the airflow across it.

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. 

This is the third and final installment in the series on using makeup air unit (MAU) cooling coils as dry coolers.

OTTO offers a platform and services for commissioning, energy management, and controls professionals to access building analytics for new construction and existing projects.

Using chilled-water cooling coils within makeup air units (MAUs) as dry coolers offers enhanced operational stability even in lower ambient temperatures. Explore real-world case studies, where smart sequence modifications optimized performance.

The Board of Dove Creek Bulldogs wanted a “cutting edge” system that would bring Dove Creek’s educational system into the 21st century.

This is the first of three articles on the application of MAU cooling coils as dry coolers.

Treading lightly with your involvement in troubleshooting in new construction commissioning is necessary to avoid busting your budget or having others shift their responsibility onto you.

Ideally, recommendations for addressing complex issues will prompt healthy collaboration between team members who all keep an open mind and remain committed to doing the right thing for the building.