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May 21, 2013
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EPA Rules for Boilers in Effect

The deadline for facilities to submit an Initial Notification of Applicability to meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's finalized regulations for boilers (known as Boiler MACT or BMACT) is May 31, 2013, for major-source boilers and Jan. 20, 2014, for area-source boilers....More
May 20, 2013
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RSES Publishes Geothermal-Systems Guide

A best-practices guide for the design, installation, and maintenance of geothermal systems is available from RSES, the education, training, and certification association for HVACR professionals....More
May 20, 2013
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Power-Plant Reliability, Availability, Maintainability

Asked to name the most important trait of a power plant—reliability, availability, or maintainability—most building owners and operators would say reliability. But is it really?...More
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May 14, 2013
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Registration for WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Expo Open

Registration for the sixth annual WaterSmart Innovations (WSI) Conference and Exposition, to be held Oct. 2-4 at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas, is open....More
May 14, 2013
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GSA Advisory Committee Recommends LEED for Federal Buildings

As part of the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) quinquennial review of third-party green-building certification systems, the GSA's Green Building Advisory Committee recently recommended that the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) be used for all federal new-construction and major-modernization projects....More
May 14, 2013
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Sustainability-Tools Maker Shares Tips for Reducing Office Energy Use

With the U.S. Energy Information Administration reporting offices and office buildings account for nearly 20 percent of all energy use in the United States, Stephen Ashkin, chief executive officer of Sustainability Dashboard Tools LLC, developer of a cloud-based system that tracks, measures, and monitors sustainability, prepared a list of six steps facility owners/managers can take to reduce building energy use and operating costs....More
May 7, 2013
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ASHRAE Sets Technical Program for Annual Conference

ASHRAE will hold its 2013 Annual Conference June 22-26 in Denver....More
May 7, 2013
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Survey of Data-Center Users Shows Growing Concern Over Heat Density

Heat density once again is a top concern of data-center managers, a survey sponsored by Emerson Network Power reveals....More
May 7, 2013
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Proposed Systems-Manual Guideline Open for Public Review

A proposed guideline establishing a uniform procedure for producing systems manuals for building owners and operators is open for public comment until June 2....More
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May 3, 2013
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HPAC Engineering

Couplings Maintain Strong Joints With Rigid Seals for Prefabricated Plumbing

While there are significant advantages to off-site prefabrication of plumbing, system integrity upon arrival at a project site can be an issue. The ability to withstand transportation movement is imperative....More
May 1, 2013
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Can You Protect Your BAS Networks From Hackers? 1

How safe are your HVAC building-control networks from attacks by "hackers"? Here are six steps you can take to keep your networks secure....More
May 1, 2013
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Thermal-Energy Storage Helps Transform High-Rise Into Virtual Power Plant

Built in 1929, 1500 Walnut Street is a 22-story, 270,000-sq-ft commercial building in Philadelphia. When SSH Real Estate purchased the property in 2005, it was faced with a failing HVAC system....More
May 1, 2013
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HPAC Engineering

The Role of Fan Efficiency in Reducing Energy Use 1

Expected in the fall, the 2013 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, will include a new fan-efficiency requirement based on ANSI/AMCA Standard 205-12, Energy Efficiency Classification for Fans. This article explores the role fan efficiency plays in Standard 90.1, with specific attention paid to how the new fan-efficiency requirement will work with the standard’s fan-power limitation....More
May 1, 2013
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For the Mechanical Systems Engineer: Clean Technology is All About the Data

In the HVAC mechanical systems world, smart meters and the data they collect and communicate may be the reason this country achieves its energy and sustainability goals....More
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Apr. 24, 2013
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Installing and Integrating Gas Detection Into a Commercial Building: Challenges and Opportunities

Engineers and contractors face many strategic and tactical decisions when planning the integration of a gas monitoring system into a commercial building. For example, what approach do I take with a retrofit project versus a new build-out? What gases needed to be detected? Where do I place the gas monitors for maximum effect? What team should I assemble for the project (e.g. facility manager, gas detection expert, fire marshal)?...More
Feb. 5, 2013
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Designing and Deploying Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) in Harsh Environments

This webinar will discuss and provide design and installation recommendations for the successful deployment of Very Early Warning Aspirated Smoke Detection (ASD) systems in harsh environments.  It will describe the steps to be taken to successfully deploy ASD in dirty, wet, extreme temperature, high air flow, corrosive, or high EMI/RFI environments.  A description of the required testing and maintenance to ensure successful long-term operation will also be discussed....More
Jan. 25, 2013
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Monitoring VOCs for Improved IAQ and Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings

Attendees of this insightful Webinar will learn how to monitor and combat VOCs using the latest touchscreen technology, multisensing instrumentation (including temperature and humidity), and more....More
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