FASTRACK Features |
Energy Impacts of Chilled-Water-Piping Configuration By ROY S. HUBBARD, Johnson Controls Inc., York, Pa. |
As the cost of energy continues to rise, it behooves chiller-plant owners and designers to consider the energy impacts of virtually everything under their control, including chilled-water piping. This article discusses the energy consumption of the three basic configurations of chilled-water piping currently in use: constant primary flow, constant primary flow/variable secondary flow, and variable primary flow. It also discusses the attributes of equipment-room space, installed cost, and control complexity. [MORE] |
FASTRACK News |
IFMA Launches Online Benchmarking Tool |
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) recently launched Benchmarks Exchange (BEX), a Website housing comparative building data. [MORE] |
Danfoss Seeking Entries for EnVisioneer of the Year Competition |
Danfoss, manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, and motion systems, is accepting entries for its third annual EnVisioneer of the Year competition. [MORE] |
AHRI Announces 2012 Leadership |
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced new leadership during its 2011 Annual Meeting, held Nov. 12-15 in Bonita Springs, Fla. [MORE] |
ASHRAE Seeking Presenters for Energy Modeling Conference |
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is seeking presenters for its 2012 Energy Modeling Conference, which will be held Oct. 1-3 in Atlanta. [MORE] |
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