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March 2013

March 2013

FEATURES

  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article
    HPAC Engineering

    Why Retrocommission Your Building?

    With energy costs on the rise and the future of oil, natural gas, and other fossil fuels unknown, saving energy is top of mind for many building owners and managers. The ticket to increased energy efficiency—as well as reduced occupant complaints and lower operating costs—is retrocommissioning....More
  • Feb. 26, 2013
    Article
    HPAC Engineering

    Maximizing Outdoor-Air-Economizer Operation

    Many variable-air-volume systems are designed with incompatible and/or incomplete control strategies that undermine the performance of outdoor-air economizers. This article discusses how, through proper application of modern tools, a much higher level of success can be achieved. Many of the methods discussed in this article are not industry-standard practice, but nonetheless worth considering in the name of controllability, performance, and energy efficiency....More

COLUMNS/OPINION

  • Mar. 5, 2013
    Commentary
    HPAC Engineering

    Is Building Certification Really Necessary?

    Does mechanical system and building performance rely on measureable results? Should certification be based on that?...More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Commentary
    HPAC Engineering

    Commissioning Uncovers Opportunity for Energy Savings

    Building commissioning agents owe their clients the attention required to fine-tune their heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Commentary
    HPAC Engineering

    SOUNDING BOARD (March 2013)

    Readers discuss “A Paler Shade of Green,” John H. Scofield’s January 2013 analysis of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies at Oberlin College....More

NEWS & NOTES

  • In recognition of Trane’s 100-year anniversary, visitors to the company’s booth
    Feb. 12, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Trane Celebrates 100 Years at 2013 AHR Expo

    Trane made a triumphant return to the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in 2013, celebrating its 100-year anniversary with one of the largest, most talked about, and most visited booths at the event, held Jan. 28-30 in Dallas....More
  • Feb. 20, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    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 annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition....More
  • Feb. 13, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Design-Build Institute of America Establishes Owner Hotline

    The Design-Build Institute of America recently established a hotline for public agencies and private owners using or considering design-build, an approach to project delivery combining design and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility....More
  • Feb. 20, 2013
    News
    HPAC Engineering

    Air-Filter Manufacturer Camfil Farr Changes Name

    In 2000, Camfil, a Europe-based manufacturer of air filters, purchased Farr Co., a U.S.-based manufacturer of air filters, and changed its name to Camfil Farr....More

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

PRODUCTS

  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article

    2013 AHR Expo Product Review

    Check out the products that stood out at the 2013 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) in Dallas....More
  • Mar. 4, 2013
    Article

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Rooftop Units

    Rooftop heating, cooling, and ventilation units are a ubiquitous pillar of the HVAC industry. Here's a look at some of the latest advances....More
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