November 1, 2008
Articles
During his keynote address for HPAC Engineering's fifth annual Engineering Green Buildings Conference and Expo, held Oct. 21 and 22 at Mandalay Bay Resort...
The current buzz in design and construction revolves around green buildings and energy awareness. Is this just a passing fad or something that will be...
High relative humidity (RH) was causing a recurring problem in a large food-processing facility. The high-speed package-filling machines were jamming...
Renewable-energy-alternatives module Part of Right-Suite Universal, the Right-SolarDHW module calculates the performance- and operating-cost savings of...
Editor's note: In March 2006,1 Ben Erpelding, PE, CEM, discussed the optimization of entire central plants through utilization of variable-frequency drives...
When it comes to the operation and optimization of modern HVAC systems, building owners and operators face two main challenges: Inadequate training. Many...
The process of commissioning a life-safety system is very similar to that of commissioning an HVAC system; however, the stakes essentially, death vs....
Most humidifier manufacturers have software to help size and select humidification equipment. Still, it is important to understand the theory behind calculating...
With nearly 5,000 employees and annual operating revenues in excess of $3.3 billion, Alliant Energy Corp. provides regulated electric and natural-gas...
Springs Preserve is a 180-acre historical and cultural attraction located three miles from the Las Vegas Strip. In May 2005, a two-year, $250 million...
Wireless technology continues to expand into the world of building controls as part of increasingly sophisticated, highly integrated building-automation...
As energy costs continue to increase in this challenging economic environment, so does the responsibility of building owners and managers to address energy...
An energy-management system (EMS) is used to control energy-consuming equipment, primarily that related to HVAC and lighting control. Ensuring that these...
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standing Standard Project Committee (SSPC) 135 met in Atlanta on...
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