June 1, 2010
Boiler Systems Engineering
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Fulton Heating Solutions recently completed laboratory testing of a 2-million-Btuh-capacity hydronic condensing boiler that uses pure biodiesel (B100) fuel. The project proved that B100 successfully can replace traditional fossil fuels, such as natural gas, when used in properly designed and operated heating equipment....
Section 112 of the Clean Air Act requires national emission standards for HAPs. The emission standards must reflect application of the maximum-achievable control technology (MACT). The EPA is tasked with developing MACT emission rules for specific industry groups, such as industrial, institutional, and commercial boilers....
Technology has had a direct impact on the boiler industry's heavy reliance on accurate data collection and tracking. Municipalities and jurisdictions from coast to coast are turning to software applications to better record, store, and track data. What once was the domain of pens and paper quickly has turned to computers, databases, personal digital assistants, and the Internet....
A high-density low-rise rental-housing development in East Brooklyn, N.Y., Spring Creek Gardens recently underwent a top-to-bottom renovation, which included the replacement of all original hydronic heating equipment, a measure that has reduced the amount of natural gas consumed by residents by 30 percent....
Boiler upgrade captures waste heat, water vapor...
Features
It's summer, a time when overworked HVAC systems become prone to failure and portable air conditioners are pressed into emergency service. But portable air conditioners are not just for use in hot weather. They can provide solutions to a range of heat-related and comfort challenges year-round. This article will review what facility owners and managers need to know about portable cooling equipment for the summer season and beyond....
Sustainability, green energy, and LEED certification are the topics of the day for building owners and managers. With so many conservation opportunities, how does one determine which projects to pursue on a limited budget?...
Columns
For three days in September, Baltimore will be the place "where the industry meets" when HPAC Engineering and sibling publication Contracting Business join forces to present the second annual HVACR Week (http://hvacrweek.com/)....
In the world of facility management, no one can afford to be caught unprepared in the event of an emergency. Yet the uncertainty of today’s economy is forcing many facility managers to tempt fate. Organizations of all sizes are under increasing pressure to cut capital expenses and focus on revenue-generating core competencies. As a result, substantial facility investments are being put on hold, with limited or aging equipment forced to operate for as long as possible in what commonly is referred to as “run-to-fail” mode. For facility managers in such predicaments, there is the cooling contingency plan, an affordable, flexible, and reliable way to prepare for the unexpected. ...
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