With HVAC systems being among the largest consumers of energy inside school buildings, it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is one of the top drivers for the replacement market in institutional settings.
The following case studies highlight several ways in which HVACR solutions have been implemented to help various buildings in these three markets meet their energy-efficiency and comfort goals.
Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming popular options in the hospital and health care market due to their zoning capabilities, which limit energy use in areas not constantly in use.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched a new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) working group to address issues surrounding the reliable production of electricity from solar panels and what’s required to ensure panels are properly maintained.
A University of British Columbia (UBC) study indicates that snow cleared from winter roads and put into storage could help reduce a building’s summer air conditioning bills.
Murphy Co. has announced the addition of the following American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stamps for its Colorado office: R stamp - repairs/alterations of boilers and pressure vessels; U stamp - manufacture of pressure vessels; and PP stamp - fabrication/assembly of pressure piping.
Legionella, the bacteria that causes potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease, and other strains of pathogens that can be hosted by cooling towers, can now be substantially reduced by the development of a new antimicrobial cooling tower introduced by Delta Cooling Towers.
Special Pathogens Laboratory has announced that Kevin E. Merritt, MSE, has joined the firm to expand its Legionella consulting services as director of SPL Consulting Services. An environmental engineer, Merritt is experienced in project management, team leadership, and water management programs.