Commercial HVAC - Articles - Page 199

Energy Implications of Chilled Water Plant Design and Operation

Consistent operations, benchmarking, and submetering can help perpetuate savings throughout a building’s life cycle.

October 25, 2019

Many decisions are made during the design of a chilled water plant that have long-lasting impacts on the facility’s energy use and demand. Additionally, consistent operations, benchmarking, and submetering can help perpetuate savings throughout a building’s life cycle.

A.O. Smith Appoints Rick Hawk Vice President of Sales

October 24, 2019

Hawk will replace the retiring Jim Margoni, who currently serves as vice president of wholesale sales.

R-1234ze-Compatible and Oil-Free EVR v2 Solenoid Valve – Danfoss

October 23, 2019

With connection sizes ranging from 1⁄4- to 2 1⁄8-inches, EVR v2 valves boast solenoid valve versatility.

Debunking Myths of Active Chilled Beams: What You Thought You Knew But Were Wrong, Part 1

How long does it take for condensation to form on an active chilled beam? A group of engineers at SmithGroup used testing and analysis to answer that question and more.

Fletcher J. Clarcq P.E., CEM, LEED AP BD+C

Dan Hahne Steve Lamica Eric Martin

October 21, 2019

Chilled beams offer building owners greater energy efficiency, reduced building first cost, reduced day-two maintenance, and improved indoor air quality.

AHRI, Alliance Member Companies Urge Congress to Act on HFCs

October 16, 2019

The authors urged for proposed federal legislation to establish a national structure for the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

How to Easily Implement a Remote Operations Center

Implementing a remote operations center can seem overwhelming, but when broken down, there are only three things you need to achieve.

Phil Zito

October 11, 2019

Imagine a service that keeps you connected to your customers 24/7.

Trend Analysis for Effectiveness and Efficiency — Part 3

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

October 7, 2019

This is my third column presenting a real-life example of how trend analysis, if done thoughtfully, can uncover wasted energy even when the system appears to be functioning well.

Johnson Controls Appoints Tomas Brannemo as vice president and president, Building Solutions EMEALA

October 4, 2019

Brannemo succeeds Jeff Williams, who was recently appointed vice president and president, Global Products, Building Technologies & Solutions.

Creatively Creating a Quality Control Checklist

The memory-invoking, cost-effective, educational truth behind engineering checklists.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

October 4, 2019

Almost from the start of my HVAC career, I have made it a standard practice to create checklists, use checklists, and continuously improve upon them over the years.