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Case In Point
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Large food distributor retrofits antiquated heating equipment

November 1, 2016

A Giant Eagle distributor in Cleveland needed to replace inefficient unit heaters that were used to heat its 61-dock door, 540,700-sq-ft distribution facility.


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Commercial Building Chiller Retrofit Using Integrated Project Delivery

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
October 10, 2016

This month’s B2B will focus on an 80,000-sq-ft existing commercial office building in need of replacing its two air-cooled chillers.


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Tomorrow's Environment

Another Niche Business: Consulting 3rd-Party TAB

It’s a mystery why firms already handling 3rd-party commissioning don’t offer this, too.
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
October 9, 2016

This past August, I wrote in this column about the opportunity to invest in a niche business providing temporary HVAC design and construction administration.


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A Physical View IAQ

Lazy Mold!

What causes mold to grow? And what are the true best indoor tactics for preventing it?
Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC
October 8, 2016

Mold concerns became highlighted in the 1920s, when commercial and military needs for safe storage and transport of supplies focused attention on preventing biological deterioration of materials.


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BuildingAutomation

Controls Project Lifecycles

While each project has its challenges, they also have a common path.
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
October 7, 2016

During the past 12 years, I have had the opportunity to work on many controls projects.


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Commissioning

Maintenance Accessibility

What is the point of functioning equipment if it can’t be reached for repair?
Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.
October 6, 2016

Most people in the major design and construction business understand that commissioning is a process by which a building’s systems are verified to function properly prior to acceptance by the owner.


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Martin King
Guest Column

Is Replacing Your HVACR System Feasible?

Consider these factors when sizing up a potential upgrade. In addition, pick up a few easy tips for maintenance in the meantime. You can’t necessarily buy time, but you can get in front of a worst-case breakdown scenario.
Martin King
October 5, 2016

According to the ASHRAE systems handbook, HVACR machines will last 15 to 18 years, provided that a median level of preventive care is performed throughout its life cycle.


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Four Ways To Capture The Benefits Of Thermal Storage

Four Ways To Capture The Benefits Of Thermal Storage

Tap into engineering and business experience to capitalize on opportunities in the realms of utility incentives, tax incentives, energy usage, and energy demand.
Khalil Kairouz, Ph.D., P.E. Vincent Priolo, CEM Safaa Al Musawi
October 4, 2016

In our world of growing concerns with global warming, utility companies across the world are making energy storage more cost effective for energy users.


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Chiller Plant Optimization: The Role Of Controls

Chiller Plant Optimization: The Role Of Controls

Sometimes it does pay to sweat the small stuff. Data availability might vary depending simply on where you’re accessing it. Not only selection but placement of your sensors and transmitters can influence their effectiveness and response time. Bearing down on such details on the BMS side can yield long-term results for your cooling goals.
Carlos Petty, P.E.
October 3, 2016

Properly selected automated controls to minimize chiller plant energy, power consumption, and the cost of operations are essential for overarching chiller plant performance. 


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VRF In The Great Northwest

Testing HVAC Water Systems With Diversity

Clarify the difference between pressure dependent and pressure independent systems, and then make a deep dive into this TAB process. There’s a lot of science involved, but in the end, steering and tweaking the process may seem more like an art.
James E. Hall, P.E., TBE, CxA
October 2, 2016

There are several types of HVAC water systems that are designed with diversity.


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