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Building Automations
BUILDING AUTOMATION

Impact Of ASHRAE 90.1 On Controls And BAS Design

As states adopt more stringent energy codes, here is what you need to know.
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
August 1, 2014
In an effort to improve energy efficiency for commercial buildings, ASHRAE, IES, ANSI, and the DOE have been working diligently to increase the stringency of state energy codes.
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surface plots of temperature, air flow

Pharma Warehouses: Two Degrees Of Separation

In pharma warehousing, two degrees can be the difference between life and death. Tailor the HVAC to the specifics of the space with the help of CFD, and pave the way to a smooth “last mile” to the user in this critical distribution chain.
Mike Kaler
August 1, 2014
“Mission Critical.” The term conjures up images of data centers populated with rows and rows of black boxes churning away, generating heat, and consuming power at an alarming rate.
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health facility
Case In Point

BMS keeps health facility’s HVAC components in check

July 17, 2014
A tough economy and scrutinized energy consumption created an ambitious plan to enlarge a mental health facility near Allentown, PA.
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Switchgear, standby power system

Size Matters: Trends In Standby Power Systems For Health Care Facilities

These days, designs are favoring higher total system capacities, larger generators at higher output voltages integrated into “campus-type” power distribution systems, and security. Review design approaches, lessons learned, and relevant codes.
Timothy J. Coyle, P.E.
July 1, 2014
Consolidation within the healthcare industry and the rise of regional medical centers has led to larger facilities, often spread over a large area in a campus environment.
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BuildingAutomation
BUILDING AUTOMATION

Controls & Occupancy

Existing sensor strategies and newer lighting tech continue the battle against wasteful energy use.
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
July 1, 2014
Much of the energy usage in a commercial building can be attributed to systems that are operating under the assumption that the building is “occupied.”
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science lab

VSD Retrofit For Lab Fume Hood Exhaust System

When you’re a student working with toxic chemicals, jarring alarms are not exactly a desired part of your process.
Justin Blanchfield
June 1, 2014
Control recommissioning in existing buildings presents an excellent opportunity to not only save energy, but to fix operational deficiencies and work with the building’s occupants to reduce complaints.
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BuildingAutomation
Building Automation

Data Analytics

Buildings offer a multitude of valuable information, but it’s no good if you can’t find it.
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
June 1, 2014
Buildings contain a treasure trove of data. Information is available from a broad variety of systems from HVAC and electrical to utility usage.
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Blog

ControlTrends Awards: Red Carpets, Winners, and Rockettes

Robert Beverly
May 31, 2014
It wasn't all snow and vendor booths on the first day of the 2014 AHR Expo in New York.
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BuildingAutomation
BUILDING AUTOMATION

Spring Tune-Up For Your BAS?

Chances are good your control system is not working to its potential. Here are some ways to fix that.
Paul Ehrlich P.E.
May 1, 2014
Each month in this column, we talk about the benefits of control systems and BAS.
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Tomorrow's Environment
TOMORROW’S ENVIRONMENT

More On Doing The Right Thing

Advice for the jobsite, including don’t play “the blame game.”
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
May 1, 2014
To follow up last month’s discussion on doing the right thing when it comes to addressing another person/company’s problem(s), let’s look at a few scenarios, problems, pitfalls, and approaches to correcting an error.
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