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ES NEWS Columnist Miles Ryan writes this article not just for the commissioning providers out there, but for the controls techs and TAB providers who are consistently set up for failure.

DAT readings should be representative of the discharge air being supplied to the space, but this is often not the case, writes ES NEWS Columnist Miles Ryan in his commissioning column. 

"For those of you mentoring others new to commissioning, I hope this gets you thinking about what your best advice would be," writes ES NEWS contributor Miles Ryan. "It is a fascinating job, but it can be overwhelming."

"We are seeing more engineers and owners wanting field verification of leakage and deflection to prove the unit meets the manufactures leakage and deflection rates," said Jeff Keene.

The differential pressure drop across a filter is dependent on both how loaded (i.e. dirty) the filter is, as well as the airflow across it.

The typical evolution of an HVAC system’s sequence of operation (SOO) entails the design engineer writing the narrative for inclusion in the design documents. 

This is the third and final installment in the series on using makeup air unit (MAU) cooling coils as dry coolers.

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Using chilled-water cooling coils within makeup air units (MAUs) as dry coolers offers enhanced operational stability even in lower ambient temperatures. Explore real-world case studies, where smart sequence modifications optimized performance.

The Board of Dove Creek Bulldogs wanted a “cutting edge” system that would bring Dove Creek’s educational system into the 21st century.