Study Looks Into Future of HVAC Trade

Vincent Sakraida is vice president and director of mechanical engineering with WSP USA. He boasts more than 40 years of experience in the design, construction, and operation of cleanroom, data center, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and other high-technology facilities. He is also a member of ASHRAE. Contact him at bsme82@comcast.net.

How to Evaluate an Existing BSL-3 Biocontainment Laboratory

The HVAC and exhaust systems needed substantial repairs and renovations to meet the original system design intent and ensure reliable future operation.

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

May 20, 2022

The HVAC and exhaust systems needed substantial repairs and renovations to meet the original system design intent and ensure reliable future operation.

Updating Cleanroom Performance Testing Standards to Meet ANSI Requirements

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

November 18, 2021

A status report on pending updates to the Procedural Standards for Certified Testing of Cleanrooms standard

The Emergence of Grid-Sized Battery Energy Storage System Services

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

May 3, 2021

Energy storage systems will be critical components in future electrical distribution systems.

Choosing the Right Dehumidification Technology

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

October 1, 2020

Perform a detailed technical analysis to determine which dehumidification technology will provide the best performance for a specific application when using a DX dedicated outside air system.

Selecting the Proper Centrifugal Pump Circuit Flow Control

The appropriate pump control will provide a properly operating, energy-efficient, reliable pumping system.

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

September 23, 2019

Beyond the wheel, the most important mechanical equipment serving humanity is the centrifugal pump.

Critical Facility Mechanical Equipment And System Reliability

Come to terms with the key terms, and learn how to wrestle with the cumulative effect as each component tries to edge the overall system reliability downward.

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

March 29, 2013

In today’s world, so-called “high-performance, sustainable” facilities are a dime a dozen. But many of these buildings rely on overly complex mechanical systems to carry out their mission.

Cleanroom Variable Airflow Design

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

April 27, 2012

Appropriately enough, a good variable airflow design accommodates and refines a number of design variables. Particle monitoring strategies, minimum supply air calculation, HVAC sequencing, and space pressurization are just a few stops on the way to spotless performance.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

ARTICLES

How to Evaluate an Existing BSL-3 Biocontainment Laboratory

Updating Cleanroom Performance Testing Standards to Meet ANSI Requirements

The Emergence of Grid-Sized Battery Energy Storage System Services

Choosing the Right Dehumidification Technology

Selecting the Proper Centrifugal Pump Circuit Flow Control

Critical Facility Mechanical Equipment And System Reliability

Cleanroom Variable Airflow Design

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