HVAC Engineering Sectors encompass the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in various commercial, institutional, and industrial settings. This broad field involves specialized knowledge and expertise to ensure optimal indoor air quality, comfort, and energy efficiency. https://www.achrnews.com/rss/15065-hvac-engineering-sectors en-us keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Stack effect isn’t just an HVAC nuisance – it’s a physics issue that shapes every decision in high-rise residential conversions. Stack effect isn’t just an HVAC nuisance – it’s a physics issue that shapes every decision in high-rise residential conversions.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166389 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166389-the-invisible-challenge-why-stack-effect-can-sabotage-office-to-apartment-conversions The USC Brain Health Center integrates advanced clinical care, research, and technology to improve outcomes for patients, writes Michael Scruggs, PE, project manager at RMF Engineering. The USC Brain Health Center integrates advanced clinical care, research, and technology to improve outcomes for patients, writes Michael Scruggs, PE, project manager at RMF Engineering.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166361 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:19:44 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166361-engineering-the-future-of-brain-health-at-the-university-of-south-carolina This article explores how large facilities are using alternative cooling tower treatment strategies, like advanced oxidation processes (AOP), to reduce water use and operational costs without sacrificing uptime. This article explores how large facilities are using alternative cooling tower treatment strategies, like advanced oxidation processes (AOP), to reduce water use and operational costs without sacrificing uptime.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166360 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:55:10 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166360-cooling-towers-facing-new-water-reality keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Budderfly and Viridi are rolling out 100 battery energy storage systems across commercial sites nationwide, promising seamless integration with HVAC and building systems to boost resiliency and lower costs. Budderfly and Viridi are rolling out 100 battery energy storage systems across commercial sites nationwide, promising seamless integration with HVAC and building systems to boost resiliency and lower costs.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166357 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:37:55 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166357-battery-storage-hvac-and-energy-flexibility-inside-budderfly-and-viridis-nationwide-rollout By connecting data center waste heat to district heating networks, operators and cities can transform an environmental challenge into a community resource. By connecting data center waste heat to district heating networks, operators and cities can transform an environmental challenge into a community resource.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166297 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:56:29 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166297-a-practical-path-to-heat-reuse-linking-data-centers-to-district-heating-networks keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) As Northern Virginia’s data center boom strains power, water, and infrastructure, industry leaders are turning to district energy to transform waste heat into a scalable, low-carbon resource. As Northern Virginia’s data center boom strains power, water, and infrastructure, industry leaders are turning to district energy to transform waste heat into a scalable, low-carbon resource.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166273 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:49:38 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166273-northern-virginia-wants-to-turn-data-center-waste-heat-into-a-community-resource By swapping complexity for simplicity, turnkey electrode boilers are helping industries electrify fast – no hard hats or headaches required. By swapping complexity for simplicity, turnkey electrode boilers are helping industries electrify fast – no hard hats or headaches required.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166119 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:04:56 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166119-a-turnkey-approach-to-electrode-boilers Written by Brett Hopkins of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions R&D, ES NEWS’ latest Case in Point examines how new refrigerants and elastomer technologies are impacting HVAC compressor design and reliability. Written by Brett Hopkins of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions R&D, ES NEWS’ latest Case in Point examines how new refrigerants and elastomer technologies are impacting HVAC compressor design and reliability.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166084 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:18:34 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166084-the-future-of-refrigerants-for-hvac-compressors-and-their-challenges Tarang Patel is setting new standards for high-rise HVAC engineering in the New York and New Jersey region, with published innovations in ventilation and system design recognized across the industry. Tarang Patel is setting new standards for high-rise HVAC engineering in the New York and New Jersey region, with published innovations in ventilation and system design recognized across the industry.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166040 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:06:13 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166040-the-engineer-redefining-high-rise-hvac-in-new-york-and-new-jersey Dig into how data center mechanical systems must be engineered to handle stricter power and water limits, increasing computing density, and heightened community concerns, all while staying flexible for the future. Dig into how data center mechanical systems must be engineered to handle stricter power and water limits, increasing computing density, and heightened community concerns, all while staying flexible for the future.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/166020 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:03:36 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/166020-how-to-future-proof-the-mechanical-systems-in-the-modern-data-center-campus keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Rheem’s Rodrigo Cedeno and Chris Day sit down with ES NEWS for a deep dive on their vision for a more sustainable HVAC future. Rheem’s Rodrigo Cedeno and Chris Day sit down with ES NEWS for a deep dive on their vision for a more sustainable HVAC future.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165920 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165920-engineering-hvac-solutions-for-efficiency-and-connectivity hmckew@bss-consultant.com (Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.) A well-crafted business plan helps HVAC companies set clear goals, measure progress, and adapt to changing market demands throughout the year. A well-crafted business plan helps HVAC companies set clear goals, measure progress, and adapt to changing market demands throughout the year.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165871 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:07:48 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165871-is-your-2026-business-plan-completed-and-ready-for-the-new-year keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) New integrated EC Fan Systems promise higher efficiency, fewer motors, and grid-friendly power for data centers and mission-critical environments. New integrated EC Fan Systems promise higher efficiency, fewer motors, and grid-friendly power for data centers and mission-critical environments.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165863 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:14:28 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165863-infinitum-unveils-grid-friendly-ec-fan-systems-at-ahr-expo-targeting-data-centers This article explains why focusing on the total cost of ownership – rather than just the upfront price – when purchasing filling equipment is crucial for long-term efficiency, compliance, and profitability. This article explains why focusing on the total cost of ownership – rather than just the upfront price – when purchasing filling equipment is crucial for long-term efficiency, compliance, and profitability.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165811 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:20:12 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165811-why-upfront-savings-can-lead-to-long-term-losses-with-filling-equipment Faster chilling, fewer hot spots, and a new gold standard for food safety – a new study reveals how airflow design upgrades are changing the way meat is safely cooled. Faster chilling, fewer hot spots, and a new gold standard for food safety – a new study reveals how airflow design upgrades are changing the way meat is safely cooled.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165700 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:36:45 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165700-how-airflow-diffusers-revolutionize-meat-chilling-new-study-reveals-faster-safer-cooling Hydrogen fuel cell technology offers hospitals a reliable, sustainable, and scalable solution for uninterrupted power in critical healthcare settings. Hydrogen fuel cell technology offers hospitals a reliable, sustainable, and scalable solution for uninterrupted power in critical healthcare settings.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165698 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:51:17 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165698-hydrogen-fuel-cell-solutions-for-hospital-energy-needs keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Leaders at Danfoss unpack how the company’s engineering, collaborative research, and data-driven solutions are changing the landscape of energy-efficient, sustainable data centers worldwide. Leaders at Danfoss unpack how the company’s engineering, collaborative research, and data-driven solutions are changing the landscape of energy-efficient, sustainable data centers worldwide.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165650 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:19:32 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165650-engineering-net-zero-inside-danfoss-mission-to-decarbonize-data-centers Delve into why comprehensive arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies go beyond PPE requirements: addressing real-world risks, ensuring uptime, supporting compliance and insurance, and reframing electrical safety as a strategic investment. Delve into why comprehensive arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies go beyond PPE requirements: addressing real-world risks, ensuring uptime, supporting compliance and insurance, and reframing electrical safety as a strategic investment.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165597 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:08:17 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165597-arc-flash-studies-not-just-about-safety In a guest column for ES NEWS, President and Founder of Aerapy UV Disinfection Technology Annette Uda reveals how upper-room UV-C technology guards against airborne threats, transforming indoor air quality. In a guest column for ES NEWS, President and Founder of Aerapy UV Disinfection Technology Annette Uda reveals how upper-room UV-C technology guards against airborne threats, transforming indoor air quality.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165585 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:27 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165585-upper-room-uv-c-a-proven-engineering-solution-for-indoor-air-quality keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) Comfort Systems USA is piloting voice AI to capture veteran expertise and support its next generation of HVAC technicians, tackling the skilled trades talent shortage head-on. Comfort Systems USA is piloting voice AI to capture veteran expertise and support its next generation of HVAC technicians, tackling the skilled trades talent shortage head-on.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165524 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:07:33 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165524-inside-comfort-systems-usas-bet-on-voice-ai-for-technician-support In Miles Ryan's latest Commissioning column for ES NEWS, he explores why disruptions occur, how simple automation tweaks can prevent energy waste, and what commissioning engineers should look for in the field. In Miles Ryan's latest Commissioning column for ES NEWS, he explores why disruptions occur, how simple automation tweaks can prevent energy waste, and what commissioning engineers should look for in the field.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165491 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:25:41 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165491-unstable-transitions-in-hvac-operations-operating-room-occupancy-modes ES NEWS' Guest columnist Juwanna Anderson of Rheem explains why success in HVACR now means embracing “a fundamental commitment to continuous improvement.” ES NEWS' Guest columnist Juwanna Anderson of Rheem explains why success in HVACR now means embracing “a fundamental commitment to continuous improvement.”

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165489 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:40:19 -0500 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165489-the-future-of-hvacr-ai-data-and-the-power-of-continuous-improvements keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) New chiller tech, expanded manufacturing, and strategic acquisitions position Daikin Applied well in the data center cooling market, company leadership says. New chiller tech, expanded manufacturing, and strategic acquisitions position Daikin Applied well in the data center cooling market, company leadership says.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165407 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:35:39 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165407-daikin-applied-shares-recent-developments-in-data-center-division Consistent graphics streamline commissioning and troubleshooting, making it easier for teams to verify systems and reduce mistake, writes ES NEWS guest columnist Dan McCarty, owner of QA Graphics. Consistent graphics streamline commissioning and troubleshooting, making it easier for teams to verify systems and reduce mistake, writes ES NEWS guest columnist Dan McCarty, owner of QA Graphics.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165358 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:34:00 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165358-building-automation-graphics-how-symbol-standards-improve-quality-and-reduce-rework Discover how cutting-edge digital intelligence is quietly transforming everything from food safety to energy savings in the modern world of cooling. Discover how cutting-edge digital intelligence is quietly transforming everything from food safety to energy savings in the modern world of cooling.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165353 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:40:09 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165353-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-the-refrigeration-industry The project also highlights how advances in cooling technology and smarter system design can help manufacturers adapt to extreme process demands while streamlining installation and maintenance. The project also highlights how advances in cooling technology and smarter system design can help manufacturers adapt to extreme process demands while streamlining installation and maintenance.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165323 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:19:11 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165323-why-a-metal-manufacturer-opted-for-plastic-in-cooling-tower-upgrade keatinga@bnpmedia.com (Austin Keating) As climate disasters become the new normal, advanced sensors and automation are quietly transforming how buildings protect the people inside. As climate disasters become the new normal, advanced sensors and automation are quietly transforming how buildings protect the people inside.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165292 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:23:52 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165292-commercial-hvac-systems-can-provide-aid-during-climate-disasters We live in the digital age, yet aging buildings and equipment are a major burden on facility managers. It’s a trend not expected to end soon, as the average age of a commercial building in the U.S. is 53 years, writes ES NEWS' Guest Columnist Andrew Disher. We live in the digital age, yet aging buildings and equipment are a major burden on facility managers. It’s a trend not expected to end soon, as the average age of a commercial building in the U.S. is 53 years, writes ES NEWS' Guest Columnist Andrew Disher.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165232 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:34:11 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165232-how-connected-mechanical-services-can-help-with-aging-buildings Engineered Systems News' guest columnist Gabe Hampton, APPA Chair and Director of Building Systems Maintenance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, digs into the necessity of campus mechanical upgrades. Engineered Systems News' guest columnist Gabe Hampton, APPA Chair and Director of Building Systems Maintenance at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, digs into the necessity of campus mechanical upgrades.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165208 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:59:07 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165208-creating-a-community-of-trust-why-campus-safety-begins-with-facility-upgrades hmckew@bss-consultant.com (Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.) How standardized HVAC checklists improve quality control, streamline project management, and ensure every detail gets the attention it deserves. How standardized HVAC checklists improve quality control, streamline project management, and ensure every detail gets the attention it deserves.

]]> http://www.achrnews.com/articles/165179 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:38:01 -0400 https://www.achrnews.com/articles/165179-hvac-standardized-checklists-a-continuous-quality-control-business-tool