Recently added articles from Engineered Systems:
The bailout buys into efficiency: change we can believe in: Congress, Bush extend energy-related incentives.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2008; ... "The light in this place is really bad Any minute now, I expect to wake up from a dream ... " That's what Bob Dylan was singing as I started working on this month's column (the song is "Dreaming Of You" from the Tell Tale Signs outtakes set; enjoyable if you like late-era ...
ES webinars.
Nov 01, 2008 ... All webinars are free. Registration and archives at http://webinars.esmagazine.com DECEMBER 17 ...
Industry Calendar.(Conference news)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2008 ... NOVEMBER 12-13 AFEC Conference 2008 Advanced Facilities Management & Engineering Conference Denver. For info, visit www.afec.biz. ...
White papers.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Available at www.esmagazine.com "Green-Up HVAC & Cooling Tower Systems While Obtaining More LEED NC & EB ...
Engineering in the construction phase.(Back 2 Basics: Based on Cx-3 ATC/FPT software)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008; ... * The designer should manage the design phase fee so that he has adequate funds to participate in the field coordination drawing phase of construction. Refer to "Design and Construction for the 21st Century," in the August 2007 issue of Engineered Systems for more information * ...
Third-party Cx and TAB engineering in the construction phase.(Back 2 Basics: Based on Cx-3 ATC/FPT software)
Nov 01, 2008; ... * Those who contract for commissioning services in the construction phase of the job usually interpret commissioning as being start-up. When the commissioning firm is hired, it is time to perform functional performance testing (FPT). Experience has shown that this approach to commissioning ...
Test 240 HVAC dormitory application.
Nov 01, 2008 ... <Pre> Test 240 HVAC DORMITORY APPLICATIONStatus: AirsideMin Heat-Occ FPT ERU-1 with RTU-1 Economizer Cycle Mode: 4 5 Device/ Tag Description...
Saint Xavier: a model student for getting the most from CFD.(Case In Point)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * Rather than simply adding another residence hall to their southwest Chicago campus using traditional design and building methods, Saint Xavier University seized the opportunity to create a performance structure using the highest standards of green technology available. One of the ...
Fire protection pointed in right direction at Staybridge hotel.(Case In Point)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Staybridge Suites is a company going in the right direction. An all-suite hotel brand for extended-stay guests looking for a residential-style hotel for business, relocation, or leisure, Staybridge boasts an impressive 10,655 rooms in 94 hotels. What's more, the company has 11,226 rooms in ...
Filtration test teaches Homewood schools how to pocket a profit.(Case In Point)
Nov 01, 2008 ... * According to the EPA, in terms of air quality, Jefferson County, AL had the highest number of "unhealthy days" of any county in the state, in 2007. Residents also experienced the state's highest concentrations of air pollutants associated with asthma and other lung diseases. At ...
Design-phase: commissioning by the numbers: better late than never, but cheaper early than late.(Commissioning)(Column)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Last month, I presented benefits associated with beginning the commissioning process during the design phase. This month, I would like to present some numbers that might help quantify the value to building owners of starting early. I noticed recently that in full-scale ...
Data center: building automation: the solution is complex when the equation is "N+1 = which controls?".(Building Automation)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Now that the dot.com bubble has been dimmed by history, it is interesting to reflect on how mission critical buildings have influenced BAS design. Looking back at the crazy days of the late '90s, we may recall that it was not a good time to put quality thinking into how best to control a ...
Equipment startup checklist--energy recovery unit: hotels, motels, and dormitories.(HVACR Designer Tips)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Equipment type: Energy recovery unit Equipment designation: ERU-1 Barcode designation: ####### Note: Refer to upcoming December project closeout checklist <Pre> DESIGN REVIEW [Y] [N] * Confirm ...
Show me the motor money! Making costs and savings clearer speeds project approval.(Efficiency Incentives)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Show me an organization that has an enviable track record of making its operations more energy-efficient, and I'll show you a team that has figured out how to link its boiler room to its boardroom so that actionable communication flows in both directions. Engineers need to ...
The IAQ top 10: from dealing with soiled diffusers to offering a memorable rule of thumb about building pressure, this IAQ consultant and veteran expert witness testifies with this list of critical topics. Designers, operators, and owners can all pick up some tips here to boost occupant satisfaction and ensure that you're not courting trouble with your ventilation.
Nov 01, 2008; ... The following are my top 10 topics for reducing and fixing IAQ complaints. These 10 items were derived from my 30 years experience in over 2,000 IAQ investigations as well as the opinions collected during a meeting I had with other expert IAQ investigators (Mendel, M. J. et al. 2006). ...
Putting a damper on tragedy: it's impossible to put a price on life. However, the fact that sometimes it must be done should be a further motivator to owners and engineers to get fire/smoke protection right. Revisit the past and then skip to the present, where one firm's proactive approach meets standards, simplifies design and maintenance, and even reduces labor costs.
Nov 01, 2008; ... Building owners, managers, and industry professionals widely recognize that fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers are essential to any active fire protection and smoke control system. People responsible for these systems understand the purpose of these dampers ....
New bearing protection ring kits speed field installation/retrofit.
Nov 01, 2008 ... To simplify predictive/preventive motor maintenance programs, Electro Static Technology introduces two new Split-Ring[TM] AEGIS SGR Bearing Protection kits--one for NEMA motors and one for IEC motors. Developed for easy field installation without disassembly of coupled equipment, these new ...
Retrofitting yesterday's building with today's lighting controls.(INTELLIGENT LIGHTING)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The message of building automation as a cure for energy-inefficient buildings is beginning to stick. While the increased demand for and diminishing supply of energy has forced the word green into our language; building automation has stepped in as a ...
Lighting controls for daylight spaces provide tremendous benefits.(INTELLIGENT LIGHTING)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Daylit areas in a wide variety of buildings offer terrific energy saving opportunities. Numerous case studies document savings of 30% to more than 40% when day-lighting controls are used to reduce electric light usage. At the same time, controls improve occupant comfort by maintaining the ...
Accountegration--proven integration at a lower cost.(INTELLIGENT LIGHTING)
Nov 01, 2008; ... For many engineers and building owners, integrating lighting control with the BAS has been a game of chance with very poor odds. Those disappointing results are supported by an industry survey that reveals less than 6% of all BAS installations include control lighting. The ...