Engineered Systems articles from December 2003

Engineered Systems archives from December 2003

In advance of Anaheim, we turn the page (and catch our breath).(editor's note)
December 1, 2003... The problem with the traditional calendar is the monthly flip. Perhaps you've been working diligently on the tasks at hand, then you turn over in the next month, and BAM!--that target date way ahead on the 3rd is now only two business days...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
December 1, 2003... January For more events and details, visit ESOnline at www.esmagazine.com. 24-28 ASHRAE Winter Meeting American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Anaheim, CA. For info, visit www.ashrae.org. 26-28...

Stopping the buck.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... We have read Howard McKew's columns for years now in Engineered Systems and we appreciate the wisdom and creative thinking he has provided us. For instance, his last column on ATC record documents ("The Buck Stops Where?" August 2003, page...

Not the only game in town.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2003... This letter refers to "Clearing the Air About Fume Hoods," by Joanna R. Turpin, June and July 2003. The article is written in a fashion to make someone believe Lab Crafters invented the bistable vortex technology, and is the only...

Back to Basics[TM].
December 1, 2003... 1 BAS COMPUTER TRENDING CHILLED WATER USAGE IN DOLLARS: The BAS computer shall collect pertinent electrical (energy, kWh, kW) consumption from electrical power panel EPPNL-1 and BAS control and metering devices to deter mine operating cost....

Keep your distance: avoid the perils of the on-site power trip.(current affairs)
December 1, 2003... Avoid the perils of the on-site power trip. As designers, we don't expect to come into close contact with electrical hazards on a regular basis, and in fact, our day-to day work rarely requires it. But how many of us have stood looking over...

Aquatic center's dehumidification worries take a dive with renovation.(case in point)
December 1, 2003... After nearly 15 years of successful operation, facility executives at the Centennial Sportsplex decided in 2001 to make some upgrades to the 145,300-sq-ft structure. Executives not only wanted to improve the overall Facility but to do so while...

Watertube boiler, data reporting save research facility time and trouble.(case in point)
December 1, 2003... Baylor College of Medicine in Houston--a high-tech research facility--has one of the first installations of an online data reporting system tot high tech watertube boilers. Now, its boiler operations staff can receive feedback similar to what...

Wireless fire detection preserves timeless feel at Washington hotel.(case in point)
December 1, 2003... In August of 1889, a fire destroyed downtown Spokane, WA. With the memory of this historic tragedy forever hanging over the city, it should come as no surprise that the prevention of future fires would be at the forefront of every one of the...

Free sessions in Anaheim: look for good topics and discussion at this year's AHR Expo sessions.(building automation)
December 1, 2003... Dave Branson and I greatly appreciate the opportunity that International Exposition gives us to "speak out of the box" free of sponsors and associations. We have a lot of fun with this annual event, as do the folks who come out to join us. We...

Equipment startup checklist: air cooled water chiller.(HVACR designer tips)
December 1, 2003... Equipment designation:-- Bar code designation:-- ELECTRICAL INSPECTION: YES NO * Electrical completed and disconnect install per code compliance. ...

Maximizing waterside economizer savings--using the heat exchanger for additional part load savings above 40[degrees]F wet bulb.(Weather report: October 2003)
December 1, 2003... In the January 2003 report, we reviewed different options for locating a free cooling heat exchanger within a central plant. You may recall that the tower side of the cooling tower bypass control valve seemed to make the most sense because it...

Affordable fare: DTW upgrade enjoys smooth takeoff.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2003... A successful flight is a matter of doing a number of small tasks correctly, and that's the approach Detroit Metro Airport took in its recent retrofit. While a new terminal got the headlines, retooling HVAC systems for existing space has revved...

Hockey rink basics.
December 1, 2003... The goal: maintain professional-grade ice and enough comfort so that spectators will stick around. In the old days, facilities would dump too much outside air into the space and then chase a good indoor environment into overtime and beyond....

Selecting * magnetic flowmeters.
December 1, 2003... From Faraday's Law to electromagnetic excitation, this author covers some basics behind the concept of flowmeter performance before explaining flowmeter adjectives such as mass, volumetric, inferential, and magnetic. Piping considerations and...

Commissioning to fight humidity problems.
December 1, 2003... Owners don't pay for active humidity control without having a good reason. That said, neglecting proper commissioning and hurrying startup can lead to special (and serious) problems including structural damage. Special attention to...

Refrigerant monitoring.(computers & software)
December 1, 2003... The company offers its free "Engineering Resource Disk" with easy to use interactive references designed to aid in the process of writing refrigerant monitor specifications, equipment comparison software, monitor configuration software, alarm...

Humidifier selection.(computers & software)
December 1, 2003... Recently upgraded, Dri-Calc software now allows users to select metrics as the unit of measure within the program, and it also offers the ability to create as-configured installation guides and specifications reports, --Dri-Steem...

Centrifugal pumps.(computers & software)
December 1, 2003... The CD-ROM version of the institute's "Centrifugal Pumps: Fundamentals, Design and Applications," provides engineering contractors and others who work with pumps and pumping systems with audio clips and simulations to stimulate the learning...

Algor.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... Algor announced that Its fluid flow analysis software now includes full CAD/CAE compatibility supported by the capability to produce fast hybrid (bricks on the model surface and tetrahedra inside) FEA meshes for fluid domains defined in leading...

Eagle Technology.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... Eagle Technology has launched its Premium Support Plan, which provides customers with free major software releases for the life of their support program.

Tridium, Inc.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... Tridium, Inc. has been named to Deloitte & Touche's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Virginia, a ranking on the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area.

The Radiant Panel Association.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... The Radiant Panel Association is offering the proceedings of its annual conference on CD-ROM.

York International Corp., Unitary Products Group, and Wrightsoft Corp.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... York International Corp., Unitary Products Group, and Wrightsoft Corp. recently announced a new partnership offering software and training to York, Luxaire, and Coleman distributors and dealers.

RSES.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... RSES announced the completion of its "Technical Institute HVAC/R Training Manual 2 Interactive" CD-ROM program.

Gridlogix.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... Gridlogix has added to its industrial automation line up with the Introduction of a full-featured XML Web 5ervlces-based OLE for Process Control (OPC) Server.

Teletrol Systems Inc.(Bits & Bytes)
December 1, 2003... Teletrol Systems Inc. participated in the fourth annual BAC-net Testing Laboratories (BTL) Interoperability Workshop held last month in Seattle.

Pico Technology.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... Pico Technology has launched a dedicated test and measurement accessories website at http://accessories.picotech.com.

The Dow Chemical Company.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... The Dow Chemical Company has upgraded its website at www.dowpipe.com to contain product information and resources for choosing the right mechanical insulation solution.

Certainteed.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... Certainteed offers downloadable spec sheets and sample specs at its website at www.certainteed.com.

CD Adapco.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... CD Adapco offers Information about its user conferences at www.cd-adapco.com/support/ugmintl.htm.

Honeywell's Notifier.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... Honeywell's Notifier division has introduced its new UniNet Online, a Web-based service designed to offer facility managers convenient access to information on building systems integrated on the UniNet network.

SureSpec.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... SureSpec's SureSpec.info, an online fire and security product review service that houses and maintains multiple manufacturing data and specifications, has launched its latest feature for the online site. It now allows site members to review...

APC.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... APC is now offering free online "webinars" to support and educate customers and partners on power protection. For more information visit www.apc.com.

EzDatasheets.com.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... EzDatasheets.com, located at www.ezdatasheets.com, is dedicated to providing essential data to all people involved in manufacturing, designing, developing, maintaining or repairing of electronic/electric products or devices.

Andover Controls.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... Andover Controls has overhauled its website, located at www.andovercontrols.com.

Luxaire[R] Heating and Cooling.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... Luxaire[R] Heating and Cooling has enhanced its performance partnership by introducing the Luxaire Ad Planner as an addition to its selection of online business tools and offering new printing options for its Build-A-Brochure program.

The EPA.(World Wide Web)
December 1, 2003... The EPA has launched a new website designed to provide "one stop shopping" for information about healthy school IAQ. The site is located at www.epa.gov/schools.

AHR Expo[R] 2004 already largest West Coast HVACR event.(issues and events)
December 1, 2003... Show management reports that the 2004 AHR Expo[R] (Anaheim, Calif. January 26-28) is already larger than any previous West Coast AHR Expo, with 310,000 net sq ft sold and more than 1,400 exhibiting companies signed tip so far. The amount of...

JS Humidifiers has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with North American-based.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... JS Humidifiers has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with North American-based humidifier manufacturer, Neptronic, to distribute its range of resistive steam humidifiers in the United Kingdom.

Johnson Controls representatives explained to enterprise data center managers and executives.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Johnson Controls representatives explained to enterprise data center managers and executives attending this years AFCOM Fall Conference and IS Expo in Dallas how energy use tracking and capacity planning can improve the profitability and...

Lindab Inc.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Lindab Inc. announced the addition or Metropolitan Equipment Group Inc. as the newest member of the company's growing distribution network.

Munters DH Industrial.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Munters DH Industrial held its third and final session for 2003 of its three-day Dehumidification Training Seminar this fall at the company's factory in Amesbury, MA.

Selkirk LLC.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Selkirk LLC has announced that Wright Sales Company has joined its group of representatives handling the company's wholesale product line.

NuTemp/Longville.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... NuTemp/Longville, along with several restoration contractors, has recently taken part in extensive disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States.

ETRI, Inc. has changed its name to Rosenberg USA.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... ETRI, Inc. has changed its name to Rosenberg USA. ETRI was recently acquired by ECOFIT S.A., which is part of the Rosenberg Air Movement Group of Kunelsau, Germany.

Phoenix Contact Inc.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Phoenix Contact Inc. announced that it has expanded Its distribution relationship with Hagemeyer North America, Inc. to include most Northeast and Southeast U.S. locations.

Jackson Systems, LLC.(Industry News)
December 1, 2003... Jackson Systems, LLC, has announced its move to a new location: 5418 Elmwood Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203 6025. The company's phone numbers will remain the same.

Vanderweil Engineers.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... Vanderweil Engineers recently announced that Abi Darvish, market sector leader of the transmission and distribution group, has been promoted to vice president.

EYP Mission Critical Facilities[R], Inc.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... EYP Mission Critical Facilities[R], Inc. recently announced two new appointments at its Atlanta office: Chris Johnston joined the firm as managing principal and Addam Friedl joined the firm as a principal.

CRS Engineering and Design Consultants, Inc.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... CRS Engineering and Design Consultants, Inc. has completed drawings for a nine-building, 793-bed student housing complex at Indiana University at Purdue in Indianapolis.

Fanning/Howey Associates.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... Fanning/Howey Associates' Dublin, OH office, which designed Campbell K-8 School in Dublin, received a 2003 Impact On Learning Award in the "Specialized Learning Spaces" category from School Planning & Management magazine, and the Council of...

CTG Energetics, Inc.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... CTG Energetics, Inc. recently installed a 24-kW solar energy hot water heating system in a foster care facility in the Russian Far Eastern port city of Vladivostok.

Harris Consulting Engineers.(Engineering Beat)
December 1, 2003... Harris Consulting Engineers announced that Gary S. Thompson is the firm's newest senior plumbing designer/technical coordinator.

Eurovent and AMCA International sign certification agreement.(Issues And Events)
December 1, 2003... The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. and Eurovent recently signed a memorandum of understanding at AMCA International's 48th Annual Meeting in Malaga, Spain. The agreement will make AMCA International responsible for fan...

NAFA announces 2003 Clean Air Award recipients.(Issues And Events)
December 1, 2003... The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) presented its Clean Air Awards at its annual convention. The Clean Air Award is presented each year to the building owners and managers who take steps to improve the quality of their indoor air by...

FKI Logistex[R] Alvey Systems.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... FKI Logistex[R] Alvey Systems recently announced the appointment of George Reyher as account manager, Latin America.

UniSpot.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... UniSpot has appointed Stewart Intagliata to division vice president.

MEPCO.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... MEPCO announced that Industrial Controls, Inc., Industrial Engineering Co., Karch Energy Service Inc., and AEMCO Inc., have been appointed as new sales representatives.

Bradford White Corporation.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Bradford White Corporation announced that Nicholas J. Giuffre had been promoted to executive vice president.

Eaton Corporation.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Eaton Corporation announced that it has renamed its industrial and commercial controls business to Eaton Electrical. The Eaton organizational unit formerly known as the Cutler-Hammer Group also will be named Eaton Electrical.

Rheem Water Heaters.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Rheem Water Heaters recently named Allen R. Wicher to the position of director of residential markets.

Air Movement and Control Association International Inc.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Tom Edwards has been elected president of the Air Movement and Control Association International Inc.

Little Giant Company.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Little Giant Company announced the promotion of Paul Henderson to vice president of sales and marketing.

Sterile Aire[R], Inc.(Places and Faces)
December 1, 2003... Sterile Aire[R], Inc. appointed Glenda Marshall to the position of north central regional sales manager. She will be in charge of the company's new Minneapolis branch office.

ASHRAE, DOE partner to promote energy efficiency.(Issues And Events)
December 1, 2003... Improving the efficient use of energy while minimizing its impact on the environment is the goal of a partnering agreement signed by ASHRAE and the DOE. Through a recently signed memorandum of understanding, ASHRAE and the DOE will work...

ASHRAE seeks proposals to write Standard 62 users manual.(Issues And Events)
December 1, 2003... Making it easier for users to meet the requirements of ASHRAE's ventilation standard, thereby improving IAQ for building occupants, is the objective of a proposed users manual currently out for bid. ASHRAE recently released 14 proposals...

CABA.(Association Agenda)
December 1, 2003... CABA (Continental Automated Buildings Association), Realcomm, and Buil-Conn announced the creation of a strategic partnership to bring increased level of awareness and education of integrated and intelligent building technologies to commercial...

The Air Movement & Control Association International Inc. (AMCA).(Association Agenda)
December 1, 2003... The Air Movement & Control Association International Inc. (AMCA) announced its new board members for 2003-2004 at its annual conference held in Malaga, Spain. The outgoing president, Dr W.T.W "Bill" Cory of Flakt Woods Ltd. in Colchester,...

HVAC Excellence.(Association Agenda)
December 1, 2003... HVAC Excellence Accreditation has been awarded to the HVACR programs at three Louisiana technical colleges. The HVAC Excellence board granted Louisiana Technical College at Bogalusa and New Iberia a five-year accreditation, and Louisiana...

ARI.(Association Agenda)
December 1, 2003... ARI has announced that the association, in conjunction with ASHRAE has jointly adopted ISO Standard 13256-1-1998, Water-Source Heat Pumps -Testing and Rating for Performance: Part 1--Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps: 10/24/2001 and ISO...

Air filter monitor.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The Filtrometer[TM] air filter monitor is engineered to provide detection of filter status regardless of changes in airflow. The unit is designed for easy installation between the fan and the filter bank and operates in both constant and...

Spot cooling.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The UniSpot is an industrial spot cooling unit that consists of 2-in. dia supply tubing designed to cool the area or spot surrounding a factory worker. It is designed for quiet operation, and eliminates drafts and noisy metal ducts. ...

VAV actuator.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The Predator[R] VAV actuator has been added to the company's line of Predator HVAC controllers. The actuator integrates a LonMark[R]-certified VAV controller in the company's OpenAir damper actuator, providing a compact footprint and single...

Silencers.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The NF-Series of packless silencers are effective from 31.5 Hz to 8,000 Hz, and is specifically engineered for maximum noise reduction hum 125 Hz to 2,000 Hz and achieves peak performance in the 500 Hz octave band. Four models are available:...

Temperature control.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The RTC return temperature control is designed to provide an economical and effective means of boiler protection from thermal shock and sustained condensing operation. The RTC monitors the boiler return water temperature and operates a...

UV germicidal lamps.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The company has introduced three UV germicidal lamps for rooftop heating and cooling applications. Model 1972 is installed on the inside of HVAC equipment, where multiple units are needed to cover large coils or when it is not feasible or...

VFDs.(products in focus)
December 1, 2003... The company has added an electronic bypass option for its SED2 family of VFDs, designed to improve system reliability, streamline installation, and simplify control devices. Features include six relay outputs, multiple inputs, two safety...

Radiant tube heating systems.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... This full color booklet highlights the company's radiant tube heating systems for industrial and commercial buildings. Included are product photos and descriptions, including specification charts and optional features; and a list of typical...

Boilers.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... This 15-page booklet details facts about boilers with an accent on safe operation of properly installed, no-leak rubber gaskets. Also included is research on boilers from rubber formulations to steam-safety pop valves. --Topog-E Gasket Co....

Pumps.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... This full-color book features the company's complete product line including pumps for heating and hot water service systems and cooling and air conditioning systems. Included are charts for each product and its suitable application; product...

Boilers: this brochure provides complete information on the company's RV Series of boilers in eight standard sizes from 3.5 to 8 MButh.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... This brochure provides complete information on the company's RV Series of boilers in eight standard sizes from 3.5 to 8 MButh. These boilers are available in forced draft gas, oil, of dual-fuel fired, and all models feature the company's...

Centrifugal pumps.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... The Series 80-SC spilt-coupled vertical inline centrifugal pump is described in this brochure. Included is a list of pump components, a construction materials chart and diagram, and a seal selection guide that explains different seal options...

Fan selection.(literature & catalogs)
December 1, 2003... The company has released a CD-ROM that provides detailed fan selection information on its complete line of air-handling products. The QS2000 is a Windows based electronic program that allows users to choose fans based on specific air movement...