Engineered Systems articles from February 2006

Engineered Systems archives from February 2006

Insights and upgrades abound.(editor's note)
February 1, 2006... By the time you read this, the new Engineered Systems website will be up and running. Conveniently, you can find it at the same old address: www.esmagazine.com. All BNP Media publications have been undergoing a massive website renovation since...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... MARCH 2006 For more events and details, visit ESOnline at www.esmagazine.com. 21-23 Data Centres Europe 2006 BroadGroup. London For info, visit www.datacentres.com/dce/. 23-25 CMX and CIPHEX Shield...

Commissioning keeps on giving: it is better to pull documents than point fingers.(commissioning)
February 1, 2006... Commissioning is like a gift that keeps on giving, long after the initial shine has worn off. I am writing this a few days before Christmas, and thinking about my children and how long they'll play with the various games and toys awaiting them...

Conference schedule.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... Wednesday, March 8, 2006 TRACK 1: TRACK 2: Building Building Automation Automation technology and ...

Helpful Hints.(Back to Basics)
February 1, 2006... Refer to this month's "HVACR Designer Tips Checklist" associated with this application. This month's "Back to Basics" test enhances January's test by focusing on the heating sequence of operation and functional performance tests Design...

Food processing plant cooks up a massive refrigeration retrofit.(case in point)
February 1, 2006... Southern California is known for both its sun-drenched beaches and businesses that help champion the environment by adopting the latest innovations. In keeping with that philosophy, a major food processor recently switched its large...

Rx for maintenance-intensive cooling towers: think plastic.(case in point)
February 1, 2006... For Marvin Richer of Brock Equipment, it was clear they were "throwing good money after bad" by continually spending time and money on their old, deteriorating galvanized metal-mined cooling tower that supports the facility's HVAC equipment...

March to Baltimore ... and keep up with the direction of automation in 2006.(building automation)
February 1, 2006... Engineered Systems' next big venture is their first ever Building Automation Conference in Baltimore, March 8th and 9th. For the last several years, there has been a growing interest in printed articles, supplements, and columns like this one...

A better meter made: done carefully, converting to newer meters can simplify and save.(current affairs)
February 1, 2006... Microprocessor-based systems greatly increased the power and flexibility of BMS while lowering the cost of sophisticated control. A similar evolution in electrical metering and protection devices has increased the amount of power system...

Equipment startup checklist-AHU-1: laboratory and Office space served by a dual fan, double-duct system--hot fan unit.(hvacr designer tips)
February 1, 2006... Equipment type: Dual fan, double-duct AHU Equipment designation: AHU-1/SAFH-1 Bar code designation: 111111 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION YES NO * Electrical completed and disconnect installed per code...

Feats first.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... The first green residential high-rise to be constructed in the United States. Downtown Manhattan's first new residential construction completed since September 2001. Those distinctions make The Solaire at 20 River Terrace a pioneer project, but...

Commercial buildings breathe right with DCV.
February 1, 2006... Demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) can help facilities reduce utility bills, but the technique for matching outside air to occupancy may be used less than it should because its cost-effectiveness previously has not been clearly defined. Learn...

Terminally cool: the process of one person arriving at an airport and making his way onto an airplane can be difficult enough. Combine airport activity with modern security concerns, toss in equipment lead time, and you start to get the picture of what Miami International Airport has faced with its Chiller Plant East expansion. Read how the integrated 23,100-ton plant is among the largest in the U.S. but still coming in for a smooth landing.
February 1, 2006... Miami International Airport (MIA) is among the busiest airports in the world. With over 80 airlines providing service to approximately 150 destinations around the globe, MIA served almost 30 million passengers and moved over three million tons...

Oil, acid & moisture Purger saves $24,000 per year! (Approximate savings for an average chiller).(Advertisement)
February 1, 2006... Removes Oil, Acid and Moisture from Centrifugal Chiller's refrigerant charge and Returns the Oil to the chiller's oil sump where it belongs. Redi Controls is pleased to announce the introduction of its new patent pending "OAM Purger." The...

VAV sensors & ductwork: placement and pitfalls.
February 1, 2006... VAV terminal placement has typically been considered "good enough" in the HVAC industry, regardless of upstream duct geometry that clearly affects the response of the integral flow sensor. This article describes various problematic conditions...

Green roofs in winter: hot design for a cold climate.(issues and events)
February 1, 2006... A University of Toronto researcher has delivered the first-ever analysis of green roofs' ability to keep buildings warm in winter. "Everyone studies how green roofs operate in warm conditions," said Brad Bass of the University of Toronto Centre...

Johnson Controls completes acquisition of YORK international.(issues and events)
February 1, 2006... Johnson Controls, Inc. has completed its acquisition of YORK International. Effective as of the transaction on December 9, 2005, the Johnson Controls board of directors elected former YORK chief executive officer and president C. David...

Greenheck.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... Grennheck is expanding its Miami-Dade County hurricane louver line by offering a new Miami-Dade approved model, the ESS-501D, which is a 5-in. drainable blade model in a sight-proof configuration.

Temtrol, Inc.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... Temtrol, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom AHUs, and OEM and replacement coils for the commercial and industrial building products industry, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and the grand opening of an expansion at its Okarche, OK,...

Carrier Corporation.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... Carrier Corporation recently donated two high-efficiency rooftop A/C units to Western Carolina University's (Cullowhee, NC) Construction Management Program as classroom teaching aids.

LONMARK Americas.(Industry News)
February 1, 2006... LONMARK Americas published a Facility Automation System Master Specification designed to help consultants write specifications for LonMark[R] Open Systems. It is available for download free at www.lonmarkamericas.org.

ARI.(Engineering Beat)
February 1, 2006... ARI has published updated versions of ARI Standard 440-2005, "Room FanCoils," ARI Standard 495-2005, "Refrigerant Liquid Receivers," and ARI Standard 610-2004, "Central System Humidifiers for Residential Applications."

The Association of Energy Engineers.(Engineering Beat)
February 1, 2006... The Association of Energy Engineers announced that the EPA is now recognizing the certified Green Building Engineer (GBE[[TM]]) program, which aims to raise the professional standards of those engaged in green building engineering, design, and...

ASHRAE.(Engineering Beat)
February 1, 2006... ASHRAE has announced the recipients of 12 scholarships totaling $38,000 for the 2005-2006 academic year. For a list of the recipients, visit www.oshrae.org.

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB).(Engineering Beat)
February 1, 2006... The National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) announced the release of the First Edition (2005) Design Phase Commissioning Handbook.

Mechanical Products Nevada, Inc.(Association Agenda)
February 1, 2006... Mechanical Products Nevada, Inc. sales engineers Todd Elwardt and Jeremy Bauck have earned LEED[R] AP accreditation.

Cannon Design.(Association Agenda)
February 1, 2006... Cannon Design announced that the firm has been selected as prime consultant for the design of a new Olympic Speed Skating Oval in Vancouver, BC, Canada, a signature venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Dewberry.(Association Agenda)
February 1, 2006... Dewberry will open its 31st office in Baton Rouge, LA, in an effort to provide support to the growing Hurricane Katrina recovery effort. Chris S. Davis has been tapped to set up and direct office operations, as well as coordinate the firm's...

Digital workflow.(computers & software)
February 1, 2006... RAISE (routing / auditing / imaging system) enables comprehensive document imaging, process work-flow, reporting, and system integration capabilities that eliminate time lags and delays in project completion. Paper documents, e-mails, Web...

WinMagic[R] Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
February 1, 2006... WinMagic[R] Inc. announced that it has begun working on a pilot project with the U.S. State Department, which will lead the department to a Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) compliant solution.

Schneider Electric.(BITS & BYTES)
February 1, 2006... Schneider Electric announced the introduction of embedded OPC software that allows real-time communications with any programmable logic controller in the latest version of its Telemecanique[R] Vijeo Look[TM] SCADA software.

Advantech.(BITS & BYTES)
February 1, 2006... Advantech recently introduced the 6-in. FPM-3060G, a flat panel monitor with high luminance, compact design, which can be integrated with UNO-2000 and MBPC-200 fan-less embedded platform products for a physically separated operator interface...

Beckhoff Automation.(BITS & BYTES)
February 1, 2006... Beckhoff Automation has introduced new ZK1020 IP-Link Bridge connectors and ZS5300 I/O mounting rails, which are designed to simplify the installation of the company's Fieldbus Box I/O.

AC Technology.(World Wide Web)
February 1, 2006... AC Technology announced its new Web address, www.actech.com, to reflect the company's growth and expanded capabilities as a leading provider of motion control solutions worldwide.

Armstrong Pumps Inc.(World Wide Web)
February 1, 2006... Armstrong Pumps Inc. announced the launch of ACE Online, a new Web-based product selection and project management systems.

Carrier Corp.'s.(World Wide Web)
February 1, 2006... Carrier Corp.'s website, located at www.carrier.com, provides information about the company's entire product offering including instant access to commercial and industrial heating and cooling product information, service parts, software,...

Pumps.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The company's VSX Series of split-case pumps feature connection options such as the VSC model (top suction-top discharge flanges), VSCS model (side suction-top discharge flanges), and the VSH (side suction, side-discharge flanges). The...

Heat pumps.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The company's gas absorption heat pumps (GAHP) are designed to provide cooling and/or heating from a single unit operating on natural or propane gas. Three models are available: GAHPAR, reversible air source; GAHP-W, water source; and GAHP-A...

Airflow measurement.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The VOLU-flo/OAM is designed to meet the outside air requirements of ASHRAF 62. The unit features sensors that are unaffected by wind, moisture, or particulate, and a microprocessor-based monitor/controller. The unit is suited for energy...

Sensors.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The OptiNet[TM] facility-wide sensing system is designed to validate and optimize green building performance. The system continuously measures an array of environmental parameters including CO, C[O.sub.2], VOCs, small particles, and temperature...

Thermometer.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The Microray Pro handheld, non-contact infrared thermometer is designed to prevent temperature-related malfunctions before serious damage occurs to motors, valves, floor heating systems, and piping. The unit's temperature reading capabilities...

Terminal units.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The Fantom Intelligently Quiet[TM] fan-powered terminal unit is designed to offer quiet operation and easy installation. The unit features the company's Full Acoustic Spectrum Tuner (FAST[TM]) integral attenuator and is available with an...

Infrared heater.(products in focus)
February 1, 2006... The Vantage[R] modulating infrared heater is designed to provide increased fuel efficiency by modulation, the adjustment of both fuel and combustion air, resulting in efficient and optimum combustion throughout the full range of burner inputs,...

Gas detection.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... This brochure features the company's gas detection products for the HVAC industry. Included is a chart that shows the major gases commonly present in a variety of HVAC applications and the appropriate gas detection product for each application....

Dehumidification.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... The company's DESICAiR[R] Series 1000 line of desiccant dehumidifiers is featured in this manual and CD-ROM. Detailed information such as product attributes, guide specifications, performance and dimensional data, and electrical characteristics...

Insulation.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... ArmaTuff White laminated sheets and rolls are featured in this four-page fact sheet. Included are a product description, installation photos, and a physical data chart. ArmaTuff White can be used for all exterior applications, including...

Boilers.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... The Summit line of gas-fire hydronic boilers is featured in this full-color brochure. Product photos, specifications, and flow charts depicting both primary secondary piping and buffering multiple zone systems are included. Dimensional data and...

Variable area flowmeters.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... This eight-page, full-color brochure features the company's line of rotameters, also known as variable area flowmeters. Included is a selection chart that tabulates the various rotameter models, along with their application flow rates,...

Seismic restraint.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... The Seismic Restraint Field Guide for Duct and Pipe shows readers how to attach equipment to a building and hold it down to minimize earthquake damage. Seismic restraint devices include combined seismic snubbing/vibration isolation systems,...

Gas burners.(literature & catalogs)
February 1, 2006... This brochure describes the company's R-Series low NOx gas burners. Included are color photographs, specification information, dimensional charts, and standard features. The burners offer a range of standard features including an internal NOx...

Glossary.
February 1, 2006... Here are some common abbreviations and terms found in the pages of Engineered Systems. A A/C--air conditioning ach--air changes per hour AE--architectural and engineering; or architect and engineer AFD--adjustable-frequency drive...

More on jump-starting: the TAB process.(tomorrow's engineer)
February 1, 2006... How about third-party TAB parallel with commissioning? In this past December's column, I talked about the TAB process and how we are participating in raising the performance bar of the TAB industry. While many of those in this TAB business...