Engineered Systems articles from January 2004

Engineered Systems archives from January 2004

ASHRAE faces a signature issue.(editor's note)
January 1, 2004... Check out these mortgage rates! Are you happy with your current long-distance provider? Can you verify these ventilation rates? Give hair loss the brush-off! Our company just switched e-mail programs. If you're shopping for e-mail programs...

Enclosure comparisons.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... Tim Coyle's "Current Affairs" article in the October 2003 issue of Engineered Systems ("Speaking NEMA and IEC," page 34) does not agree with his article of January 2000 ("Different Types for Different Jobs," page 42). The comparison of NEMA...

Water vs. weather.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2004... I decided to address the comments of Michael Kjelgaard in his "Weather Report" column in the June issue of Engineered Systems (page 40). If he had looked at a set of steam tables before commenting on the water use vs. weather, he might...

Calendar of events: February-June 2004.(Calendar)
January 1, 2004... February 2004 6-8 Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) First Annual Conference Las Vegas. For info, visit www.healthyindoors.com/english/resources/up-comingevents.htm. 8-11 Cooling Technology...

Back to Basics.
January 1, 2004... Helpful Hints: Refer to next month's "Back to Basics/HVACR Designer Tips" new "HVAC Application Analysis and Selection Scorecard" addressing underfloor HVAC system applications for the "System Analysis and Selection Scorecard,"...

Boston's Old North Church becomes a beacon of fire safety.(case in point)
January 1, 2004... The facilities director, vicar, sexton, and other staff members at the Old North Church in Boston's North End know a thing or two about the power of fire. It was here in this church's steeple where, on April 18, 1775, Sexton Robert Newman hung...

Dehumidification system dries up HVAC concerns in North Florida schools.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2004... In the old action-adventure TV series, it seems like special agent MacGyver was always using tidbits of scientific knowledge and common items, like a wad of chewing gum and a clothes hanger, to jimmy together a highly engineered solution to a...

Underfloor air cools renovated Kansas City roundhouse.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2004... The need to expand coupled with a commitment to Kansas City's urban revitalization attracted DST Output, a subsidiary of Kansas City based DST Systems, Inc., to an abandoned railroad roundhouse in the western part of the city. Listed in the...

HVAC system engineered to support life on Mars.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2004... With Mars the closest it's been in almost 60,000 years, planning a manned trip to the "red planet" seems alluringly close. In fact, projects are underway for evaluating the feasibility of such a trip at a 12-by-12-ft research facility in New...

Accurate simulation the first step toward improved ventilation for train shed.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2004... Grand Central Terminal serves as the principal hub of the MTA Metro-North Railroad, the second largest commuter railroad in the United States with approximately 240,000 customer trips each weekday and some 70 million trips per year. When Grand...

Improving the odds.(commissioning)
January 1, 2004... Even reputable CM firms may leave too much to chance. It is January, a time normally given to resolutions for changes and improvements for the coming year. Most New Year's resolutions are things that everyone knows are "right" but which are...

Beyond the status quo.(sustainable & attainable)
January 1, 2004... Clip off a little adventurousness at ASHRAE, and take it home. Jane is my mother-in-law. The very first time I met her I was a quasi-insufferable (she might drop the quasi) college senior wooing the affections of her eldest daughter. It was...

Spelling success.(building automation)
January 1, 2004... XML & oBIX: Two separate but important industry acronyms. Your "Building Automation" columnist has been asked to moderate a "panel discussion on XML related HVAC industry initiatives and views." The full symposium program and details can...

Central AHU for underfloor application design and startup checklist.(hvacr designer tips)
January 1, 2004... Equipment type: Draw--through HVAC unit Equipment designation: AHU-1 Bar code designation: 1111111 Area served: Second-floor office space Equipment location: Penthouse NOTE: Refer to the February 2004 issue for the "Terminal Equipment...

The poor man's waterside economizer--using chilled water coils for free cooling and preheat reduction.(Weather report: November 2003)
January 1, 2004... What if you have a significant winter cooling load in your facility but do not have the capability for economizer cooling? You are tortured every winter as you watch the electric meter continuously spin along to provide cooling as the outside...

Where is engineering headed?(guest column)
January 1, 2004... Can some reflection lead to a renewed sense of direction? One firm begins the journey and asks for input. As one who needs to see the big picture in the long term, I'm becoming increasingly unsettled about the future of engineering in our...

United Metal Products introduces the Chil-Pak[R] package central plant.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... United Metal Products' Chil Pak[R] is a true "Plug and Play" for applications from 150 to 540 tons. The Chil Pak[R] includes a primary variable flow design with tower, chillers, pumps, plate and frame heat exchanger, piping, electrical and...

Cristopia thermal energy storage.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Cristopia manufactures encapsulated ice latent energy storage nodules (balls) used in air-conditioning and encapsulated eutectic salt nodules used in process refrigeration systems. The phase change temperatures range from minus 27.5[degrees]F...

RBI introduces new Dominator[TM] sealed combustion boiler.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... RBI introduces the Dominator Series of domestic hot water heaters and hydronic heating boilers. The Dominator uses a sealed combustion chamber, special alloy burners, multi-speed blowers and a more efficient staging control. As with all RBI...

A free, on-line productivity tool to create HVAC controls specifications.(Show Products Guide)
January 1, 2004... * Specifications are open and non proprietary * Options for BAChet and web based controls * Includes Sequences of Operations and Point Lists * Based on ASHRAE Guideline 13-2000 * Follows CSI MasterFormat for section 15900 ...

Ultra low pressure Ashcroft[R] differential pressure transmitters.(Show Products Guide)
January 1, 2004... * Xldp--Durable, Flameproof NEMA 2 stainless steel construction * IXLdp--Industrial NEMA 4X enclosure, FM approved * RXLdp--Reliable and stable; ideal for OEM applications * DXLdp--SpoolCal[TM] allows on-line verification and...

Fan and motor speed controls.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... SmartFan Nimbus automatically controls single phase AC fans and motors used in applications including humidity control, room pressurization, equipment cooling, ceiling fans, exhaust ventilators, pumps and duct fans. Nimbus regulates motor speed...

New FSNF fire & smoke actuator.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... At last, Belimo brings its fire and smoke actuation expertise to the US! Designed for operation of fire and/or smoke dampers in ventilation and air-conditioning systems, FSNF actuators provide faster containment in ductwork, less damage to...

NEW Pressure Independent Control Valve.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Belimo's Pressure Independent Characterized Control Valve (PICCV), is everything you want an automatic flow control valve to be. It's reliable, accurate, lightweight, affordable, and it incorporates Belimo's patented Multi Function...

Fabric duct systems.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... www.qsox.com FAX: 612.721.0143 sales@qsox.com Discover the economics, efficiency and flexibility of fabric ventilation for HVAC&R, Multiple cost savings on installation, shipping, and energy. Low velocity comfort, no noise. Gyms ...

ACFX--Air Cooled Rotary Screw Flooded Chiller.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Dunham-Bush USA is pleased to announce the latest of their new products: The ACFX-Air Cooled Rotary Screw Flooded Chiller. Available in 15 models from 208-630 tons this chiller features high capacity, high EER and all the benefits of...

Characterized control valve (CCV).(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Multi-Function Technology[R] (MFT) and an expanded size range make Belimo's CCV a great alternative to globe valves in many HVAC applications. Available in sizes up to 3", with Cv values to 265, the CCV provides full 2-10Vcontrol resolution for...

NEW Belimo valve retrofit guide.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... This 124-page documentation and pricing guide contains everything you need to select, specify, and install any one of Belimo's many retrofit solutions. The booklet contains detailed assembly and installation drawings and instructions for...

National insulation training program.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Brochure describes new training program available for any individual involved in the design, writing, selection, installation or maintenance of insulation systems. Course has been extremely successful. Worth 1.5 CEU's. Includes classroom and...

Automated water treatment.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Santa Barbara Control Systems offers the CHEMTROL[R] CT Series controllers for Cooling Towers, Boilers and Wastewater. Features include conductivity, pH, ORP, temperature, additive feed programs, data logging, and remote computer/voice...

Siemens offers a technical White Paper packet.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... White Paper topics include an overview on valves that are specifically engineered for steam applications, a detailed white paper that addresses technical differences between ball valves and globe valves, and finally a white paper that addresses...

New double wall, vented heat exchanger.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... FlatPlate sets the standard for performance in plate heat exchanger technology for hydronic, heating/cooling, water heating, swimming pool, radiant floor and steam applications. From 1/2 to 400 gpm, FlatPlate is field proven for reliable...

Precision air conditioners for mission critical environments.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... StuIz-ATS CyberAiR vertical floor-mounted air conditioners provide supplemental and precision cooling solutions for mission critical applications requiring 7 x 24 operation and provide temperature and humidity control from 1 to 90 tons. The...

Guidelines for preparing for a temporary steam plant/emergency preparedness plan.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Nationwide Boiler Inc. has prepared an eight-page, informative brochure that out lines many of the important steps to consider when planning for a temporary steam plant. Because emergency conditions are frequently the reason a temporary steam...

System-10 BTU meter.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... ONICON's System-10 BTU meter provides the improved accuracy required to effectively trend energy use in hydronic HVAC systems and to report energy usage for cost allocation. The System-10 displays and reports energy rate and total, flow rate...

Filtration reference guide.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... A guide to IAQ features a glossary of HVAC-industry terms, formulas, and conversions; technical data; and samples of INTREPID[R] Media products. INTREPID[R] Media's design features hydrophobic polyolefin fibers that won't shed or absorb...

Bradford White ultra high efficient--eF Series[TM] water heaters.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Bradford White's eF Series[TM] line has now grown to seven models with the addition of one 100-gallon and three 60-gallon units. This series is now available in 60-gallon capacities with 125,000, 150,000 and 199,999 BTU's and in 100-gallon...

Refrigerant Monitors.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... OI Analytical, makers of SAM-MAX Refrigerant Monitors, offers a FREE Engineering Resource Disk with easy-to-use interactive references designed to aid in writing refrigerant monitor specifications; including Equipment Comparison, Monitor...

100% front accessible desiccant dehumidification system.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Stulz-ATS's redesigned DEZ-300-40-E desiccant dehumidification system available from 150 to 600 scfm now offers 100% front accessibility. Features and options available include a desiccant rotor, manometer pressure taps, pressure indicating...

TM Series Cooling Tower CTI certified performance.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The TM Series Cooling Tower expands Delta's unit capacity up to 2000 cooling tons. This engineered plastic molded tower provides longer life than traditional metal towers without the high budgeted costs typically associated with those designs....

Combination control valves.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Griswold Controls' Automizer Combination Flow Limiting and Actuated Control Valves combine a stainless steel flow limiting cartridge with an actuated ball valve, giving you accurate temperature control with a smaller footprint and a smaller...

"SterilWand[TM]" hand-held UVC device.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... New "SterilWand[TM]" uses Steril-Aire patented UVC technology to decontaminate surfaces infested with mold, bacteria or viruses. The user passes the hand held device closely over the contaminated area, allowing the UVC energy to decontaminate...

Q-TEC "QA" packaged air conditioner.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The "QA" packaged air conditioner is ideal for classrooms, telecommunication shelters, and office space applications. "Quiet Technology" delivers extremely low sound levels that allow the unit to be installed inside the structure. Designed to...

P.M. Bowle.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The gas boiler is designed to be installed outside. This unit features a copper winged heat exchanger and a forced draft burner Efficiency attains 83% and NOx emission comply with North American norms. The housing is made of stainless...

Industrial water filter: conserves rinse water.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... * Automatic Self-Cleaning * Line Pressure Powered * Screens down to 10 microns * 1 inch to 20 inch line sizes * Single Unit flow rates to 10,000 gpm Orival, Inc. 201-568-3311 * FAX 201-568-1916 800-567-9767...

Ultrasonic humidifiers.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The STULZ Ultrasonic humidifiers offer clean, virtually contaminant free humidification and use 93% less electrical energy than electrode boilers or infrared humidifiers; a cooling effect that helps reduce compressor run time is achieved...

The Pinnacle[TM] System technical guide.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The Pinnacle[TM] System economically provides high quantities of outdoor air and controls indoor humidity levels at the same time. It accomplishes this by dehumidifying the supply air to very low dew points in an energy efficient manner,...

Importance of the 3A molecular sieve desiccant.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... This technology update provides credible, quantitative data on important technical differences between pore size and particulate carry-over in energy recovery wheels. --SEMCO Incorporated, Columbia, MO. CIRCLE NO. 844 [ILLUSTRATION...

Results of cross-contamination testing on desiccants.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... This report summarizes the results of independent research completed in accordance with ASHRAE Standard 84-1991 (Method of Testing Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers). The purpose of this research was to provide the industry with quantitative data...

New auto-draft[R] combustion air/draft systems.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... CPC-2 Controller regulates fan speed, resulting in perfect draft and/or combustion air for true energy savings and optimum efficiencies. Reduce vent diameters up to 50% and eliminate large combustion air louvers. Eliminate multiple vents by...

Variable/fixed speed combustion air systems.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... IN-FORCER[TM] Variable or fixed speed combustion air systems provide a cost effective option over traditional louvers. New variable speed models provide the optimum "neutral" pressure operating environment for equipment. Reduce wall/roof...

Hand-held dewpoint meter for industrial applications.(Show Products Guide)
January 1, 2004... Vaisala's compact DM70 hand-held dew-point meter offers excellent stability, rapid response time and [+ or -] 2[degrees]C accuracy to -50[degrees]C. It's ideal for a variety of dew-point measurements in industrial spot-checking applications,...

Best space heater.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Cambridge direct gas fired space heaters offer the Lowest Total Heating Cost for large commercial/industrial buildings, including lowest installed cost and lowest operating cost. Patented gas burner and Blow-Thru heater construction deliver...

Laminar & radial flow hepa filter diffusers.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Designed for Class 10 to Class 100 HVAC Clean Room Systems, our new Laminar Flow Hepa Filter Diffuser (LFHFD) provides clean air performance with a continuous uni-directional flow of large volumes of highly filtered air that washes contaminants...

Pressure transducer.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The Ashcroft[R] KM10 pressure transducer offers stable and accurate output signals at a reasonable price: a perfect solution for the OEM in HVAC/refrigeration applications. It is compact; durable; has an all-welded construction; EMI ratings...

Free brochure.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Describes advanced, cost effective solutions to heating/ventilation applications. Including ETL listed direct fired air make up units and Demand Air (variable air volume) with variable frequency drive. Also AR equipment, unique air...

HVAC pressure sensors.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Designed for high volume, OEM applications, Kavlico sensors feature voltage or current output, media compatible housings, pressure ranges from [+ or -] 1 in. [H.sub.2]O to 3000 psi gage, absolute, and differential, have high overpressure...

Unilux Boiler Corp.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The unique UNILUX 5 pass flexible water tube boiler design is simply the finest in its class. With standard operating efficiencies at 85% and a standard 20 year warranty against thermal shock damage, UNILUX provides a built in savings/insurance...

Cemline Boiler System Efficiency Buffer Tanks.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Cemline System Efficiency Buffer Tanks (SEB) are designed to be used in heating systems with low water content boilers. Low water content boiler's operating at low loads will short cycle which leads to sooting, premature component failure and...

Insulation energy appraisal program.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... New brochure describes new service available that utilizes visual inspections, interviews and analysis conducted by a Certified Energy Appraisers to provide plant owners/managers with a thorough evaluation of a facility's existing insulation...

New flow & energy measurement products.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Data Industrial's new products include flow sensors, Btu transmitters and temperature sensors. SDI flow sensors offer patented single and hi-directional measurement, programmable pulse or analog outputs and optional LCD display. 340 Series...

Revised In-Line Draft Inducer reference guide.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Tjernlund's new In-Line reference guide includes sizing and dimensional data on their In-Line Draft Inducers and accessories. Draft Inducers assure positive draft when restricted boilers and furnaces, poor chimneys or negative pressures prevent...

New "CC-01" condensed catalog.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Penn Separator Corp. a certified ASME Code welding shop has been manufacturing boiler auxiliaries and pressure vessels since 1956, Penn is a leading supplier of Blowdown and Flash Separators. Other items include Blowoff Tanks. Exhaust Heads and...

Revised SideWall Vent System reference guide.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Tjernlund's new SideWall Vent System reference guide includes sizing and dimensional data on their full line of SideWall Power Venters and accessories. An affordable option to conventional chimneys, sidewall venting can increase living space by...

Steam humidification with guaranteed absorption.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... ULTRA-SORB[R] steam dispersion panels provide guaranteed drip-free absorption for installation within inches of downstream devices. Panels arrive factory assembled for easy, cost-effective installation. ULTRA SORB can be installed in ducts or...

3E Plus Insulation Thickness Computer Program free download! www.pipeinsulation.org.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... New brochure describes 3E Plus[R] Insulation Thickness Computer Program which calculates the thermal performance of both insulated and uninsulated piping and equipment, translates Btu losses into actual dollars and calculates greenhouse gas...

Lighting control solutions.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Triatek Lighting products integrate with the best in Building Automation Systems. BAS integration simplifies day-to-day operations while reducing installation costs. Lighting control solutions include patented Web Based control & service over...

EXHAUSTO model RSIB draft inducer.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The EXHAUBTO RSIB is for venting flue gases from condensing and non-condensing heating equipment: * Variable speed, Class H TEFC-motor * Capacities up to 6,000 CFM (12-16,000 MBH) * Stainless steel fan-housing * Versatile...

Staefa TALON open protocol building management system.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... TALON integrates your building controls into one easy-to-use building management system. You have the flexibility to integrate LonWorks[R], BACnet[R], and other protocol devices for: * Anywhere internet system access * Energy cost control while...

Temperature sensors & instruments.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... Bulletin TS-103 describes a complete range of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), thermo-couples, and transmitters for precision sensing in OEM and user applications. The 122-page bulletin includes industrial probes and accessories, stator...

New Anvil pipe hanger catalog.(Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2004... The most comprehensive catalog of pipe hangers and supports available to the industry has now been published by Anvil International. Anvil, formerly know as Grinnell Supply Sales, offers the most complete selection of engineered hangers and...

SoCal forecast.
January 1, 2004... Warm climate, stormy energy prices: Anaheim area projects illustrate the challenges facing Southern California engineers, whether the space is dedicated to studying the sacred, the academic, or the slam dunk. Here, the latest in ductwork,...

Heating large spaces.
January 1, 2004... These big rooms often house manufacturing processes or, more often, large amounts of product. However, a client should not find that the inventory includes stratification, excess carbon monoxide, systems hindered by contaminants, equipment...

Exhibiting better comfort.
January 1, 2004... While one might think of such places as documenting the past, the HVAC at Chicago's Field Museum is keeping pace with the present and then some. Expanding the central plant and taking it underground, coordinating a BAS changeover, shifting...

Achieving building sustainability through innovation.
January 1, 2004... While equipment like ultraclean burners help efficiency, real progress also waits in the form of improved accuracy: in predicting energy use through inverse modeling, and in heat gain information published for specific equipment. Sustainability...

Anaheim advance.
January 1, 2004... The opening Monday morning is no time to start deciding what you might like to see on the AHR Expo floor, Use our canvass of products that exhibitors have released since last year's show to get an idea of what's new amid so many offerings, and...

The bar code: long overdue in the building industry.
January 1, 2004... From the supermarket to the package delivery truck, bar codes are an everyday feature of efficient operations--except when it comes to managing facility assets. It's time for our industry to join the others in using bar codes to streamline...

Getting lean the AMCA way.
January 1, 2004... Too much on its plate, a testing lab trims the fat from the process to speed delivery and serve up results for stakeholders. The strategy, meant to be applicable in any business context, turned out to involve tactics ranging from reducing...

2004 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners selected.(issues and events)
January 1, 2004... The winners of the second annual AHR Expo Innovation Awards have been announced by the program's sponsors. The most innovative products among the thousands on display at the 2004 AHR Expo have been selected as winners in eight specific...

TSI.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... TSI announced the addition of LonWorks[R] to the Sureflow[TM] and Pressura[TM] lines of controls for critical environments such as laboratories, health care facilities, and cleanrooms.

Bradford White Corporation.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... Bradford White Corporation recently donated a total of $15,000 to the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC-NA). The donation included a $7,500 contribution to the organization's Apprenticeship Program and...

Sanuvox Technologies Inc.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... Sanuvox Technologies Inc.'s proprietary Ultraviolet Purifiers were recently shown to reduce overall sickness by 20%, reduce respiratory symptoms by 40%, and produce a 99% reduction of microbial and endotoxin concentrations on irradiated...

NesbittAire LLC.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... NesbittAire LLC, has re-emerged from PEF Industries Inc., and is a newly formed affiliate of Special Situations Fund, LLC (SSF) and Morris Capital Management, Inc. of Chattanooga, TN.

A.O. Smith Water Products Co.(Industry News)
January 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Water Products Co. received Frost & Sullivan's 2003 Product Quality Leadership Award.