Engineered Systems articles from January 2008

Engineered Systems archives from January 2008

Roll call: awash in new talent, we bring good tidings for a new year.(Editor's Note)
January 1, 2008... Did you already read some other stuff inside first? And are you wandering back here now, wondering what's up with the columnists that you didn't recognize and thinking maybe the Editor's Note has some sort of explanation? Well, it's funny you...

Free ES events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... FEBRUARY 6 Back2Basics Webinar Series, Vol. 2 Howard McKew, P.E. and Amanda McKew For info, visit www.esmagazine.com and click on Webinars. APRIL 2-3 Green Intelligent Buildings Conference Co-sponsored by LonMark and CABA....

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2008... For more events and details, visit ESOnline at www.esmagazine.com. JANUARY 19-23 ASHRAE 2008 Annual Meeting American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers New York. For info, visit www.ashrae.org. ...

Sensing an opportunity.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2008... After reading Howard McKew's "Tomorrow's Engineer" column in Engineered Systems magazine about the building industry providing more leadership of the green initiative ("Green Initiative and More On Leadership," October 2007, page 94), I...

Back 2 Basics: based on Cx-3 ATC/FPT software.
January 1, 2008... This "Back2Basics" series will focus on engineering, constructing, and operating an HVAC system serving a typical strip mall retain store. Approximately 70% of HVAC systems are decentralized, and for this application, this HVAC system is a...

Internet-based controls eliminate boiler headaches and labor.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2008... Sometimes a heating problem isn't so much mechanical as it is geographical. Just ask James Marsanico, general manager for Clearview Gardens, a sprawling 88-acre garden apartment complex in the Whitestone neighborhood of Queens, NY. ...

Infrared heat lifts comfort levels at Colorado auto service center.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2008... Ever since John Letts opened his first service station in Lakewood, CO in 1993, he envisioned the future in a "retro" style building his auto repair business would ultimately occupy 11 years later in nearby Golden. It's ironic that the...

School board goes with duct board in retrofit.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2008... In 2006, the Olympia School District (OSD), of Olympia, WA, had enough of being burdened with outdated mechanical and electrical systems at its Reeves Middle School. Though some new mechanical and electrical equipment was installed in 1998...

Portland grows a green project, winning national attention.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2008... When a building project becomes a cover story in USA Today, you know there's a story to be told. And that's what happened last year when the newspaper turned its attention the South Waterfront condo/mixed-use complex just south of downtown...

North Point office complex debugs its cooling systems with self-cleaning filters.(Case In Point)
January 1, 2008... Facilities personnel are regularly called upon to debug problems in their HVAC systems. In some cases, the thermostats need resetting. Sometimes the registers need to be adjusted. At North Point, a two-building, 800,000-sq-ft office complex in...

Design delays: a late-project logjam on the consulting firm's side isn't fun for anyone. Here's how to avoid it.(Commissioning)
January 1, 2008... The less budget each team member has remaining, the less quality working time is spent on the problem and the more accusatory and/or impatient any written correspondence becomes. To those of us working in behalf of the owner, there is a sense...

Expansion tank tips: they maintain an air of calm when water turns up the volume.(Hydro Tech)
January 1, 2008... Most engineers know that when you change the temperature of a fluid, its volume changes. This fact is most important concerning hydronic systems, where temperature can change and systems are closed to the atmosphere. The typical example is...

New year, new beginnings: how's that facility master plan going? What do you mean, "what master plan?".(Building Automation)
January 1, 2008... This January marks a major change for the "Building Automation" column in Engineered Systems. After many years of insights and information, our good friend Ken Sinclair is taking a break from column writing, although he will continue to be a...

Design review / design build: retail space--split system.(HVACR Designer Tips)
January 1, 2008... Equipment type: Split system Equipment designation: AHU-1/ACCU-1 Barcode designation: 111111 DESIGN REVIEW [Y] [N] * Verify adequate outdoor air ventilation. ...

Get with the program: in retrofits or new construction, rebates can make a smart motor decision even smarter.(Efficiency Incentives)
January 1, 2008... It may seem counterintuitive that an electric utility would pay its customers to use less of the only commodity it sells. However, many factors are causing both electric and gas utilities (as well as governments and other agencies) to support...

The New York Times sign of the times.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We often think of news as focusing on what just happened, but the mixed-use building housing the New York Times' headquarters puts the emphasis squarely on what's possible right now and where smart design is headed....

Building automation reflections projections: Ken Sinclair, editor and owner of AutomatedBuildings.com, provides a reflected review of a very exciting year in the building automation industry, as well as some crystal-ball gazing about what to expect for 2008.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A REFLECTION OF THE BUILDING AUTOMATION INDUSTRY FOR 2007 Looking at last year in the rear-view mirror, we see a maze of significant events that are rapidly reshaping the building automation (BA) industry. The...

Profiles in safety.(proper safet of buildings while constructing)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A 53-story Chelsea building must meet a towering array of life safety code requirements for its various spaces. Elsewhere in Manhattan, a nondescript command center requires heavily integrated fire/smoke control,...

Attention HVAC shoppers.
January 1, 2008... It's that time of year again. We invite AHR Expo exhibitors to tell us what's new since last year. We whittle their releases into manageable portions. You get to do a little recon before you reach New York about which booths to put on your...

Sentry guard burst resistant coils.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Outdoor Air Coils can be a gamble and Sentry Guard coil design guarantees that you won't have coil damage from a freeze. Besides the initial cost for replacement, many systems are so important to the function or the facility that down time can...

Premier vs vacuum system "engineered performance".(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Superior Radiant Products Premier VS system boasts the flexibility of in-series variable rate burners resulting in unsurpassed comfort and energy efficiency. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Custom engineered to precisely fit building heat...

Replacement coils direct.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... We can replace coils of any design or manufacturer and many times improve longevity and also expedite shipments as well. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] --Replacement coils--3/8", 1/2", 5/8" or 1" OD types for HVAC applications ...

Automatic Filters, Inc. Tekleen[R]: the best engineered water filtering solution always cost less.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... * Fully automatic self cleaning water filters [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * No flow interruption. * 2 gallons per backwash. * Single Unit Flow rate to 20,000 gpm * 1 inch to 36 inch line size. * Stainless steel filters at...

Temperature controllers.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Designed to maximize the performance of its leading-edge boiler designs, Raypak offers an array of specialized temperature controllers which pick up where standard commercial versions leave off. Features include: sequence-control of up to 40...

Industrial water filter: conserves rinse water.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... * Automatic Self-Cleaning [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Line Pressure Powered * Screens down to 10 microns * 1 inch to 20 inch line sizes * Single Unit flow rates to 12,000 gpm Orival, Inc. 201-568-3311 * FAX...

Insulation Saddle System.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Anvil's 260 Insulation Saddle System is a revolutionary product for installing insulation. Used for copper and steel pipe systems, it eliminates the wood block and shield, and costly hanger adjustments. For chilled and hot water systems...

TM Series Cooling Tower CTI certified performance.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... 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....

All plastic corrosion resistant fume exhaust products.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The 28-page product data brochure covers PLASTINETICS[R] INC.'s line of corrosion resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) and Polypropylene (PPRO) exhaust systems and duct fittings. Brochure includes...

Parker 204WW Direct Fired Hot Water Wall Boiler.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Parker Boiler, Los Angeles, offers its 204WW Direct Fired Hot Water Wall Boiler. Soon to be available in sizes from 500,000 up to 2,000,000 BTU Input with bent tube all welded design. The WW raises the efficiencies up to 86% on some models. The...

2-stage gas infra-red heaters.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Solaronics' energy-efficient "True Dual" 2-stage heaters bring unprecedented fuel-cost savings of up to 75% for commercial and industrial buildings. Both air and gas flows of the patented system provide precise air-to-gas ratios at both high-...

Free! New catalog for building automation & HVAC Systems.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Dwyer Instruments, Inc., has just released a new catalog for the Building Automation & HVAC markets--The Building Automation Catalog. Products are grouped together by application: water-cooling systems, boilers, air quality & control, test...

Low range differential pressure sensors utilize compact design for airside applications.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Pressure ranges of 0-2", 0-5", 0-10" H20, [+ or -]1", [+ or -]2" [+ or -]5" H20 available, suitable for clean, dry air and dry inert gas pressures. Applications are VAV control systems, filter monitoring, and building pressurization. Operate on...

New TSI VelociCalc[R] with plug-in probes: www.tsi.com.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The new TSI VelociCalc Model 9555 is a multi-function anemometer. It accurately measures air velocity, air flow, temperature, humidity, and pressure simultaneously, displaying the five parameters on the large graphic display. Optional plug-in...

Gastite 18" spud wrench.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] All 18 inches of the heavy-duty steel Gastite Spud Wrench are worthy of the toughest job site, while its narrow profile provides the ability to get into tight spaces. Its smooth jaws deliver traction without marring...

Selective catalytic reduction system for package boilers.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Nationwide Boiler offers a new six-page brochure describing the design configurations, principle of operation and performance of their selective catalytic reduction system, CataStak[TM]. Suitable for use with package boilers to 250K lb/hr.,...

next generation of the Vaisala HUMICAP[R] Humidity & Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The Vaisala HUMICAP[R] Humidity/Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330 includes six models that cover 0... 100 %RH, a wide temperature range -70... +180 [degrees]C (365 [degrees]F), pressure 0... 100 bar (1450 psi). Includes the next...

Maintenance-free exterior duct insulation.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... For exceptional durability on exterior ducts, ArmaTuff[R] PLUS resists UV and chemicals with a rugged 13-ply laminate adhered to Armaflex insulation. No painting required. ArmaTuff PLUS has zero permeability, exceeds most building insulation...

High Efficiency Profile turning vanes & rail.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... * H-E-P Vanes Provides Maximum Turning Efficiency [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Superior airfoil contour reduces relative pressure to the lowest level * Aerodynamic design greatly reduces generated sound power levels * Provides...

More heat, less energy.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Genuine Cambridge[R] 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[R] heater construction...

Efficient reliable green.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Gasmaster Industries introduces the world's first 12 million BTU/hr condensing boiler at AHR'08. Gasmaster markets the worlds' only all stainless steel boilers with capacities of 8 million BTU/hr and 12 million BTU/HR. Gasmasters' proprietary...

humiSteam.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The humiSteam Immersed Electrode Steam humidifier is available in capacities up to 300 lbs/hour. humiSteamis advanced computer designed electrode patterns allows more uniform and slower formation of mineral deposits, thus providing longer...

Order your copy of the Spence Designer's Guide!(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... A professional reference guide covering: * Regulators [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Control Valves * Safety Relief Valves * Condensate Pumps * Pump Protection * Steam Traps * Strainers * Desuperheaters ...

Laminar & radial flow hepa filter diffusers.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Vertical in-line HVAC pumps.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Patterson's Pro-Max[R] HVAC close-coupled Vertical In-line Pumps offer reliability and full flexibility to serve all HVAC applications. They are engineered in a high-efficiency design that minimizes energy consumption. Their precision cast,...

Modulating Building Exhaust System[TM].(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The MBES is a state-of-the-art solution for exhausting kitchen hoods and bathrooms in multi-story buildings. It's a result of expertise acquired over half a century, and participation in scientific and code development of new ventilation...

Mechanical Dryer Venting System[TM].(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The MDVS is developed in cooperation with clothes dryer manufacturers. It's used to exhaust clothes dryers in multi-story buildings, and laundry facilities in hotels, resorts, sport and health care facilities The "On-demand" controlled...

Bradford White's Ultra High Efficient--eF Series[R] line continues to grow.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Bradford White's eF Series[R] ultra-high efficiency gas water heaters now include a 100-gallon capacity model with 399,999 BTU/hr that features 518 gallon first-hour delivery and 93% thermal efficiency. Other available models include 60-gallon...

3E Plus[R] insulation thickness computer program: download new version for free at www.PipeInsulation.org.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Quantifies energy, environmental and cost savings from increasing pipe, duct and vessel insulation levels in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Improved user interface, improved report formats, metric calculations, ability to add...

CTI certified cross flow cooling towers.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Protec FWS Series' single, double and multi-cell configurations are designed for commercial, institutional and industrial loads. All major components of the FWS Series: have been developed to ensure maximum efficiency with low energy...

Ruskin's air measuring solutions.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Ruskin's complete line of air measuring and IAQ products are designed with the latest code requirements in mind. Among Ruskin's new products is a patented controller that combines indoor air quality with economizer functionality. The...

UNILUX advanced manufacturing, Llc.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 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...

Heat recovery ventilator for indoor pool/spa.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Control humidity in commercial / residential indoor pool and spa areas with Fantech's new installer-friendly HRV. Unit features ebm motors on slide-out tracks, aluminum cores and recirculation mode. Slim, vertical cabinet saves space in the...

Gateway from FieldServer Technologies.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The new FS-B3510 gateway from FieldServer Technologies brings together the proven, powerful FieldServer driver library with the latest in gateway design packed with features demanded by our customers into a compact user friendly package: ...

E-Mon D-Mon[R] The Engineer's Choice for Metering[TM].(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Choose the leader for your electric, gas, water and steam metering applications. E-Mon products have been preferred for over 25 years for applications such as tenant allocation, energy analysis, usage management in addition to supporting...

New E-Mon D-Mon Green Class Meters for green building initiatives .(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... E-Mon's new Green Class Meters offer Environmental & energy conscious users the ability to monitor and record the impact of energy conservation efforts. Ideal for LEED and EPACT 2005 projects. The meter provides a scrolling display of energy...

Rheem-Ruud Eclipse[TM] electric commercial water heaters.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Discover the commercial heavy-duty electric line that features: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Longer life--carries an unprecedented 10-year limited tank warranty * Lighter weight--less than half of conventional products * More...

Electronic FlowHood CFM-88.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Air Balance and energy audit are faster and easier with the new CFM-88 electronic FlowHood. The unit offers unequaled accuracy and direct digital readout of density and corrected air flow measurement. No Ak correction factors are ever needed....

Clampless strut-mount.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... HVAC/R lines are vastly improved with Klo-Shure's new clampless, self-locking insulation coupling. The new, all plastic, one-piece design eliminates metal clamp brackets while supporting and securing pipe/tube runs. The patented, self-locking...

Clevis hanger.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Klo-Shure, Inc. has introduced a new method of securing copper tube insulation in HVAC/R and plumbing systems. The system provides a superior vapor barrier, reduces installation time, and dramatically improves the finished appearance. The...

Strut-mount.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Klo-Shure, Inc. has introduced a new method of securing copper tubing insulation in HVAC/R, cold water plumbing, and chilled water systems. The patented design directly supports the tubing, provides a superior vapor barrier, reduces...

LEED points in a Box!(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... If you are looking for LEED points the new Sierra DCV-20 can provide up to 6 LEED points in a single package. The DCV is a package RTU built for 100% Outside Air. Designed from the beginning to fully comply with ASHRAE 62.1. This unit is...

Enhance comfort of ductless heating/cooling & PTAC systems.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Tjernlund's AireShare[TM] moves air to rooms that are too hot or cold. Quiet, low-profile design efficiently moves air through the wall cavity from room to room. Unique design allows Intake or Diffuser to be mounted high or low for greater...

Tjernlund draft, combustion air & ventilation CD revised.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Tjernlund's updated resource CD has 1000's of pages of data such as, literature, spec sheets, fan curves, install/service manuals, wiring diagrams, parts reference, photos & more. Now includes Side Wall Power Venter selection software. Draft,...

Intelligent exhaust / ventilation systems.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Tjernlund's patented CPC-3 technology allows for precise control of exhaust, make-up and combustion air applications. Reduce vent diameters up to 50%, overcome convoluted vent layouts and dramatically shorten stack height above roof line....

Cemline Boiler System Efficiency Buffer Tanks.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Cemline System Efficiency Buffer Tanks (SEB) improve the efficiency of the heating system, eliminates the need for an air separator, and is a primary secondary hydraulic separator. Cemline SEB tanks help solve the problem of short cycling of...

Revolutionary data center A/C with EC fan.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Stulz-ATS's Electronically Commutated (EC) fan technology offers a breeze of fresh air with the new generation of high performance compact CyberAir precision air conditioning units. This new technology increases the efficiency of each CyberAir...

Advanced desiccant dehumidification systems.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Ultrasonic humidifiers.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... 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...

Cooling tower efficiency of the Energy Recovery Unit is a breakthrough for the low wet bulb temperature regions.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Cooling tower efficiency of the Energy Recovery Unit is a breakthrough for the low wet bulb temperature regions. The ERU[TM] evaporative cooler can be manufactured in configurations of 2,000 to 80,000 CFM and be provided with options like...

Products for corrosive air exhaust.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New brochures feature polypropylene blowers and fans. Quality systems installed worldwide providing reliable performance for over 35 years. Flexible configurations achieved through the Plastec Utility Blower, JET...

ClearFire (CFH) commercial boiler--STEAM.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The Cleaver-Brooks model CFH compact gas-fired boiler is offered for the commercial boiler market for low or high pressure steam from 10 horsepower through 40 horsepower. Utilizing the Clearfire advanced heat transfer technology and premix...

ClearFire (CFC) commercial boiler--fully condensing.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The Model CFC is a Single Pass--Down Fired Stainless Steel Full Condensing Boiler. It is CSA Certified and listed from 750,000 BTU/Hr input through 1,800,000 BTU/Hr input. Utilizing a Premix Burner with Metal Fiber Head, provides NOx emissions...

Condensate return, boiler feed, vacuum return systems.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Bulletin HP-1 covers custom-built condensate return, as well as complete boiler feed systems. Several 2' NPSHR pumps available as standard selections. Three series of vacuum return or boiler feed can accommodate special space requirements. Our...

Chemtrol[R] CT100 Controller.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... SANTA BARBARA CONTROL SYSTEMS introduces the CHEMTROL[R] CT100 controller for Cooling Towers and Boilers. Features include conductivity, with an option for pH, temperature, Watermeter inputs, three additive-feed programs, Langelier Saturation...

humiFog.(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... The humiFog High Pressure Water Atomizing humidifier is available in capacities up to 7500 lbs/hour and uses no compressed air. Used in paint booths, clean rooms, hospitals and other applications the humiFog can maintain [+ or -]4% RH from set...

100:1 Turndown!(Engineered Systems: Show Product Guide)
January 1, 2008... Sierra's new DHTD burner is revolutionizing the Indirect gas fired industry by providing turndown ratios ranging from 33:1 to 100:1 and maximum outputs of 160,000 and 480,000 btus respectively. All this with efficiency rates between 80-8896...

Digging for gold in the park.
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Millennium Tower Residences in Battery Park face both the Hudson River and tough neighborhood sustainability standards. This article focuses on the selection and performance benefits of the heat pumps within the...

Congregations in comfort.
January 1, 2008... The aesthetic aftermath of a heating system upgrade... placement of air returns for an unusually shaped space... noise levels... making economical but smart choices for an organization on a tight budget--these are issues that come into play...

FORECAST: 70[degrees]F and 50% rh ... again ... and again, and...(Smithsonian Institution. National Gallery of Art)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chiller plant retrofits are common. Reliability issues created by using water brought in from the Tidal Basin are not. An existing system involving a special vacuum priming system and a chilled-water jockey pump...

Automated Logic Corp.: laboratory breakthrough! Energy savings in biotechnology building approaches 30%!(COMPANY PROFILE: BACnet SUPPLEMENT SECTION)
January 1, 2008... Cornell University's Biotechnology Building may be home to advanced scientific research, but its building controls were far behind the times. Built in 1986, the 150,000 sq ft, energy-intensive facility operated with its original pneumatic...

Lumisys: solutions built for integration.(COMPANY PROFILE: BACnet SUPPLEMENT SECTION)(Brief article)
January 1, 2008... Since our start in 1985, and through our transformation from TRIATEK Lighting to Lumisys, we continue to lead the way with lighting control solutions that are built for integration. Lumisys products currently thrive in several thousand...

Alerton: Alerton, the worldwide leader in BACnet-based building automation solutions.(COMPANY PROFILE: BACnet SUPPLEMENT SECTION)
January 1, 2008... Founded in 1981, Alerton (www.alerton.com) is a leading manufacturer and pioneer of building automation systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Alerton's dealer channel includes 170 controls providers in more...

Viconics: Electronics, Inc.: Beyond Comfort.(COMPANY PROFILE)(Company overview)
January 1, 2008... Viconics Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1981 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as Quantum Electronics, in response to a market demand for cost-effective industrial process and temperature controls equipment. Viconics was among the first to offer...

Contemporary Controls: BAS Remote provides convenient expansion.(COMPANY PROFILE)
January 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] By utilizing BACnet/IP protocol, the BAS Remote can be connected anywhere in a building's structured wiring system at a point convenient to mechanical equipment. This is ideal where several points of I/O must be...