Engineered Systems articles from July 2002

Engineered Systems archives from July 2002

Have an infection? Break out the moldy soy bean curd! (Editor's Note).
July 1, 2002... That prescription, colorful as it is, proved useful against skin infections when the Chinese stumbled across it over 2,500 years ago. Infection has been around much longer than our understanding of it, but the occasional research advancement or...

Learning the basics. (Letters to the Editor).
July 1, 2002... I am a new engineer wishing to learn more [on] design [methods]. I don't understand the "Back to Basics" column, specifically Test 138 (March 2002, page 13). Is number one a question, with the answer choices in parenthesis and bold? The number...

McKew responds. (Letters to the Editor).
July 1, 2002... The format of the test is that it is written as a sequence of operation. As you read through the sequence (both the operation and commissioning), there are randomly inserted multiple-choice questions. The answers to the design part of the test...

Test 146 auditorium application with central air conditioning unit and baseboard radiation, basic system - design test. (Back to Basics[TM]).
July 1, 2002... Time-of-day clock (TC-1) shall shutdown central AHU and its associated return fan during unoccupied cycle. Outdoor dampers D-1 (minimum ventilation) and D-4 (maximum ventilation) shall be closed, return air damper D-2 is (open, closed), and...

Test 147 auditorium application with central air conditioning unit and baseboard radiation, basic system -- commissioning test *. (Back to Basics[TM]).
July 1, 2002... 1 Set time-of-day clock TG-1 to (unoccupied, occupied, heating) mode. Verify that: a. The supply air fan SAP-1 is off and the return air fan is off. b. Return air damper D-2 is open and exhaust air damper and both outdoor air dampers are...

Morrow's tomorrow promises comfort. (Case in Point).
July 1, 2002... Morrow County Hospital (MCH) is located in the north central Ohio community of Mount Gilead, where it has been serving the community for the past 50 years. MCH, managed by Ohio Health, is a 92,000-sq-ft facility with 70 patient beds. It...

Exempla's bas update vaccinates against nuisance calls. (Case in Point).
July 1, 2002... Exempla Healthcare of Colorado is a quality, low-cost provider of health care services, ranging from standard inpatient to wellness education and primary physician care. Lutheran Medical Center (LMC) in Wheat Ridge, St. Joseph's Hospital in...

Ductwork whips former retail store's aesthetics, airflow into shape. (Case in Point).
July 1, 2002... When members enter the aptly named The Rush Fitness Complex in Knoxville, TN, they get an endorphin rush from the entertaining but very physical atmosphere featuring rock climbing, bungee jumping, indoor batting cages, mechanical bull riding,...

Air handlers in small spaces allow big expansion for Arizona medical center. (Case in Point).
July 1, 2002... "We needed space. The Phoenix area is growing rapidly and so was the need for medical treatment facilities. In 1999 we quantified the need to expand this facility, and we needed to do it quickly." Larry Greer, director of facilities services...

Blueprint for better work. (Commissioning).
July 1, 2002... Training for the long run: analysis and design Last month's column dealt with needs assessment as a tool for determining the nature and scope of a training program and for creating the necessary context for instructional systems design...

Your facility.com: Seamless automation seems less distant as Web-based controls spread. (Building Automation).
July 1, 2002... As a special addition to next month's issue, I am working with the ES staff to create the "Web-Based Facilities Operations Guide" as a pullout supplement. I feel that this guide has the potential of being a catalyst in the current natural...

Weather report: May 2002.
July 1, 2002... SO MUCH FOR GLOBAL WARMING! You may have noticed that your boilers and other heating equipment had to work a little overtime this year. As the data shows, May 2002 was an unusually cold month for much of the country. In some cites, the...

HVAC System Selection. (HVACR Designer Tips).
July 1, 2002... [square root of] Use 1999 ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Applications, Chapter 4, "Places of Assembly - Auditoriums" (page 4.3). [square root of] Use 2000 ASHRAE Handbook HVAC Systems and Equipment, Chapter 1, "HVAG System Analysis and Selection."...

A positive prognosis.
July 1, 2002... An outstanding level of cooperation-helped project team members design and build the University of Colorado's Anschutz Pavilion within two years. Read how the group made adjustments on the fly - and at the last minute, to accommodate the latest...

The regulatory environment in health care engineering.
July 1, 2002... Maintaining acceptable IAQ for the needs of a hospital is a challenge, and trying to save money while doing it only adds to the difficulty. Throw in multiple organizations and codes designed to ensure patient safety, and one might want to...

Thermal storage and perpetual savings.
July 1, 2002... Over the past few years, major TES projects have been implemented at hospitals in Connecticut and Texas. This article takes a look at how the bottomline results have shaped up, and how the systems -- one chilled water, one ice -- may also be...

The answer is 3.
July 1, 2002... When it comes to engineering solutions for IAQ in health care facilities, the combination of dedicated ventilation, microbial filtration, and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation can form a powerful triple team against potential problems. This...

USGBC to launch first-of-its-kind green building conference, and expo. (Issues and Events).
July 1, 2002... The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC, Washington), in concert with private and public partners, will premiere its First Annual International Green Building Conference and Expo, November 13-15, 2002 in Austin, TX. An estimated 2,000...

ISH-NA debut plans networking, educational opportunities. (Issues and Events).
July 1, 2002... New educational elements and exhibitors continue to be added to the ISH North America trade fair, set for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Toronto. The show's focus includes an emphasis on plumbing as well as the recent growth of hydronic heating and other...

A.O. Smith Water Products Company. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... A.O. Smith Water Products Company (Irving, TX) has continued its sponsorship of the Biosphere Foundation by donating an EEST-30 electric water heater to Biosphere's Research and Development Center (Santa Fe). The water heater will be used in...

CMS Energy Corporation's (Overland Park, KS) energy performance contracting unit. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... CMS Energy Corporation's (Overland Park, KS) energy performance contracting unit, CMS Viron Energy Services, recently announced it has completed a project valued at more than $3 million to install energy saving equipment and systems for the...

CEA Instruments Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of gas analyzers and detectors. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... CEA Instruments Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of gas analyzers and detectors, recently announced its full partnership with Crowcon Detection Instruments based in the United Kingdom. CEA Instruments first introduced the Crowcon...

BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... BBJ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Tampa, FL) recently announced that its antimicrobial product, BBJ MicroBiocide, was selected as a Top 10 product by Chelsea Group, Ltd. (Itasca, IL), a consulting firm specializing in IAQ.

E-MON Corporation (Langhorne, PA) recently announced that its assets and operations have been acquired by Hunt Power. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... E-MON Corporation (Langhorne, PA) recently announced that its assets and operations have been acquired by Hunt Power, L.P., (Dallas). E-MON's Langhorne, PA, office will continue as the company's executive, sales and marketing, manufacturing,...

Weil-McLain (Michigan City, IN) has announced a series of Hydronics Education and Training (H.E.A.T.) technical training courses. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... Weil-McLain (Michigan City, IN) has announced a series of Hydronics Education and Training (H.E.A.T.) technical training courses. The courses are designed specifically for wholesaler and contractor professionals who are looking to increase...

The BACnet Manufacturers Laboratories. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... The BACnet Manufacturers Laboratories (Boston) is opening product testing to all interested companies. The products being tested in this phase include application-specific controllers, smart sensors, and smart actuators that support the BACnet...

SEMCO Incorporated (Columbia, MO) recently received the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Small Business-of-the-Year Award. (Industry News).
July 1, 2002... SEMCO Incorporated (Columbia, MO) recently received the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) Small Business-of-the-Year Award. SEMCO was selected for its technical performance and for being a leader in the energy recovery hvac market in the...

Omron Electronics LLC (Schaumburg, IL) recently announced two promotions in its electronic and mechanical controls division. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Omron Electronics LLC (Schaumburg, IL) recently announced two promotions in its electronic and mechanical controls division. Kris Whitehouse has been promoted to distributor sales manager, and Allison Ridgway is Omron's new channel...

Steril-Aire [R], Inc. (Cerritos, CA), a leading worldwide manufacturer of UVC devices for microbial control in hvac and processing systems. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Steril-Aire [R], Inc. (Cerritos, CA), a leading worldwide manufacturer of UVC devices for microbial control in hvac and processing systems, has named Robert Scheir, Ph.D. as president and chairman of the board of directors. Scheir succeeds...

AC Technology (Uxbridge, MA) recently announced that David Reece. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... AC Technology (Uxbridge, MA) recently announced that David Reece will head its worldwide marketing operations.

Phillip L. McDade FSCI CCS ASLA is slated to become the Construction Specifications Institute. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Phillip L. McDade FSCI CCS ASLA is slated to become the Construction Specifications Institute's (Alexandria, VA) 48th president on July 1, 2002. He will serve a one-year term.

Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) recently announced its board of directors has appointed KPMG LLP. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Lennox International Inc. (Dallas) recently announced its board of directors has appointed KPMG LLP as the company's independent public accountant for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2002.

Honeywell (Morristown, NJ) recently named 20-year human resources veteran Tom Weidenkopf. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Honeywell (Morristown, NJ) recently named 20-year human resources veteran Tom Weidenkopf to the position of senior vice president, human resources and communications.

Richard T. Harrington, CPA, has joined mechanical contractor W.E. Bowers & Associates, Inc. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Richard T. Harrington, CPA, has joined mechanical contractor W.E. Bowers & Associates, Inc. (Beltsville, MD) as chief financial officer.

Cooling Tower Resources (Healdsburg, CA), a full-service supply company serving the cooling tower industry. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Cooling Tower Resources (Healdsburg, CA), a full-service supply company serving the cooling tower industry, has announced that Glenn Rees has joined its staff.

Flakt Woods Group (Fairfield, OH) has been established as a result of the merger between Flakt. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Flakt Woods Group (Fairfield, OH) has been established as a result of the merger between Flakt (formerly owned by ABB) and Woods Air Movement (formerly owned by Marconi).

Tom Scozzari has been named as the new sales consultant in the Northeast. (Places and Faces).
July 1, 2002... Tom Scozzari has been named as the new sales consultant in the Northeast for QuickPen International (Englewood, CO).

Holabird & Root's Chicago office recently promoted James Baird, AIA partner from associate partner. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... Holabird & Root's Chicago office recently promoted James Baird, AIA partner from associate partner, and Deborah Kirsner to director of marketing from marketing manager. The firm also gave associate status to Jim Miller, IIDA; Burcin Moehring,...

Woolpert Design-Build LLC (Dayton, OH) recently names Miles O. Hardesty. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... Woolpert Design-Build LLC (Dayton, OH) recently names Miles O. Hardesty as vice president.

Syska Hennessy Group (New York) recently expanded its service offerings with the addition of the lighting design. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... Syska Hennessy Group (New York) recently expanded its service offerings with the addition of the lighting design, electrical engineering, and health care experts from San Diego's Van Buuren Kimper Engineering and Ericson Lighting Design.

Roger E. Bolling , AIA, and Russell Hauss have joined the Florida offices of Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... Roger E. Bolling , AIA, and Russell Hauss have joined the Florida offices of Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. (Celina, OH) as owner-in-charge and project manager, respectively.

The Stellar Group (Jacksonville, FL) recently announced the promotion of Mark Sherwood. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... The Stellar Group (Jacksonville, FL) recently announced the promotion of Mark Sherwood to director of marketing.

Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc. (Arlington, VA) recently announced the appointment of Elena Victoria. (Engineering Beat).
July 1, 2002... Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc. (Arlington, VA) recently announced the appointment of Elena Victoria to the position of director of marketing.

ASHRAE works toward group adoption of updated 90.1. (Issues and Events).
July 1, 2002... To promote the widespread use of its energy standard, ASHRAE (Atlanta) is working with several organizations to encourage its adoption in model energy codes. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001, "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise...

DOE awards $2 million to 22 states to update or implement building energy codes. (Issues and Events).
July 1, 2002... Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham announced today that the Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $1.989 million to 22 states to update and implement building energy codes, which will save consumers millions of dollars in energy bills and...

AHR Expo[R] 2003 shaping up to be largest ever. (Issues and Events).
July 1, 2002... The 2003 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo[R]) is on track to become one of the largest gatherings in show history when it convenes at Chicago's McCormick Place next Jan. 27-29. Show management reports...

National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB). (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... In January of 2002, the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) (Gaithersburg, MD) kicked off its program for qualifying testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) technicians. The TAB program qualifies supervisory personnel who possess...

The General Standards Committee of the ARI. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... The General Standards Committee of the ARI (Arlington, VA) has released updates to its ARI Guideline G-2002, "Mechanical Balance of Fans and Blowers," and ARI Guideline T-2002, "Specifying the Thermal Performance of Cool Storage Equipment."...

The ASHRAE (Atlanta) Member's Survival Guide. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... The ASHRAE (Atlanta) Member's Survival Guide -- Contracts: A Self-Help Tool for Managing Risk Through the Use of Contract Terms, discusses the risks faced by designers, consulting engineers, architects, construction managers, and other ASHRAE...

BOMA International. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... BOMA International (Washington) has developed a series of four audio seminars to cover critical aspects of preparedness and security planning. The seminars will address topics such as security and emergency planning; liability and other legal...

The American Council of Engineering Companies. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... The American Council of Engineering Companies' (Washington) new "Risk Management Safety Guidelines" contain all of the information necessary to help a firm immediately implement a health and safety plan.

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (Washington) successfully settled a trademark lawsuit against a company that had used its logo without authorization. The case was filed last December in the U.S. District Court for the District of...

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... Members of the The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (Rockville, MD) have assisted the Mechanical/Electrical Academic Consortium (MEAC), a group of academicians from schools of construction, in the development of curriculum that...

The International Code Council. (Association Agenda).
July 1, 2002... The International Code Council (Falls Church, VA) has released the "ICC Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities" -- the first broad-based, standalone model performance building code in the United States. It includes provisions related to...

CAD. (Computers & Software).
July 1, 2002... The Solid Works CAD system allows engineers to directly capture SolidWorks geometry and set up the FEA model for analysis, then return to the program to make design modifications and automatically have those changes reflected in the FEA model...

Rooftop unit control. (Computers & Software).
July 1, 2002... Unit Controller Software is a Windows-based PC program that allows the user to interface directly with either the Integrated Modular Control on an L Series rooftop unit or the Network Thermostat Control on a non-L Series unit. Lennox...

Pipe sizing. (Computers & Software).
July 1, 2002... SPIPE computes optimal pipe sizes for hot and cold water domestic water supply systems in both residential and commercial buildings. It can handle systems with virtually unlimited numbers of pipe, and it can also perform a system analysis...

Stat-Ease, Inc. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Minneapolis) has made it possible for individually licensed Design-Expert 6.0.x users to upgrade to 6.0.6 at www.statease.com.

Sterling Fluid Systems. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Indianapolis) has announced the launch of Global Release RAPID 32-Bit version 5.70d, which includes new elements such as a vertical turbine pump module, a vacuum module, a Sterling Multi selection module, new software protection, and more.

Novar Controls. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Copley, OH) has announced the launch of Web-based operator interfaces and embedded support for IT protocols for Logic One[R] Executive Control Systems.

Akula Software Inc. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Yarmouth, MA) recently announced the release of mWorker 2.2, a Web-based product that includes additional functionality in the areas of work order management, inventory management, inspection rounds, work order history recall, and new...

AEA Technology. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Pittsburgh) recently announced the release of EASA 1.0, which is designed to allow organizations to quickly create and deploy tailored Web-enabled applications to drive their existing software tools.

CMD. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Norcross, GA) has released CMD Connect[TM], a Web-based project delivery tool that allows users to access plans and specifications from any location with an Internet connection using a standard Web browser.

PUMP-FLO Solutions. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Lacey, WA) recently announced that it will provide Simflo Pumps (Wilicox, AZ) with a private version of the PUMP-FLO program, named Simflo Electronic Literature Library (SELL).

Cimmetry Systems. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (Montreal) and electronics markets and Tririga Inc. (Las Vegas) recently announced that Tririga has licensed Cimmetry's AutoVue for Java technology for use in its Intelligent Business System[TM], a Web-based solution designed to centrally...

Autodesk, Inc. (Bits & Bytes).
July 1, 2002... (San Rafael, CA) has introduced its Associative QDIM Extension, which enables users quickly to make drawings with the correct dimensions while ensuring that dimensions automatically are updated as design changes occur.

ePerformance Learning[TM], LLC. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Denver) has launched a new website designed to offer information and tools for commercial hvac service companies and their personnel, at www.eperformoncelearning.com.

Parker Hannifin. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Cleveland, OH) recently unveiled PHconnect, a free online resource, located at www.parker.com/coolports, designed to enable hvacr wholesalers to purchase products, review order status, check product availability, and track shipments.

MAD CAD. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Rockville, MD), located at www.madcod.com, is a state-of-the-art, subscription-based reference database that contains building codes, knowledge-based design solutions, and guidelines to meet the codes from BOCA, SBCCI, ICBO, ICC, and NFPA.

Global engineering documents. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Englewood, CO) offers technical standards, government and military specifications, safety compliance information, and more, at http://g1oba1.his.com.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Rosslyn, VA) presents timely and comprehensive electrical safety tips and public education materials at www.electricol-safety.org.

The hvac products division of Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Buffalo Grove, IL) has updated its website at wvvw.sbt.siemens.coni/hvp/components.

Dickson company. (World Wide Web).
July 1, 2002... (Addison, IL) has announced a new and improved website at www.dicksonweb.com.

Radiometer. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Model SA-UVSR radiometer provides a reliable measurement of UV output, according to the manufacturer. The unit uses a highly visible green-yellow-red LED to indicate the relative output of the UV light source being measured, alerting the...

Boosters. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The JT Series MP-Boosters are pre-engineered, completely assembled, factory flow tested systems. The JT Series supplies water into moderately high building distribution systems. One key feature of the unit is the onsite field programmable...

Controller. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The company has released its VisualLogic[TM] expandable controller (VLCP) and expansion modules (EXPs). The VLCP is the base unit that provides ddc, scheduling, logging, and alarming support. Features include support for up to 8 EXPs that offer...

Air purifier. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The PureAir[TM] air purification system reduces the absolute toxicity of the treated airstream through the removal of particles, bioaerosols, and odors/chemicals, according to the manufacturer. Air passes through a 4-in, MERV 9 pleated filter,...

Energy-savings program. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Enersave program is designed to reduce outside air requirements in commercial buildings without compromising IAQ. The program can be used in existing buildings, rework applications, and new construction. As part of the program, the company...

Particulate monitor. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The pDR-1000AN[TM] airborne particulate monitor can be used as a sensor to run hvac equipment only when needed. The unit's measurement range is from 0.001 to 400 mg/[m.sup.3] auto ranging, and it provides analog and digital signal outputs as...

Smoke detector. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The i3[TM] photoelectric smoke detector consists of both two-wire and four-wire units available with or without a fixed 135[degrees]F thermal sensor. Features include a plug-in design that permits rewiring, a maintenance protocol that visually...

Pressure relief valve. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Enviro-Guard pressure relief valve and rupture disk assembly is designed to provide refrigerant loss protection due to an overpressure situation. The assembly comes as a complete unit that mounts to the vent line on the chiller outlet and...

Adjustable-speed drive. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Class 8839 Econo-flex[TM] Type 3R adjustable-speed drive features a thermal management system that permits equipment operation in -10 to 50[degrees]C ambient temperatures. Other features include a coordinated circuit breaker for short...

Gas-fired boiler. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Pinnacle[TM] gas-fired boiler is the latest addition to the company's complete line of hydronic heating products. Features include a state-of-the-art control board that uses high-end mathematics to modulate the boiler's firing rate to match...

Air conditioning. (Products in Focus).
July 1, 2002... The Himod[R] air conditioning system is available with upflow or downflow discharge and in capacities of 8 to 12 tons. Other features include a scroll compressor, single inlet centrifugal fans with backward-curved blades for noise reduction,...