Engineered Systems articles from July 2005

Engineered Systems archives from July 2005

Always leave room for HVACcess.(editor's note)
July 1, 2005... One of the many ways to ask for trouble in the perilous world of HVAC design is to not leave room for adequate access to the equipment once it is installed. Facility engineers or other personnel can't get in to see what's going on, it's more...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... August 2005 12-14 TAB Supervisor Review Seminar The National Environmental Balancing Bureau Tempe, AZ. For info, visit www.nebb.org. 15-16 Standards Engineering Society (SES) Annual Conference Charlotte, NC....

Taking engineers to work.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... The next two letters refer to Howard McKew's "Tomorrow's Engineer" column titled "Take An Engineer To Work" (March 2005, page 94). I just wanted to let you know that we couldn't agree more with your column. Unfortunately, many engineers...

Calculating fuse values.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2005... I have a 5KVA load connected to a three-phase, four-wire, 415VAC line. The fourth wire is earth grounded. I do not know whether it will be connected to a Delta or Star connection in the AC source I'll have fuses in each of the three AC lines R,...

A family circus.(Cartoon)
July 1, 2005... "I forget. Does holding the door open let the cold air in, or the warm out?"

Testing intersystem functionality: the relationships between systems can be complex, but there's still room to simplify.(commissioning)
July 1, 2005... Last month's column ended with a list of a few intersystem relationships that may need to be tested as part of a comprehensive building commissioning process. These included the following: * Air-handling system--Fire alarm system; *...

Helpful hints.(Back to Basics[TM])
July 1, 2005... * There are several educational publications on clean rooms, beginning with the 2003 ASHRAE Handbook--Applications, Chapter 16, "Clean Spaces." When involved with pharmaceutical project applications, also refer to Pharmaceutical Engineering...

Centralized HVAC control brings high-tech hospital up to date.(case in point)
July 1, 2005... In contrast to its location in one of the oldest cities in the United States, Emerson Hospital--part of Partner Health Care Organization--provides highly advanced medical services. More than 220,000 people in 25 towns surrounding Concord, MA,...

BAS helps TJU provide reliable comfort while improving maintenance self-reliance.(case in point)
July 1, 2005... Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia is an academic health center, with 13 buildings comprising about 4.5 million sq ft of space. With both a hospital and a clinical research facility, including a bio-safety level-3 (BL3) AIDS research...

Indirect/direct evaporative cooling system gets clean bill of health.(case in point)
July 1, 2005... The air and the energy savings are sweet at the William B. Race Health Sciences Building at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa, CA. Thanks to an indirect/direct evaporative cooling system that utilizes 100% outdoor air, students, faculty,...

What's a controls warehouse? And can I really buy integration solutions from one?(building automation)
July 1, 2005... Even though I have my head deep into industry integration solutions, I have to admit that I did not see this one coming, or at least not so fast. I think that if I had thought about it, I would have predicted that "buying integration solutions...

Design review and equipment startup checklist for cGMP clean room application--with 100% outside air and exhaust with energy recovery system.(hvacr designer tips)
July 1, 2005... Equipment type: Air-handling unit Equipment designation: AHU-1 Bar code designation: 111111 Area served: cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) clean room Equipment location: building roof ELECTRICAL INSPECTION ...

A Westchester classic.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... AS THE REGION'S ONLY ALL-SPECIALIST CHILDREN'S FACILITY, THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYS A HOST OF NEUROSURGEONS, CARDIOLOGISTS, ONCOLOGISTS, AND OTHER EXPERTS. OF COURSE DESIGNERS ALSO HAD TO KEEP IN MIND THAT THE...

Standard operating procedure.
July 1, 2005... ASHRAE 170P, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, could receive public review as soon as this fall. While it has been designed thus far with clarity in mind, the simplicity of language belies sophisticated modeling that finds air speed and...

Check the vital signs.
July 1, 2005... It's three in the morning, and your hospital's life safety system just put out a fire. Do you know where your sprinkler shutoff is? That's just one example of the questions you can ask to gauge your facility's "vital signs," which in turn lets...

Tropical TES.
July 1, 2005... Thermal storage appealed to this Hawaiian medical center for all the usual reasons TES can help hospitals. Environmental considerations, tax credits, and the state's unusually steep electricity rates made the decision that much easier....

Consensus agreement on commercial refrigeration efficiency standards reached.(issues and events)
July 1, 2005... Commercial refrigeration manufacturers and energy efficiency advocates recently announced that they have reached an agreement on consensus federal equipment efficiency standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator freezers...

CAMUS Hydronics Ltd.(Industry News)
July 1, 2005... CAMUS Hydronics Ltd. has announced the new location of its international headquarters and manufacturing facility. The 60,000-sq-ft site in Mississauga, ONT, was chosen for its close proximity to Pearson International Airport and several major...

Bradford White Corporation.(Industry News)
July 1, 2005... Bradford White Corporation has purchased the Laars[R] Heating Systems business from Water PiE Technologies, Inc. Laars Heating Systems Company will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bradford White. The acquisition includes a manufacturing...

Honeywell recently announced that its VisionPRO[TM] 8000 programmable thermostat was awarded the prestigious 2005 Building Technologies Product of the Year award.(Industry News)
July 1, 2005... Honeywell recently announced that its VisionPRO[TM] 8000 programmable thermostat was awarded the prestigious 2005 Building Technologies Product of the Year award from global growth consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan.

Replacement and conversion of CFC chillers slower than expected.(issues and events)
July 1, 2005... Manufacturers of chillers used for comfort cooling in buildings replaced or converted 2,753 units that use chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) refrigerants during 2004, leaving an estimated 33,300 chillers still using CFCs. The use of CFC refrigerants in...

Green building organization launched.(ISSUES AND EVENTS)
July 1, 2005... A new national organization, the Green Building Initiative (GBI), was recently created to promote green building approaches for builders, architects, and others involved in residential and commercial construction. "Historically, green building...

Woolpert LLP.(Engineering Beat)
July 1, 2005... Woolpert LLP recently announced the promotion of 15 employees to the ranks of associate partner and associate. New associate partners include: Steven Godfrey, Richard Hammond, and Bret Paden New associates include: Brian Bates, Judy Beale,...

O'Dea, Lynch, Abbattista Consulting Engineers.
July 1, 2005... O'Dea, Lynch, Abbattista Consulting Engineers, PC (OLA), has made Peter S. Browne, P.E., and James F. Dolan, P.E., associates.

Dewberry.(Engineering Beat)
July 1, 2005... Dewberry announced several promotions of senior staff: Craig R. Johnson, P.E., to senior vice president; Samuel J. Bertolino, P.E., Gurmeet S. Gahunia, P.E., Allen Groover, P.E., Sufian A. Khondker, Ph.D., P.E., and Patrick K. Peiffer to senior...

Data Aire, Inc.(Places and Faces)
July 1, 2005... Data Aire, Inc. has named Mike Lawler as its new southern regional manager. His responsibilities include working with Data Aire representatives in eleven southeastern states and supporting their sales initiatives.

The OASIS.(Places and Faces)
July 1, 2005... The OASIS. (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) oBIX (Open Building Information Exchange) committee announced the election of Paul Ehrlich, P.E., president and CEO, Building Intelligence Group, as the group's...

Spirax Sarco, Inc.(Places and Faces)
July 1, 2005... Spirax Sarco, Inc. hired Roger W. Barnes, P.E., as the new vice president of marketing and technology; and promoted Patrick A. Tillisch to vice president of sales, and Richard S. Gavlin to the new position of vice president of energy services.

Marsh Bellofram.(Places and Faces)
July 1, 2005... Marsh Bellofram. announced the appointment of Joseph (Joe) J. Colletti, Jr. to the position of president

The United Association (UA).(Association Agenda)
July 1, 2005... The United Association (UA) a multi-craft union representing service and piping technicians in the HVACR fields, created the UA STAR certification program to provide the industry with a testing standard to delineate which workers have...

ASHRAE.(Association Agenda)
July 1, 2005... ASHRAE has named six new distinguished lecturers for its Distinguished Lecturers Program, which provides its chapters with noted authorities who provide insight and speak on relevant topics that impact the HVACR industry: Mohammad Hosni, Ph.D.;...

CABA.(Association Agenda)
July 1, 2005... CABA announced a call for papers for Connected@Home 2005, which will be held October 3-5, 2005 in Las Vegas.

System integration.(computers & software)
July 1, 2005... The company's CONTROLIQ energy management software offers integration of various subsystems. Web browser-based deployment is designed to provide an easily accessible enterprise solution, while graphical and tabular data displays provide a...

Pump sizing and selection.(computers & software)
July 1, 2005... Steam-A-ware is the company's next generation of its sizing and selection software. The new version provides all the capability of the previous version, (sizing steam traps, pressure/temperature controls, and water heaters) in addition to...

Voltage drop calculations.(computers & software)
July 1, 2005... Lite-Calcs[TM] 2.0 software is used for calculating voltage drop. This second-generation program offers new features and enhancements for developing voltage drop calculations for fire alarm control panels, notification appliance circuits...

Yaskawa Electric America, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. announced that version 6.0 of its popular DriveWizard[TM] software now features greater capacity for remotely viewing, manipulating, troubleshooting, and exchanging data with the company's drives.

MicroMain Corporation, a provider of asset and facility management software and services.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... MicroMain Corporation, a provider of asset and facility management software and services, and MateriaLink, Inc., a provider of procurement solutions, announced a new strategic partnership in which the former's customers will be able to take...

Mc4 Software.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... Mc4 Software's HvacCad is a program for project design ranging from heating and cooling calculation to design and sizing of the heating/refrigerating (radiator, fancoil, floor heating system, air duct) and hydro-sanitary system.

Design Master Software, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... Design Master Software, Inc.'s Design Master HVAC integrates the process of designing and drafting ductwork systems. Rather than using one software program for load calculations, one for duct sizing, and yet another for drafting, the program...

HVAC Computer Systems Ltd.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... HVAC Computer Systems Ltd.'s HVAC-Calc is a heat loss/heat gain calculation software program that explains how to size furnaces and air conditioners and includes duct sizing and hot-water baseboard sizing among many other features.

Carrier Corporation.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... Carrier Corporation's E20-II HVAC Software is a collection of engineering software tools (programs) created to increase productivity and accuracy, improve analysis capabilities and job documentation, and add a level of "marketability" to a...

BCA Technologies, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... BCA Technologies, Inc.'s P-Drop is designed to calculate air pressure drop in duct systems that have been sized using the company's "duct-u-lator," and it also calculates water pressure drop for systems sized by pipe sizing charts.

GE Infrastructure Sensing.(BITS & BYTES)
July 1, 2005... GE Infrastructure Sensing recently announced the launch of its new Calibration Management Software application, Intecal for Industry (i4i), which is designed to maintain and control calibration environment to the highest standards of metrology....

Building Intelligence Group.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Building Intelligence Group, an independent consultant for building owners, system suppliers, and integrators has launched a new website located at www.buildingintelligencegroup.com.

Loren Cook Company.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Loren Cook Company offers an extensive listing of product information about its wide-ranging offerings from centrifugal roof and wall exhausters to vent systems, at www.lorencook.com.

Xpediair.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Xpediair recently announced the launch of an online system that is designed to provide quick and flexible access to multiple HVAC products for HVAC distributors, contractors, and facilities managers to locate and order products.

The American Council of Engineering Companies.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... The American Council of Engineering Companies now provides a website, located at www.acec.org, that allows members to quickly order products, download documents, register for meetings, and stay current with the latest information.

PowerSurge Technologies.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... PowerSurge Technologies announced the addition of a new hosting and support network designed to offer the highest level of security and dependability.

DataNab.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... DataNab, a provider of data acquisition systems, and Barix, a provider of IP-based interface devices, announced two new Web-based applications for temperature monitoring and power monitoring.

Advancedbuildings.org.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Advancedbuildings.org is a website (located at www.advancedbuildings.org) that is supported by a consortium of government and private organizations to provide architects, engineers, and buildings managers with information that can improve the...

Environmental Dynamics.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Environmental Dynamics sponsors a biweekly online publication in conjunction with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, titled The Mold & IAQ Monitor. The site brings together interesting news and information about toxic mold, IAQ, and...

Tour Andover Controls.(World Wide Web)
July 1, 2005... Tour Andover Controls has introduced onSiTE, a pre-packaged, Web-based control solution for small buildings.

Fans.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The AXPR wall-mounted propeller fan is available in sizes ranging from 12 to 60 in. and is constructed of corrosion-resistant fiberglass reinforced plastic construction. Features include direct drive, adjustable pitch, and an airfoil FRP...

Germicidal systems.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The company's UltraViolet germicidal system is engineered to quickly kill microorganisms on cooling coils. Polished aluminum reflectors direct UV energy at the coil and drain pan, delivering higher intensity with fewer lamps, according to the...

Phase rotation meters.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The Model PR-1 phase rotation meter is designed to identify phase sequence on three-phase systems and identify open/deenergized systems. The unit is suited for installing rotating machinery, motors, and for checking generator output....

Pumps.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The JN Series diaphragm metering pump line includes five simplex models with duplex and triplex pumps also available. Features include a self-locking 0% to 100% flow adjustment mechanism and a C-face flange motor mounting which eliminates the...

Configurable controls.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The company's 5000 Series is designed to offer multifunctional digital/analog measurement and control for voltage, current, temperature, and other input. The unit uses a processor, power source, and multiple input and outputs, depending on the...

Insulation.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... RapidWrap is a complete line of thermal insulation blankets designed for use on virtually any piece of equipment, including gas turbines, compressors, steam turbines, and pumps. By insulating equipment, plant managers can reduce sound...

Check valves.(products in focus)
July 1, 2005... The Apollo[R] check valve is equipped with 2-in. copper tubing at both ends to allow installation in seconds using the Viega no-solder ProPress[TM] crimping system. Designated the 61-600-A0 Series, the valve is available in sizes ranging from...

Facility monitoring.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... This brochure describes the company's OptiNet[TM] facility monitoring system. Information on the system's capabilities, a diagram depicting system layout, and a list of required architecture are included. The OptiNet uses room and duct sensors...

Boilers/water heaters.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... The Endurance line of gas-fired hydronic boilers and combination boiler/water heaters are featured in this four-page booklet. Product photos, features, specification and dimension charts, and venting information are included. The units are...

Hydronic systems.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... The SB Series of commercial condensing boilers is featured in this brochure. Included is information on boiler technology, boiler efficiency charts, information on the company's Kondens[R] heating surfaces used in the units, specification...

AC drives.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... The E7 18-pulse drive is featured in this two-page fact sheet. Product photos, performance features, design features, protective features, service conditions, and optional equipment such as a bypass package are included. The drive is designed...

Boilers.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... The company's Ultra line of boilers is featured in this brochure. Included is information and photos of the boiler's components; ratings, data, and dimensional information; and a list of standard equipment. The Ultra is available in five sizes:...

A/C units.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... This two-page fact sheet features the company's TAC-10 thermal air conditioner. Product photos, a description, features, technical specifications, and installation benefits are included. Also included are a psychrometric chart and an operation...

Heaters.(literature & catalogs)
July 1, 2005... The KC1000 water heater is featured in this booklet. Included is information on individual components such as the helical tube hat exchanger, BTU transmitter, C-More[TM] control system, pressure vessel, and air/fuel supply components. The...

Glossary.
July 1, 2005... 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 -...

How do you sell commissioning services? Wherein walking the walk is more effective than talking the talk.(tomorrow's engineer)
July 1, 2005... When people talk to me about commissioning, it is not unusual that I will hear the question, "How do you sell building system commissioning services?" My response is simple: "I don't... I can't." How do you tell a client who has just selected...