Engineered Systems articles from June 2004

Engineered Systems archives from June 2004

Welcome to depreciation appreciation class.(editor's note)
June 1, 2004... If the U.S. maintains last year's pace as documented by the latest ARI chiller survey (page 60), we'll finish the conversion/replacement process from CFC chillers to non-CFC units in no time... no time before 2018, that is. That pace does not...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JULY 2004 For more events and details, visit ESOnline at www.esmagazine.com. 10-11 17th International Compressor Engineering Conference at Purdue 10th International Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Conference at Purdue ...

Saving the trees.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... This letter refers to Howard McKew's "Tomorrow's Engineer" column that appeared in the February 2004 issue of Engineered Systems ("My Project is CMMS Ready," page 86). I agree that the O&M literature should be stored in a database and/or...

Back to basics.
June 1, 2004... Helpful Hints * Integral to the long-term success of a building system is the initial commissioning process followed by proactive building management. The cornerstone to this aggressive business plan is a CMMS program. (Check out ES' "CMMS...

Radiant heating system application.(Application Checklist)
June 1, 2004... The following system analysis and analytical scorecard can be used to assess the condensing hot water boiler with radiant heat system application vs. other HVAC systems. The approach is based in part on the 2000 ASHRAE Handbook--HVAC Systems...

Protecting the plant.(commissioning)
June 1, 2004... Campus central utility systems are ready for commissioning. Although the commissioning process has served project teams well within the realm of standard building systems, this realm has typically been defined within the walls of an...

Sonoma State library checks out valves for precision control system.(case in point)
June 1, 2004... You don't change an over 30-year-old university, library into what Pacific Gas and Electric Company calls northern California's most energy efficient building without careful attention to detail. Nevertheless, Sonoma State University' in...

BAS scores on and off the court on UCONN's campus.(case in point)
June 1, 2004... The University of Connecticut (UCONN) recently seized the national spotlight as its men's and women's basketball teams made history in winning national championships in the same year. Founded in 1881, the campus in Storrs has seen freshman...

Fans of fitness: keeping students cool in Texas.(case in point)
June 1, 2004... Thirty years ago, recreation was decidedly low-tech. Computer technology was in its infancy. And students weren't as body-conscious as they are nowadays. The most "high tech" of college workout facilities sported stationary weight machines,...

System replaces 'prehistoric' thermometers, brings Creighton into healthier age.(case in point)
June 1, 2004... Creighton University, one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the nation, enrolls more than 6,000 students annually in nine schools and colleges, including medicine, dentistry, and law. Located in Omaha, NE, Creighton is consistently...

Since you asked.(current affairs)
June 1, 2004... In response to the reader mailbag, here's an overview of a few topics. Several recent e-mail questions concern the selection of conductors, fuses or circuit breakers, and overload relay settings for motors. I don't usually get too deep...

Waking up to wireless.(building automation)
June 1, 2004... A star technology at BuilConn is ready to mesh with today's facilities. I am writing this column just after returning from BuilConn in Dallas. The haze of mega information is starting to clear and I want to tell you about one of the strong...

Radiant heating application commissioning and project closeout checklist.(hvacr designer tips)
June 1, 2004... Equipment type: Condensing boiler Equipment designation: B-1 Bar code designation: 1111111 Area served: First floor Equipment location: Boiler room NOTE: Refer to the April 2004 and May 2004 "HVACR Designer Tips" columns...

April 2004: an early start on the cooling season.(Weather report: April 2004)
June 1, 2004... The degree day and VLI data show us that the impact of weather on April heating bills proved to be less severe than usual for most of the country. As a result, the available economizer hours were down, likely causing some earlier than expected...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
June 1, 2004... It has been brought to my attention that the normal data for Los Angeles reported in the previous two months was in error, which was discovered to be due to a file transfer. Although we try to be as meticulous as possible in handling the data,...

'Good bones': support upgraded laboratory.
June 1, 2004... An existing lab facility at Mount Holyoke College was deemed structurally sound enough to retrofit, but that meant just about everything else inside was removed (and often recycled), the subsequent multi-building project combined traditional...

Multiple modulating boiler systems: a new paradigm for commercial boiler installations.
June 1, 2004... While coordinating more than one boiler is not a new strategy to boost efficiency, adding modulating boilers to the mix improves the situation. Properly aligning piping, controls, and modulating logic can set the stage for the latest wave of...

ARI agenda: converting chillers documenting ERV performance: now over 50%, chiller replacement maintains sluggish pace.
June 1, 2004... Two recent news items from the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) warrant attention. The annual ARI chiller survey results show that CFC chillers are maintaining a presence throughout the marketplace. Also, a white paper...

A clean sweep.
June 1, 2004... New ISO standards for cleanrooms aim to give professionals a common set of references for their work in these environments. However, issues remain that require owners and engineers to tread carefully when entering into contracts. Furthermore,...

Cool for school.
June 1, 2004... Graduations should be about recognizing accomplishments, on celebration than, say, perspiration. One Atlanta middle school incorporated spot cooling into the lesson plan for its graduation ceremony, resulting in a pleasant farewell for all in...

ASHRAE offering new course on designing 21st century labs.(ASHRAE News)
June 1, 2004... If half of the laboratories in the United States reduced their energy use by 30%, national energy consumption would reduce by 84 trillion Btu. That's equal to the energy used by 840,000 households, according to the EPA. "Improving the energy...

Carrier Corporation.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Automated Logic Corporation, a technology leader in BAS.

Turbocor Inc.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Turbocor Inc.'s compressor was recently awarded the EPA Climate Protection Award.

American Auto-Matrix, LLC.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... American Auto-Matrix, LLC, recently announced that it has acquired through an affiliate company, all shares of Controlsoft, Inc., a supplier of card access systems.

Johnson Controls, Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with StrionAir, Inc.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Johnson Controls, Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with StrionAir, Inc. to offer the latter's high-performance air-purification system to its customers across its numerous vertical industries.

ABB announced it has won a turnkey contract worth $43 million to install Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... ABB announced it has won a turnkey contract worth $43 million to install Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems technology in Mexico.

WAGO Corporation.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... WAGO Corporation has announced the schedule of its free three-day seminar on Industrial Ethernet Control. For more information visit www.wago.com/web/index.php?country=us&language=en&key=535.

Lindab Inc.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Lindab Inc. announced that it plans to add a manufacturing facility located in the Springfield, MA, area.

UltraViolet Devices, Inc.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... UltraViolet Devices, Inc. announced that it has been awarded contract status from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

Delta Cooling Towers, Inc.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... Delta Cooling Towers, Inc. is extending its services to its customers by offering packaged cooling systems that may either complement their cooling tower line of equipment, or be sold independent of a cooling tower.

TAC.(Industry News)
June 1, 2004... TAC is implementing an $800,000 performance contract for the Connally Independent School District in Waco, TX.

Indoor environments highlighted in ASHRAE technical program.(ASHRAE News)
June 1, 2004... Given that people spend 90% of their day indoors, they expect their indoor environments to be safe, healthy, and comfortable. To help designers, engineers, contractors, and others meet those expectations, IAQ and comfort will be a strong focus...

Kelly Engineering Resources, a business unit of global staffing provider Kelly Services, Inc.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... Kelly Engineering Resources, a business unit of global staffing provider Kelly Services, Inc., is accepting entries though June 30, 2004, for its second annual Future Engineers Scholarship program, which recognizes exceptional engineering...

CH2M Hill, a global engineering and construction company, with headquarters in Denver, CO, has acquired Lockwood Greene.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... CH2M HILL, a global engineering and construction company, with headquarters in Denver, CO, has acquired Lockwood Greene for $95.5 million.

The Stellar Group has promoted Jim Bliss.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... The Stellar Group has promoted Jim Bliss to network services manager for the IT division,

Canon Design.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... Canon Design announced the promotion of Andrew P. Goetze, AIA, to associate vice president.

M-E Engineers, Inc. announced the acquisition of Vogel Taylor Consulting Engineers.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... M-E Engineers, Inc. announced the acquisition of Vogel Taylor Consulting Engineers in New York.

EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Inc.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Inc. was recently selected by The University of Southern California (USC) to supervise the testing of a power upgrade to its 10,000-sq-ft Business Data Center.

The Durrant Group Inc.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... The Durrant Group Inc. was recognized by ZweigWhite as one of the 100 fastest-growing architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms in the United States.

RDK Engineers.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... RDK Engineers announced that Paul A. Giansiracusa, P.E. has joined its staff.

Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. (RJA) and Thunderhead Engineering have received a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant.(Engineering Beat)
June 1, 2004... Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc. (RJA) and Thunderhead Engineering have received a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Grant from the National Science Foundation for further development and completion of a fire modeling interface for use...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Emerson Climate Technologies recently announced the promotion of R.J. "Dick" Schul to group vice president.

Firestone Building Products Company.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Firestone Building Products Company announced that Mike Gorey, vice president of finance and corporate controller for Bridgestone Americas Holding, has been named Firestone Building Products president, as well as president and CEO of BFS...

MEPCO.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... MEPCO announced that Jason McRell has joined the company as regional sales manager.

Jackson Systems, LLC.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Jackson Systems, LLC announced the hiring of Kurt Wessling as inside sales manager and Traci-Lynne Pywell as office manager.

The BACnet[R] Manufacturers Association.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... The BACnet[R] Manufacturers Association elected Teletrol Systems Inc. president/CEO, Andy McMillan, to its board of directors.

Hansen Technologies Corporation.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Hansen Technologies Corporation has appointed Milton Pritts to the position of vice president, global sales and marketing.

Bradford White Corporation.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Bradford White Corporation recently announced the retirement of Chuck H. Cook, and that Robert E. Dolan has been appointed to the position of internal sales manager.

Elkay Manufacturing Co.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Elkay Manufacturing Co. announced that John E. Heilstedt, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Elkay Division, recently retired.

Fireye.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Fireye recently announced the promotion of John Devine to the position of vice president, sales and marketing effective immediately.

Compass Technologies.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Compass Technologies has appointed John Finamore vice president, sales for access control and security management systems.

Danfoss Air-Conditioning & Refregiration Division recently announced a new representative agreement with D.T. Moody & Associates.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Danfoss Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Division recently announced a new representative agreement with D.T. Moody & Associates that will provide comprehensive coverage in the Florida region.

Schneider Electric.(Places and Faces)
June 1, 2004... Schneider Electric announced that David D. Petratis has been promoted to president and CEO of the company's North American Operating Division.

Buildy and Vision awards cap second BuilConn event.(ASHRAE News)
June 1, 2004... As an impressive follow-up to its inaugural year, more than 500 building automation specialists and device connectivity professionals descended upon Dallas, April 13-16, for BuilConn 2004 and the premier M2M (machine-to-machine) Expo and...

ASHRAE.(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... ASHRAE is providing guidance on designing underfloor air distribution systems via its Underfloor Air Distribution Design Guide, written by Fred Bauman, P.E.

The American Institute of Architects.(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... Eugene C. Hopkins, FAIA, senior vice-president of SmithGroup, Inc., was recently inaugurated as the 80th president of The American Institute of Architects.

ARI has joined with the Canadian Standards Association's (CSA).(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... ARI has joined with the Canadian Standards Association's (CSA) to revise ARI Standard 310/380-2004, and CSA Standard C744-04 "Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps."

RSES.(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... RSES announced the availability of its 72-page catalog, which contains detailed information on RSES' educational materials, including manuals, training courses, certification preparation and reference materials, and computer-based training and...

AMCA International.(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... AMCA International introduced a new certified ratings program for acoustical duct silencers.

BOMA Canada and BOMA Toronto, in conjunction with BOMA International, will combine BOMEX[R].(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... BOMA Canada and BOMA Toronto, in conjunction with BOMA International will combine BOMEX[R], Canada's higly regarded-conference and exhibition with BOMA International's work-renowned annual conference to form BOMA International's North American...

The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA).(Association Agenda)
June 1, 2004... The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers (APPA) recently announced the following elections; Jack Colby, North Carolina State University, to president-elect; Sam Polk, Tennessee State University, vice president for Educational...

Engineering design data.(computers & software)
June 1, 2004... Autodesk[R] Building Systems 2005, is an integrated object-oriented application created specifically for MEP. It features new data-linking capabilities incorporated to help engineers quickly transfer data from models created in the program to...

Building automation programming.(computers & softwares)
June 1, 2004... This newly released innovative tool is designed to deliver seamless remote building automation programming and monitoring. Called "Publish to Mediator," the tool allows the user, with the click of a mouse, to publish intricate monitor and/or...

Load calculation.(computers & softwares)
June 1, 2004... Residential 5.0 is a residential and light commercial HVAC load calculation software package based upon the 2001 ASHRAE Handbook--Fundamentals residential algorithms (Chapter 28). It is designed to provide users with total cooling and heating...

Synergis Software and Archibus, Inc.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Synergis Software and Archibus, Inc. recently announced a strategic alliance to provide their joint customers with a complete integrated solution for managing all their project files.

Software Professionals, Inc.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Software Professionals, Inc.'s RefCycle is an easy-to-use thermodynamic refrigerant properties tool that offers thermodynamic properties for 33 of the most popular refrigerants.

Computair Ltd.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Computair Ltd.'s Room Designer Program is designed to enable the rapid design and pricing of clean rooms, cold rooms, and modular buildings.

Elite Software's Fire Protection Details.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Elite Software's Fire Protection Details include standardized schedules, notes, and symbols, providing fire protection engineers with a strong foundation from which to assemble their design drawings.

Baltimore Aircoil Company.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Baltimore Aircoil Company's Product Selection Software contains performance and technical data for all of BAG's evaporative cooling products: cooling towers, closed circuit cooling towers, and evaporative condensers,

Wrightsoft Corporation.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Wrightsoft Corporation's automatic scaled drawings are designed to provide HVAC system designers with scaled, plan view drawings of ductwork to make it obvious what the ductwork should look like and how it should fit into the building.

MEPCO.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... MEPCO (Marshall Engineered Products Company) recently announced that It has gone live with Pump-Fie Solutions' ePUMP-FLO Web-based software, named MEPflo Online.

Stonet Systems Ltd.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... Stonet Systems Ltd.'s ProBlock 3.5 is specifically designed to be the ultimate engineering tool for the Invensys Network 8000 [c] series of controllers and ASD devices, featuring multiple reports and many new project navigator features.

TAC.(Bits & Bytes)
June 1, 2004... TAC's Xenta[R] 527 is a Web-based graphical interface for access to the company's I/NET[R] Seven high-performance security systems, providing an easy-to-use operator interface with I/NET using a proven Web technology.

TSI Incorporated.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... TSI Incorporated's E-Store now offers additional products to customers in the United States and Canada, including selected ventilation test and combustion products, via www.alnor.com.

Wago.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Wage announced the release of its newly enhanced website at www.wago.com.

General Electric Company has launched a new website (www.gesensing.com) in conjunction with several of its units combining under one name.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... General Electric Company has launched a new website (www.gesensing.com) in conjunction with several of its units combining under one name. GE Druck, GE General Eastern, GE Kaye, GE NovaSensor, GE Panametrics, GE Thermometrics, and GE Ruska are...

Purafil.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Purafil has updated its website, located at www.purafil.com, to include many new features.

Emerson Climate Technologies.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Emerson Climate Technologies has unveiled Contractor Connection, an online interactive resource tool intended specifically for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors, located at www.EmersonClimateContractor.com.

Johnson Controls.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Johnson Controls offers information about its vast products and services at www.johnsoncontrol.com.

Heatexchangermanufacturers.com.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Heatexchangermanufacturers.com provides a long list of manufacturers of heat exchangers at www.heatexchangermanufacturers.com.

Nortec.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Nortec provides visitors with extensive information about humidification solutions and much more at www.humidity.com.

Armstrong International, Inc.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Armstrong International, Inc. offers information about its steam, air, and hot water systems at www.armstrong-intl.com.

Vibro-Acoustics'.(World Wide Web)
June 1, 2004... Vibro-Acoustics' website, located at www.vibro-acoustics.com, features information about its singular focus on noise control in air-handling systems.

Water heaters.(products in focus)
June 1, 2004... The EverHot[R] tankless water heater is designed to provide continuous hot water to multiple points of-use without a storage tank. The unit is available in two commercial models with Btu inputs ranging from 15,000 to 180,000 for indoor models...