Engineered Systems articles from October 2005

Engineered Systems archives from October 2005

Calendar of events: November 2005.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... For more events and details, visit ESOnline at www.esmagezine.com. 8-10 BuilConn Europe 2005 Clasma and co-sponsors. Amsterdam. For info, visit www.builconn.com/europe. 10-11 Advanced Facility Engineering Conference Building Operators...

Marines find fabric duct system fit for duty.(case in point)
October 1, 2005... There were no mirrors, but a lot of smoke when fabric ductwork passed a tough Marine Corps airflow smoke test that equaled boot camp stringency. Mechanical engineer, Alan Wilson, P.E., principal, at the mechanical/electrical consulting...

Mechanical system hanger elevates school's renovation.(case in point)
October 1, 2005... After nearly 50 years of service to the community, Portsmouth High School is receiving significant renovations and nearly doubling in size by its completion this summer. School board officials approved a $36 million budget in 2002 to help bring...

Hydronics warms to one college's needs in Big Sky State.(case in point)
October 1, 2005... Stone Child Community College serves students of the Chippewa-Cree tribe who live on the Rocky Boy Reservation in northern Montana. This year, the community college, one of 32 in the nation dedicated to educating Native Americans and preserving...

Viconics Electronics Inc.: beyond comfort.(COMPANY PROFILE)
October 1, 2005... Viconics Inc. was founded in 1981 in Montreal, Canada as Quantum Electronics, in response for a market demand for cost-effective industrial process and temperature control equipment. Viconics Inc. was among the first to offer single-chip...

Tridium.(COMPANY PROFILE)
October 1, 2005... Founded in 1996, Tridium is a privately held software company headquartered in Richmond, Va., with subsidiaries based in the United Kingdom and Singapore. Tridium is the creator of the Niagara Framework[R], a software platform designed to...

Tour Andover Corp.: ATM processor selects Web-based BACnet[R] system for critical data center monitoring.(COMPANY PROFILE)
October 1, 2005... Ensuring that its critical network infrastructure is protected and operates uninterrupted is essential for Genpass Inc., one of the fastest growing electronic fund transfer (EFT) and ATM processors in the country. Genpass operates over 22,000...

Conference agenda.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... BACnet[R] Conference & Expo more freedom than ever October 23-25, 2005 Nashville All events will take place at the Nashville Airport Marriott, unless noted otherwise. The Nashville Airport Marriott is located at 600 Marriot Drive,...

ABB Inc.: BACnet[R] provides device connection to building control systems, sans gateway.(COMPANY PROFILE)
October 1, 2005... The future looks a lot like the installation of a BACnet-enabled adjustable-frequency drive (AFD) from ABB, working in tandem with the Automated Logic Corporation building automation system (BAS) at the Aurora City School district in Aurora,...

Backing BACnet[R]: the state of the protocol: busy and spreading the word.(building automation)
October 1, 2005... I have been extremely impressed by the recent efforts of the BACnet[R] consortium in marketing their product. BACnet has had a long and rocky road to achieve consensus and become the global standard that it is today. It has been driven by the...

HVAC designer tips design review and equipment startup checklist: for 24/7 Air Displacement System.(hvacr designer tips)
October 1, 2005... Equipment type: RTU-1 Equipment designation: RTU-I Bar code designation: 111111 Area served: Underfloor system Equipment location: Building roof ELECTRICAL INSPECTION YES NO *...

HVAC Expertise training classes.(Notes and News)
October 1, 2005... HVAC Expertise. When you install your heating and ventilation system you expect the job to be completed by trained and certified experts. A properly designed and installed system will bring you years of comfort, while a system that fails will...

Specifications report.
October 1, 2005... The advantage of incorporating TABB standards into project specifications is very easy to explain: TABB means value. Engineers and architects may specify TABB in their projects, and when they do so, both the engineer/architect and the building...

NEMI develops TAB market survey.
October 1, 2005... Testing adjusting and balancing appears on the outside to be a burgeoning market. But is this really so? NEMI wanted to find out. So, in April 2005, they directed FMI to conduct a market survey of TAB. The results were as previously thought-and...

Congratulations president Wilson.(Notes and News)
October 1, 2005... At last year's SMACNA Convention, Keith Wilson, of Miller Bonded Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., was elected by the Sheet Metal and Mr Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Board of Directors to serve as president-elect. His term as...

TABB lauds Indiana SMACNA Chapter and TABB Affiliate: Phil Gillespie.(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Phil Gillespie, executive director of the Indiana SMACNA Chapter and the Indiana TABB Affiliate, saw the benefits of becoming an Affiliate early on. "Testing and balancing of HVAC systems is an integral part of the industry--particularly if you...

Mold and health issues--facts versus fiction.
October 1, 2005... Mold has been in existence since the emergence of plants and animals on earth and is ubiquitous in our environment. Those who study molds believe there are nearly 1.5 million different species spanning hundreds of diverse genera (Levin 1996)....

Contractor's spotlight: Karen Fox Precision Air Balance.
October 1, 2005... As a Small Women Business Enterprise (SWBE) and a Certified Small Business in California, TABB certified Precision Air Balance Company, Inc. has been testing and balancing air and hydronic environmental systems since 1987. Karen Fox serves as...

Using filtration systems to protect building environments from airborne chemical, biological, or radiological attacks.
October 1, 2005... Whether discussing the primary concern of protecting occupants from CBR attack or the secondary benefits of improved system performance, there has never been a better time to get particular about particulates. This article walks the reader...

Conditioning outside air in a humid climate: proper dehumidification and control of outside air is a tough task in stickier climates. Deploying a DOAS is often a good first step toward effective ventilation in these situations. Consider the benefits, the LEED advantages, and how to clear potential hurdles like effective reheat to achieve neutral temperature air.
October 1, 2005... When a large amount of ventilation air is required, engineers are wise to consider the specialized nature of properly conditioning outside air. This process is greatly simplified if a DOAS is used. There are several reasons to use a DOAS: ...

IEQ & UFAD: where should you stand when the dust settles?
October 1, 2005... With LEED[R] in the fore for more and more owners and consultants, underfloor air is sometimes seen as a quick boost toward certification. On the other hand, some also view UFAD as an air quality problem in waiting. Alas, a rash decision to...

Torque is the key: for motors in applications, the boilerplate approach to specification and design will get the system stopped because the motor won't start. Consider voltage, speed, and torque for these special instances, and follow along with the Case Of The Not-So-Centrifugal Pump Curve and the Case Of The Frequent Motor Failure to do some real-life motor-starting sleuthing.
October 1, 2005... When specifying electric motors for plant equipment, most designers probably give little thought to successfully starting the motor, concentrating instead on required horsepower rating, service factor, and other features of design and...

Automatic Filters, Inc. Tekleen.
October 1, 2005... * Fully automatic self cleaning water filters. * No flow interruption. * 2 gallons per backwash. * Stainless steel filters at carbon steel prices. 800-336-1942 310-839-2828 Fax 310-839-6878 sales@tekleen.com ...

Open protocols made easy with the unitary protocol converter (UPC).
October 1, 2005... Equipment Manufacturers--Translate between your equipment's open or proprietary protocol to a host of industry standard, open protocols with the simple flip of a dip switch. * BACnet (ARC 156, MS/TP & PTP) * Modbus (ASCII and RTU) ...

GaSteam--"the most efficient gas humidifier".
October 1, 2005... The gaSteam Gas Fired Steam humidifier is available in capacities of 100, 200 and 400 lbs/hour. GaSteam operates at 89% non-condensing efficiency--the highest efficiency tested on any gas-fired humidifier. The gaSteam features a modulating gas...

Siemens HVAC Products Catalog.
October 1, 2005... All new Siemens Master HVAC Products Catalog version 4.0 catalog has over 700 pages of HVAC control components; valves, actuators, sensors, thermostats, damper actuators, VFDs, controllers, and accessories. The catalog includes many new Siemens...

Everything you need to know about "solution-based" air conditioning products on one free CD.
October 1, 2005... Complete collection includes: * Product submittals * Detailed product profiles * Application ideas * Installation/operation manuals * Product literature and specs Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. TOLL-FREE...

Boiler & water heater venting brochure.
October 1, 2005... This new brochure from EXHAUSTO discusses boiler & water heater operation issues/problems and EXHAUSTO's mechanical draft systems as solutions. Other issues discussed are boiler efficiency and operating savings. Covered are CASV, Chimney...

BAC launches line of equipment controls.
October 1, 2005... BAC Introduces Custom Engineered Control Solutions designed for optimum control of its evaporative cooling equipment. In addition to single source responsibility and energy efficiency, BAC Controls offer the ability to comply with current...

Corporate brochure describes equipment and services offered.
October 1, 2005... A new, 16-page color brochure describing the many different types of equipment and services offered by Nationwide Boiler is available at no charge to qualified companies and individuals. In addition to covering rental boilers, this new brochure...

Clothes dryer exhaust brochure.
October 1, 2005... This new brochure from EXHAUSTO discusses technical issues and problems associated with multistory and multi-family dwellings as well as central laundry facilities and coin-laundries. It presents solutions for efficient drying, code compliance...

Flow meter.
October 1, 2005... ONICON's F-2200 vortex mass flow meter delivers accurate, cost effective, direct mass flow measurement of saturated steam, eliminating the need for expensive external flow computers. Performance is enhanced by the use of a titanium shedder bar,...

New electrode steam humidifier.
October 1, 2005... DRISTEEM's XT series electrode steam humidifier provides cost-effective humidification for commercial and large residential applications. This easy to maintain humidifier eliminates manual tank cleaning with an automatic end-of-season drain and...

3E Plus[R] insulation thickness computer program.
October 1, 2005... Download NEW Version for FREE at www.Pipelnsulation.org Quantifies energy, environmental and cost savings from increasing pipe, duct and vessel insulation levels in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Improved user interface,...

Pressure sensors & transducers.
October 1, 2005... Kavlico's, 4-color, quad-fold capability brochure has just been re-issued detailing the latest information about their standard and custom sensors and transducers. Included are typical performance specifications & features, a company profile,...

Q-TEC "QA" packaged air conditioner.
October 1, 2005... The "QA" packaged air conditioner is designed to provide cooling, dehumidification, and ventilation. The unit is available in sizes ranging from 2 to 5 ton, and comes equipped with "Quiet Technology," which features low sound levels, allowing...

Revolution[TM] hybrid rooftop.
October 1, 2005... Once again, SEMCO breaks the rules and sets a new standard for advanced ventilation technology. This time we've leapfrogged conventional technology to create the first truly integrated active desiccant hybrid rooftop system. Revolutionary by...

Cemline boiler System Efficiency Buffer Tanks.
October 1, 2005... Cemline System Efficiency Buffer Tanks (SEB) are designed to be used in heating systems with low water content boilers. Low water content boiler's operating at low loads will short cycle which leads to sooting, premature component failure and...

New auto-draft[R] modulating draft systems save money.
October 1, 2005... CPC-3 Controller regulates fan speed, resulting in perfect draft and/or combustion air for true energy savings and optimum efficiencies. Reduce vent diameters up to 50% and eliminate large combustion air louvers. Eliminate multiple vents by...

Revised SideWall Vent System reference guide.
October 1, 2005... Tjernlund's new SideWall Vent System reference guide includes sizing and dimensional data on their full line of SideWall Power Venters and accessories. An affordable option to conventional chimneys, sidewall venting can increase living space by...

Tjernlund draft, combustion air & ventilation resource CD.
October 1, 2005... Tjernlund's new resource CD contains thousands of pages of useful information including; brochures, spec sheets, performance curves, installation/service instructions, wiring diagrams, parts breakdown/cross reference, product photos and more....

United Metal Products[R].
October 1, 2005... Cel-Air[R] units are high capacity, high efficiency evaporative cooling equipment. With over 120 cataloged units and sizes ranging from 6,000 to 100,000+ CFM, United Metal Products' Cel-Air[R] evaporative coolers give the engineer, contractor...

Precision air conditioners for mission critical environments.
October 1, 2005... The Stulz-ATS CyberAiR vertical floor-mounted air conditioners provide supplemental and precision cooling solutions for mission critical applications requiring 7 x 24 operation and provide temperature and humidity control from 1 to 90 tons. The...

Ultrasonic humidifiers.
October 1, 2005... 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...

Electronic FlowHood CFM-88.
October 1, 2005... 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....

Swimming pool dehumidification system.
October 1, 2005... Since 1987, Environmental Pool Systems Inc. has specialized in indoor swimming pool dehumidification systems. Their revolutionary design has proven to have the smallest footprint in the industry with their 60 ton unit using less than 20 square...

New humidity transmitter from Vaisala.
October 1, 2005... The new Vaisala HUMICAP[R] Humidity and Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330 is designed for most demanding industrial applications. The series offers a unique graphical trend display with one year of historical data. It continues the Vaisala...

Condensate return, boiler feed, vacuum return systems.
October 1, 2005... 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...

Anvil offers new Gruvlok[R] catalog.
October 1, 2005... Anvil has released their new Gruvlok[R] catalog featuring its wide range of grooved piping system products, accessories and piping tools. The product line includes grooved and plain end products, butterfly and check valves, pump protection...

Reclaim Flash steam--brochure C-1.
October 1, 2005... Penn Separators newly revised brochure C-I describes our Flash Separators that can be used in place of larger flash tanks. This new brochure gives examples of uses, savings calculations, suggested specifications, flash steam percentages, and...

Ruskin's air measuring solutions.
October 1, 2005... 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...

Circul-Aire Inc., a subsidiary of IAQ manufacturer, Dectron Internationale, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.(Industry News)
October 1, 2005... Circul-Aire Inc., a subsidiary of IAQ manufacturer, Dectron Internationale, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of air purification and filtration equipment manufacturing.

Lonmark International.(Industry News)
October 1, 2005... Lonmark International announced the release of the Lonmark[R] Open System Definition which defines the key characteristics of device networks that range in size from a few devices to enterprise applications.

Moeller GmbH, a leading European supplier of low voltage industrial components and automation products.(Industry News)
October 1, 2005... Moeller GmbH, a leading European supplier of low voltage industrial components and automation products, has sold the assets of its North American sales operation to John W. Hamm, a long time executive in the U.S. controls industry.

Bock Water Heaters.(Industry News)
October 1, 2005... Bock Water Heaters announced the addition of a new powder coat paint system to its manufacturing facility in Madison, WI.

Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (M&A).(Engineering Beat)
October 1, 2005... Mabbett & Associates, Inc. (M&A), environmental consultants and engineers, recently announced the establishment of a new Federal Services Group to serve the environmental, health and safety (EH&S) needs of federal government agencies.

USGBC files for ANSI accreditation.(ISSUES AND EVENTS)
October 1, 2005... The USGBC announced that it has filed an application with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to become an ANSI accredited national standards developer for standards related to green building practices. "Since its beginnings...

Wago Corporation.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Wago Corporation announced the addition of Eric Langhorst as regional sales manager covering Colorado, New Mexico, eastern Wyoming, and eastern Montana; and Scott Becher as senior sales and application engineer covering the North America's...

Bradford White Corporation.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Bradford White Corporation recently announced the retirement of Joseph E. Boscoe as vice president of administration.

Calmac Manufacturing Corporation.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Calmac Manufacturing Corporation recently announced that Mark MacCracken, Paul Valenta, and Mike Sheedy have been named LEED[R] Accredited Professionals by the USGBC and will earn one point toward LEED Certification on their green building...

Thierica Automation Group.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Thierica Automation Group announced that Zachary Mamell has been hired as a sales engineer.

A.O. Smith Corporation.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... A.O. Smith Corporation has named Mark A. Petarca as vice president of human resources and public affairs.

Armstrong Pumps Inc.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Armstrong Pumps Inc. announced the appointment of Craig Toth as purchasing manager.

Rheem Manufacturing, Air Conditioning Division.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Rheem Manufacturing, Air Conditioning Division has appointed Joe Procopio to business manager of its Replacement Parts Operations.

Viega North America.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Viega North America appointed Tom Shields to the position of regional manager for the company's Northeast region.

Hays Fluid Controls.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Albert G. Juhl, division controller of Hays Fluid Controls in Dallas, NC, since 2003, has been named its president, effective August 1, 2005.

Colmac.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Colmac announced the election of Scott D. McMillan as chairman of the board of directors.

RBI Water Heaters.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... RBI Water Heaters has named Bob Witt as North American training manager.

Power Measurement.(Places and Faces)
October 1, 2005... Power Measurement has appointed Ruston Johnson district sales manager for the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and western Tennessee.

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC).(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has slashed the price of its High-Performance School Buildings Resource and Strategy Guide[c], Second Edition from $50 to $25 for school decision makers only, including school board members,...

Women in HVACR.(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... Women in HVACR held its second annual educational conference September 13-14, 2005 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN.

NFPA.(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... NFPA's codes and standards development oversight body, known as the Standards Council, recently issued two of the association's key safety codes that will require fire sprinklers in all nursing homes, in new construction of one- and two-family...

The Vibration Institute.(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... The Vibration Institute announced that its 2006 Technical Symposium and Annual Meeting will be held in Louisville, KY on June 19-22, 2006.

ASHRAE.(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... ASHRAE has published The ASHRAE Member's Survival Guide--Design/Build, which aims to provide readers with information about starting a D-B business, including background on the issues, consequences, and liabilities that can result for those...

RSES.(Association Agenda)
October 1, 2005... RSES is now distributing Axxess Media Interactive programs at discounted prices to its members.

BACnet[R] conference and expo gains ASHRAE endorsement.(ISSUES AND EVENTS)
October 1, 2005... The BACnet Interest Group of North America (BIG-NA) and the BACnet Manufacturers Association (BMA) announced that ASHRAE has endorsed the BACnet Conference and Expo to be held October 23-25, 2005, in Nashville. The conference, presented by...

Seventh European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers set for April.(ISSUES AND EVENTS)
October 1, 2005... The 7th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers is the latest in a series of very successful conferences that have been held in Portugal since 1988. The 2006 event will take place in Porto, Portugal, April 18-21, 2006. The...

Coil selection program.(computer & software)
October 1, 2005... The company's HVAC coil selection program is designed to calculate performance on existing coils as well as make selections on the most efficient coils for a particular job. This free program offers the lowest pressure drop, along with the...

Taco, Inc.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... Taco, Inc., which was one of the first HVAC manufacturers to establish a website in the 1990s, has recently redesigned its existing site at www.taco-hvac.com.

Klo-Shure Corporation.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... Klo-Shure Corporation's website, located at www.klo-shure.com, provides information about the company's insulation couplings, including specifications, pricing, frequently asked questions, contact information, and more.

Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... Kimberly-Clark Filtration Products has completely redesigned its website at www.kcfiltration.com, to be a one-stop resource for information about IAQ and related issues such as mold and energy efficiency, as well as the company's liquid and air...

Amtrol, Inc.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... Amtrol, Inc. announced the launch of its redesigned, user-friendly website located at www.amtrol.com, containing updated product information and literature such as catalogs, instruction manuals, submittal data, sizing, etc., as well as a rep...

McGraw Hill Construction.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... McGraw Hill Construction's automated, secure, online bidding system--Bid Management--is designed to reduce costs, help make bids more efficiently, and minimize the risk of costly mistakes. Visit www.construction.com/bidmanagement/contactus.asp...

The Testing and Balancing Bureau.(World Wide Web)
October 1, 2005... The Testing and Balancing Bureau's website, located at www.tabbcertified.org, has a new look and many improvements including a contractor database, an online store, and more.