Engineered Systems articles from October 2008

Engineered Systems archives from October 2008

Extreme homepage makeover! All the news that's fit to byte.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
October 1, 2008... After a complex construction/testing process that involved a large R&D budget, several months' work by internet experts, and some handy high-speed testing assistance from the folks at the Hadron Collider, our website redesign is complete. ...

Industry calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... OCTOBER 16-18 AMCA International 2008 Annual Meeting Air Movement & Control Association Savannah, GA. For info, visit www.amca.org. NOVEMBER 6 Workshop On Improving Data Center Energy Efficiency ASHRAE/NYSERDA New...

ES webinars.(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... All webinars are free. Registration and archives at http://webinars.esmagazine.com DECEMBER 17 Back2Basics, Vol 5: 3-Story Dormitory Howard McKew, P.E. and Amanda McKew Sponsored by Danfoss

Launching an M&V plan.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... I have been reading Howard McKew's columns about an M&V plan ("Tomorrow's Engineer"). They are really interesting and helpful, as I am in the process of developing a plan now. The building that I am looking at is 16,500 sq meters and has a...

Separation anxiety.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... In Kevin Dickens' article, "Overcoming Hot Aisle / Cold Aisle Separation Anxiety," published in the May 2008 issue of Engineered Systems, he showed computational flow diagram (CFD) images of data centers with the following: * No ceiling or...

Lab requirements.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... I really enjoy Howard McKew's "Tomorrow's Environment" column in Engineered Systems. Amanda McKew's "HVACR Designer Tips" column is great also. I have a couple of questions. 1. Howard's column on sq ft/ton really got me thinking ("Going...

Responsible design: some nice ideas, done wrong.(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2008... I listened to the "Responsible Design & Construction Process in the 21st Century" webinar (available at www.esmagazine.com), and had some comments. First, I applaud Mr. McKew's and Ms. Maston's advocacy of an integrated design approach and...

Back 2 basics: based on Cx-3 ATC/FPT software.
October 1, 2008... Owner's Project Requirements and Basis of Design For October's "Back to Basics" and "HVACR Designer's Tips," the HVAC system is discussed in Chapter 5, "Hotels, Motels, and Dormitories" from the 2007 ASHRAE Handbook--Applications. Four...

Flexible VAV systems prove the right fit for NYC space demands.(Case In Point)(Variable air volume)
October 1, 2008... * With the rising price of real estate in New York City, even older buildings have great income potential for commercial applications. That's the feeling of Jack Resnick & Sons, the owner of 250 Hudson Street, an older commercial building...

Pipes and performance protected at Philly condo high-rise.(Case In Point)
October 1, 2008... High-rise concrete structures offer excellent thermal efficiency but present a number of challenges during construction, particularly with respect to moisture intrusion. Because these structures tend to be extra tight, it is important that...

Exhaust retrofit yields less labor, no odor for resort.(Case In Point)(Sandia Resort & Casino)
October 1, 2008... Located in Albuquerque, NM, Sandia Resort & Casino is an Indian gaming operation that opened for business in December 2005. The property boasts 135,000 sq ft of gaming space, 228 plush guest rooms, eight casual and fine dining restaurants, and...

Colorado's plows work at 28[degrees] below, but the plow shops' cold days are over.(Case In Point)
October 1, 2008... Maintaining a 9,156-mile highway system traveled by over 26.1 billion vehicle miles a year is a formidable task for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). In the state's six transportation regions, the familiar bright orange...

Why design-phase commissioning? Get ready for the next time someone asks you.(Commissioning)(Column)
October 1, 2008... I received a phone call today from an owner's representative who needs help convincing his client that a commissioning professional should be brought onto the project early in the design phase. The client (building owner) believes commissioning...

Selecting the BAS or systems integration contractor: contrary to popular thinking, it's difficult to spell success without "RFP.".(Building Automation)
October 1, 2008... Selecting a supplier and contractor for building automation has never been a trivial task. Of course, price is a big issue, but other major issues including service, support, quality, and conformance to open standards hold equal weight. As we...

Swiss cheese pump impeller: don't let cavitation put holes in your performance.(Hydro Tech)
October 1, 2008... This is the real deal. This pump impeller was removed from a six-month-old condenser water filtration installation. The bronze casting is almost completely gone. The impeller blades are deteriorated like swiss cheese. The pump flange casting...

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

High efficiency profile turning vanes & rail.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... * H-E-P Vanes Provide Maximum Turning Efficiency * Energy savings are provided by the superior airfoil contour, which reduces relative pressure to the lowest level. * Aerodynamic design greatly reduces generated sound power levels ...

A new look for humidity control!(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Viconics Electronics Inc., Montreal, Quebec is pleased to announce the introduction of the VH7200 series electronic communicating Humidistat. The VH7200 humidity controller series features are: * Analog and/or digital outputs for humidity...

Automatic Filters, Inc. Tekleen[R]: the best engineered water filtering solution always cost less.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... * Fully automatic self cleaning water filters * No flow interruption. * 2 gallons per backwash. * Single Unit Flow rate to 20,000 gpm * 1 inch to 36 inch line size. * Stainless steel filters at carbon steel prices. ...

Bradford White's ultra-efficient, eco friendly eF Series[R] line continues to grow.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Bradford White's eF Series[R] commercial water heaters offer incredible delivery and super fast recovery. They are the perfect choice for building managers and business owners that want to "Go Green". Eco-Friendly eF models offer remarkable...

Industrial water filter: conserves rinse water.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... * Automatic Self-Cleaning * Line Pressure Powered * Screens down to 10 microns * 1 inch to 20 inch line sizes * Single Unit flow rates to 12,000 gpm Orival, Inc. 201-568-3311 * FAX 201-568-1916 800-567-9767...

Laminar & radial flow hepa filter diffusers.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Designed for Class 10 to Class 100 HVAC Clean Room Systems, our new Laminar Flow Hepa Filter Diffuser (LFHFD) provides clean air performance with a continuous uni-directional flow of large volumes of highly filtered air that washes contaminants...

Free HVAC assessment handbook.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... "A Practical Guide to Performance Measurements in Mechanical Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems" from TSI is a 30-page handbook that details key performance measurements. Topics include building design and operation, efficiency...

Vertical In-Line HVAC Pumps.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Patterson's Pro-Max[R] HVAC close-coupled Vertical In-line Pumps offer reliability and full flexibility to serve all HVAC applications. They are engineered in a high-efficiency design that minimizes energy consumption. Their precision cast,...

Insulation Saddle System.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Anvil's 260 Insulation Saddle System is a revolutionary product for installing insulation. Used for copper and steel pipe systems, it eliminates the wood block and shield, and costly hanger adjustments. For chilled and hot water systems...

Bard WF Wall-Mount Gas Furnace.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The WF Wall Mount Gas Furnace requires no interior floor space or venting and all service and maintenance can be performed outside of the building. Ideal for new construction, school renovation, retail stores, garage service centers and other...

SEMCO chilled beams.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... SEMCO's chilled beam cooling products are designed for use in nonresidential applications where there is a high cooling load and/or rooms that require individual temperature control. Chilled beams combine radiant cooling with conventional...

Rheem-Ruud Spiderfire High Efficiency commercial gas water heaters.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The latest in High Efficiency, fully condensing commercial water heaters * Up to 97% Thermal Efficiency * Advanced LCD diagnostics * 3 Pass Wet-Base heat exchanger with Cobalt Blue glass flue lining * 2", 3", & 4" venting...

TM Series Cooling Tower CTI certified performance.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The TM Series Cooling Tower expands Delta's unit capacity up to 2000 cooling tons. This engineered plastic molded tower provides longer life than traditional metal towers without the high budgeted costs typically associated with those designs....

Ruskin's Energy Recovery Ventilators.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Used to recover exhaust air energy and reintroduce it into the conditioned space, Ruskin Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) can be stand-alone or ducted to the a/c unit. Ruskin ERVs are ideal for rooftops, mechanical rooms and ground...

Ruskin Sun Control Systems.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Sun Control Systems are a valuable component in a building's design. They can substantially reduce the cooling energy requirements of the interior and provide distinctive architectural characteristics to the exterior. Ruskin manufactures a wide...

Ruskin Air Measuring Solutions.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Ensure precise, reliable performance with one of Ruskin's AMCA-Licensed air measuring products. Licensing through AMCA is a voluntary process that surpasses minimum code requirements, substantiates the manufacturing process and validates...

Ruskin Commercial Air Doors.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Ruskin Air Doors, ranging from 36" to 84" sizes, are designed to keep dirt, dust, fumes, insects, pollen and odors from entering your facility; making it easier to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment. Available in a wide range of...

Innovative-energy saving ventilation products.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] White Bear Lake, Minnesota--Featuring Innovative & energy saving residential ventilation problem solvers; Ultra quiet, AireShare[TM] Room-to-Room ventilators for transferring heated/cooled air thru interior walls to...

No-clog Dryer Duct Booster[R] improves efficiency & safety.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... White Bear Lake, Minnesota--Tjernlund's residential capacity Dryer Duct Booster[R] is ideal for restrictive or long dryer exhaust duct runs over 25 equivalent feet. Saves energy by reducing drying times up to 50%. Reduces lint build-up, dust...

5900 FlexBalance and 5900 FlexBalance~Plus series separators.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Taco's patented 5900 FlexBalance and FlexBalance~Plus Separators act as a hydraulic bridge between the primary and secondary circuits in hydronic heating and cooling applications. The FlexBalance~Plus product line incorporates Taco's patented...

ClearFire (CFC) commercial boiler--fully condensing.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The Model CFC is a Single Pass--Down Fired Stainless Steel Full Condensing Boiler. It is CSA Certified and listed from 500,000 BTU/Hr input through 2,500,000 BTU/Hr input. Utilizing a Premix Burner with Metal Fiber Head, provides NOx emissions...

ClearFire (CFH) commercial boiler--steam.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The Cleaver-Brooks model CFH compact gas-fired boiler is offered for the commercial boiler market for low or high pressure steam from 10 horsepower through 40 horsepower. Utilizing the Clearfire advanced heat transfer technology and premix...

Protec announces the addition of 46 new towers now totaling 55 CTI certified cross flow cooling towers.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Protec FWS Series' single, double and multi-cell configurations are designed for commercial, institutional and industrial loads. All major components of the FWS Series have been developed to ensure maximum efficiency with low energy...

Cemline storage boiler water fired plate heat exchanger water heaters (SPH series).(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The SPH is a perfect solution for producing domestic hot water heated by hydronic boilers. The SPH Packaged Water Heater uses a plate type heat exchanger maximizing heat transfer between the boiler and domestic water returning boiler water to...

Keeping an eye on energy costs.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Viconics Electronics, Montreal, Quebec is pleased to announce the release of the VT7000 series thermostat with optional embedded Passive InfraRed (PIR) motion detector. The PIR equipped thermostat provides an alternative to the traditional...

Vaisala launches LAN/WLAN Ethernet connectivity.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Vaisala HUMICAP[R] Humidity/Temperature Transmitter Series HMT330 is now available with Ethernet connectivity through wireless or wired networks. Ethernet communication affords access to instrument measurements via LAN and the world-wide web....

3E Plus[R] insulation thickness computer program.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Download NEW Version for FREE at www.PipeInsulation.org Quantifies energy, environmental and cost savings from increasing pipe, duct and vessel insulation levels in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. Improved user interface,...

Unilux Advanced Manufacturing, LLC.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The unique UNILUX 5 pass flexible water tube boiler design is simply the finest in its class. With standard operating efficiencies at 85% and a standard 20 year warranty against thermal shock damage, UNILUX provides...

Reclaim flash steam--brochure C-1.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Penn Separators newly revised brochure C-1 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...

Energy recovery wheels.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Air-To-Air energy recovery for temperature and humidity. Effective transfer of enthalpy from ventilation air to exhaust air during summer, from exhaust air to ventilation air during winter. SAVE energy and reduce both the chiller and boiler...

Go green with Cambridge.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Cambridge "LEED-Ready" heating equipment is a proven, cost effective way to go green for warehouses, mfg. plants, indoor sports facilities and other commercial/industrial buildings. Patented burner and Blow-Thru[R] technology save energy and...

HPR portable dehumidifiers provide big moisture removal for small spaces.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Desert Aire's HPR Series dehumidifiers are designed to provide humidity control in small area applications, removing up to 7 pounds of moisture/ hr or 150 pints of moisture/day. The unit features an evaporator coil to remove moisture and a...

Chemtrol[R] CT Controllers.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Santa Barbara Control Systems manufactures the Chemtrol[R] line of Cooling Tower/Boiler Controllers. These controllers are conductivity-based, with options for pH, ORP, Free Chlorine control. Operational features include temperature, Watermeter...

ONICON Incorporated's System-10 BTU Meter.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... ONICON Incorporated's System-10 BTU Meter is a highly-accurate microprocessor-based instrument designed to provide full energy, flow and temperature data both at the front panel LCD and over an optional serial interface. Differential...

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

Selective catalytic reduction system for package boilers.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Nationwide Boiler offers a new six-page brochure describing the design configurations, principle of operation and performance of their selective catalytic reduction system, CataStak[TM]. Suitable for use with package boilers to 250K lb/hr.,...

New full line of McQuay rooftop systems now available with R-410A.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... McQuay now offers the broadest range of R-410A rooftops in the industry with capacities from 30 to 140 tons. All of the units are available with high efficiencies that exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2010 requirements to reduce operating costs. The lower...

Mechanical Dryer Venting System[TM].(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... The MDVS is developed in cooperation with clothes dryer manufacturers. It's used to exhaust clothes dryers in multi-story buildings, and laundry facilities in hotels, resorts, sports and health care facilities. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] ...

The system integrator's choice for metering V-class electric meters from E-Mon D-Mon.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Available with a variety of communication options including EZ-7 protocol to interface with E-Mon Energy software, Modbus TCP and BACNet for easy interface with new or existing Building Automation Systems. Features include an 8-digit display,...

Energy management takes energy measurement E-Mon D-Mon electric submeters & systems.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... E-Mon's submetering products are designed to measure energy and monitor anything from a single circuit to an entire distribution system in commercial, industrial, multi-family, educational and governmental facilities for tenant metering &...

Gastite launches XR2 fitting.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new Gastite XR2 provides an optimum seal with minimal prep--the only fitting of its kind in the industry. Featuring its patent-pending multi-point seal, the XR2's sealing surface does not sit on the cut end of...

Enhance comfort of ductless heating/cooling & PTAC systems.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Tjernlund's AireShare[TM] makes hot or cold rooms more comfortable. Quiet, low-profile design efficiently moves air through the wall cavity from room to room. Unique design allows Intake or Diffuser to be mounted high or low for greater comfort...

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

Condensate return, boiler feed, vacuum return systems.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Bulletin HP-1 covers custom-built condensate return, as well as complete boiler feed systems. Several 2' NPSHR pumps available as standard selections. Three series of vacuum return or boiler feed can accommodate special space requirements. Our...

Parker 204WW Direct Fired Hot Water Wall Boiler.(Engineer's Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Parker Boiler, Los Angeles, offers its 204WW Direct Fired Hot Water Wall Boiler. Soon to be available in sizes from 500,000 up to 2,000,000 BTU Input with bent tube all welded design. The WW raises the efficiencies up to 86% on some models. The...

Retrofit-centric building controls!(Engineers Technical Library: Fall 2008)
October 1, 2008... Viconics Wireless Building Controls. The VWG-40 and VT7000 series provide the building controls community with an alternative to dealing with costly building repair, and occupant disruption. The VT7000 series, when equipped with optional...

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

Design review / design-build: hotels, motels, and dormitories.(HVACR Designer Tips)
October 1, 2008... Equipment type: Energy recovery unit Equipment designation: ERU-1 Barcode designation: 111111 Area served: Dormitory rooms Equipment location: In equipment room DESIGN REVIEW ...

Living wild.
October 1, 2008... It's typical for a chiller to contribute to occupant comfort. It's less typical for a chiller to ensure occupant survival, but such is the mix of occupants at The Wild Center in the Adirondacks. In this year's Engineering Award-winning project,...

Chilled beams in Chicago.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 250 South Wacker building reportedly houses a first for American HVAC installations. That might sound exotic, but as you'll see, the author delivers the story behind this retrofit in a matter-of-fact manner that...

Phoenix Convention Center: on the rise.
October 1, 2008... As part of the city's move to drastically upgrade its ability to host major gatherings, this boiler/ hydronics design had to be ready for large crowds and surprisingly cold days. By combining simplicity with flexibility, the new system moves...

Cold climate HVAC challenges.
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] October gets us to the cusp of winter in a lot of the country. The cold-weather threats to good performance are outnumbered only by the possible strategies to combat them. Here, the authors look at humidity,...

Humidification strategies for data centers and network rooms.
October 1, 2008... Controlling humidity in IT environments is essential to achieving high availability. This article explains how humidity affects equipment, and why humidity control is required. The author offers quantitative design guidelines for existing and...

Pump motor control.(Computers & Software)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The company has released two CD-ROM training videos to assist customers in learning about float switches, alarm systems, and pump motor control panels. Both presentations feature animated pumping sequences, which...

HVAC design.(Computers & Software)
October 1, 2008... Design Master HVAC 6.1 AutoCAD HVAC software for design and drafting is compatible with the company's plumbing software and allows users to size ducts, figure building load and pressure drop calculations, and estimate cost. --Design Master...

CAD.(Computers & Software)
October 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CAD-MECH is an industry standard Autodesk[R] program that allows users to add 3-D pipe fittings and valves to the DWG file format. The program integrates with the company's CAD-DUCT detailing program. --Technical...

Maxwell Systems, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Maxwell Systems, Inc.'s recently released Management Suite version 6.5.3, which can integrate with its Estimation Logistics and Quest Estimator to further speed and simplify any user's process from takeoff to cash.

Engineered Software, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Engineered Software, Inc.'s Fluid Fundamentals Training division is offering "Total Pump Training," a three-day course covering proper pump application, selection, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Michael Volk, P.E., and president...

Aspire Technologies, Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Aspire Technologies, Inc. has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The developer of QuoteWerks has also maintained its Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions competency.

Flomerics'.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Flomerics' Flovent CFD software was selected by American Power Conversion (APC) to develop a real-time cooling calculator for data center design to assess the local airflow around each rack and evaluates cooling performance and the scalability...

Bluebeam[R] Software Inc.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Bluebeam[R] Software Inc.'s PDF Revu[R] 6.0, features a redesigned interface, enhanced markup and editing tools, and new online search technology, allowing users to create, markup, and view pdfs.

Trimble.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Trimble's MEP layout program allows users to take a digital CAD design file or 3-D BIM into the field to simplify the layout of conduit, pipe, duct, and cable trays.

Johnson Controls.(BITS & BYTES)
October 1, 2008... Johnson Controls will integrate IBM's Tivoli Monitoring for Energy Management software with its Metays[R] BMS to help make data centers more energy efficient and sustainable.

Peerless Boilers and Pavilion Products.(WORLD WIDE WEB)
October 1, 2008... Peerless Boilers and Pavilion Products have (PB Heat, LLC) redesigned their website at www.peerlessboilers.com. New features include easier overall site navigation; a custom-built product selection guide; and the ability to review warranty...

SANYO Commercial Solutions.(WORLD WIDE WEB)
October 1, 2008... SANYO Commercial Solutions, a division of SANYO North America Corporation, is offering online training classes for its ductless split products at http://sanyohvac.com/online_ courses.php.

Schneider Electric.(WORLD WIDE WEB)
October 1, 2008... Schneider Electric's Energy Savings Advisor, an online tool that helps owners and managers of buildings evaluate their current energy usage and device ways to increase energy efficiency can be accessed at www.us.Schneider-electric....

Onset Computer Corporation.(WORLD WIDE WEB)
October 1, 2008... Onset Computer Corporation's new version of HOBOlink, the company's Web-based energy and environmental monitoring software (www.onsetcomp.com/scaling) is compatible with the company's HOBO U30 GSM and Wi-Fi-based remote monitoring systems.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America.(WORLD WIDE WEB)
October 1, 2008... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America is hosting a series of live green building webinars to help members compete in this expanding new market via www.greencontractors.us.