Massachusetts Ranks #1 as Most Energy Efficient State for 8th Year in a Row As the US government loosens environmental rules, states are investing more in energy efficiency and delivering increased power savings, according to the 2018 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. This 12th annual report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), identifies the leaders… Read more »
Project Name: Amherst College Science Center Architect: Payette Associates Inc. Mechanical Engineer: Van Zelm Engineers Mechanical Contractor: Harry Grodsky & Company Equipment: Glycol Energy Recovery System with 20 AHU coils, 16 HRU Coils and Steam Humidifier Manufacturer: Konvekta DAC Sales Engineer: Rich Clarke Project Overview: During the past 15 years, enrollment in STEM classes increased… Read more »
Coils – To Repair or Replace (Credit to Guest Blogger: Dan Jacobs, Capital Coil & Air) There are multiple reasons why coils can fail prematurely. Sometimes, they simply freeze and can never be repaired. Other times, the coil was selected incorrectly, which in turn, made the coil significantly under-perform. Many times, there is substantial corrosion or something… Read more »
Klimor is excited to introduce their brand new product line, Klimor EVO. Klimor EVO is a series of modular air handling units for air conditioning, ventilation, heating, cooling low pressure and high pressure systems. Check out the following video: Klimor EVO systems are Efficient, Versatile, and Optimal and feature the following advantages: Anti-Corrosive Coating Fan –… Read more »
Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems For the public good, it’s essential that the HVAC systems in buildings where people work, visit, or reside support a high-quality indoor environment. In addition, sustainability mandates that those conditions be maintained in a manner as energy efficient as possible. Developed in collaboration with… Read more »
Project Name: University of Vermont STEM Complex Architect: Freeman, French & Freeman, Inc. Mechanical Engineer: BR + A Consulting Engineers Mechanical Contractor: VHV Company Equipment: OA Intake and EA Discharge Plenums Manufacturer: Konvenkta, Size: 148,300 CFM DAC Sales Engineer: Brad Carpenter Project Overview: The University of Vermont’s $104 million investment in a new Science Technology… Read more »
MIT researchers develop inexpensive way to perform full lifecycle analysis of design choices as buildings are being planned Typically, when architects or engineers design a new building, it’s only at the end of the process — if ever — that a lifecycle analysis of the building’s environmental impact is carried out. And by then, it may be too late to… Read more »
Thermo-Composite Casing – Annexair’s Superior Corrosion Resistent Construction Featuring Annexair’s Thermo-casing, the Hygienius construction represents the best option for healthcare centers, educational institutions, greenhouses, pools and any other buildings requiring corrosion resistance, high quality and hygienic HVAC requirements. This revolutionary concept offers the best of both worlds: unsurpassed quality and economical pricing similar to conventional steel… Read more »
Excellent Systems Lead to Excellent Products Ingenia Technologies is an industry leader in custom air handling unit production. A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and leading edge engineering technology are utilized to provide creative custom air handling unit solutions and high quality product. Take a look at what it takes to make a consistently high quality product:… Read more »
Are you thinking about designing a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS)? Make sure you have comprehensive guidance from industry experts to simplify and optimize DOAS design, installation, operation, and management. The ASHRAE Design Guide for Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems consolidates existing material to focus on the major issues while referring to supplemental sources for more… Read more »