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Precious Metal: Cogeneration And Cooperation At Oregon State

June 1, 2011

By Colin Moar CIBSE, CSA and Geoff Wampler LEED® AP

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The first university cogen plant in the U.S. to earn LEED® Platinum certification, the OSU Energy Center succeeded via consistently efficiency-minded design and an exceptional level of analysis and teamwork in the commissioning process. Fuel flexibility, staff training, and a projected $650,000 annual savings didn’t hurt, either.

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Renovating HVAC systems at Air Force Base achieves energy goals

August 1, 2011

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Two energy recovery units saved this Air Force Base hangar $24,500 in heat recovery costs. United States Air Force personnel sought a solution to renovate the makeup air and exhaust

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Resort receives pool heater as an early Christmas present

July 1, 2011

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A high-efficiency boiler was used to heat this year-round outdoor pool, resulting in less maintenance and lower Btu. In November 2009, the original pool heater at the L’Arbre Croche resort

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Air Force hangars in Alaska salute new heating system's tempering effect

May 1, 2011

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A heating system evened out the temperature and improved working conditions at this Alaska Air Force hangar.Extreme sub-arctic temperatures at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, AK, where winter temperatures

Large Scale Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

September 6, 2011

By Stephen Hamstra P.E., ASHRAE HBDP LEED AP,

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With the help of advances in intelligent controls and a shift in design mindset, these systems can steer buildings toward smaller equipment sizes and associated savings. Review three projects and consider the benefits of keeping an upcoming project in the loop.

Pumping and Flow Controls in Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

November 9, 2012

By Stephen Hamstra P.E., ASHRAE HBDP LEED AP,

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What are the key technical challenges and design options for optimizing a geothermal heat pump design? Review the pros and cons involved with centralized or distributed pumping, with hybrid or decoupled systems, and with the controls that can guide them.

Alfa Laval introduces new heat exchanger warranty

May 2, 2013

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A new three-year warranty is now available for Alfa Laval’s complete range of AlfaNova fusion-bonded brazed heat exchangers and semi-welded plate heat exchangers.

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