Larry Daniel was looking to add something a little different - call it the "wow factor" - to a new facility in Columbus, OH, for Accor Economy Lodging, parent company
Energy cost savings, plenty of fresh air, really simple maintenance, solid-gold reliability - these are the actual benefits of an energy recovery system installed 10 years ago in an Atlanta
The industry has seen everything from major innovations to important upgrades since last year’s AHR Expo. With so much more on the floor for the 2001 event, here’s a sampler of what’s new.
The author focuses on how humidity control affects the IAQ of the modern workplace environment. Studies cited show the effect that controlled relative humidity levels has on absenteeism and productivity. Overall benefits of hvac renovation to improve IAQ are reviewed, as well as current humidity control technologies and their applications.
The IU Chemistry Building was not using chilled water efficiently. The problem was corrected by installing variable-speed drives on the chilled-water pumps and resetting the control valve differential for better control, energy savings, and improved chilled-water temperature changes.
For successful application of electric motors and drives, consider three basic areas of operation: steady-state operational considerations, starting and stopping the load, and protection of the motor.