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AABC seminar to focus on HVAC system performance

April 30, 2013

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“Optimizing HVAC System Performance” is the title of an upcoming regional seminar from AABC. The Associated Air Balance Council will bring the one-day seminar to the Hilton Baltimore on May 17.

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Building Automation Evolution

In our data-rich world, the next big leap is just getting off the ground.

April 26, 2013

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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There are many elements to a BAS. Of course, the ability to control systems through direct digital control (DDC) is always a require-ment, but ideally, we expect these systems to be much more.

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FASTER + CHEAPER ≠ Better

Can a project manager overcome the desire to suspend belief in physics and common sense?

March 29, 2013

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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My recent columns have been puzzling through the question of why owners are accepting unfinished construction projects as substantially complete.

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The Importance Of Measurement And Feedback

We won’t open greater system potential until the feedback loop is closed.

February 26, 2013

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E.

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Bill Gates, the founder and former CEO of Microsoft, has dedicated his time and efforts toward running the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Slim BIM: Getting Elephants To Dance

October 19, 2012

By Mr. Toby Considine

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Two different specifications, the Army, and others are pushing building information toward the future.

Water management systems: Aquanomix

June 13, 2012

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The water systems harvest water for use in cooling towers.

Chiller Startup & Shutdown: Worth Doing Right

June 1, 2012

By Rick Nadeau, P.E.

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Commissioning, tracking performance data, and paying attention to detail during startup and shutdown can raise performance while lowering expenses.

Centrifugal Fans Installation Guide

March 23, 2012

By Khalil Kairouz and Dale Price

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Here’s a good reference for facilities, TAB pros, or even commissioning agents on what should be found on site (and how to achieve it in the first place). For install through setup, properly managing connections, bearings, controllers, and vibration risks will create an air of success.

Commissioning Of Infection Control

February 1, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Back in January 2011, I wrote in this column about hospital-acquired infection based on my introduction to this serious problem and my participating as a steering committee member for the Hospital Associated Infection Organization (HAIO).

Commissioning: TREND Logs- Worth the effort?

September 6, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Using data trend logs to supplement in-field functional performance testing (FPT) has always been an option in the commissioning process, particularly for HVAC systems controlled by DDC systems. As DDC system trending capabilities and computer hardware storage capacities have improved substantially over the past few years, I propose that trend logs be given a more prominent place in the commissioning toolbox.

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