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Motors & Drives

Eliminating Power Transients When Switching Large Motors or Transformers during Power Outages or Engine Testing

John Stark
Select the right transfer switch to avoid transient problems. …
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Hospitality HVAC

Impact of Evaporative vs. Air-Cooled Compressor Cooling Systems on Carbon Emissions and Water Consumption in Grocery Stores

Ramez Naguib
Examining the carbon footprint and environmental impact of different compressor cooling systems in commercial retail supermarket refrigeration. …
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Coronavirus Coverage

COVID-19’s Impact on the Future Design of Senior Living Communities

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Alison Faecher
We must design to enable quality of care and flexibility in facilities to keep residents and caregivers safe from this novel virus and future potential threats while balancing design solutions …
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Hospitality HVAC

Fabric Duct Solves HVAC Engineering Challenges for $48 Million Aquatics Center 

John Parris Frantz
Fabric duct substitution for metal duct at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia, cuts HVAC material/ labor costs and fast-tracks the project. …
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Coronavirus Coverage

COVID-19 Prevention: The All Fresh Air Super-Clean Building Standard

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Haigang B Li
Examining a future where buildings’ HVAC systems utilize 100% outdoor air with no recirculation. …
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Commercial HVAC

Rising Costs and New Environmental Regulations Call for Proactive Refrigerant Management Programs

Jason Ayres
As refrigerant prices continue to spiral upward and new environmental and safety regulations are introduced, the long-term success of the enterprise will no doubt call for a proactive refrigerant management …
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Coronavirus Coverage

Cities at the Front Line: Public Space in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Georgia Sarkin
Seeing our cities at the frontline through the lens of public health and equity has magnified a lot that needs fixing. …
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