Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

Vincent Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP, has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology with more than 38 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Sakraida has been involved in all phases of health care, laboratory, cleanroom, and industrial facilities. He is active in the ASHRAE TC9.11 Clean Space Committee, co-author of the ASHRAE Design Guide for Cleanrooms, and a member of the NEBB Cleanroom Performance Testing Standard committee. He was an ASHRAE distinguished lecturer and has presented seminars at numerous national and international conferences. He has been on the Engineered Systems magazine editorial advisory board since 2008 and can be reached at bsme82@comcast.net.

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Cleanroom Design in 10 Easy Steps

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
March 31, 2008
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OK, so “easy” may not be a word that comes to mind for designing such sensitive environments. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t produce a solid cleanroom design by tackling issues in a logical sequence. This article covers each key step, down to handy application-specific tips for adjusting load calculations, planning exfiltration paths, and angling for adequate mechanical room space relative to the cleanroom’s class.
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Manufacturing The Right Moisture

Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
April 1, 2007
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In addition to serving as a handy reference on the various dehumidification technologies and their profiles, this article uses a manufacturing scenario to explore load-related questions and other design pitfalls. Will human occupancy make much of a difference? What valves does your humidifier have? And exactly what’s in that room, anyway?  
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