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Home » Authors » Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP

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

Biocontainment Laboratory

How to Evaluate an Existing BSL-3 Biocontainment Laboratory

The HVAC and exhaust systems needed substantial repairs and renovations to meet the original system design intent and ensure reliable future operation.
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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
May 20, 2022
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The HVAC and exhaust systems needed substantial repairs and renovations to meet the original system design intent and ensure reliable future operation.


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Updating Cleanroom Performance Testing Standards to Meet ANSI Requirements

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
November 18, 2021
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A status report on pending updates to the Procedural Standards for Certified Testing of Cleanrooms standard



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Grid size battery storage

The Emergence of Grid-Sized Battery Energy Storage System Services

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
May 3, 2021
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Energy storage systems will be critical components in future electrical distribution systems.


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Moisture Removal

Choosing the Right Dehumidification Technology

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
October 1, 2020
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Perform a detailed technical analysis to determine which dehumidification technology will provide the best performance for a specific application when using a DX dedicated outside air system.


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Health Care Supplement | Cover Story

Designing the Built Environment to Prevent Pandemics

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
June 18, 2020
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COVID-19 mitigation options for the built environment.


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Selecting the Proper Centrifugal Pump Circuit Flow Control

Selecting the Proper Centrifugal Pump Circuit Flow Control

The appropriate pump control will provide a properly operating, energy-efficient, reliable pumping system.
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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
September 23, 2019
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Beyond the wheel, the most important mechanical equipment serving humanity is the centrifugal pump.


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Critical Facility Mechanical Equipment And System Reliability

Come to terms with the key terms, and learn how to wrestle with the cumulative effect as each component tries to edge the overall system reliability downward.
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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
March 29, 2013
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In today’s world, so-called “high-performance, sustainable” facilities are a dime a dozen. But many of these buildings rely on overly complex mechanical systems to carry out their mission.
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Cleanroom

Cleanroom Variable Airflow Design

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
April 27, 2012
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Appropriately enough, a good variable airflow design accommodates and refines a number of design variables. Particle monitoring strategies, minimum supply air calculation, HVAC sequencing, and space pressurization are just a few stops on the way to spotless performance.
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Basics For Absorption Chillers

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
March 1, 2009
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If motor-driven vapor compression chillers are much more energy efficient than absorption chillers, then why are we even having this conversation? In a hunt for LEED® points or in applications with certain demands, absorption could be just the ticket to sustainability and/or economy.
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Basics For Refrigerant Chillers

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Vincent A. Sakraida, P.E., LEED AP
December 1, 2008
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That pretty much covers it. You know, design options, performance standards, part-load values, operating factors, and more. Use it as a quick brush-up, or pass it along as a handy reference.
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