Sequences of operation, as we have used them for the past decade, will slowly become somewhat obsolete in the next five to 10 years.

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems have been around for decades, and VRF manufacturers continuously push the limits of energy efficiency with the release of new models. 

IoT technologies are designed to grant facility managers predictive control of a building’s comfort performance.

A properly designed pump network is critical to the success of any hydronic mechanical system. 

When building owners want their building systems to be designed for resiliency, the discussion between the owner and the engineers typically includes redundancy and temporary HVAC systems that can support all building HVAC systems or portions thereof. 

HVAC system designers are faced with unique challenges when attempting to design energy-efficient HVAC systems

Approximately six years ago, we visited the manufacturing plant of one of the largest boiler manufacturers in the country. The visit was related to a specific project that required high-efficiency condensing boilers for heating and steam boilers for humidification.

Imagine a world where all HVAC equipment, (i.e chillers, variable frequency drives etc.), all BAS sensors, various components of the electrical systems (i.e electrical panels, meters, lighting fixtures etc.), and various components of all other infrastructure systems are connected to a shared, non-proprietary network that integrates the functionality of each system.

With the ever-changing field of technology comes improvements in both energy and ease of use for many systems across the industry.

Facilitating such mechanical upgrades, one must focus on all factors, including identifying critical loads, electrical system sizing, load shedding, and more.