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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.

Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.

Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E., is a principal at McClure Engineering, a mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm dedicated to the development of innovative solutions to unique engineering problems.

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The Case of the Missing IAQ Test Data and Rating Standards

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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
November 23, 2020
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Examining the missing science behind the measurements, means, and methods necessary to make IAQ relevant and beneficial to all stakeholders.


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Storm Shelters

Storm (Tornado) Shelters for K-12 Schools -- Considerations

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection design for storm shelters at a school facility require considerations outside the normal facility design parameters and thoughts.
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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
March 23, 2020
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When making coffee at the office, can I lick my fingers to help separate the filters, like I do at home? No. I don’t believe my fellow employees would appreciate this approach. 


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Power Systems for Critical FacilitiCentral Chiller Plant Designs and Design Options -- Are We Leading or Bleedinges

Central Chiller Plant Designs and Design Options — Are We Leading or Bleeding?

For engineers, how many codes, metrics, and standards are too many?
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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
September 20, 2019
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I have struggled with writing this article based upon what is being reported and what our industry leaders are recommending. It’s a fine balancing act, and I feel we may have too many plates spinning at once.


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Well-maintained central plants are a facility's lifeblood

Well-Maintained Central Plants Are a Facility's Lifeblood

Maintenance and inspection tasks for your central plant.
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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
July 17, 2019
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I just spent $3,700 for a dealer to inspect and repair my daughter’s 8-year-old passenger minivan. The value of the vehicle is about $4,200; however, a new replacement would have set me back $27,700 (less the trade-in value).


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When a Failure Strikes: Decentralizing a Central Heating System

The Old College Try: Decentralizing Mineral Area College's Central Heating System

Chronicling McClure Engineering’s quest to update a Missouri college’s antiquated central boiler system.
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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
June 17, 2019
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A Missouri college called late last fall with a problem. Its heating system, a central campus heating water boiler plant with two pumped loops and three distribution branches, had developed a leak in the loop to the library building across the quad.


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HVACR Engineers Must Focus on Knowing and Implementing the Necessary Codes

HVACR Engineers Must Focus on Knowing and Implementing the Necessary Codes

Code changes: take action, stay involved, and make a difference.
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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
August 8, 2018
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One of the first things we do when beginning the engineering design for a project is to check the current building codes for the locality we are working in.


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This K-12 building automation troubleshooting experience

School BAS: Out Of Control!

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Chuck Dale-Derks, P.E.
April 9, 2018
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This K-12 building automation troubleshooting experience turned into a case of “show and tell” that nobody wants at their own school, so take notes on both the causes and the solutions.


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