Amir Salarifard, P.E., LEED AP, is a retro-commissioning project manager at Bernhard TME. He has worked in the building industry for more than nine years as a mechanical engineer, focusing on energy efficiency and providing design/guidance for HVAC systems optimization, building envelope retrofits, energy modeling solutions, and building analytics analysis. Salarifard obtained his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and earned an ASHRAE scholarship in 2014 and 2015. Contact him at salari6889@gmail.com.

VRF Technology — The Missing Link to Lower Utility Bills

VRF offers highly efficient performance, long life cycles, quiet operation, less downtime, and more.

Amir Salarifard P.E.

July 22, 2019

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Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are popular options in both residential and customer facilities.

Everything you need to know about data centers or MC facilities

Incorporating Standards, Power Distribution, Backup Generators, and More Into Your Data Center Design

Everything You Need to Know About Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities.

Amir Salarifard P.E.

May 20, 2019

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Information technology (IT) has been growing exponentially as people’s day-to-day lives grow more dependent on data processing.

Boiler Fundamentals: Examining All Sides of the Combustion Triangle

The first step toward the safe and productive operation of boilers is a good working knowledge of boiler fundamentals.

Amir Salarifard P.E.

January 18, 2019

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Industrial plants need steam for heating and other processes. Boilers are commonly used to provide this steam, and you may be called on to operate the boilers in your plant. The first step toward the safe and productive operation of boilers is a good working knowledge of boiler fundamentals.

Another Tool in the Tool Box—How UA Members Are Training and Using 3D Solutions in Piping Projects

In the summer of 2014 the United Association (UA) started a new course to teach their membership the use of laser scanning equipment and related software to create highly accurate three-dimensional point clouds of existing buildings and mechanical systems for the use with BIM applications. Pat Ramirez and Erik Lambrecht were tasked to create the new course which lead to a partnership with FARO.

Ensuring Total Power Backup System Availability – Maintenance and Testing

While the basic concept and need of backup power systems has not changed, the increased likelihood of power outages has put greater reliance on backup power systems, making the their reliability more important than ever. When a utility outage occurs, the backup generator is expected to immediately start and support the load; however, even the best emergency backup power system, utilizing the highest-quality equipment, can be rendered useless if not properly maintained.

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