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Key Factors for Selecting an ERV

August 29, 2018

Size and configuration are important, but don’t overlook other key factors that can help provide the best return on investment and total cost of ownership over the life of the system.

This K-12 building automation troubleshooting experience

School BAS: Out Of Control!

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.

Heat Pipe Technology opens new development, testing lab

December 15, 2016

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Heat Pipe Technology (HPT), a division of MiTek® Industries, opened a new laboratory at its Tampa, FL location.

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MA hospital returns to its glory days with new ERV technology

November 9, 2016

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Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA, opened as a small community medical facility in 1884.

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ERV replacement brings school utility costs under control

October 21, 2014

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When the school board and town government of Bourne, MA, saw the unusually high utility bills for Bournedale Elementary School, they knew something had to be done.

Airxchange to bring ERV message to D.C.

September 18, 2013

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The World Energy Engineering Congress will aim to find answers on how to successfully combine efficiency, IAQ, and renewable energy in HVAC design.

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Four Rules For Air-To-Air Energy Recovery Units

These units can save energy, but only if the technology is installed and operated correctly.

Paul Ehrlich P.E.

August 29, 2013

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The application of energy recovery units allows for the ability to do total heat recovery and recover both sensible and latent heat from an exhaust air stream, using that heat to pre-condition outdoor air required for building ventilation.

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AHUs with energy recovery improve hospital’s ventilation rates while preserving IAQ

Following the installation of an ERV, odor and cooling complaints disappear at CoxHealth's Turner Center.

April 24, 2013

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A multi-function health services facility in Springfield, MO is a showcase for sophisticated air quality management. The Turner Center is a unit of the CoxHealth system and is part of the Cox South health care campus in south Springfield.

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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2019 September

Engineered Systems magazine’s September 2019 issue questions the need for multiple building codes that cover the same subjects, examines the dos and don’ts of power systems for critical facilities, offers tips on how to select the proper centrifugal pump circuit flow controls, and much more.

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