Engineered Systems Magazine

2022 January

The January issue examines the role of steam in brewery applications, the steps to consider when designing an aspirating smoke detection system in MRI rooms, the importance of third-party TAB certification, and more. Access the full January issue by clicking here.

Brewery Boiler Systems: Sanitation, Sterilization, and Customer Satisfaction

Ray Wohlfarth

January 5, 2022

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Designing a steam system for a brewery can be frustrating, as the logic of low-pressure steam is opposite that of other HVAC systems.

The Closed-Loop Advantage

Adam Radford

January 20, 2022

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Given the growing sensitivity to water conservation, and the ever-increasing cost to maintain mechanical systems, closed-loop technology is quickly gaining traction nationwide.

FA MRI Room Detection – Designing Aspirating Smoke Detection

Safety isn’t an option; it’s a requirement. The right consultants can help engineers not only be aware of their obligations but meet them.

Eric Roeder P.E., PSP,

January 18, 2022

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Aspirating smoke detection is a viable alternative to typical spot smoke detectors that include magnetic components.

Ten Things to Think About as Your New Boiler Journey Begins

These are the best of the best considerations from 40 years of being in and out of more than 300 industrial plants in 12 different countries.

John R. Puskar P.E.

January 14, 2022

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Take the time to do the proper amount of upfront due diligence, it’ll make your new boiler journey much more pleasant.

Prioritizing Proper TAB and Commissioning Work

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

January 11, 2022

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A project is incomplete when commissioning and testing, adjusting, and balancing are not completed together to industry standards.

Smartphone Apps and Building Automation Systems

Apps related to building automation systems can be categorized pretty easily by the audience they’re designed for.

Matthew Foley P.E.

January 19, 2022

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Apps related to building automation systems can be categorized pretty easily by the audience they’re designed for.

Auld Lang Syne – Long, Long Ago

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

January 13, 2022

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In the HVAC industry, numerous words, expressions, equipment, and systems have heard their Auld Land Syne sung.

Punchlists and Commissioning Action Lists

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

January 10, 2022

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The punch list process can work well for static installation and documentation items but almost never includes dynamic or operational issues at the time of substantial completion.

Metal HVAC Ventilation Duct Replacement Offers Church Significant Savings

Park Hill Baptist saved upwards of $100,000 on its duct retrofit and is also experiencing improved environmental conditions for its occupants

January 7, 2022

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Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas, switches from metal to fabric duct for aesthetics, air comfort, efficiency, and cost.

Introducing IAQ Monitoring, Measuring, and Reporting Using Performance Contracting Project Delivery

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

January 6, 2022

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The museum administration and its asset management in-house committee have signed a contract with a physician-led firm, offering a PC approach to improve the building environment to assist in furnishing, installing, commissioning, monitoring, measuring, and reporting on the museum’s indoor environment.

Engineering Observations and Assumptions for 2022

Herb Woerpel

January 3, 2022

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For those of us working in the built environment, 2022 arrives with a great deal of uncertainty.

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Engineered Systems Magazine

2022 January

Cover Story

Brewery Boiler Systems: Sanitation, Sterilization, and Customer Satisfaction

Feature Articles

The Closed-Loop Advantage

FA MRI Room Detection – Designing Aspirating Smoke Detection

Ten Things to Think About as Your New Boiler Journey Begins

Prioritizing Proper TAB and Commissioning Work

Columns

Smartphone Apps and Building Automation Systems

Auld Lang Syne – Long, Long Ago

Punchlists and Commissioning Action Lists

Metal HVAC Ventilation Duct Replacement Offers Church Significant Savings

Introducing IAQ Monitoring, Measuring, and Reporting Using Performance Contracting Project Delivery

Engineering Observations and Assumptions for 2022

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