2023 February

Engineered Systems Magazine

The February issue explores how Inflation Reduction Act incentives will propel the geothermal HVAC sector forward, shares how balancing a hydronics system is an investment rather than a burden, defines the effectiveness of variable-speed drives in chiller applications, examines how variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are being used to push the boundaries of sustainability in a Texas credit union facility, and much more. Access the full February issue by clicking here.

Using Chillers with Variable-Speed Drives to Reduce Real-World Energy Use in High-Load Operations

When determining chiller efficiency and selecting technology, there are misconceptions that can result in decisions that unintentionally use energy.

Kiran Waghmare

February 8, 2023

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When determining chiller efficiency and selecting technology, there are misconceptions that can result in decisions that unintentionally use energy.

Sizing Hydronic Systems Is Truly a Balancing Act

Balancing is not an expense but, rather, an investment in indoor comfort and energy efficiency.

Amit Bhansali P.E, PMP, CEM, BEMP

Luciano Belo P.E

February 6, 2023

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Balancing is not an expense but, rather, an investment in indoor comfort and energy efficiency.

Buried Gold: Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act to Support Electrification

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provided $369 billion in funding for climate and energy provisions, making it the single largest investment in energy innovation and infrastructure in American history.

Jeremy Fauber P.E., CGD, LEED AP BD+C

Bryan Kinch LEED AP BD+C

February 2, 2023

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Planning for Building Security from a Realistic Standpoint

Building automation technicians are being asked to work on things that previously would have required some sort of network engineer to manage.

James Regan

February 10, 2023

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Building automation technicians are being asked to work on things that previously would have required some sort of network engineer to manage.

Commissioning Lead/Lag Pumping Operations: Part II, The Sequence of Operation

Examining lead/lag control sequences for variable-speed distribution pumps.

Miles Ryan P.E.

February 7, 2023

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Examining lead/lag control sequences for variable-speed distribution pumps.

The Credit Human Federal Credit Union headquarters

Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Building Design

The 200,000-square-foot Credit Human Federal Credit Union project aims to establish new benchmarks for efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

February 3, 2023

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The 200,000-square-foot Credit Human Federal Credit Union project aims to establish new benchmarks for efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.

What a Long, Strange Trip it’s Been

While not as warm as South Beach, it’s time to take my talents to a new locale.

Herb Woerpel

February 1, 2023

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While not as warm as South Beach, it’s time to take my talents to a new locale.

New Arena Boiler Plant Using Design-Build Project Delivery

The final boiler system selection is based on methods to furnish and install heat systems to serve a new 150,000-seat arena in an existing office park.

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

January 30, 2023

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The final boiler system selection is based on methods to furnish and install heat systems to serve a new 150,000-seat arena in an existing office park.

Scope Creep: Identifying and Reducing this HUGE Project Management Pitfall

All engineering consulting firms want their projects to be as profitable as possible; however, most will identify their biggest project management pitfall as: doing work outside of the scope (aka scope creep), which greatly reduces profits. Depending on the size of your firm, scope creep could cost you thousands, or even millions, of dollars annually.

In this session, we will learn how firms can transition from being professionals providing services, to highly tuned businesses that can identify the needs of the marketplace and create services and products that are appropriately priced and yield consistent and greater profits.

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Engineered Systems Magazine

2023 February

Feature Articles

Using Chillers with Variable-Speed Drives to Reduce Real-World Energy Use in High-Load Operations

Sizing Hydronic Systems Is Truly a Balancing Act

Buried Gold: Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act to Support Electrification

Columns

Planning for Building Security from a Realistic Standpoint

Commissioning Lead/Lag Pumping Operations: Part II, The Sequence of Operation

Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Building Design

What a Long, Strange Trip it’s Been

New Arena Boiler Plant Using Design-Build Project Delivery

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