2023 October

More than Code: How psychrometrics guide HVAC design, IAQ in healthcare

The criteria for selecting and positioning filters in HVAC systems extend beyond building codes

October 4, 2023

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 is a code that sets vital health care safety regulations for the protection of patients, staff, and the general public within health care facilities.

The definitive guide to VAV selection

Variable Air Volume (VAV) terminal units control the zone temperature, ensure the minimum ventilation air is delivered to the zone, and significantly impact fan energy consumption

Kevin Lawson PE

October 18, 2023

As our industry continues to adopt more advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) techniques, manufacturers are beginning to produce cloud-based selection software which can be driven by an Application Programming Interface (API).

Four ways hygienic air systems improve process room air quality

The benefits of building ventilation are well-known but not often practiced

Marc Gray

October 16, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 48 million people will experience some form of foodborne illness each year.

Optimum development of district energy systems with heat pumps

This sector is expanding rapidly

I. Oliker PhD, P.E. Sarah Yari

October 6, 2023

District energy is a rapidly expanding sector of the energy market and represents a basic means of saving energy.

Why fastener redesign is often necessary, plus the critical factors to make it successful

Manufacturers should carefully explore why a redesign is a good idea before proceeding

Steve Adkins

October 5, 2023

Fasteners play a critical role in holding together systems in buildings ranging from plumbing products to ventilation systems. There are times when fasteners don’t meet performance standards and require redesigning.

Replacing field-erected towers with modular

A safer and faster solution for major automotive manufacturing facility

Steve Kline P.E., M.B.A

October 19, 2023

How do you replace aging cooling towers without risking disruption to a plant's continuous high-volume operation? That was the challenge at a major Midwest automotive manufacturing facility.

Setting the record straight on DCV

Using inappropriate end points for the minimum outdoor airflow set point range is a prevalent mistake

Miles Ryan P.E.

October 12, 2023

Demand Controlled Ventilation (DCV) is a control strategy which aims to vary the amount of ventilation air a system provides a space based on the real-time ventilation requirements (i.e. the ventilation demand) of the space.

Children need seatbelts and good IAQ in schools

One is not more necessary than the other

Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC

October 9, 2023

As parents who want the best for our kids, we go to great lengths to make sure their living and playing spaces are safe from physical dangers.

More on project management and the role of PM

It can mean the level of success during and at the end of a specific job

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

October 13, 2023

Back in April 2022, I discussed the important role an individual fills when assigned the project manager (PM) position on a job, noting the position is more than just being a good communicator.