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Figure 2: Central plant heat recovery chillers. Courtesy: Affiliated Engineers Inc.

HVAC/R and Mechanical

How to best implement building decarbonization using heat pumps

Figure 5: Simplified control diagram for a multizone variable air volume system. Courtesy: CDM Smith

How to achieve ASHRAE 62.1 compliance for VAV system design

Solar cells on the roof of a large industrial factory. Courtesy: Chayakorn – stock.adobe.com

See how to advance sustainability at industrial facilities

Figure 1: International Fire Code Section 320 decision flow for lithium-ion battery storage. Highlights key applicability, permit requirements, fire safety requirements and indoor/outdoor design requirements. Courtesy: Telgian Engineering & Consulting

Fire and Life Safety

Designing for safe lithium-ion battery storage and emerging fire codes

JSE manufacturing project for Turano Bakery located in Villa Rica, Georgia. Courtesy: Jordan & Skala Engineers Inc. (JSE)

HVAC/R and Mechanical

See how modern industrial facilities are reducing energy use

IMEG provided MEPFP engineering, commissioning and construction administration services for Airstream’s new 757,750-square-foot production facility in Jackson Center, Ohio. The greenfield expansion consolidated multiple manufacturing operations into a single modern facility designed to improve operational efficiency, workforce training and long-term production flexibility. Courtesy: Bella Photographics/IMEG

Electrical and Power

Know how to design robust electrical service for industrial facilities

Industrial facilities feature unique fire and life safety concerns along with the need for uninterrupted production. Courtesy: stock.adobe.com

Fire and Life Safety

How to improve and modernize fire protection in industrial facilities

Figure 4: Operating regions for operating room air handling units showing the interaction between sensible cooling, latent cooling, humidification and economizer operation as outdoor air conditions change. Chart shown for conceptual purposes only. Courtesy: WSP, reference HANDS DOWN SOFTWARE

Case study: Tips to reduce energy, improve HVAC systems in OR AHUs

Environmental regulations are driving significant emphasis on efficient HVAC and long-term flexibility in preparation for future code changes. Courtesy: Nizam – stock.adobe.com

Codes and Standards

Learn the most important codes and standards for industrial facilities

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