New Products
Staff -- Consulting-Specifying Engineer, 8/1/2006
Steam turbine installs in a high-pressure steam distribution system in parallel with existing pressure-reducing valves to drive an electric generator. Components include a high-efficiency turbine, epicyclic speed-reduction gear and 460-volt induction generator. The system can produce 275 kW of electrical power.(Microsteam by Carrier) www.carrier.com #6
Condensing boilers are available in six different sizes from 300,000 to 1 million BTUs per hr. capacity. With modulating capabilities from 6:1 to 23:1, depending on the unit, the line provides best-in-class turndown to maximize seasonal operating efficiency. Other performance advantages of the boilers include whisper-quiet operation of <50 dBa, as well as low NOx emission of <30 ppm to satisfy environmental requirements. (Modulex by AERCO) www.aerco.com #7
Pump station offers modular distribution for hydronic heating. Besides the circulator, the station’s components are 100% brass and come complete to supply high temp, radiant floor and DHW. There are three different low-temp modules for heating zones with motorized or thermostatic mixing valve and one module for high temp zones or boiler primary loop. (PAW by Solarnetix) www.solarnetix.com #8
UPS management software monitors and manages UPS systems for workstations, servers, networks, data centers and facilities. One application includes automatic model detection, sequential shutdown, stealth mode operation and a cost calculator. The other is enterprise-wide UPS monitoring software that allows administrators to monitor multiple UPS and other power components. (LanSafe and PowerVision by Eaton) www.powerware.com #9
Ballast checker tool identifies ballast type to confirm ballast status and pinpoint lighting upgrade opportunities. When pointed at a fixture, the device turns green if the light source is powered by a high-frequency electronic ballast, orange if it’s powered by a magnetic ballast. It can also be used to verify that a fixture has been installed with an electronic ballast post-installation. (Ballast Checker by Advance) www.ballastchecker.com #10
Fire-rated poke-throughs install in a 4-in. core hole. The FRPTs include a “step-down” feature, enabling wiring, installation and removal, if necessary, from the floor above. Also included on the model is a subplate that incorporates two rectangular openings with up to six-port multi-service or 12-port all-communication service for power and/or data. (SystemOne by Hubbell) www.hubbell-wiring.com #11
