Welcome again to Consulting-Specifying Engineer HVAC, the e-mail newsletter brought to you by the editors of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. This Issue's Stories 1. Feature: Greening schools with innovative HVAC 2. Feature: Cooling people, not buildings 3. Blog: Troubleshooting a screw chiller 4. Feature: Fan selection and performance 5. Case study: Breaking the HVAC sound barrier 6. Standard for laboratory method of fan testing 7. New products for HVAC 8. Additional HVAC news and resources 9. Calendar of Events Sponsor For 37 years, KMC Controls has been designing, building, and delivering innovative building automation and HVAC control systems. Our theme reflects our commitment: "building your comfort zone." Through excellence in product development, excellence in production, excellence in distribution, and finally excellence in support, we deliver pioneering and market-driven solutions for HVAC controls and building management. Click here.   Announcements: Wanted: 40 innovative engineers under 40 Consulting-Specifying Engineer will recognize 40 people under the age of 40 who are the emerging leaders in engineering practice, research, and education. Nominate a young engineer today for this prestigious distinction. Intent to enter nominations due April 11.

1. Feature: Greening K-12 schools through HVAC systems
By making their buildings more energy-efficient, two school districts are leading the way toward greening
K-12 schools through their HVAC systems.
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2. Feature: Cooling people, not buildings
Author John Suzukida explains how to think outside the chiller box to cool people more efficiently, saving
both money and energy.
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5. Case study: Breaking the HVAC sound barrier in California schools
An HVAC equipment manufacturer and its western distributor reach a new standard for quieter ambient HVAC sound levels..
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6. ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-07 - ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 51-07 available
The American National Standards Institute approved the standard in August 2007; ASHRAE approved it in March. Standard 210-07, "Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Certified Aerodynamic Performance Rating," is now available.
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7. Product Feature - New products for HVAC

Packaged HVAC unit
Steam dispersion panels
Best practices for datacom facility energy efficiency
Energy regulations for commercial refrigeration equipment

8. More HVAC news and resources
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9. Calendar of events
Review upcoming conferences and events.
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