Heating and Ventilation
Colorado schools receive air filters to improve air quality, reduce COVID-19
University of Colorado Boulder researchers have been working on installing a new generation of high-efficiency air filters in Denver public schools to improve air quality and reduce COVID-19.
Dual-path air handling units for healthcare
Strategies with dual-path air handling units (AHUs) that reduce reheat energy result in lower natural gas consumption, as well as reduced cooling energy
Recommendations for periodic testing, adjusting and balancing of existing buildings
Existing, occupied buildings can benefit greatly from the TAB process as well by improving its performance and efficiency.
Case study: laboratory design
A lab expansion used IoT sensor technology to gather building data
How smart buildings combat health concerns
Building owners can use sensor technology and centralized building controls to make their buildings safer and more resilient
Ultra-low temperature storage considerations for COVID-19 vaccines
There are many challenges companies need to consider when it comes to ultra-low temperature storage considerations when it comes to safely storing vaccines.
How to choose between an ECM and a VFD
While each has its place in HVAC applications, electronically commutated motors and variable frequency drives have important differences in simplicity, flexibility, cost and other factors
Designing flexible, safe labs: HVAC and plumbing
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: December 11-17, 2020
Read the best articles from the past week. Product of the Year winners, electrical grounding and bonding, 2019 NFPA 110, science and technology office design and designing a VRF.
Designing flexible, safe labs
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space