Device Discovery and COV in BACnet

One of the main features of the BACnet protocol is a service called device discovery. This service...

How Does the Energy Valve Respond to Low ΔT and a Call for Additional Heat Transfer?

Often asked if the Energy Valve is preventing flow to the coil, how can it maintain the temperature...

PI Valve Enables Data-Driven Optimization of Shands Hospital

University of Florida (UF) Health Shands Hospital is a top-tier academic medical center. With its...

What are the components of an Electronic Pressure Independent Valve?

An Electronic Pressure Independent Valve (EPIV) combines a characterized ball valve, flow meter...

What is the Belimo Energy Valve?

The Belimo Energy Valve™ (EV) is an intelligent pressure independent control valve for HVAC...

Types of HVAC Communication Protocols

System integrators can take full advantage of field devices' flexible control and data with...

Advantages and Challenges of Mechanical Pressure Independent Valves

The critical components of a mechanical pressure independent (PI) valve, also referred to as a dual...

Optimum Energy Test Energy Valve's Ability to Sustain HVAC Performance

Optimum Energy is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and specialists in data-driven HVAC...

How Do PIVs Simplify Balancing and Save Energy

Pressure independent control valves (PIV) stabilize variable flow hydronic systems for a lifetime...

ASHRAE Global Headquarters HVAC Design to Provide Comfort, Transparency, and Energy Efficiency

ASHRAE’s newly renovated global headquarters in Peachtree Corners, Ga., will showcase the latest...