The Effectiveness of Butterfly Valves and Sensors in a Hybrid Free Cooling System

Freshwater is a critical natural resource; we are all more conscious of our water consumption now...

IAQ Control for Healthy, Resilient, Low Energy Buildings

Decades of evidence indicate that current minimum standards for indoor air quality (IAQ) are...

Increasing Efficiency of Energy Usage in a Building

“The buildings sector accounts for about 76% of electricity use and 40% of all U. S. primary energy...

HVAC Strategies to Improve IAQ

Even in a pandemic-free world, there are important reasons to maintain healthy indoor air quality...

Seven Steps to Verify Economizer Performance

Studies have shown that up to 70% of economizers are not functioning correctly. Many economizers ...

The Benefit of HVAC Piping Packages

Piping Packages, sometimes referred to as coil kits or hose kits, are a streamlined method of...

Factors to Consider for Actuation on Large Multi-Section Dampers

When designing commercial HVAC damper applications, many factors are considered that impact...

What is CV, and How Do I Calculate It?

Valve Flow Coefficient (Cv) is the flow capability of a control valve at fully open conditions...

Life Safety Codes and Standards that Govern Fire Dampers

Effective fire protection saves lives, minimizes property damage, and secures the continued...

Focus on Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality (IAQ) and its effect on occupant well-being and comfort are essential. Many...