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May 6, 2008

Feature: Is radiant cooling an option?
Feature: Commissioning on campus
Case study: Hospital cures HVAC system
Boiling it all down
Use TAB for optimal HVAC performance
Podcast on fan selection
Product feature
More HVAC news and resources
Calendar of events
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Feature: Is radiant cooling an option?
Mention radiant cooling to most HVAC engineers and you get a funny look. The first thing they ask is "What about the condensation?" Radiant cooling systems may reduce energy consumption while decreasing cost.
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Feature: Commissioning on campus
The smallest details can be root causes of large issues on commissioning cases. The author presents four case studies that analyze commissioning issues on campus chilled or condensed water systems.
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Case study: Hospital cures HVAC system
From his office window in North Carolina, Coy Overton can see the Atlantic Ocean. For most office dwellers such a view would be a major perk, but as plant operations director for a 100-bed hospital, Overton sees moist, salty air—his HVAC system’s worst enemy.
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Boiling it all down
When building, designing, and specifying boilers and boiler systems, consider not just the monetary lifecycle, but also the environmental lifecycle of the design.
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Use TAB for optimal HVAC performance
Test and balance (TAB) specialists ensure that a new HVAC system is meeting specifications. A certified TAB firm, which is often behind the scenes and overlooked, can play a crucial role in delivering an energy-efficient HVAC system.
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Podcast on fan selection
CSE Senior Editor Amara Rozgus speaks with Pat Banse, PE, LEED AP, Senior Mechanical Engineer with Smith Seckman Reid Inc., Houston, about fans and lifecycle considerations.
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Calendar of events
Review upcoming conferences and events.
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