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Nov 28, 2023 | csemag.com | Anna Steingruber |Peter Diperna |Thomas D. Prevish

Learning objectives Recognize steps for sustainable indoor air quality-driven commissioning tests for existing buildings.

Nov 23, 2023 | csemag.com | Anna Steingruber |Peter Diperna |Thomas D. Prevish

Top articles this past week covered topics including hydronic heating systems, arc flash hazards, EV charging stations and medium-voltage distribution systems. 1. Hydronic heating systems: How can you save by lowering the water temperature? Lowering the temperature of heating hot water systems is a key step toward decreasing energy used to heat buildings, and toward decarbonization and electrification2.

Nov 23, 2023 | csemag.com | Anna Steingruber |Peter Diperna |Thomas D. Prevish

Air insightsASHRAE Standard 241 is designed to manage infection risks and can be adopted voluntarily by individual entities. Strategies to reduce outside air in buildings include taping air handling unit filter edges and minimizing outside air damper positions. Indoor air quality (IAQ) quantifies the minimum acceptable air quality that promotes the health and comfort of the human occupants.

Nov 13, 2023 | csemag.com | Thomas D. Prevish |Anna Steingruber |Peter Diperna

TAB insights TAB reports provide crucial information about HVAC system performance and discrepancies from design parameters. Balancing technicians play a critical role in HVAC system optimization. They require expertise in airflow dynamics, system design and the use of specialized testing equipment. Through precise measurements and analysis, technicians can adjust dampers, fans and other components to achieve desired airflow rates and temperature distribution.