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November 2009 |
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Tridium’s Niagara Framework is creating better buildings
By integrating today’s diverse building systems such as environmental controls, security, lighting, energy, video, fire and life safety, Tridium’s Niagara Framework is creating better buildings - ones that are smarter, use less energy, are more efficient, have lower operating costs, are safer and contribute to a sustainable environment.
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Reliable Backup Power Requires Careful Design Attention
Building Operating Management, October 2009
By Paul Schlattman and Robert W. Weber
Organizations are requesting designers to reconfigure the electrical distribution system so every desk or portion of the office can be supported by UPS power. While redundant components are not the critical issue in these applications, they do present great opportunities for using higher efficiency UPS systems that can cut energy costs.
Certification – how to achieve results using Infrared Thermography
Maintenance World, October 2009
By Austin Dunne
It is easy to buy equipment, but quite another matter to find an effective person able to provide quality data that will enhance a maintenance programme. As with many condition monitoring techniques, infrared thermography is a skilled art form that requires technician and engineeers to be educated and certified.
Getting The Best Results From Thermal Cameras
Maintenance On-Line, October 2009
Thermal cameras can be used within virtually every industry to help businesses make significant cost savings through predictive maintenance.
Energy Modeling, ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED
Building Operating Management, October 2009
By Andrew J. Kamnik
An energy model is a computer software simulation that starts with specified materials and systems for a building, calculates the energy cost for one year, and creates a report of the anticipated energy performance of the building. The model will reveal how energy efficient the building can be, while there is still time to enhance it.
The Emergence of Proactive Building Management Automation
Automated Buildings, October 2009
By David Wolins, SCI
All automation systems deployed in the future will require data streams containing all available performance characteristics of a piece of equipment be made available to the customer in a highly useable format. Only by doing so will facilities operators finally be able to fully implement proactive management for all components in their buildings. The good news is that this day is not far off.
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| Resources & Literature |
ASHRAE Handbook now available on line
The ASHRAE Handbook is now available online to allow for quick and easy access to a vast amount of HVAC&R information.
SolaHD publishes guide to surge protection
Enduring Protection, a 28-page catalog, gives detailed specifications and current information on available surge protection devices, Active Tracking filters, and data/signal line surge protectors.
ASHRAE publishes building information modeling (BIM) guide
Guide on building information models and building information modeling (BIM) serves as a resource for professionals considering BIM tools and applications for their businesses.
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| Application Stories |
Picking system automates Gardner Denver warehouse
Gardner Denver builds large pumps, compressors and blowers for industrial use. It upgraded its distribution center to a picking system by Remstar.
Saving the world, one controller at a time
Process & Control Engineering, August 2009
By Martin Kolos, Yokogawa Australia
The Australian National University has developed technology that makes large scale solar thermal power generation commercially-viable. And a Yokogawa PLC is playing a critical role.
Centrifugal compressor thermodynamic performance monitoring and analysis
Energy Tech, August 2009
By Patrick J. Smith
Condition-based monitoring involves regularly assessing the machine condition and taking action only if a potential problem is identified. This article describes how condition monitoring was used on a 2,000 HP, 3-stage integral gear type centrifugal compressor.
The Reality Of Our Construction Process
By: Harry Kohal, Eagle Technology, and William C. Pegues, WDG Architecture
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| Featured Training |
Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings seminar
January 23, 2010 Orlando, FL
Energy Management in New and Existing Buildings: A Sustainable Activity, will be offered as part of the ASHRAE Learning Institute at the 2010 Winter Conference.
ISA Introduction to Boiler Control Systems
February 16, 2010 Houston, Texas
This seminar will give process control system engineers, managers, project engineers, operators, and technicians in boiler houses and power plants, a basic understanding of boiler operation and control. Price: $445.
Mechanical Components E-Learning Course
PMMI introduces "Basic Mechanical Components," an online self-study course to help operators, mechanics and technicians identify and care for all types of basic mechanical components.
GE Fanuc offers free Work Process Management seminars
Through December 2009, various locations
Attendees will learn how to use Proficy Workflow software to digitize and streamline work processes.
ACP holds thin client roadshow
Through January 2010, various cities
Free event shows attendees how to save money and time with thin clients and thin client management software.
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| Company & Organizational News |
ISA selects Automation.com as advertising sales partner
In addition to daily and weekly digital and online content, ISA will publish 6 print issues of InTech magazine in 2010. ISA selected Automation.com as the advertising sales representative for InTech magazine’s print, digital, and online editions.
Siemens obtains BTL Mark for workstation software
APOGEE Insight and TALON View 3.10 workstation platforms achieved the BTL Mark from BACnet International.
ARC says HVAC control market collapsed in 2008 and 2009
The collapse of the US housing market and subsequent chain reaction of events made for a very difficult business climate for 2008 and 2009, but it may start to grow.
ASHRAE offers Building Energy Modeling Professional certification
The first exam for the new certification program will be administered on Jan. 27, 2010, at the Winter Conference in Orlando, Fla.
IPSO Alliance announces certification for IP-based Smart Objects
Program is aimed at accelerating the use of IP in embedded smart objects such as sensors and actuators in smart grid and energy management, building automation, and industrial and process automation.
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| Project News |
ARC Informatique software to manage ventilation at CERN accelerator
PcVue will monitor and control ventilation systems and 200 programmable controllers at CERN, the largest particle accelerator in the world.
Honeywell to automate "green diesel" plant
Project includes distributed control, safety technology, terminal automation, process technology, process simulation and optimization applications.
Siemens to supply building automation to University of Louisville
Project will upgrade HVAC, building systems, and lighting controls to reduce energy costs by more than $2.3 million annually.
GE Fanuc to supply Proficy to water plants in Haverhill, Massachusetts
The city purchased Proficy Workflow to computerize paper Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents including State-mandated Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Low Chlorine Residual, and other SOPs.
ATS to improve maintenance at Georgia Iron Works
ATS production asset optimization will help the plant in Grovetown, Georgia, run better.
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| Featured Events |
AHR Expo 2010
January 25-27, 2009 Orlando, Florida
AHR Expo 2010 will bring together more than 1,800 exhibiting HVAC&R companies, dozens of industry organizations and over 25,000 visitors from all 50 states and over 120 countries.
Hannover Messe Middle East
February 9-11, 2010 Dubai
Deutsche Messe Hannover will be staging CeMAT Middle East, Industrial Automation (IA) Middle East, and Motion, Drive & Automation (MDA) Middle East together.
Interclima+elec
February 9-12, 2010 Paris, France
Interclima+elec reflects the convergence of the various technical trades in the construction industry dealing with energy (HVAC and cooling, electrical engineering and facilities management). All those involved in the industry gather to discover the most innovative solutions combining energy efficiency, the use of renewables and comfort in dwellings and buildings.
CeBit
March 2-6, 2010 Hannover, Germany
CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. The key target groups are users from industry, the wholesale/retail sector, skilled trades, banks, the services sector, government agencies, science and all users passionate about technology.
Automation Technology Egypt 2010
May 10-12, 2010 Cairo, Egypt
The conference is mainly aimed at demonstration of advanced developments in the domain of automation and information technologies in industry and new opportunities for business development.
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