Variable-speed parallel pumping technology, with inherent intelligent capabilities, can help systems meet cooling demand without having to operate at elevated levels, thereby lowering operating costs and indirect emissions and enhancing occupant comfort, says Kevin Laidler, Sales Director, MEA, Armstrong Fluid Technology
Posted: September 5, 2022
What are the implications for the GCC region? Would the transition entail significantly modifying codes and standards?
Posted: September 5, 2022
It is a self-defeating exercise to harp on poor air quality or poor life safety and ignore the threat of climate change. For significant energy savings, the entire ventilation system needs to be designed with carbon reduction as a focus. Choice of motors, control electronics, airflow paths – within the fan unit and within the wider system – are all of vital importance when defining the energy efficiency of a system, says Lewis Boyland, Middle East Technical Manager, Nuaire
Posted: July 25, 2022
Though tomes of literature on the water-energy nexus and climate change exist, the inherent message of embedded energy is either forgotten or ignored, argues David Pryce
Posted: July 25, 2022
We, as a society, have what it takes to not only confront future pandemics but to have no more pandemics. However, that would require the courage to change the way we live, treat our planet and consume its natural resources, says Dr Iyad Al-Attar
Posted: July 25, 2022
In-pipe Hydro Generator is the way forward and can be installed on the plant’s cooling tower blowdown water lines to generate electricity
Posted: June 25, 2022
Here are a few aspects for sub-contractors to consider, to avoid the prospect of delay and the spectre of liquidated damages...
Posted: June 25, 2022
One of the most traumatic experiences for a professional engineer is of being let go from work. What is the way forward in the circumstances?
Posted: June 25, 2022
We know that IAQ can lead to serious health issues. It’s more urgent than ever that we learn how to map, measure and optimise it, says Sam Molyneux, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Poppy
Posted: June 10, 2022
The way value chain economics works implies that pervasive increases in costs will automatically lead to a pervasive decline in demand for the goods produced, says Krishnan Unni Madathil
Posted: May 27, 2022