Containing or delaying the spread of fire in a building by restricting its flammability or combustibility can help mitigate hazards and loss of life and property. Noman Qamar illustrates how compartmentation can go a long way in achieving this.
Posted: June 13, 2012
David Stevenson takes an in-depth look at the role of fire dampers in reducing smoke and heat from spreading from one fire compartment to another through HVAC ductwork and believes that motorized actuators ensure greater efficiency and safety.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Dampers play an important role in making a building safe from fire and smoke hazards. Saad Ali explains how they work and cites the recent incident of fire in a Doha mall as an example to highlight the need for strict building codes and fire safety measures.
Posted: June 13, 2012
In this third and final part, Thomas Blewitt concludes his review of the current status of standards and codes relevant to flammable refrigerants.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Eurammon, the European initiative for natural refrigerants, demonstrates with case studies how natural refrigerants can be innovatively used in sports and leisure facilities to make an appreciable difference to the environment.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Growing awareness about the importance of Indoor Air Quality has elicited an increased interest in air cleaning products in the HVAC industry. Though there is a wide array of appliances which employ sophisticated technologies, they also come with caveats and safety considerations that need to be addressed, says Chante’ White Maurio. She evaluates the options available.
Posted: June 13, 2012
In the second installment of the whitepaper on flammable refrigerants, Thomas Blewitt explores the prevalent safety standards and regulations that affect the use of flammable refrigerants in HVAC equipment and appliances.
Posted: May 13, 2012
Shali Habibulla emphasises the importance of clean air for our general well-being and suggests ways to improve the quality of air we breathe.
Posted: May 13, 2012
LED lighting is increasingly seen as a cost-effective and sustainable solution by building owners and the retail and hospitality sectors. Seen through the HVACR prism, it has a far-reaching positive impact on global warming.
Posted: April 14, 2012
Thomas Blewitt and Abhay Miglani have authored a whitepaper to explore the implications of increased and widespread use of flammable refrigerants in HVAC equipment and appliances, with the principle focus on the use of hydrocarbons as refrigerants. The writers hope that the paper will initiate a dialogue among stakeholders to mitigate the hazards flammable refrigerants pose. Part I of the paper delineates the theme and discusses safety issues.
Posted: April 14, 2012