A rigorous and regular scrutiny of change orders and the suppliers following a “gate check” procedure with their manufacturing facilities can ensure that orders arrive on site as per specification, argues Edward Eisermann.
Posted: November 19, 2010
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The VRV market is a low-hanging fruit, waiting to be plucked, says Anil Pakale, Regional Sales Manager of Daikin McQuay ME, in an interview with B Surendar, adding that the company has set its sights on capturing 65% of the region’s market.
Posted: September 16, 2010
Measures to save energy throughout the life of refrigerating systems are increasingly acquiring significance. In this regard, natural refrigerants offer a double incentive, as they cut back on costs and help protect the environment, postulates Monika Witt.
Posted: September 16, 2010
As the person who played a crucial role in the OMD building at Dubai Media City being awarded the LEED Silver certification, Sougata Nandi of TECOM shares his experience of the process. En route, he demonstrates that the certification is an achievable goal.
Posted: September 16, 2010
Fires cause loss of life, damage property and harm the environment. HVAC fire protection issues inside buildings are, therefore, important. Now, thanks to a positive fire code and a regulatory framework in place, the UAE is better prepared to combat the menace, writes Alexandre Benoit.
Posted: September 15, 2010
The demand for quick results has led many in the HVAC industry to use single number evaluation methods, such as IPLV (integrated part load value) as a substitute for executing a complete hour-by-hour modelling analysis.
Posted: August 15, 2010
A question often asked by engineers is: Is a mechanical joint reliable? Rami Mahmoud , while answering it , addresses some of the misconceptions about them and makes a case for grooved pipe joining.
Posted: August 15, 2010
With rising levels of energy consumption and forecasts of an increase in peak electricit y demand by 12% for 2012, energ y reduction is the top priorit y in the UAE. But it is no longer merely a matter of a political debate , but poses a challenge to the entire energy circle, argues Hans Altmann.
Posted: July 30, 2010
Combined use of differential pressure controllers and variable speed pumps delivers high energy savings.
Posted: June 20, 2010
Aslan Al-Barazi takes a close look at different types of cooling tower separators and filtration equipment to demonstrate how to maximise the efficacy and efficiency of cooling systems.
Posted: May 15, 2010