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Electrical Measurements in TAB

A discussion of about electrical measurements versus current technology. I attended the NEBB Annual Meeting in Maui last month and it was […]

Cool Biz: Energy Conservation Efforts in Japan

The Cool Biz initiative, which originated in Japan during the summer of 2005, was introduced by the Ministry of the Environment as […]

Pump Sizing in a Distributed Pumping System

This paper will provide insight on how to properly size pumps in a distributed network, as well as addressing some of the […]

Looking at Historic Buildings from a Facility Management Lens

There are dozens of vital and vibrant universities and hospitals built more than 100 years ago that are still operating today. Historical […]

Maximizing Operational Performance with Facility Condition Assessments

In this blog, the role of precise facility condition assessments and equipment inventory management is discussed. Many organizations, including municipalities, schools, hospitals, […]

Part 6: Integrating Outdoor Air with Building Pressure Control

Part 6 covers integrating outdoor air ventilation with building pressure control and the critical airflow path that must be controlled. This session […]

Part 7: Make Buildings Safer During and After COVID 19

This video addresses making buildings safer during and after COVID and covers the ASHRAE’s position document. The position document on infectious aerosols […]

Part 8: EBTRON Airflow Measurement Technologies

This training will cover EBTRONs measurement technologies, how they work, their function, and an understanding that it is not based on pressure […]

Part 4: How to Improve Demand Control Ventilation

Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is desirable in high population density and variable occupancy spaces. This video discusses single zone DCV, when DCV […]

Part 2: Making the Case for Direct Outdoor Airflow Measurement

This session will discuss indirect, calculated, and direct measurement techniques for outdoor airflow. It demonstrates that direct outdoor airflow measurement using thermal […]