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Energy Recovery Aboard the Battleship New Jersey
Where does the most decorated warship to serve in the U.S. Navy go to retire? The USS New Jersey, one of the largest battleships of its kind, went out of service in 1991, eventually transitioning into a museum in Camden, NJ by 2001.
The Inaugural World Police Summit Created a Superb First Impression
March 14th-17th, 2022—When Klas Haglid, P.E., R.A. of Haglid Engineering & Associates, Inc.® touched down in Dubai, the city’s architecture naturally appealed to his design sensibilities. Honored with an invitation to speak at the first ever World Police Summit, he would recognize the city’s state-of-the-art skyline as the perfect backdrop to the event, which focused on the latest international research, best practices, technical expertise, and innovative technology in law enforcement.
The Importance of Building Management Systems in School Covid Prevention
As of May 2021, the CDC recommends schools continue to use a layered approach of SARS-CoV-2 prevention strategies as outlined in its Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools until further notice. Evidence suggests that, when properly implemented, these strategies can limit transmission.
COVID-19 Precautions on Elevators
Sure, working remotely has its benefits, but many companies can’t wait to get back to the office. Many factors play a role as to when, but here’s a consideration not everyone thinks about: elevators.
Maintaining a Fixed Plate, Counter-Flow Heat Exchanger
When Building Performance Equipment, Inc. decided to design a high-performance Energy Recovery Ventilator, they went with a fixed plate, counter-flow heat exchanger instead of an enthalpy wheel design for many reasons. Turning out a system that runs clean thanks to practically no contamination between airstreams was one.
Vetting Ventilation for Hot Yoga
The energy-efficient best bet for a heated studio. What’s the fuss over Hot Yoga? Also known as Bikram Yoga, the practice is held in heated studios to increase yoga’s effects on muscles and various systems of the body. Unfortunately, the heat and humidity desired by...
PACE THE NATION
If you haven’t heard about it yet, PACE, or Property Assessed Clean Energy is the unique financial tool that allows building owners to fully finance energy conservation measures with no money down. Because PACE projects must be “cash-flow positive,” this long-term loan is generally paid back out of savings realized from the upgrades!
The 2019 ASHRAE Handbook was updated with a peer-reviewed technical evaluation of PACE in Chapter 38, HVAC Applications – Owning and Operating Costs by Klas C. Haglid P.E., R.A., C.E.M.
Simple Solution: Want a healthy, energy-efficient home with lower HVAC bills? We have the answer.
Ah, the simplicity of the good old days. We could debate how simple and/or good they actually were, but one thing is certain: Home ventilation was cake. Bad air left, fresh air came in—all courtesy of natural ventilation
Energy Efficiency Incentives
Zero Energy Upgrades: What’s in it for me? If you’re a contractor, in real estate, or make your living in HVAC, you likely recognize the value of building or retrofitting with emissions-lowering, ‘Zero Energy’ goals in mind. The benefits--not the least of which is...
Reap the Rewards of Regenerative Condensate Return® Technology
A sustainable, earth-friendly mindset requires us to make use of everything we can in an efficient manner. Sometimes, we can even make use of something we would rather not have. Take condensation for example. What happens when the condensation that forms after humid air cools settles inside HVAC equipment?