So how does an engineer adapt a new technology? Adapting a new technology is not significantly different from dealing with some new element on a project, which happens frequently. A new element could be a new type or version of medical equipment, which has different utility requirements than the previous version. Or it could be... Continue Reading →
Ground Source VRV efficiency – how the system performed in an energy model of a school
Recently, I investigated the use of a variable refrigerant flow system with ground loop condensing for a school HVAC renovation. For the building in question, the ground loop was estimated to cost $405,000, and the savings produced would be expected to show an 8-10 year payback in order to be considered. I used Mitsubishi equipment as... Continue Reading →