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VAV Systems and Open Ceilings
by Eric Sturm, 2021, volume 50-3
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Understanding VAV Sound Standards
by Eric Sturm, 2018, volume 47-4
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100 Years of Trane History
by Mick Schwedler and Eric Sturm, 2013, volume 42-1
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Direct-Drive Plenum Fans and Fan Arrays
by Dustin Meredith, John Murphy, 2010, volume 39-1
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Acoustical Considerations for Large Rooftop Units
by Dave Guckelberger, 2009, volume 38-2
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A New Standard for Acoustics in the Classroom
by Dave Guckelberger, 2003, volume 32-1
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Sound Ratings for ARI Standard 260P
by Dave Guckelberger, 2000, volume 29-1
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Chilled-Water System Design Issues: Learning from Past Mistakes
by Mick Schwedler, 2014, volume 43-2
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Specifying “Quality Sound”
by Dave Guckelberger, 1996, volume 25-3
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Sound Propagation from Air-Cooled Chillers
by Dave Guckelberger, 1988, volume 17-3
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Impact of DOAS Supply-Air Dew Point Temperature on Space Humidity
by John Murphy, vol 49-1
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Indoor Agriculture: HVAC System Design Considerations
by E. Sturm, 2019, volume 48-3
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Condensation in Air-Handling Systems
by B. Hafendorfer, 2017, volume 46-4
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Evaluating Efficiency in Air-Moving Systems
by B. Coleman, D. Guckelberger, D. Meredith, 2017, volume 46-3
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DOAS with Sensible-Cooling Terminal Units
by John Murphy, 2017, volume 46-2
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AHRI 920-Rating Standard for DX Dedicated Outdoor-Air Units
by John Murphy, 2016, volume 45-4
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Multiple-Zone VAV Systems-Finding the Right Balance for Energy Savings
by Eric Sturm, 2016, volume 45-3
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Airside Economizers and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013
by Eric Sturm, 2015, volume 44-2
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FANtastic! A Closer Look at Fan Efficiency Metrics
By Dustin Meredith, 2014, volume 43-3
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Understanding Single-Zone VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2013, volume 42-2
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100 Years of Trane History
by Mick Schwedler and Eric Sturm, 2013, volume 42-1
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Minimum Outdoor Airflow Using the IAQ Procedure
by Dennis Stanke, 2011, volume 40-3
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Effects of Altitude on Psychrometric Calculations and Fan Selection
by Trane Applications Engineering, 2011, volume 39-4
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Direct-Drive Plenum Fans and Fan Arrays
by Dustin Meredith and John Murphy, 2010, volume 39-1
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Understanding Chilled-Beam Systems
by John Murphy, 2009, volume 38-4
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Energy-Saving Control Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2006, volume 35-4
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Maintaining a Comfortable Environment in Places of Assembly
by Don Eppelheimer, 2006, volume 35-3
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Keeping Cool with Outdoor Air: Airside Economizers
by Dennis Stanke, 2006, volume 35-2
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CO2-Based Demand-Controlled Ventilation with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004
by John Murphy, 2005, volume 34-5
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Advances in Desiccant-Based Dehumidification
by John Murphy, 2005, volume 34-4
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Cooling-Coil Heat Transfer
by Don Eppelheimer, 2002, volume 31-1
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Better Part-Load Dehumidification: It's Not a Pipe Dream
by John Murphy, 2004, volume 33-2
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Addendum 62n Breathes New Life into ASHRAE Standard 62
by Dennis Stanke, 2004, volume 33-1
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Using Carbon Dioxide for Demand-Controlled Ventilation
by John Murphy, 2002, volume 31-3
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Commercial Building Pressurization
by Dennis Stanke, 2002, volume 31-2
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Underfloor Air Distribution: Turning Air Distribution Upside Down
by Dennis Stanke, 2001, volume 30-4
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Air-to-Air Energy Recovery: Energy-Conscious Design Ideas
by Dennis Stanke and John Murphy, 2000, volume 29-5
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Design Tips for Effective, Efficient Dedicated Outdoor-Air Systems
by Dennis Stanke, 2001, volume 30-3
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The Three E’s of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
by Mick Schwedler PE, 2001, volume 30-2
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Dehumidify with Constant-Volume Systems: It May Take More than You Think
by Dennis Stanke, 2000, volume 29-4
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Cool Air Makes Good Sense
by Don Eppelheimer, 2000, volume 29-2
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The Threefold Challenge of Ventilating Single-Duct VAV Systems
by Dennis Stanke, 1998, volume 27-1
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Designing an ASHRAE 62-Compliant Ventilation System
by Dennis Stanke, 1995, volume 24-2
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VAV System Optimization: Critical Zone Reset
by Dennis Stanke, 1991, volume 20-2
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The Coil Run-Around Cycle
1974, volume 3-3
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100 Years of Trane History
by Mick Schwedler and Eric Sturm, 2013, volume 42-1
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Short-Circuit Current Rating Update
by Dave Guckelberger, 2012, volume 41-2
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Energy-Saving Control Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2006, volume 35-4
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How VFDs Affect Genset Sizing: Appearances Can Be Deceiving
by Court Nebuda, 2006, volume 35-1
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Brushless DC Motors: Setting a New Standard for Efficiency
by Dave Guckelberger, 2004, volume 33-4
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Intelligent Building Design: Investing in Interoperability
by Mark Hess, 2000, volume 29-3
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Protecting the Electrical Distribution System: Short-Circuit Withstand Ratings Demystified
by Dave Guckelberger, 1998, volume 27-3
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Understanding the Selection of Direct Expansion (DX) Evaporator Coils
by Paul Solberg, 2019, vol. 48-4
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AHRI 920-Rating Standard for DX Dedicated Outdoor-Air Units
by John Murphy, 2016, volume 45-4
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100 Years of Trane History
by Mick Schwedler and Eric Sturm, 2013, volume 42-1
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Energy-Saving Strategies for Water-Source Heat Pump Systems
by John Murphy, 2007, volume 36-2
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Energy-Saving Control Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2006, volume 35-4
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Split DX: Make Sure it's the Right Choice
by Paul Solberg, 2004, volume 33-3
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Hot Gas Bypass: Blessing or Curse?
by Paul Solberg, 2003, volume 32-2
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The Three E's of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
by Mick Schwedler PE, 2001, volume 30-2
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Split Systems and Interconnecting Refrigerant Lines: As Equipment Evolves, so Must Piping Practices
by Paul Solberg, 1998 (revised Oct 2001), volume 27-4
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The DX Refrigerant Cooling Coil Conundrum
1988, volume 17-1
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Harmonic Distortion in Electrical Systems
by Dave Guckelberger and Bob Coleman, 2018, 47-1
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013: HVAC and Power Section Highlights
by Susanna Hanson, volume 44-1
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LEED v4
by Chris Hsieh and Jeanne Harshaw, 2014, volume 43-1
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HVAC Refrigerants: A Balanced Approach
by Jeff Moe and Mike Thompson, 2011, volume 40-2
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Green Progress, Change for the Better—LEED® 2009
by Mick Schwedler, 2009, volume 38-1
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Energy-Saving Strategies for LEED® Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1 (EAc1)
by John Murphy, 2008, volume 37-2
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Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions on HVAC and LEED®
by Chris Hsieh, 2007, volume 36-4
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Ice Storage as Part of a LEED® Building Design
by Paul Solberg, 2007, volume 36-3
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Energy-Saving Strategies for Water-Source Heat Pump Systems
by John Murphy, 2007, volume 36-2
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Energy-Saving Control Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2006, volume 35-4
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Model for Success: Energy Analysis for LEED® Certification
by Christian Taber, 2005, volume 34-3
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The Refrigerant Opportunity: Save Energy AND the Environment
by Chris Hsieh, 2005, volume 34-2. PDF
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Green, Growing, Here to Stay: Energy and Environmental Initiatives
by Chris Hsieh, 2003, volume 32-1
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Standards and Codes and Wizards...Oh My!
by Rick Heiden and Caitlin Bohnert, 2021, volume 50-4
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HVAC-Related Changes to ASHRAE 90.1-2019
by Rick Heiden, 2020, volume 49-4
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ASHRAE® Guideline 36
by John Murphy, 2021, volume 50-2
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ASHRAE® Standard 62.1-2019 Update
by John Murphy, 2020, volume 49-3
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Updated ASHRAE® Recommendations for COVID-19
by John Murphy, 2021, volume 49-2
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Selecting Chilled-Water Coils for ASHRAE 90.1’s New 15°F Delta T Requirement
by John Murphy, 2019, volume 48-2
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016: HVAC-Related Updates
by Susanna Hanson, 2018, Vol. 47-2
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Evaluating Efficiency in Air-Moving Systems
by B. Coleman, D. Guckelberger, D. Meredith, 2017, volume 46-3
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ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2014
by Chris Hsieh, 2017, volume 46-1
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AHRI 920-Rating Standard for DX Dedicated Outdoor-Air Units
by John Murphy, 2016, volume 45-4
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Airside Economizers and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013
by Eric Sturm, 2015, volume 44-2
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013: HVAC and Power Section Highlights
by Susanna Hanson, 2015, volume 44-1
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FANtastic! A Closer Look at Fan Efficiency Metrics
by Dustin Meredith, 2014, volume 43-3
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Understanding Single-Zone VAV Systems
by John Murphy, 2013, volume 42-2
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Short-Circuit Current Rating Update
by Dave Guckelberger, 2012, volume 41-2
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ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011
by Dennis Stanke, 2012, volume 41-1
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ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010-Updates to Mechanical System Mandatory and Prescriptive Requirements
by Susanna Hanson, 2010, volume 39-3
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Minimum Outdoor Airflow Using the IAQ Procedure
by Dennis Stanke, 2011, volume 40-3
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Potential ASHRAE Standard Conflicts - Indoor Air Quality and Energy Standards
by Dennis Stanke, 2008, volume 37-4
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ASHRAE Standard 15 Applied to Packaged, Split and VRF Systems
by Dave Guckelberger, 2008, volume 37-1
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Keeping Cool with Outdoor Air: Airside Economizers (ASHRAE 90.1)
by Dennis Stanke, 2006, volume 35-2
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CO2-Based Demand-Controlled Ventilation with ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004
by John Murphy, 2005, volume 34-5
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Addendum 62n Breathes New Life into ASHRAE Standard 62
by Dennis Stanke, 2004, volume 33-1
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90.1 Ways to Save Energy: ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1—1999 Update
by Mick Schwedler PE, 2001, volume 30-1
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The Tortuous Path from Industry Standard to Local Code
by Dave Guckelberger, 1999, volume 28-2
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What Every Designer Should Know About ASHRAE Guideline 3-1996
by Bob Roth, 1998, volume 27-2
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ARI Standard 550/590-1998: Implications for Chilled-Water Plant Design
by John Murphy and Andy Poselenzny, 1999, volume 28-1
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The Threefold Challenge of Ventilating Single-Duct VAV Systems (ASHRAE 62)
by Dennis Stanke, 1998, volume 27-1
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ASHRAE Standard 62-1989R Expands Responsibility for IAQ
by Dennis Stanke, 1996, volume 25-4
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Designing an ASHRAE 62-Compliant Ventilation System
by Dennis Stanke, 1995, volume 24-2
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ASHRAE 62-89 Analysis (Part 3): Indoor Air Quality Procedure
by Dennis Stanke, 1993, volume 22-2
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Refrigeration System Equipment Room Design
by Dave Guckelberger, 1992, volume 21-2
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ASHRAE 62-89 Analysis (Part 2): Ventilation Rate Procedure
by Dennis Stanke, 1993, volume 22-1
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ASHRAE 62-89 Analysis (Part 1): General Requirements
by Dennis Stanke, 1992, volume 21-3
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Pressure-Independent Control Valves
by Susanna Hanson, 2021, volume 50-1
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What Drives Chiller Efficiency
by Michael Patterson, 2019, volume 48-1
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Chilled-Water System Design Decisions
by Trane Applications Engineering, volume 47-3
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Waterside Economizers: Keeping the "Free" in Free Cooling
by Susanna Hanson
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Condenser-Water System Retrofit Opportunities
by Mick Schwedler and Jeanne Harshaw, 2016, volume 45-1
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Chiller Selection Made Easier with myPLV™
by Brian Sullivan and Jeanne Harshaw, 2015, volume 44-4
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Dual-Temperature Chiller Plants
by John Murphy, 2015, volume 44-3
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Chilled-Water System Design Issues: Learning from Past Mistakes
by Mick Schwedler, 2014, volume 43-2
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The Impact of VSDs on Chiller Plant Performance
by Lee Cline and Brian Sullivan, 2013, volume 42-4
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The Impact of Variable-Speed Drives on HVAC Components
By Eric Sturm and Susanna Hanson, volume 42-3
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100 Years of Trane History
by Mick Schwedler and Eric Sturm, 2013, volume 42-1
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Condenser Water System Savings: Optimizing Flow Rates and Control
by Mick Schwedler, 2012, volume 41-3
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Commercial Geothermal is Heating Up!
by Lee Cline, 2011, volume 40-1
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Understanding Chilled Beam Systems
by John Murphy, 2009, volume 38-4
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Series Chillers and Variable Primary Flow (VPF) Chiller Plants
by Lee Cline, 2009, volume 38-3
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"Free" Cooling Using Water Economizers
by Susanna Hanson, 2008, volume 37-3
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Ice Storage as Part of a LEED® Building Design
by Paul Solberg, 2007, volume 36-3
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Waterside Heat Recovery
by Mick Schwedler, 2007, volume 36-1
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Selecting Cooling Towers for Efficiency: Range or Approach?
by Don Eppelheimer, 2005, volume 34-1
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Don't Overlook Optimization Opportunities in "Small" Chilled-Water Systems
by Don Eppelheimer, 2003, volume 32-4
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Variable-Primary-Flow Systems Revisited
by Mick Schwedler PE, 2002, volume 31-4
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Chilled-Water Plants and Asymmetry as a Basis of Design
by Don Eppelheimer, 1999, volume 28-4
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An Idea For Chilled-Water Plants Whose Time Has Come… Variable-Primary-Flow Systems
by Mick Schwedler PE, 1999, volume 28-3
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How Low-Flow Systems Can Help You … Give Your Customers What They Want
by Mick Schwedler PE, 1997, volume 26-2
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Terminal Unit Systems and the Danger of “Oversizing” Heating Coils
by William Landman, 1997, volume 26-1
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“Off-Design” Chiller Performance
by William Landman, 1996, volume 25-5
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How Can This Be? (Chiller Efficiency)
by William Landman, 1996, volume 25-1
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Tower Water Temperature ... Control it how?
by Mick Schwedler PE, 1995, volume 24-1
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Gas Chillers: The Right COP
1992, volume 21-1
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Two Good Old Ideas (primary/secondary pumping and heat recovery) Combine to Form One Great Idea
by William Landman, 1991, volume 20-1
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A New Era of Free Cooling
by William Landman, 1991, volume 20-3
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How Much Ice?
by Don Eppelheimer, 1990, volume 19-1
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Chiller Plant System Performance
by Dave Guckelberger, 1989, volume 18-2
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An Engineering Strategy for Ice Storage
by Don Eppelheimer, 1987, volume 16-6