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Wake up to solar overheating threat

Dealing with overheating issues will become increasingly urgent as the solar heating market grows this year, says Steve Addis 
 24 Jun 2013

District heating - the pathway to local efficiency

District heating schemes were once a popular choice for local authorities looking to meet the heating and hot water requirements of large scale housing developments and high rise apartment blocks from the 1950s through to the 1970s. Now, they appear to be making a comeback. Geoff Hobbs explains the role of modern-day centralised energy centres 
 24 Jun 2013

Community heating - the future is already here

The future of residential controls in commercial buildings is very exciting and has great potential for growth in the building controls industry, according to Ash Goyal 
 24 Jun 2013

A cast iron case for more traditional boilers

Cast iron boilers shouldn't be overlooked when considering replacing or upgrading commercial and industrial heating and hot water systems, says Pete Mills 
 24 Jun 2013

Crystal ball gazing - the future of AC kit explored

The AC industry will need to respond quickly to maximise business opportunities and ensure we deliver on the demands from our customers to meet the ever changing improvements in building designs, says Graham Wright  
 24 Jun 2013

Refrigerants debate hots up

Recent activity suggests that air conditioning may have a flammable future. Neil Everitt investigates 
 24 Jun 2013

The cold facts about refrigerants in chillers

The refrigerant used in any particular chiller application must be the subject of careful consideration because there is no silver bullet. The decision on which direction to take will depend on a range of criteria and the relative weighting given to each by those making the assessment. One size does not fit all, says David Blackhurst
 
 24 Jun 2013

Why HFO refrigerants are the future for chillers

Based on the evidence he has seen to date, Ken Strong believes that HFOs will become the new mainstream refrigerants of choice for chillers in the next few years 
 24 Jun 2013

Solution to a heavyweight structural dilemma

With increasing energy bills forcing companies to keep a tight rein on costs m&e contractors are increasingly being asked to upgrade roof-based chiller plant. However, as Dan Rushton discovers, this task presents a host of challenges 
 24 Jun 2013

Dealing with fume discharge at low levels

The current guidance on low-level discharge of commercial room sealed gas condensing appliances deserves serious consideration, according to Jason Lee 
 24 Jun 2013

Integrate to accumulate in solar applications

Effective integration of solar technology in commercial installations can pay real dividends and result in a significantly improved installation, according to Steve Cooper 
 14 May 2013

Commercial opportunities boost heat pump sector

Heat pumps bring significant benefits to the commercial buildings sector, says Mike Nankivell 
 17 Apr 2013

Top system performance needs a holistic approach

A new British Standard and BSRIA recommendations on water quality management emphasise the value of a long-term strategy to water treatment, says Martin Wilkinson 
 17 Apr 2013

Winning in the hot water generation game

The objectives of new water heating regulations are clear. The use of non-condensing water heating equipment is expected to be eliminated from 2015, says Jeff House 
 17 Apr 2013

It pays to test the waters

Analysing and validating water quality in commercial heating systems is crucial to ensuring their performance and efficiency and Sentinel Commercial says its new service, System Check, is doing this easily and cost-effectively. A testing and reporting service delivered via post and email, System Check enables installers, contractors and system operators to carry out water analysis directly, saving significant time and money. 
 17 Apr 2013

It makes sense to separate to accumulate

What are the true benefits of separating heating and hot water systems, and how does the use of direct or indirect fired units compare? Kevin Potter has the answers 
 17 Apr 2013

A textbook case of using zoned AHUs

Maintaining good indoor air quality in classrooms without wasting energy can be a major challenge. Lars Fabricius explains why zone-specific, decentralised air handling units with heat recovery offer a useful way forward 
 17 Apr 2013

Pre-packaged biomass cuts costs and time

Wood biomass could save thousands on heating bills, but a replacement may mean downtime. Euroheat has a solution - wood heating supplied ready-to-fit in a prefabricated box 
 17 Apr 2013

A first-class solution to school heating needs

The Government's Priority Schools Building Programme (PSBP), brings opportunities for HVAC contractors. However, they also face boiler replacement challenges, says Eleanor Fox 
 17 Apr 2013

UFH - leaner and greener

Underfloor heating can help provide the Priority School Building Programme with much needed certainty over long-term energy and cost saving, according to Mike Lamb 
 17 Apr 2013
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