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Future proofing air handling plant makes perfect sense

There is much that can be done to ensure you are designing and installing the most energy efficient air handling system available, says Craig MacFadyen

25 May 2012

Ventilation in the balance

The need to balance indoor air quality with energy consumption provides a strong case for using quiet, decentralised air handling units as an alternative to traditional ductwork systems. Lars Fabricius explains

25 May 2012

Gearing up for the ErP

When the ErP Directive is applied to fans next year it could have serious implications for anyone manufacturing, specifying or installing products that incorporate fans, says Soler & Palau

25 May 2012

Take a holistic approach to help treat HVAC issues

When looking at climate control requirements for a hospital or healthcare facility, it's vital to examine the whole building's heating and cooling needs in order to create a highly energy efficient solution. Martin Hayward looks at the pros and cons of chillers and the key points to be considered when designing and specifying systems for the healthcare environment

25 May 2012

The power of plastics

A reliable uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is essential in hospitals and plastic pipework can help boost dependability of fuel supplied to the UPS generator, says David Naylor

25 May 2012

Condensing boilers - a healthy option for the NHS

The UK will spend over £33 billion on heat in 2012. Yet many of our hospitals are still struggling on with wasteful, inefficient heating systems at a time when fuel prices are continuing to rise. High efficiency boilers are the affordable solution to reducing both energy use and fuel bills, says Mark Northcott

25 May 2012

Cure for surgery IAQ problem

The doctors at St John's Villa surgery in London needed a new heating and cooling system for their refurbished practice. They wanted to create the perfect indoor climate where they could treat patients in a comfortable and draught-free environment.

25 May 2012

Henderson Green wins framework

Henderson Green has secured a five year framework with Southampton General Hospital. The engineering consultancy won the work with Kier, which has been appointed as P21+ principal supply chain partner for University Hospital Southampton's NHS Foundation Trust capital programme of works.

25 May 2012

Zero carbon priority dictates heat pump fitting

When the Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health Foundation Trust decided to invest £8.2 million in a new hospital unit, it needed to ensure that the building took into account the NHS's target to be zero carbon by 2018 so it installed Dimplex ground source heat pumps.

25 May 2012

Legionella and how to protect against it

As demand for solar hot water systems becomes greater, the question arises as to how such systems protect human health from Legionnaires' Disease. Kevin Potter explores the options

25 May 2012

Rising to challenge of higher energy efficiency

As a result of energy price volatility and government regulation, energy efficiency and cost savings have risen up the corporate agenda. Alister Maclachlan looks at how solar water heating technology through the introduction of renewables can help businesses to become more energy efficient and ensure they meet their legislative commitments

19 Apr 2012

Something old, something new...

There are advantages of separating the space heating and hot water functions in commercial applications and integrating renewable technologies, according to Jeff House

19 Apr 2012

A first-class solution to building control

A plentiful supply of fresh air is essential in a school environment in order to aid learning. Trevor S. Palmer examines the important role that building control systems play in ensuring high air quality

19 Apr 2012

Making sense of the science of cold draughts

Fresh air rates in many UK classrooms in winter are too low to create an environment conducive to proper concentration. Dr Shaun Fitzgerald explains how natural ventilation systems can increase fresh air without cold draughts and cut energy bills in one go

19 Apr 2012

Learning valuable lessons in school ventilation

With the right heating and ventilation system in play, teachers, parents and students can be assured of an effective and healthy learning environment, says Paul Kingswell

19 Apr 2012

Rising to university challenge

A multi-million pound new build development at Nottingham Trent University resulted in the installation of 3,960 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax solar thermal vacuum tubes.

19 Apr 2012

Breath of fresh air for Southwark school

The Notre Dame Catholic girls' school in Southwark, Central London has been based on the same site for over 150 years. The existing building has a number of areas where overheating is a problem for various reasons, including external heat gains, changing usage and additional heat loading within the space due to computers and other equipment.

19 Apr 2012

How motors are driving fan energy usage down

The biggest consumer of electricity in the UK is motor-driven systems, with around 22 per cent of industrial motor energy being used by fans. Understandably, this makes fans a prime target for energy savings, says Alan Macklin

19 Apr 2012

Technology of comfort

Demand control ventilation saves energy while providing the comfort staff require, says David Cook

19 Apr 2012

Fans forced to aim at a moving energy target

It will not have escaped people's attention that efficiency is high on most agendas these days. Standards, EC Directives and UK regulations have all been pushing the efficiency message in recent times. Fans were quickly singled out for attention, says Mike Duggan

19 Apr 2012

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Future proofing air handling plant makes perfect sense

Ventilation in the balance

Gearing up for the ErP

Take a holistic approach to help treat HVAC issues

The power of plastics

Condensing boilers - a healthy option for the NHS

Cure for surgery IAQ problem

Henderson Green wins framework

Zero carbon priority dictates heat pump fitting

Legionella and how to protect against it

Rising to challenge of higher energy efficiency

Something old, something new...

A first-class solution to building control

Making sense of the science of cold draughts

Learning valuable lessons in school ventilation

Rising to university challenge

Breath of fresh air for Southwark school

How motors are driving fan energy usage down

Technology of comfort

Fans forced to aim at a moving energy target

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