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Air Conditioning World: Horror stories from the air conditioning vaults

With a team of inspectors currently visiting hundreds of firms across the south, energyTeam has a unique perspective on the common mistakes and omissions that are compromising air conditioning efficiency and costing British business dearly, according to Brian Rickerby.

14 Jun 2011

Air Conditioning World: Hospital ac takes gas route

An air conditioning system powered by natural gas engines is said to be providing low carbon cooling and heating at Scunthorpe General Hospital. The system uses seven Sanyo gas-powered heat pump (GHP) chillers to supply chilled water to air handling units serving a suite of operating theatres.

14 Jun 2011

Air Conditioning World: Go with the variable flow

Variable refrigerant low (VRF) systems offer the ideal solution for environmentally focused refurbishment projects, says John Durbin.

14 Jun 2011

Air Conditioning World: All hail the rise and rise of the multi-service beam

Multi service chilled beams are inceasingly popular, says Fläkt Woods' Linden Shuttleworth.

14 Jun 2011

Air Conditioning World: Gas heat pumps help to plug the energy gap

Lower generating capacity and increasing demand for power mean that the UK needs to take a long, hard look at energy consumption and sourcing. Paul Taylor explains how gas heat pump technology can supply heating and cooling while, at the same time, helping to generate power.

14 Jun 2011

Residential heating: Breathing new life into care home heating

Will the stimulus provided by the Renewable Heat Incentive be enough to bring the country's care homes up to date? Nigel Jefferson has the answer.

14 Jun 2011

Residential heating: Nursing a heating system back to full strength

Managers of residential homes are increasingly faced with tough decisions to make sure their expenditure levels are directed in the most economical and effective areas. Mark Derbyshire explains the opportunities that exist to review the efficiency and running costs of the whole heating system.

14 Jun 2011

Residential heating: Warming to electric heat

Electric heating is growing in popularity in the residential care sector, says David Garrity.

14 Jun 2011

Chimneys & flues: Chimneys benefit from wide-ranging support

Many BFCMA members make industrial chimney products for a range of commercial applications and all can offer useful, practical design advice, says Robert Burke.

14 Jun 2011

Chimneys & flues: Plastic fantastic...

Polypropylene plastic flue systems are an innovation in the UK so most people don't understand their significant benefits over more traditional metal flue systems when used on condensing boilers, according to Richard Hiblen.

14 Jun 2011

Chillers: Chilling tales

Manufacturers must focus on developing innovative technologies that support energy efficiency goals and promote a sustainable future. The latest technological advancements in chillers can reduce energy consumption and improve sustainability. Gboyega Obafemi explains how.

14 Jun 2011

Chillers: Adiabatic cooling comes of age as energy costs soar

Combining an evaporative system with a modern high efficiency DX chiller can dramatically cut building cooling costs. Ken Strong and Roberto Mallozzi highlight the potential of a new approach.

14 Jun 2011

Contractor Focus: Kitchen revolution

The evolution of DPL in 20 years from ductwork contractor to specialist kitchen ventilation designer could be a model for the whole sector.

14 Jun 2011

Burning Issue: Mind the skills gap

The commercial heating market is changing rapidly, with the emergence of new and ever more sophisticated low energy solutions, but can skills keep up? asks Nick Stevenson

14 Jun 2011

Solar Thermal Heating: Optimise to accumulate to unleash solar thermal power

The Renewable Heat Incentive is likely to create a much bigger market for solar thermal systems, and it's important to optimise the design to ensure that all of the potential benefits are realised.

6 May 2011

Solar Thermal Heating: Bright solar opportunities

The two trade bodies representing solar energy in the UK are in the process of merging their memberships to form a 400 strong Association to champion the industry.

6 May 2011

HVAC in Hospitals: Ensuring health facilities are fit for purpose

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities have specific air conditioning and ventilation requirements.

6 May 2011

HVAC in Hospitals: Giving PCTs a LIFT

NHS LIFT (Local Improvement Finance Trust) projects are proving to be a practical and highly cost-effective mechanism for upgrading local health facilities. Service providers find they need a flexible and innovative approach to ensure effective service delivery.

6 May 2011

HVAC in Hospitals: Ensuring a clean bill of health

As the NHS feels the financial squeeze, it has been reported that many hospitals are reducing their cleaning staff and practices to cut costs. Darren Ling explains the importance of cleaning ventilation ductwork to save money and help save lives.

6 May 2011

Contractor Focus: Insights, outlooks and in-depth outputs...

There has been a seismic shift over the last three decades in the way the building services sector conducts its business and Gerry Samuelsson-Brown of research organisation BSRIA has witnessed many of the changes. Ian Vallely discusses her impressive career.

6 May 2011

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Air Conditioning World: Horror stories from the air conditioning vaults

Air Conditioning World: Hospital ac takes gas route

Air Conditioning World: Go with the variable flow

Air Conditioning World: All hail the rise and rise of the multi-service beam

Air Conditioning World: Gas heat pumps help to plug the energy gap

Residential heating: Breathing new life into care home heating

Residential heating: Nursing a heating system back to full strength

Residential heating: Warming to electric heat

Chimneys & flues: Chimneys benefit from wide-ranging support

Chimneys & flues: Plastic fantastic...

Chillers: Chilling tales

Chillers: Adiabatic cooling comes of age as energy costs soar

Contractor Focus: Kitchen revolution

Burning Issue: Mind the skills gap

Solar Thermal Heating: Optimise to accumulate to unleash solar thermal power

Solar Thermal Heating: Bright solar opportunities

HVAC in Hospitals: Ensuring health facilities are fit for purpose

HVAC in Hospitals: Giving PCTs a LIFT

HVAC in Hospitals: Ensuring a clean bill of health

Contractor Focus: Insights, outlooks and in-depth outputs...

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