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Recent content by Gene M.
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Intake-Exhaust separation on packaged unit
A client has made a comment on a design to provide additional ductwork on a packaged rooftop unit to ensure the intake and exhaust are 10 feet apart. Currently the packaged unit has factory installed hoods which are on adjacent corners. I'm aware of the 10-foot requirement between environmental...- Gene M.
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Heating of a Ceiling Plenum
It sounds like the plenum is being used as a mixing box for some reason. I would never design something like this, and it sounds like a crime against energy efficiency, but it exists so it has to be dealt with. You should consult with a local engineer regarding code compliance, since codes can...- Gene M.
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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How to refuel a diesel generator installed on a roof
handleman: Believe me, I appreciate the humor in the absurdity of it all. Contacting the owner to see if they have a fuel delivery company they already deal with is a good thought; I'll follow up on that for sure! MintJulep: Yeah that was my immediate thought, too. Even with check and shutoff...- Gene M.
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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How to refuel a diesel generator installed on a roof
Looking for some advice/opinion on an unusual situation... A standby diesel generator is to be installed on top of a 7-story residential building. The original designer of this setup had put a storage tank at grade level on an elevated platform (high risk of flooding - why the gen is on the...- Gene M.
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
