I'm looking at 3 different geothermal bore field sizing software's: GLEHPRO, LoopLink, and Ground Loop Design (GLD). I have seen GLD used before, but was wondering if anyone had a preference between the three options. What are your personal preferences and why?
My MEP firm is looking to go from...
I'm looking at 3 different geothermal bore field sizing software's: GLEHPRO, LoopLink, and Ground Loop Design (GLD). I have seen GLD used before, but was wondering if anyone had a preference between the three options. What are your personal preferences and why?
My MEP firm is looking to go...
I have been tasked to become the Ammonia Chiller expert in our office. We do consulting MEP work, and the client wants to look into Ammonia Chillers. I've been looking up information on the internet regarding the pros and cons of ammonia use, but was wondering if anyone had some: websites...
I'm hoping someone can help me in understanding or looking at this issue another way. Per the IMC 2012 (which I have to use) Kitchens/cooking have a note b on table 403.3. Note b states that, "Mechanical exhaust required and the recirculation of air from such spaces is prohibited (see seciton...
I have searched the site and have come up empty. Any help would be appreciated as I would like some opinions on how to properly size the airflow to the situation below.
An island kiosk type structure is to be built in the middle of a large open room. The owner wants the room to be able to...
There is a project we are working on and want to make sure that the building meets code. The store is a tire replacement facility where storage of tires and replacing of tires will occur. The base drawings provided only show exhaust out of the tire replacement areas during high CO or NO2...
I'm looking for some help, direction, or knowledge on life cycle cost analysis. Comparing a water source heat pump system to a boiler/chiller air handler with a cooling tower. The client is looking for some information, and someone is in their ear saying that the heat pumps will need to be...
I'm posting my question here because I have no idea where else to post it.
We're looking at the IECC 2012 requirements for mechanical equipment and have stumbled upon something interesting. In achieving the High Performance HVAC requirement, a 90% AFUE burner is required. This isn't a problem...
