For refrigeration units to have a positive environmental impact, it is imperative to control the energy usage of the system. In other words, you need to ensure the system can be cooled to the temperatures you require with the minimum amount of energy. The general rule is that between 75 and 85% of a refrigeration …
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For a number of years, the beginning and end of water treatment in HVAC systems has been to control the growth of legionella. This remains a prominent issue and new HSE guidelines have recently been issued to further advise organisations on how to control this, but further new legislation has also been published to highlight …
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Any ventilation system is reliant on the type of ducting used to ensure its effective running. Problems with ducting including the slumping of flexible ducting, the wrong type of joints and leaking ducts can lead to problems with the system’s performance. Up to 20% loss of efficiency can be accredited to kinks and other mechanical …
It is a legal requirement for any public building to have an emergency lighting system and there are clear guidelines provided by The British Standard (BS 5266-1:2011). Employers who fail to maintain their buildings to this standard can find themselves facing criminal charges. However, while this standard recommends the type and duration of the system …
Both building managers and owners that have an air conditioning system installed should be aware that they are responsible for obtaining an assessment report if their AC system has a cooling capacity greater than 12kw. This report is referred to as the TM44 Air Conditioning Assessment. Which Systems Require a TM44 Report? Any air conditioning …