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| Ensuring Proper Fan-Belt Tension By BRIAN MLEZIVA, Greenheck Fan Corp., Schofield, Wis. |
| A properly tensioned belt ensures smooth operation and extends the service life of fans and motors. Conversely, an improperly tensioned belt can cause a host of easily preventable problems, including noise, vibration, poor fan performance, bearing wear, and shortened fan-motor life. This article discusses several methods of measuring the tension of V-belts commonly used in HVAC applications. [MORE] |
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| ASHRAE Seeking to Establish Single Energy-Performance Metric |
| Under a new initiative, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) is working to define one clear, logical metric to move the building industry toward the production of net-zero-energy buildings by 2030. [MORE] |
| Free Interactive Webinar on Smart-Grid Progress Set |
| The state of the smart grid is the subject of a free interactive Webinar scheduled for Aug. 4 from 1-2 p.m. ET. [MORE] |
| DOE and ASHRAE Sign Agreement to Improve Building Energy Standards |
| The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently announced an updated agreement to develop achievable and cost-effective standards, jointly promote educational programs, and support one another's products and services. [MORE] |
| National BIM Conference Educational Program Announced |
| Building-information-modeling (BIM) standards, objects, software, and more will be the focus of the National BIM Conference Dec. 5-9 in Washington, D.C. [MORE] |
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