Axial Fan Inspection for Commissioning by Dave Furrer, PE
Inspection of axial fans for commissioning is a critical step in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of industrial and HVAC systems. As part of a deeper dive into equipment manufacturer’s literature, I’ve put together an overview of the procedure for inspecting axial fans with…
Assessing Initial TAB Conditions for Chiller Replacement by Dave Furrer, PE
Without knowing initial conditions, renovating existing mechanical systems can result in flow and performance issues. Often, an existing system may come out of balance over the years or be modified from the original design and incorrectly assumed that replacing failed equipment with like-for-like will resolve…
Thermal Gain
Weather in Hillsboro, OR has been HOT recently, and this is the largest cooling load many of our projects have ever seen. To make sure the equipment is working as intended, Caleb Aring and I have been reviewing trends and performing off-season tests. At one…
1% For The Planet and The Wild Salmon Center
Elevate is excited to announce our partnership with the Wild Salmon Center! Through our 1% for the Planet commitment and partnership, we are giving 1% of our 2018 revenue to the Wild Salmon Center. The Wild Salmon Center works to protect key salmon watersheds along…
Building Maintenance: Winter Preparation
Winter is coming for most of us in the northern hemisphere and that means it’s time to perform some last-minute maintenance checks on your HVAC system. Here are some maintenance items to check to prevent later, larger issues. • Determine what isn’t working prior to…
Networked Lighting Controls: LEDs and Simplicity
Lighting technology has made huge strides in recent years. LEDs are here to stay while the various lighting controls options continue to grow in number and complexity. LEDs appear to be the clear winner for providing electric light. They are significantly more efficient and longer…
Air Handling Unit Control: Night Setback & Free Cooling
The building automation system (BAS) has the capability to perform whole building, complex sequence of operations. Two simple sequences that lead to big energy savings are night setback and free cooling. A complex air delivery system or a basic packaged rooftop unit with a stand-alone…
Do I Need A Commissioning Systems Manual?
First and foremost, many energy programs give you points for enhanced commissioning including the turnover of a commissioning systems manual as a requirement. More points typically translates to a more efficient building and more accolades. Aside from that, as building systems become more and more…
Press Release: Elevate Building Commissioning Joins 1% for the Planet
Elevate Building Commissioning, LLC (Elevate) Announces Membership with 1% for the Planet Portland, Oregon, 5/10/2017 – Elevate Building Commissioning, LLC joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.”Our member companies have donated more…