An overhead crane, also known as a bridge crane, is a type of crane where the hook and line mechanism runs along a horizontal beam that itself travels on the two widely separated rails. Often it is in a factory building and runs along rails mounted on the two long walls. A gantry crane is similar to an overhead crane, but here the bridge carrying the trolley is rigidly supported on two or more legs moving on fixed rails embedded in the floor. Overhead traveling cranes are also available in various configurations. The two main categorizations are top-running versus under-running bridge cranes...
An overhead crane, also known as a bridge crane, is a type of crane where the hook and line mechanism runs along a horizontal beam that itself travels...
Natural ventilation refers to the process of exchanging warm building air for cooler outside air without the use of energy-consuming mechanical devices, such as fans and air conditioners. With an increased awareness of the cost and environmental impacts of energy use, natural ventilation has become an increasingly attractive method for providing acceptable indoor environmental quality and maintaining a healthy, comfortable, productive indoor climate. In favorable climates, natural ventilation can be used as an alternative to air-conditioning systems, saving 10%-30% of total energy...
Natural ventilation refers to the process of exchanging warm building air for cooler outside air without the use of energy-consuming mechanical device...
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be the notorious contributors to nuisance noise in buildings. The HVAC systems and their components must be designed, installed and operated in such a way that any noise they may cause inside the building or neighboring buildings are at levels that do not cause any serious discomfort to the occupants. Noise control is not an exact science; however there are numerous ways the noise can be reduced from a particular source. The most desirable way to control excessive noise levels is by using engineering controls such as application...
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be the notorious contributors to nuisance noise in buildings. The HVAC systems and th...
Control valves are imperative elements in any system where fluid flow must be monitored and manipulated. A complete control valve is made of the valve itself, an actuator, and, if necessary, a valve control device. The actuator is what provides the required force to cause the closing part of the valve to move and the valve control devices keep the valves in the proper operating conditions; they can ensure appropriate position, interpret signals, and manipulate responses. Selection of the proper valve involves a thorough knowledge of the process for which it will be used. When implementing a...
Control valves are imperative elements in any system where fluid flow must be monitored and manipulated. A complete control valve is made of the valve...
Heating and cooling load calculations are carried out to estimate the required capacity of heating and cooling systems, which can maintain the required conditions in the conditioned space. To estimate the required cooling or heating capacities, one has to have information regarding the design indoor and outdoor conditions, specifications of the building, specifications of the conditioned space (such as the occupancy, activity level, various appliances and equipment used etc.) and any special requirements of the particular application. For comfort applications, the required indoor conditions...
Heating and cooling load calculations are carried out to estimate the required capacity of heating and cooling systems, which can maintain the require...
Heating water is typically the second largest use of energy in residential and commercial buildings (after space heating and cooling). Despite its resource intensity, the hot water delivery system is seldom an area of significant focus when constructing a building. As a result, many buildings today are built with poor performing, inefficient hot water delivery systems that take minutes to deliver hot water to the point of use and waste large amounts of energy and water in the process. How quickly and efficiently a hot water system can deliver to the point of use require focus on three areas:...
Heating water is typically the second largest use of energy in residential and commercial buildings (after space heating and cooling). Despite its res...
Temperature is a principle parameter that needs to be monitored and controlled in most engineering applications such as heating, cooling, drying and storage. Temperature can be measured via a diverse array of sensors. All of them infer temperature by sensing some change in a physical characteristic be it a thermal expansion, thermoelectricity, electrical resistance or thermal radiation. There are four basic types of temperature measuring devices, each working on a different principle: 1.Mechanical (liquid-in-glass thermometers, bimetallic strips, bulb & capillary, pressure type etc.)...
Temperature is a principle parameter that needs to be monitored and controlled in most engineering applications such as heating, cooling, drying and s...
