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July 2014 Volume 53 | Number 9
INSIDE THIS ISSUE The
Building Regulations require ductwork
leakage testing with implications for designers, installers and contractors. Peter Rogers of the B&ES explains
Company profile
Investment in the next generation is key to tackling the UK’s skills shortage
says Powrmatic managing director Phil Brompton
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Combined heat and power, Filters and air cleaning units, Fan coil units
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News Extra HVR exclusive on how space heating through boiler technology within a new London landmark has taken shape in rapid time, making use of modern prefabrication and 3-D modelling
Burning issue Stored hot water systems suffer scale build up even when water treatment measures are set in place
Contractor focus Peter Rogers explains the implications of ductwork leakage testing required by The Building Regulations
Company profile MD of Powrmatic, Phil Brompton, argues that investment in the next generation is critical to tackle the skills shortage
Special feature Fan array technology and humidification are providing a controlled environment to help preserve the legendary salvaged Mary Rose at Portsmouth’s historic dockyard
Combined heat & power Baxi Commercial’s Sean Green explains why sizing and specification are key to optimum savings
Combined heat & power Alex Parkinson evaluates the pros and cons of multiple module CHP systems vs single module arrangements
Combined heat & power Not just for large commercial use, smaller CHP units are attracting new sectors of the market. Ian Hurst of Veissmann, explains some of the key considerations
Combined heat & power When it comes to return on investment, size matters says Ian Hopkins of ENER-G
Combined heat & power Damian Shevloff of Dalkia argues the case of commercial small-scale CHP as one of the most efficient technologies for energy-intensive buildings from hotels to retail outlets
Filters & air cleaning units How to reduce the energy consumption of HVAC equipment through essential maintenance
Filters & air cleaning units ‘Air cleaning units’ – a more appropriate term than ‘filters’ Fan coil units
Mike Holding has some insight into the savings benefits of reconfigurable and cost-effective controls for fan coil units
Fan coil units Delivering ‘soft landings’ for fan coil and other hydronic systems is becoming increasingly important
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