Ventilation news articles 
New concept in chilled beam design launched
Fläkt Woods released a new concept in chilled beam design, the new WEGA system saves energy normally wasted in ventilating unoccupied spaces or in over cooling the rooms, by using Demand Controlled Ventilation. WEGA uses a motorised energy control function allowing users to reduce the energy consumption. Variable air volume optimises the ventilation to suit the average occupancy rate which varies between 35 and 55% during normal office hours. ... [more]
SAV SYSTEMS' LOW CARBON TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
At the end of 2011 SAV Systems officially opened its Low Carbon Technology Centre in Woking, Surrey. The event featured a highly successful Open Day, with interactive workshops, CPD Seminars and a District Heating Symposium which introduced state-of-the-art green technologies. During the day, more than 80 international specialists in energy solutions for the building services industry found out more about the company’s CHP Systems, FlatStation... [more]
Halton introduces the most efficient smoke and fire damper control system
The Halton SAFE control system meets the need for increased efficiency in ventilation fire-safety solutions. The system controls the operation of up to 200 fire and smoke dampers and 200 smoke detectors. It considerably improves the safety of a building – while the installation and cabling costs remain lower than expected. The Halton SAFE system controls all parts of a building’s ventilation fire-safety system, from fire and smoke dampers to s... [more]
New Polypipe Ventilation web site is instructive and easy to use
Polypipe Ventilation is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed web site which has been given a complete revamp from content through to navigation and design, providing more in-depth information in an easy to access format. The new modern design not only looks clean and fresh, but also makes for an effortless user experience. This has been further enhanced through improved navigation. Following Polypipe’s acquisition of the go... [more]
Five things to do in a gas emergency
If you own a property, you must arrange an annual boiler service and have all gas appliances checked regularly. Broken equipment can pump out carbon monoxide, so here’s what to do in a gas leak emergency. Call for help immediately If you smell gas, you must call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999 and notify your local sup... [more]
Other Ventilation news and reviews
£2.2m investment at Caerphilly manufacturer Nuaire
A ventilation company is to double its output capacity thanks to a major investment in new machinery.
Air Conditioning and Ventilation Cleaning Offer to Protect Against Allergens
The spring season is a debilitating time for the millions of Americans that suffer from allergies. To make matters worse, allergens can get stuck in ventilation ducts and contaminate the air quality all year around. Roy’s Plumbing and HVAC contractor is offering a special on ventilation duct cleaning to help protect their customers that are sensitive to the allergens of spring. ...
IES VE-Pro Proves Energy, Daylight and Mixed-Mode Ventilation Concept for Colorado State University Atrium
Integrated Environmental Solutions , a provider of integrated performance analysis software and consulting services for sustainable building design and operation, today announced the successful implementation of its performance analysis software during the design process of Colorado State University’s Engineering II building.
No injuries from South Loop ventilation shaft fire
Firefighters put out a smoky fire in a Metra ventilation shaft near a high-rise building in Chicago’s South Loop on Friday morning. A still-and-box alarm was called for 420 W. Van Buren St., near a high-rise at that location, according to Fire Media Affairs. An alternate address for the fire scene was 300 Riverside Plaza, according to Fire Media. Apparently an idling train produced a heavy ...
Data Center Switches offer switching capacity up to 48 Tbps.
Supporting high-density switching of 100, 40, 10, and GE interfaces, CloudEngine Series helps users build scalable, virtualized, and converged data center networks. Units feature bandwidth up to 2 Tbps/slot, front-to-rear ventilation, and large distributed buffers that process traffic bursts resulting from cloud-computing applications. Cluster Switch System virtualizes multiple switches into 1 ...
Nortek Reports 7% Net Sales Increase in First Quarter
PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nortek, Inc. (NTK), a diversified global manufacturer of innovative, branded residential and commercial ventilation, HVAC and technology products, ...
Aeroseal Saves The Day For Ohio State University Building Project After Ventilation Shafts Fail Pressure Tests
When Leaks In Shafts Prevent The New 6-Story Dormitory From Passing Fire Code, Engineers had two options: Tear Down The Walls And Start Over or Use Aeroseal (PRWeb May 14, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/ventilation/sealing/prweb9492459.htm
VIDEO: Doctor's tube helps beat pneumonia
A ventilation tube invented by a doctor to prevent the spread of pneumonia in intensive care patients is saving money as well as lives.
Heavy smoke from track fire drifts into West Loop high-rise
Heavy smoke from a track fire wafted into the ventilation system of a building near Union Station this morning in the West Loopbut there were no reports of injuries.
Landmark Sleep Apnea, Heart Failure Study Recruits 1,000th Participant
MUNICH, May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --SERVE-HF, the largest study to investigate if treatment of predominant central sleep apnea (CSA) improves survival and outcomes of patients with stable heart failure, ...
