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any liquid flow application found in general
industry. The product features accuracy of
+/-0.5 percent of reading, repeatability of
+/-0.1 fps, a wide operating temperature
range of 32 degrees F to 140 F and a bidirectional flow range of 0.0 to 33 fps liquids.
The instrument features Sierra’s proprietary
ultra-precise PicoFlight™ measurement technology. An industry first, this technology
allows the ultrasonic transit time-of-flight to
be measured in picoseconds (one trillionth
of a second) for superb resolution and low-flow detection, rather than in the typical
nanoseconds (one billionth of a second). For
more information, visit www.sierrainstru
ments.com/products/206.htm.
Innova-Sonic® In-Line Ultrasonic Flowmeter
TST Partners With
Energy Star
Thermal Science Technologies (TST) has
announced it has recently partnered with
Energy Star as an official service and product provider (SPP). Energy Star, part of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is a
program offering businesses and consumers
energy-efficient solutions to help save
money while protecting the environment.
As an SPP, TST joins companies nationwide
in an effort to help eliminate energy waste
through the implementation of improved
energy management practices and technologies. The company believes its affiliation with
Energy Star demonstrates a continuing effort
to promote the energy savings aspects of its
technologies to customers.
TST provides solutions for thermally
degraded underground steam and hot
water piping systems, saving customers
millions of dollars in energy savings.
Danfoss Releases 2006
Symposium Findings
Danfoss has issued a 16-page report
summarizing the key findings from its 2006
EnVisioneering Symposium Series held in
Kansas City, Chicago and Washington, D.C.
The purpose of the report, titled “Danfoss
2007 EnVisioneering Insights: An In-Depth
Look at Advanced Energy Strategy and
Technology,” is twofold: ( 1) to identify the
key environmental, energy and engineering
issues related to policy, market forces and
technology, and ( 2) to summarize the major
energy and environmental codes, standards
and legislation affecting the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration
industry.
In addition to the findings and reference guide, the report features opinion
columns written by several thought leaders
and a preview of the company’s 2007
EnVisioneering Symposium Series, which
will focus on solutions and outcomes to
meet short- and long-term energy needs.
A complimentary copy of the report is
available for downloading at www.dan
foss.com/north_america.
Danfoss has also announced the lineup of topics, dates and locations for its
2007 EnVisioneering Symposium Series.
Symposium 4, “Building Global Energy-
Efficient Solutions,” was held April 17 in
Washington, D.C. Symposium 5, “Making
Dollars and Sense of Energy Efficiency: A
Focus on Conservation,” is scheduled for
June 5 in Long Beach, Calif. Symposium 6,
“Education and Awareness: Overcoming
Communications Barriers With Regard to
Energy Efficiency,” is set for Oct. 23 in
Washington, D.C.
Launched in August 2006, the series
aims to create an ongoing dialogue
among industry, the policy community and
thought leaders in research and development.
For more information, visit www.envision
eering.danfoss.com/symposium.
Handbook Published on
Low-Energy Buildings
Buildings account for more than one-third of global energy use and associated
greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.
Reducing energy use by buildings is therefore an essential part of any emissions
reduction strategy. Author L.D. Danny
Harvey has addressed this point in a comprehensive new book, “A Handbook on
Low-Energy Buildings and District-Energy
Systems.” A professor at the University of
Toronto, Harvey has a 25-year background
in computer climate modeling and analysis
of how to create sustainable buildings.
Topics covered include thermal envelope; heating; cooling; heat pumps; heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems; hot
water; lighting; solar energy; appliances and
office equipment; community-integrated
energy systems, such as cogeneration, district
heating and cooling; and more. The book
includes exemplary buildings and techniques
from North America, Europe and Asia. It is
available for purchase from http://shop.
earthscan.co.uk.
University Undecided
About CHP Project
Binghamton University in New York
may pass up a $1 million state energy grant
if it decides not to go ahead with construction of an $8.3 million combined heat and
power plant on campus. The Press & Sun-Bulletin reported Feb. 13 that the university
