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Engineering

Agenda set for June ASHRAE Conference in Tampa
The conference includes more than 100 sessions, and in-person and virtual attendees will have access to all sessions in the program through June 2024.

Low Temperature Recirculation
Strategies for incorporating renewable energy thermal storage with DHW.

Hydrogen Blending Conference: Virtual
The Hydrogen Heating Network is hosting a virtual conference over two half days, Tuesday June 20th and Wednesday June 21st, with experts from Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

Bell & Gossett release enhanced Gasketed Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger
The addition of new ‘X’ plates to the company’s line of gasketed plate and frame heat exchangers (GPX) allow for higher efficiency and increased flexibility compared with traditional plate heat exchangers.
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New campaign to promote role of engineers
Engineers Canada new “Building Tomorrows” campaign shows how engineers are builders of solutions that make a difference in our world.

Danfoss building compressor factory in Mexico
Factory to address growing North American demand for energy-efficient cooling technology.

Jaga introduces the Mini Canal Electric
A stylish electric resistance in-floor trench system designed for perimeter heating.

ASHRAE Releases Latest Version of Energy Efficiency Standard 90.1-2022
The standard includes energy efficiency ratio increases for commercial rooftops and <65K sized air-cooled heat pumps.

Modern Niagara Invests in Hydron Energy
Hydron’s technology reduces the cost of upgrading biogas to renewable natural gas and enables the deployment of small-scale plants.

ASHRAE Developing IAQ Pathogen Mitigation Standard
The goal is to achieve an enforceable national standard within six months.

FLIR ONE Edge Pro Provides Thermal Imaging Flexibility
Designed to fit in an operators hand, it also has a spring-loaded clip to attach to mobile phones and tablets.

Public Now Able to Review Proposed Changes to 2020 National Model Codes
The public review window is open until Dec. 23, and the next edition of National codes are due to be published in 2025.

Bright Ideas – Troubleshooting 101
From home maintenance to commercial mechanical room operations, problem solving always requires a plan.

Opposing Currents
When it comes to designing systems with heat exchangers, stick with counterflow piping.

ASHRAE Hosts Annual Conference in Toronto
A few Canadians were recognized among the Society’s 2022 Honour and Awards recipients.

Webinar: Embracing Virtual System Design and Collaboration
Join a free webinar on Friday, June 24th at 1 pm (eastern time) presented by Trimble to learn how to increase collaboration and productivity in the construction workflow.

Feds Funding District Energy System Study for New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
The heating network using biomass and wind energy would connect over 90% of buildings in the community.

ASHRAE Conference Coming to Toronto
The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, over 80 sessions, tours, social experiences and industry-specific committee meetings.

Sizing Plastic Pressure Piping [30 Mechanical Minutes]
On Wednesday, April 20, 2022 HPAC Magazine hosted a…

So Many Unsung Heroes
The mechanical trade operates effectively every day thanks to the people on the front lines and those behind the scenes.

The “New” 2020 National Model Codes Finally Released
The 2020 Model Codes—Building, Plumbing, Fire and Energy—include nearly 400 changes since the last update.

Registration Open for 2022 Modern Hydronics Summit
All new in 2022 will be Hydronics 101, a dedicated series of sessions exploring the fundamentals of hydronics systems.

Canadians Recognized Among ASHRAE Outstanding Achievement Awards
Robert Bean and Tim McGinn, both of Calgary, honoured as Fellows of ASHRAE.

Ontario Makes Investment to Attract Young People to Skilled Trades Careers
The funding is expected to help attract more students to trades and ensure employers have the workers they need to grow their businesses.

The Ups and Downs of the Expansion Valve
While there are multiple methods of accomplishing heat transfer, the most common uses the vapour compression cycle.

New Report Highlights Canadian Interest in Building Green
More than 1,200 industry professionals around the world were surveyed for the report.

CIB and Enwave Form Partnership to Expand District Energy Projects In Toronto and Mississauga
CIB is expected to commit $600 million to the project which allows Enwave to accelerate and scale the build-out of its district energy systems.

Canada Infrastructure Bank Invests $19.3 million in Toronto Western Hospital Heating Retrofit Project
Being called the world’s largest raw wastewater energy transfer project, it will transfer thermal energy to and from wastewater flowing in the mid-Toronto interceptor sewer.

Family Business Transitions
The story often goes like this: the older generation poured their blood, sweat, and tears into building their own contracting company.

Panasonic Debuts New Intelli-Balance 200 Energy Recovery Ventilator to Canada
Designed to increase airflow in tightly built homes with both exhaust and supply air.