Experts can help maximize system benefits
With increasing performance demands on HVAC systems, new technologies are quickly evolving. For example, some systems can greatly improve building energy use even as the indoor air quality (IAQ) and acoustic expectations have changed over time.
Factory-testing HVAC systems and equipment is becoming common practice for customers; it should be considered to ensure the desired performance is achieved as specified. This is another way to leverage the knowledge and experience of HVAC manufacturer experts.
Given the complexity of mechanical systems and the investment companies and organizations make in them, the importance of leveraging the leadership and expertise of industry experts can be critical to the performance and efficiency of the system. There is great value in picking the right system, understanding how it works (and why it was designed that way), and controlling it for optimized performance, reliability, and efficiency. Equipment manufacturer system experts can bring focused expertise, specialization, and their knowledge to the table, helping customers maximize the system to suit the project’s specific needs and building usage.
Brian Fiegen is the systems applications leader for Trane in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. A 32-year industry veteran, he has held numerous product management positions while leading the development and promotion of air-handling and distribution products, systems and controls. Fiegen is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). He can be reached at bfiegen@trane.com.
