Environmental Health

2013 Product of the Year finalists: Environmental Health

Finalists in the Environmental Health category for the Plant Engineering 2013 Product of the Year competition.

Four ways fabric curtain walls can improve energy efficiency

Fabric curtain walls have many benefits for building including increased energy efficiency, controlling dust and debris, and HVAC cooling

White Paper: Agilent: Handheld Oscilloscopes Help Solve Power, Signal and Current Measurement Challenges

This white paper explains how handheld oscilloscopes can make accurate floating measurements on power control circuits.

Manufacturers cut $1 billion in energy costs through Better Plants program

Department of Energy honors 120 manufacturers for achieving program goals to cut costs, emissions

Instant knowledge: A case for steam

A better understanding of the properties of steam may be achieved by understanding the general molecular and atomic structure of matter, and applying this knowledge to ice, water and steam.

ASHRAE 188P and the effects on steam process

With a new standard under review, the HVAC industry prepares to adjust the new processes of preventing Legionellosis within building water systems.

Sanitation standard operating procedure in the meat and poultry food manufacturing plant

Maintaining a high level of cleanliness and controlling pathogenic bacteria growth are frequent challenges within the meat and poultry industry.

Personal air conditioning vest

The Vortec Personal Air Conditioning (PAC) vest has been redesigned to include an integrated belt, allowing a quick connection to cool and warm air

Keep cool! Portable air conditioners offer flexible solutions

Plant engineers can benefit from understanding the basics of how to choose and use portable cooling equipment for a range of applications.