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HVAC.  This manual highlights some issues related to energy efficiency and energy conservation in refrigeration and air conditioning, along with some emerging innovative techniques to eliminate or minimize conventional refrigeration and air conditioning.
 
Best Practice Manual - Chillers

HVAC. This paper and best practices from NADCA describes using chemicals in HVAC systems.

NADCA provides guidance



White Papers




Electrical. This white paper from Eaton describes grounding in a critical facility
 Grounding


 
Electrical. This white paper from Eaton describes LED street lighting at "no-cost"
LED street lighting



Electrical. This white paper from Eaton desccribes UPS safety
UPS Safety



Electrical. This white paper from Eaton describes the need to manage complex operations that has led to the development of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), a software tool that extends beyond traditional systems and network management approaches
Selecting a power and energy management system for DCIM



Electrical. This white paper from Eaton provides an overview of key security features and practices to consider in order to meet industry-recommended standards and best practices
Cyber-security



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier talks of  the application of accepted acoustical factors to the known sound power of HVAC devices
HVAC Acoustical Application Guidelines



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier gives five reasons why HFC-134a is the refrigerant of choice for chillers
Five reasons for HFC-134a



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier first explores the fundamentals of Life Cycle Cost Analysis, familiarizes the reader with commonly-used terminology and concepts, then demonstrates computerized applications to perform an actual life cycle cost analysis example
Computer applications in HVAC system Life Cycle Cost Analysis



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier will highlight operational challenges associated with part-load control of packaged rooftop equipment and discuss innovative solutions to maintain comfort and save substantial amounts of energy while simultaneously meeting the intent of ASHRAE's ventilation standard, Std. 62-99
Off-Peak Building Control considerations utilizing CO2 based demand-controlled ventilation



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier offers the basics of a split system
Split system basics



HVAC. This white paper from Carrier describes the operation and application of Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Technology
VFD Technology



HVAC. White paper on sustainability in closed loop chilled water systems from a healthcare system in Alberta, Canada
Closed Loop chilled water sustainability