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HVAC 360
by Matt Nelson : Mechanical Engineer & Building Commissioning Authority
HVAC 360 is a podcast that covers the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning industry through the entire life cycle of a building. From building commissioning, engineering, and design, to construction, and of course operations and maintenance, I talk with and about the news, people, and products that are affecting our lives at a rapidly growing pace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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165 - COVID-19 Facility Changes and Going back to School with Raj Setty
It’s time for back-to-school so this week I am talking with Mr. Raj Setty, Principal at SETTY a firm offering high quality Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Commissioning and Energy Services. We talk about what schools can do to increase the safety of students, but the common…
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164 - Careers - HVAC Technicians and Installers with Dr. Thomas Moorman from Perfect Technician Academy
This week, with June being the end of school and all, I thought I would dive into some more career choices for listeners and talk with the School Director from the Perfect Technician Academy, Dr. Thomas Moorman about what it takes to become a HVAC Technician or Installer. You know, he brings up a...
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163 - COVID-19 Thoughts and Resources - Getting Back Into Buildings
This week I thought I would share my thoughts and some resources about this COVID-19 business. But first I feel this needs some sort of disclaimer: I am not a COVID-19 expert, just like most people on the internet, I am just sharing my opinion and some research that I have done, so don’t think…
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162 - Session Summary - Approaching Building Upgrades for Education
This week I’m again dishing out some highlights from a session that I attended at the ASHRAE conference in the beginning of February. This one what about how to evaluate systems that were to be retrofitted into existing buildings. The benefit of this session gave was two-fold, one being some...
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161 - Session Summary - Improve IAQ by Avoiding Common Mistakes
This week I’m dishing out some highlights from a session that I attended at the ASHRAE conference in the beginning of February, ahh conferences, remember those?. Anyway, this session was on improving IAQ by avoiding common mistakes. What I liked about how the session was set up was that it was…
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160 - Achieving Operational Excellence with ASHRAE President Darryl Boyce
This week we talk with Darryl Boyce who is the current ASHRAE President for 2019-2020. We discuss what got him into engineering and dig into some of the details about his presidential theme: "Building for People and Performance. Achieving Operational Excellence. We finish our conversation by...
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159 - Exploring Choose.Danfoss.com
In this episode we talk with Brian Dail, Application Engineer for Danfoss. We are going to talk about the types of things you can find over at Choose.Danfoss.com and also talk briefly about the new award-winning Microchannel coil from Danfoss. Please consider sharing this episode or another one…
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158 - The Empowering Charli Matthews - CEO of Empowering Brands
In this episode we talk with Charli Matthews, Founder and CEO of Empowering Brands. She’s a returning guest that I caught up with at the AHR Expo in Orlando after 10 years. She has grown her brand from pumps and equipment to helping Empowering others. Please consider sharing this episode or…
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157 - Magnetic Bearing Compressor Technology with Turbocor a product of Danfoss
In this episode we talk with Eddie Rodriguez, Strategic Marketing Manager / Frank Ford, Director of Product Management for the TurboCor compressors a product of Danfoss. This is the magnetic bearing compressor technology that I find super cool. Please consider sharing this episode or another one…
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156 - Coil and Equipment Protection with Heresite Protective Coatings
In this episode we talk with Kayla Oehldrich, Inside sales manager for Heresite Protective Coatings. This may be a topic that you haven’t given much thought to in the past but you should definately get a basic primer in! That’s a little coatings humor in there for you! No charge! Show notes can…
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155 - Net-Zero Buildings using Radiant Systems with REHAU
In this episode we talk with Max Rohr of REHAU Academy Manager, specifically we are talking about how using radiant systems in buildings could save you on energy costs and provide a more comfortable environment for you occupants. Check out the show notes page at www.hvac360.com/155 . Consider...
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154 - New Rooftop Platforms for Johnson Controls at the AHR Expo
In this episode we talk with Matt Schlegel with Johnson Controls about the new commercial rooftop platforms that they are coming out with. These platforms were designed to eliminate the need for adapter curbs for a large number of units in the retrofit market. Show notes can be found at...
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153 - Advanced Occupancy Sensoring with the O3 from Delta Controls at the AHR Expo
In this episode of HVAC 360 we talk with Shane Murphy of Delta Controls about the new technology that they are displaying at this year's AHR Expo and in particular the "O3". What is the O3? It is an advanced occupancy sensor for spaces. Check out the show notes at www.HVAC360.com/153 , consider...
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152 - Designing with Propane with Bryan Cordill of PERC at the AHR Expo
In this episode we talk with Bryan Cordill from the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) aka Propane.com. Designing with propane may not be on the top of your mind when laying out your system but it should be a consideration. There is a lot to learn in this episode so listen a couple of...
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151 - UV Applications with UV Resources at AHR Expo
This week we are talking with Dan Jones, the President over at UV Resources on the floor of the AHR Expo in Orlando. We talk about UV applications and the new products that are showing at the show. Show notes for the podcast can be found at www.hvac360.com/151 . Consider sharing this episode and…
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150 - Bell and Gossett and the New Little Red School House at the AHR Expo
This week we are talk with Mike Licastro, Training and Education Manager for HVAC and Commercial Business Systems for Bell & Gossett - a division of Xylem Inc. We talk about some of the new products that Bell & Gossett has at the show but then we dive into the renovations at BG's Little Red…
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149 - Pearls of Wisdom from ASHRAE 2020 Winter Meeting in Orlando
In this episode I share information that I gathered from the ASHRAE 2020 winter meeting in Orlando. Specifically from the Presidential Press Conference and then some highlights from the Keynote put on by Ed Hochuli, former NFL ref and retired lawyer. Make sure you check out the show notes page at...
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148 - AHR Expo 2020 Show Recap Live
The week we are broadcasting live from the Podcast Pavilion at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando. In this episode I reminisce about the last show that I attended and talk about the differences that I am seeing. All the vendors and AHR Expo staff have been great and I can't wait to get the interviews…
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147 - Inside Modine's Testing Facilities
In this week's episode we talk with Dennis Mueller, Engineering Manager for HVAC System in North America and Mike Clement, Test Engineering Supervisor with Modine Manufacturing about Modine's Testing Facilities. Engineering high quality products is not an accident, nor do they make it to market...
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146 - Basics in Brief - Fan Types
This week I bring back the basics of fans, this is a short-ish episode that provides some good groundwork for those needing to know more. I you like the episode consider passing it along. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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145 - Ignorant to Informed - Questions to ask when you know nothing
In this episode I take a listener comment and expound upon it a little bit. It all stemmed from a newsletter topic "I'll just look it up online!" about how designers don't just ask a question and part of it is found in the fact that they don't have enough information to start developing…
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144 - How much do you make as an HVAC Engineer
In this episode I talk not only about cash but I also give some tips for what to expect in a transition and some of the most commonly asked questions. If you know someone who might be interested in this podcast please consider passing it along. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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143 - Webinar Summary - Insight into ASHRAE Guideline 36 on High Performance Sequences
This episode summarizes a webinar that I watched regarding high performance sequences put on by Automated Logic Corporation.There is a lot of good stuff in the episode but you really need to study up on the new guideline 36 for the complete information. Please consider sharing this information…
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142 - Article Summary - Right Sizing Your Boiler Plant
In this episode I review another article, this time from HPAC Engineering Magazine. I'm always a sucker for good graphics and this one reeled me in. Always on a quest to learn how to optimize boiler plants I read this one and learned a few new things. Consider sharing this episode with other and...
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141 - Commissioning Conversations over Coffee with Thomas Cocker
In this episode we talk with Commissioning Engineer Thomas Cocker. He shares his journey to become a commissioning engineer and some of the issues that he has seen, and as a bonus a few best practices. Be sure to share this one with all your commissioning friends and coworkers. Show notes can be...
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140 - Back to School Goal Resetting and a 20-Workday Challange
In this episode I talk about taking some time to reset goals for the year, or actually set goals in the first place. Never too late to start. I give some advice and also some examples if you are having a hard time figuring out what your goals should be. Lastly I throw out a 20-workday challenge…
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139 - Service and Maintenance Careers with Floyd -Butch- Azbell
This week I peek into the world of technicians and maintenance with my guest Floyd "Butch" Azbell. He has certainly been around the block a time or two and was gracious enough to take the time to share his experiences. For the links mentioned in the show you head on over to the show notes page at...
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138 - Pump VFDs and Impeller Trimming
This week I answer a question about trimming impellers on pumps that have VFD's. After reading a little bit I think I have a good response thanks to Norm Hall over at RL Deppmann. It is a rather short episode so listen and share it. Show notes as per usual can be found over at www.hvac360.com/138…
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137 - Green Roofs, Blue Roofs, and More Drainage Discussions
This week we talk a little bit about plumbing and roof. Many have heard about the green roofs but I think fewer people understand the blue roof concept fully. The blue roof concept goes further than having on-site retention swales or storage tanks, turns out that you can use your roof for this...
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136 - Commissioning a Net-Zero Hospital with James Thornton
In this episode I sit down and talk with James Thornton the National Technical Leader of Commissioning with Henderson Building Solutions, about a net-zero hospital that he commissioned in the Mojave Desert of all places. Listen in as he shares some of his experiences and the lessons that he...
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135 - Code Class - Ventilation and the 10 Foot Rule
This week I dig into a question: "If there is a 10-foot rule between exhaust and outside air per code, why can air-handling units violate this rule." I dig through the mechanical code and show you my process. If you jump on the show notes you can follow along. This is a skill that every design...
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134 - Testing Adjusting and Balancing with Mike Mazzolini
This week we talk with Mike Mazzolini, Director of Operations with Fulton and Associates Air Balance. Mike gives us a good idea of what it's like to be a balancer, some of their processes and the tools they use. This conversation sets the foundation for others that we can revisit about specific...
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133 - 5 Stranger Things about Hollywood
In this episode I put Hollywood on notice that the HVAC design community is on to their tricks! If they didn't keep producing great shows like Stranger Things then we'd probably be more vocal about it. What you say that you haven't watched Stranger Things? What are you waiting for! Consider this...
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132 - Seminar Thoughts about HVAC for Really Tall Buildings
This week I provide some of my thoughts on a session of super tall buildings. This is not definitive and it doesn't really do this session justice, as they had some great speakers, but this merely gives a starting point on some of the initial design questions that you need to think about when we...
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131 - Seminar Summary - Real Life HVAC System Efficiency Erosion
This week we dive back into the Houston ASHRAE Conference 2018 to talk about a proposed standard and a case study that was performed with some very interesting results. More info is on the show notes page at www.hvac360.com/131 . Please consider sharing. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See...
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130 - Article Summary - Designing Human Performance and Productivity into Buildings
This is another episode for those who don't like to read as much, but this time I summarize an article from the ASHRAE Journal about Human Productivity in Buildings. This is always an interesting thought experiment to me but I think my commentary and conclusions are more actionable than the…
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129 - ASHRAE President Sheila Hayter - Building Our New Energy Future
This week we are talking with ASHRAE President Sheila Hayter about her experiences as president and explore the importance of her theme. If you know someone who would be interested in hearing this episode consider sharing. Show notes can be found at www.hvac360.com/129 . Enjoy! Hosted on Acast.…
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128 - Article Summary - Verifying High Performance at the Helen Sommers Building
In this episode I summary and comment on another article from the High Performance Building Magazine regarding verifying the high performance of a new building for the State of Washington and some of the takeaways from that project. links for this article can be found on the show notes page...
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127 - Article Summary - LinkedIn Net-Zero Energy Building
This weeks episode a summary of an article from the High Performance Building magazine. Don't like to read? Let me summarize this one for you. It's about a Net-Zero Office Building that was an adaptive reuse. There are things to be learned. Show notes can be found at www.hvac360.com/127 .…
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126 - Top Takeaways from ASHRAE Webcast 2019 on the Future of Refrigerants
Finally! I have had a chance to review the 2019 ASHRAE Webinar and put together my cliff notes version of some of the highlights and what I found interesting. The Webinar covers the future of refrigerants and the future looks hot, I mean, explosive... No that's not right either, how about...
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125 - Electrical for Temperature Controls
The is a brief dip into the electrical world of temperature controls. It is not complete but I would hope that it sheds maybe a little light on why things are the way they are and add a few more bricks of knowledge into your library of terms. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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124 - Predictive Analysis with Brian Courtney from LifeWhere
This week I am talking with Brian Courtney the CEO of LifeWhere, a predictive analytics company that currently serving the residential market. What peaked my interest for this product was the applications to light commercial buildings and the fact that how made it's predictions is just way cool.…
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123 - Speaking Electrical - MCA, MOCP, FLA, RLA, LRA
In this episode I give an attempt at explaining a number of common electrical acronyms that you will run into when specifying equipment. It is important to know the language a little bit when talking with your friendly neighborhood electrical engineer. Please consider sharing the episode. Enjoy....
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122 - Electrical Knowledge - Primer and Background
In this episode I talk about some of the fundamental of aspect of electricity and AC distribution. There are a bunch of fun facts packed in this show so make sure you listen carefully to get them all. Please consider sharing, some show notes are over at www.hvac360.com/122 . Enjoy. Hosted on…
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121 - Air Flow Monitoring Stations
In this episode I talk about air flow monitoring stations, what they are, how they work, what styles they come in and of course tips. Used right and they can be a great tool. Installed or used incorrectly they can be a waste of cash and a design embarrassment. Lots of links will be on the show...
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120 - Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems - DOAS
This week I'm giving a brief overview of dedicated outside air systems, or DOAS. I cover why we would use them, when we would use them, some of the benefits and I leave you with a few tips to think about during the design process. Consider sharing the episode, the show notes are over at...
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119 - The ASHRAE Certified HVAC Designer with Mark Fly
This week I talk to Mark Fly who is the chairperson of the new ASHRAE Certified HVAC Designer certification. See behind the curtain as to what goes into making an exam, learn who the exam was designed for and much, much more. Show notes are at www.HVAC360.com/119 and consider sharing this episode...
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118 - Building Enclosure Primer and Lessons Learned
This week I talk about what a building enclosure is and some of the lessons that I have learned along the years. I also give a short primer on how to understand architectural drawings. Show notes are at www.hvac360.com/118 please consider sharing. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
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117 - Building Automation Integration and Best Practices with Phil Zito
This week I talk with Phil Zito, Founder and CEO of Building Automation Monthly about equipment integration and best practices for engineers regarding controls. There is a lot of good stuff in the episode so I encourage you to share it, show notes as always can be found at www.hvac360.com/117 ....
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116 - Adam Muggleton on Construction and the Internet of Things
This week I talk with Adam Muggleton who has been involved in the construction industry for many years and in many different capacities. He is the self-proclaimed Building Whisperer and one of the hosts for The Building Edifice Complex. Please consider sharing this episode and don't forget the…
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HVAC 360 is a podcast that covers the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning industry through the entire life cycle of a building. From building commissioning, engineering, and design, to construction, and of course operations and maintenance, I talk with and about the news, people, and products that are affecting our lives at a rapidly growing pace.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Matt Nelson : Mechanical Engineer & Building Commissioning Authority
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