THE CHALLENGE - Lighting retrofits eliminate the inefficiency of older type lamps and ballasts. There is also considerable inefficiency in the power distribution process at the lighting panel to fluorescent and HID fixtures, which typically represents 20% to 35% unnecessary energy cost .

THE LIGHTING POWER REGULATOR TECHNOLOGY - Globalight power regulators are installed at the lighting panel and utilize a proprietary control design to gradually and smoothly reduce the level of voltage and current delivered to fixtures to cut fluorescent lighting costs typically 20% to 25% and HID lighting costs typically by 30%. Units can be as small as 20x16x8. Globalight is equipped with filters to reduce harmonics. Power factor is maintained or improved. Lamp and ballast life is greatly extended. Lamps and ballasts are operated within manufacturer guidelines.

The visual appearance of lighting is maintained, although light meters will record reduced foot-candles directly below fixtures. Alternatively, if dimming or lower wattage lamps are used to reduce energy costs, there can be a negative impact on harmonics and power factor, and visibly reduced light.

Power regulator
connected to lighting panel

THE CHALLENGE - A major problem of all A/C systems is the circulation of infectious disease, virus and bacteria throughout the building, causing "sick buildings", illness, absenteeism, and lost productivity. All A/C systems lose efficiency over time and virtually all A/C coils will attract mold and other microorganisms, which creates fouling of coils. Microscopic amounts of fouling significantly reduce heat transfer and energy efficiency. Coil
cleaning, which can be labor intensive and costly, only partially reduces
coil fouling. Fouling of coils and oxidation from mold and other microorganisms occurs, even when coils appear clean.

THE STERIL-AIRE ULTRAVIOLET TECHNOLOGY - Ultraviolet has been used for almost a century in hospitals, clean rooms and for water treatment to kill harmful microorganisms. Steril-Aire uses powerful ultraviolet light emitters (UVC) installed at the coil to destroy the DNA of virus, mold and other microorganisms, making replication impossible and preventing the a/c air delivery system from distributing infectious disease, bacteria, and other microorganisms throughout a building.

The result is a healthier building and reduced absenteeism.
Steril-Aire cleans fouling from coils and maintains them perfectly to
eliminate coil cleaning cost. This will bring heat transfer efficiency and air flow back to near original design levels, resulting in reduced energy cost.

UVC installation
downstream of A/C coils

UVC approaches the intensity of x-ray

THE CHALLENGE - Conventional technology compressors, whether centrifugal, screw or reciprocating types, have significant built-in inefficiencies. There are many moving parts, requiring the use of oil. Many compressors cause severe vibration and noise problems. Under part load conditions, efficiency can drop significantly.

THE TURBOCOR TECHNOLOGY - Turbocor is a new generation of very compact, very efficient, quiet and nearly vibration free HVAC system two-stage centrifugal compressors for air-cooled, water-cooled and evaporative-cooled systems. They are available as single compressors using R134a refrigerant in 60 to 90 ton cooling capacity sizes or using R-22 refrigerant in 60-120 ton cooling capacity sizes. Turbocor can be used for up to 720 tons total system capacity, replacing conventional reciprocating, scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors.

Microprocessor controlled frictionless magnetic bearings are used to levitate and maintain centered, the only moving part which is the compressor shaft, without need for lubrication. Completely eliminating lubricating oil from the refrigerant keeps the systems free of efficiency robbing oil deposited on heat transfer surfaces.

Turbocor compressors feature built-in motors combined with electronic variable frequency drives to produce a 97% efficiency rating. These compressors operate at energy consumption rates as low as 0.375 kW/ton and provide very high efficiency under part-load conditions.

THE CHALLENGE - Conventional DDC energy management systems often require cost-prohibitive low-voltage electrical wiring throughout the facility to connect the many sensors, transmitters and controllers to the central computer system. Installation of wiring in existing facilities can be unacceptably disruptive. Overall system installation costs are often too high for facilities which may be too small for cost-effective stand-alone control systems.

THE PROFILE WIRELESS EMS TECHNOLOGY - The Profile wireless control system provides the cost-effective means for small and midsize companies with a basic EMS control need to gain the benefit of cost-effective integrated energy management control of HVAC and lighting systems. These systems can provide critical condition monitoring, indoor air quality monitoring and the use of sub metering and remote real time data collection and control via the internet without the cost-prohibitive and disruptive installation of interconnecting control wiring. It can integrate with existing energy management control systems produced by most major manufacturers.

Wireless EMS
Integrated System Control

THE CHALLENGE - HVACR systems are designed to meet a maximum demand condition. Packaged or split systems, heat pumps, boilers, and reciprocating compressors with an on-off cycle process generally run almost constantly when demand is at its maximum, which is at the systems' highest efficiency, such as a car under cruise control. When demand begins to diminish, the system cycles and operates at greatly reduced efficiency, such as stop and go driving in a car. There has not been an economically viable option to improve their efficiency until IntelliCon.

THE TECHNOLOGY - When demand is reducing, IntelliCon overrides the thermostat to extend the off-cycle up to three minutes beyond the time when the thermostat would normally bring the system back to the on position.

The extended off-cycle time is established by IntelliCon for each cycle so that temperature change during the extended period is only a fraction of a degree F. As the equipment cycles on, that difference is made up in seconds, due to the reduced demand condition and the capacity of the HVACR, to satisfy a higher demand requirement. Compressor running time and the number of cycles are significantly reduced.

IntelliCon contains a microcomputer with an algorithm program that is constantly calculating the capacity versus demand on a real-time basis to determine how much longer a compressor or burner can remain off each reduced demand off-cycle, and maintain temperature requirements.

IntelliCon Unit

IntelliCon unit installation on A/C unit

THE TECHNOLOGY - A carbon dioxide sensor system measures CO2 in spaces throughout the building in real-time to determine actual occupancy and the level of outside air being provided per person. The level of outside air is adjusted on a real-time basis to meet only the actual occupancy requirements.

This cuts up to 100% of excessive outside air use. The latest generation of CO sensor is a self-calibrating, maintenance free 15-year rated life infrared system featuring a oval shaped, ultra sensitive, gold plated optical sensor.

CO2 Sensor
for demand-control ventilation

THE TECHNOLOGY - A CO sensor system will run fans only as necessary to meet actual ventilation needs. This typically results in measurable savings that can reach as high as 90%. The latest state-of-the-art generation of sensor is the AirTest electrochemical technology with enhanced accuracy, reliability, and longevity over older style solid state sensors. It senses and reacts only to CO, avoiding the problem with older technology sensors that may be affected by other gases, and result in unnecessary turn on of fans.

It is compatible with EMS. The sensor is generally replaced after 5 years with a low replacement cost. The control equipment has a 15-year rated life.

CO Sensor for garage fan operation

Power factor correction systems are generally installed at the main meter to increase power factor to the .90 to .98 level. This will lead to: a reduction or elimination of utility penalties; reduced energy costs; improved equipment efficiency; cooler operating equipment; and extended equipment life. There is virtually no maintenance required with this 15-year rated life system.

Power factor correction system

THE TECHNOLOGY - The latest technology is visually clear and cuts 50% of solar heat, often reducing temperature 4-6 degrees within the space. It does not change a building’s appearance and can be used for only selective areas.

This film blocks out solar heat, yet the windows will appear unchanged and the presence of the film is not noticed. There is the appearance of unchanged lighting in the space. Different film grades are used for security to prevent from being broken and to protect against graffiti.

Keeps solar heat out - allows light in