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mechanical systemAny building service using machines. They include plumbing, elevators, escalators, and heating and air-conditioning systems. The introduction of mechanization in buildings in the early 20th century brought about major adjustments; the new equipment demanded floor space, and the design team began to include electrical and HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning) engineers. Heating and cooling changed dramatically. Modern buildings, with their large heat gains, turned central heating into little more than a supplement. Heat removal is a much more serious burden, especially in warm weather. The roofs of high-rises are occupied by cooling towers and mechanical penthouses; entire floors are often dedicated to the containment of blowers, compressors, water chillers, boilers, pumps, and generators. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The building (wings) share an electrical mechanical system. Said to be ideal for appliance, automotive, fluid power and mechanical system designers with fast track research and development programs, the company's Limfast service is said to quickly provide prototype quantities. The building's exterior is heavily insulated, natural ventilation is provided throughout and mechanical system efficiency is optimized. |
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