Author: mohdi.muradagha@gmail.com
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What is Hierarchical Alarm Suppression?
lesson from retail building operations One of the major issues I’ve noticed while handling several retail stores is that BMS alarm systems are often programmed in a way that creates more confusion than clarity. On paper, alarms are meant to help operators quickly detect problems, in reality, poorly structured alarm logic often does the opposite.…
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How Engineering Decisions Shape Sustainability
While reading an interview with Mr. Ahmed Bin Shafar, CEO of EMPOWER, one idea stood out clearly:sustainability in district cooling is achieved through operational efficiency, not slogans. One of the most influential — and often misunderstood — operational decisions in district cooling plants is how cooling tower water cycles are managed.This article explains the concept…
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Why “Best Chiller” Is an Engineering Decision, Not a Marketing One
When a chiller wins an industry award, engineers should look beyond capacity and brochure COP. This article shares a technical perspective on why certain chillers perform better in real buildings, not just in laboratory conditions.This approach reflects how engineering topics are explored at ClimaLogic — focusing on operation, reliability, and long-term behavior. Dual Circuits: Built-In…
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When Energy Codes Call a Building “Easier” – Numbers Tell the Real Story
Office buildings are often described as “easier” in energy codes, but what does that really mean? This article breaks down the numbers behind the assumption.
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Why Do Engineers Oversize Cooling Loads?
Oversizing cooling systems is one of the most common practices in GCC projects. This article explains why it happens — and what it actually costs.