The digital version is now available on the AMCA website, with the print version polybagged and set to mail with the October issue of ASHRAE Journal tomorrow.

Edited by AMCA Manager of Industry Content Scott Arnold and art-directed by Chicago-based freelance designer, illustrator, and photographer Bonnie James, the 2020 edition of AMCA inmotion includes the following articles:

  • “UV-C for HVAC Air and Surface Disinfection” by Daniel Jones, UV Resources, and Michael Ivanovich, AMCA—The COVID-19 crisis is sparking interest in a long-established, yet not widely utilized, method of inactivating dangerous microbes. (Includes full-page sidebar “Improving Upper-Room UV With Ceiling Fans” by David Rose, Big Ass Fans.)
  • “Mitigating System Effect to Optimize Fan Performance and Efficiency” by Mike Humann, The New York Blower Co.—Often resulting from changes to ductwork design made during installation, system effect increases energy consumption and costs as well as stress on system components.
  • “Field Modifications of Fire, Smoke, and Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers” by James Carlin, Pottorff—From the simple extension of a damper sleeve to the replacement of a damper actuator, common changes that may be needed for a factory-supplied life-safety damper to be installed properly.
  • “Straightening Out Fan Curves” by William “Bill” Howarth, Ventilation & Fan Consulting Service International LLC—Despite their complex appearance, fan curves are fairly easy to interpret once one gains an understanding of the conventions and terminology used, enabling selection and specification of the best fan for an application.
  • “Specifying High-Temperature Industrial Fans” by Aaron Saldanha, Howden—In a high-temperature manufacturing environment, failure of a fan can have a devastating effect on operations. To specify a fan for maximum service life, it is important to understand factors influencing fan design and construction.

The 2020 edition of AMCA inmotion also includes updates from AMCA’s Asia (“China’s New Fan-Efficiency Standard: What to Expect” by Mdm SL Goh, Asia AMCA) and Middle East (“COVID-19 Calls Attention to Indoor-Air Quality” by Hassan Younes, ASHRAE Falcon Chapter) regions.

AMCA wishes to thank the following for their support of the 2020 edition of AMCA inmotion: Greenheck, Loren Cook Co., Aire Technologies Inc., American Ultraviolet, Big Ass Fans, ebm-papst, The New York Blower Co., Pottorff, Ruskin, Systemair, Berner International, Nailor Industries Inc., UV Resources, Howden, Mars Air Systems, and 2021 AHR Expo.

Last year, the 2018 edition of AMCA inmotion took home the award for Annual Publication or Brochure and an honorable mention for External Publication or Report (online or print) in the PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards program and an honorable mention for External Publication in the PRNEWS Platinum PR Awards program. This year, the 2019 edition is the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Other Publication—Association or Non-Profit category of the 18th Annual American Business Awards program and one of three finalists for Annual Publication or Brochure in the PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards program, the winner of which will be announced Oct. 15.

Scott Arnold is accepting article proposals for the 2021 edition of AMCA inmotion. Contact him at [email protected] or +1 847-704-6335.