Gary
M. Elovitz
Gary
M. Elovitz is an engineering consultant experienced in design, analysis, and
troubleshooting of HVAC and power distribution systems. He received a BS in Engineering with Highest Honors from Northeastern
University and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He also earned a BA with High Honors from Dartmouth College in
1980 and an MA from Harvard University in 1982. Gary has been with Energy Economics, Inc. since 1982.
Using
both field investigation and technical analysis, Mr. Elovitz looks beneath the
surface of a problem in his efforts to find underlying causes. His knowledge and experience with building
systems - including HVAC, Controls, Electrical, and Life Safety - form the
foundation of his interdisciplinary engineering approach.
Gary
handles a wide range of office, retail, institutional, and residential
projects. His services include:
• Developing design and performance criteria
for HVAC, Kitchen Exhaust, Plumbing, Electrical, & Fire Alarm systems, and
checking designs for adequacy and capability.
• Field testing and analysis of operating
problems including comfort, indoor air quality, noise and odors, control,
energy consumption, and operating costs.
• Evaluating the condition of existing
mechanical and electrical systems to help develop strategies for maintenance
and system upgrades.
Mr.
Elovitz has provided litigation consultation for both plaintiff and defense in
matters including boiler failure, design of HVAC and steam distribution
systems, and product liability.
Gary
was previously a manufacturing engineer at Ein Zurim Metals, an Israeli
manufacturer of very high pressure valves and fittings. There he tooled up new production, diagnosed
and repaired malfunctioning equipment, and improved production efficiency.
Gary
is a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA). He has published articles on
cogeneration and kitchen ventilation.
He is a member of ASHRAE Kitchen Ventilation Technical Committee, where
he is a contributing author of the 1995 ASHRAE Handbook chapter on Kitchen
Ventilation.