While most data centers use air-cooled chillers that have free cooling coils to benefit from lower ambient conditions, air-cooled, magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers can operate at inverted co...
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103645-decarbonizing-data-centers-with-ai-driven-hvac-solutions
Its central location in the country provides shorter travel for many who are not close to Fujitsu’s Pine Brook, NJ or Martinez, CA facilities.
The Lower-GWP Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Innovation Award promotes inventive design and practice by recognizing the implementation of new technological concepts.
Whether it’s engineering a new campus distribution system, reengineering one, or adding an extension to one for a new building on the campus, hydraulic modeling is an essential design tool.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103643-hydraulic-modeling-for-central-chilled-water-plants
A dedicated group of ACCA member contractors stepped into their new leadership roles on the 2024-2025 ACCA Board of Directors at ACCA 2024.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103636-new-acca-board-members-take-the-helm
We're all guilty of doing things a certain way in our personal and professional lives simply because that's how we've always done them. But, imagine what would happen if we started asking ourse...
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103641-have-you-heard-of-national-hvac-opposite-day
Spearheaded by Reps. Rick Crawford (R-AR) and John Duarte (R-CA), H.R. 7922 authorizes an independent, non-federal entity to lead the development of cybersecurity requirements in the sector.
Treading lightly with your involvement in troubleshooting in new construction commissioning is necessary to avoid busting your budget or having others shift their responsibility onto you.
New Eaton microgrid advances reliable, sustainable energy at its Arecibo facility and within the broader community.
The refinery and petrochemical sectors are major consumers of industrial heat pumps, as they require large amounts of thermal energy for their operations.
Two Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Grants of $30,000 each have been awarded to attendees of The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering 2023 Symposium.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103634-nae-awards-two-grainger-engineering-grants
DOE already implemented minimum lightbulb efficiency levels that were specifically directed by Congress in the bipartisan Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. These new standards set ef...
Ideally, recommendations for addressing complex issues will prompt healthy collaboration between team members who all keep an open mind and remain committed to doing the right thing for the build...
The inputs and outputs (I/O) of VFDs are seemingly modest terminals and may initially appear intimidating. However, mastering their application unlocks a whole new world of possibilities for your...
Remember, time is money, and with every additional contract drawing produced, it takes time and design fee to dissect the HVAC equipment information into the contract specifications and contract ...
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103631-contract-documents-part-2
By focusing on water quality, you can ensure the safety of water system users, increased life span of the equipment, and compliance.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103630-a-primer-on-industrial-water-treatment
Febco's effective communication with the Horizon Distributors team was acknowledged as instrumental in their success.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103628-horizon-distributors-inc-names-febco-vendor-of-the-year
The BTD830 is manufactured in an ISO9001 certified factory and comes with a 5-year limited warranty.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103629-single-bladed-bubble-tight-isolation-damper-ruskin
Emergency decontamination booths from HEMCO Corporation are available with finished side exterior panels.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103626-emergency-decontamination-booths-hemco-corporation
Technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA members have worldwide acceptance by the construction and code community, as well as local and national government agencies.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103627-smacna-publishes-new-standards-manual
The shift to electric PRVs is a result of the overall trend of digitally connecting all components to building automation systems for greater visibility and control and for lower energy consumpt...
Following a proposed rule issued last year, DOE adjusted final standards based on feedback to ensure continued growth opportunities for domestic steel production and provide a longer compliance t...
From equipment failures to shortages of raw materials, any production downtime can result in major losses in revenue and market share.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103623-seven-ways-to-reduce-production-downtime
Pressure is one of the most critical variables in engineering. It can be measured by a pressure gauge, but it is important to know the type of pressure the gauge is reading.
Nearly 50,000 attendees walked through the halls of Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center for AHR Expo 2024. Check out the highlights.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103622-video-ahr-expo-2024
The installation of Weil-McLain SVF 725 boilers at St. Paul Catholic Church not only addressed the immediate heating needs of the church but also positions them for future hot water requirements....
Founded in 1821 with a focus on liberal arts, Amherst College has seen an 85% increase in enrolments in STEM classes during the past 15 years. Consequently, a new Science Center opened in the fa...
Today’s heat pump technologies provide a variety of ways to help building owners comply with regulations around decarbonization and meet their ESG goals.
https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/103618-the-future-of-heating-equipment-is-electric
Don Whitman earns promotion to President and CEO for Superior Boiler, LLC. Plus, other leadership changes.
To enhance installation flexibility, the XCalibur line offers two- and three-inch dual pipe direct venting, ½- and ¾-inch gas line options and universal indoor/outdoor installation.