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Computer Simulation Reduces Costs For NASA's 'Lifeboat'
Lockheed Martin engineers are using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to ensure the effectiveness of the climate control system of the X-38, the emergency crew return vehicle for the International Space Station.
By Brad Eckhardt and Laith Zori
For The News
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Winner Declared In Oldest Furnace Contest
Rosenthal Heating & Air Conditioning has declared a winner in the company’s “Oldest Furnace Contest.” The promotion offered a new high-efficiency furnace to the homeowner with the oldest functioning residential furnace or boiler in its tri-county area.
By John R. Hall
Of The News staff
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Library Adds Chillers To Boilers
The city recently funded a major addition to the main building of the Toledo-Lucas County Library and renovation of the original building. Its advanced comfort system features rooftop air handlers and a high-efficiency, water-cooled screw chiller.
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Newsletters Are Your Most Profitable Tool
A strong customer retention program is based on the key ingredient of any relationship — regular contact. The kind of contact that is most useful to the customer and most efficient for you is a newsletter program.
By Adams Hudson
For The News
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Keep School In Session
Many school buildings sit dormant in the summer, with no HVAC system running. In these situations, it is possible for mold and bacteria to form on books, carpet, and drapes. The use of dehumidification can help prevent potential Sick Building Syndrome problems.
by James Siegel
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Simplified Pool Dehumidification
Installing dehumidification systems for natatoriums can be a niche market for contractors, but the applications can be complex. Many contractors who specialize in these applications are realizing the benefit of applying packaged units for these installations.
by James Siegel
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Simulation Ensures Low CO Levels In Parking Structure
Computer simulation helped ensure low carbon monoxide levels in a new parking structure by making it possible to evaluate the performance of different ventilation system designs without the expense of actually building and testing them.
By Heejin Park, Ph.D., P.E.
For The News
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A Brand Flies High
The American Standard name is reaching new heights. Independent dealer Terry Montague of Columbia , Mo., finds the sky's the limit in outdoor advertising as he maneuvers in his hot air balloon.
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Americans Crave Comfort On The Road
Americans nationwide say that adjusting the temperature in their hotel rooms is their number one priority upon checking in, taking precedence over turning on the TV or checking out the mini-bar, a Trane Home Comfort Institute survey has found.
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Helping Air Conditioning Systems Beat The Heat
Starting the cooling season with a dirty condenser or poor quality lubrication is a sure way to decrease system performance and increase chances for equipment breakdowns during periods of high cooling load. Remind customers of the importance of a clean condenser and high quality lubrication.
By James P. Brogan, ARM
For The News
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Why Would A Heat Pump Need Heat Help?
Maybe a better question is, when does a heat pump need help. This article attempts to explain the when and the why.
By Alan R. Mercurio
For The News
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Choosing The Right Integrator For Building Automation
The challenge for today’s facility professionals when it comes to installing a building automation system (BAS) is to understand the difference between system integrators and product integrators when implementing a given project.
By Will Podgorski
For The News
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Cooling From The Depths
A project that draws water from Cayuga Lake to cool buildings at Cornell University saves major amounts of energy and pollution, but it took an arduous effort to satisfy citizens and environmentalists and get it built.
By Tom Gibson
For The News
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Callback Forms You Can Use
As noted in The News’ feature article, “Finding Ways To Reduce Callback Rates,” (April 21, 2003 issue), here you can download a sample Service Callback Form, Installation Callback Form, and Installation Sales Feedback Sheet.
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Are HVAC Websites As Effective As They Should Be?
The days of burying your head in the sand and saying, "None of my customers use the Web," are gone. Instead, we need to better understand the Internet and how it is used by our customers to determine its place in our business.
By David Squires
For The News
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York Establishes Unique Underfloor Air Lab
York International Corporation has opened what it says is a unique underfloor air distribution laboratory at its world headquarters. The company intends to use the lab for research, training, and demonstrations.
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Building Automation, Controls Continue To Develop
If you listened carefully to what was being said by exhibitors in the designated Building Automation and Control Showcase area at the 2003 AHR Expo, chances are the words “interoperability” and “open system” cropped up sooner or later.
by Mark Skaer
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How Schoolchildren View An HVACR Service Career
The following results come from a survey of 4th grade students who watched a presentation on the career of an HVACR service technician. For the full text of the story on this presentation, read the column, “Getting Fourth Graders Interested In HVACR,” in the February 24, 2003 issue.
by John R. Hall
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Weil-McLain Speaks Out Regarding Home Depot
Robert Grussing IV, president of Weil-McLain, spoke with The News recently in hopes of putting all rumors to rest regarding a possible relationship between Weil-McLain and Home Depot.
by John R. Hall
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