Andover Controls Corp., a manufacturer of intelligent building systems for HVAC, security management, and digital video surveillance applications, recently completed a building management installation at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel in Houston.
The Chiller Systems Group (CSG) is a network of independent contractors who service and repair large-tonnage chillers. Their latest and best-attended meeting was held in Scottsdale, Ariz., this past March, hosted by Metro Mechanical Inc., Phoenix.
A new cooling system was needed for the McCormack Building, and it was decided that a hybrid chiller plant would fit the building's needs. This allows the state to take advantage of less expensive gas utility rates to condition the building efficiently and economically.
In the spring of 2003, Ferris State University's ice arena suffered major breakdowns on two of its three reciprocating chillers used for making ice. A hockey tournament was scheduled for the first week of April, and a quick solution was needed.
Ice machines have been affected by the revolution in refrigerants, like other HVACR products and components. But the story is still evolving. There are always those trying yet another refrigerant to see if the ultimate issue - better efficiency - can be achieved.
Crankcase pressure regulators (CPRs) are designed to prevent a compressor motor from overloading when its crankcase pressure rises above its design working pressure. When adjusting these valves, if the manufacturer's instructions are not available, then these guidelines can be helpful.
Sporlan Valve Co. honored its employees and retirees who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces with a special Flag Day commemoration ceremony June 14 at the company's world headquarters in Washington, Mo.
Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning is teaming up with Minor League Baseball as part of the company's 2004 co-marketing program, which offers Luxaire dealers and distributors game sponsorship packages that help support the company's three-year commitment to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Systematic troubleshooting using a system checklist is the best method for the conscientious technician to pinpoint hard-to-find system problems. This article explores how evaporators can become oil-logged. Included are the symptoms of the problem, along with examples of a system with an oil-logged evaporator.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is forging strong ties with the wholesaler sector of the HVACR industry, and that is proving to be of mutual benefit to both the tester of technicians and a sector that has daily contact with techs - the distributors.
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