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Efficiency And Indoor Air Quality In Relocatable Classrooms

May 14, 2004
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School districts in California and throughout the U.S. are increasingly using relocatable classrooms (RCs), also known as modular or portable classrooms. A study was conducted that demonstrates technologies that can simultaneously improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality in RCs.
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Hot Topics, Cool Solutions 3: Delegating Work, And More

May 1, 2004
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I'm growing my company each year. That's the good news. However, I find I need to keep adding new people every time I grow. The bad news is that I find myself working harder and longer managing my ever-increasing staff.
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VFD Technology Reduces Harmonics At Partial Load

May 1, 2004
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ABB is applying its patent-pending Swinging Choke technology "to reduce harmonics at partial load, making an essentially efficiency-driven solution that much more efficient."
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The Economizer, In A Nutshell

May 1, 2004
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The function of the economizer is, as its name implies, to "economize" or save on cooling costs. Learn more about the operation of economizers and get maintenance tips here.
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Consumers Use Multiple Forms Of Media At Same Time

May 1, 2004
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With most media users saying they often try to absorb two or more forms of media at once, a new study has implications for marketing and advertising as well as online content providers - Who is paying attention to what, and when?
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The Benefits And Limitations Of Corrosion Coupons

April 17, 2004
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An estimated one sixth of all steel production worldwide is used to replace corroded metal - much of it at cooling and process water piping systems. This article details the benefits and drawbacks of using corrosion coupons.
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Getting The Most From The Yellow Pages

April 17, 2004
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Just under 75 percent of contractors spend over half of their marketing budgets in the Yellow Pages. However, this spending results in just 13.4 percent of HVAC sales. Here are some tips to improve Yellow Pages advertising.
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Btu Buddy 13: A Lunch Seminar With Bob And Btu Buddy

April 17, 2004
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In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob and Btu Buddy meet at the local diner for lunch and discuss electric heat and the components that operate it.
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Hot Topics, Cool Solutions 2: Damaged Tools, And More

March 31, 2004
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I lend out tools and materials and they come back damaged ... if they come back at all. Any suggestions on how to remedy this problem?
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Preseason Air Conditioning Service

March 31, 2004
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With the heating season winding down and the cooling season soon upon us, it is time to reconsider what is involved in proper cooling system maintenance.
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