The cooling towers located on the roof of Granite Tower in Denver were meant to last 20 years. But at nearly 40 years, the cooling towers and fluid coolers were well past their life expectancy.
The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican are universally known as one of the greatest works of art ever created. During a typical summer, temperatures in Rome can soar as high as 104°F. So the decision to install air conditioning in the Raphael Rooms for the first time ever was an easy one.
When Sheridan College launched its Energy and Climate Master Plan, with the goal of cutting campus energy and greenhouse gas emissions by half, they realized that they would need to transform their heating and cooling system.
Companies are seeking more sustainable solutions for their facilities. In some cases, this change is driven by both philosophical and financial reasons.
An old body shop in Newark, New Jersey, was recently renovated into a beautiful 21-apartment building complete with state-of-the-art HVAC mini-split technology.
Refrigerants used in vapor-compression air conditioners and heat pumps have been the subject of environmental regulations, requiring the need to develop alternative solutions with lower GWP.
Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media must be properly designed and in good condition.