Articles Tagged with ''HVAC system''

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Commercial Cooling Showcase 2018: Equipment Debuts In Time For Summer

New systems feature improved comfort, energy efficiency

May 7, 2018

It’s time once again for the annual Cooling Showcase. The NEWS’ annual issue has traditionally introduced the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season.

HVAC Analysis Of An Operating Room

April 9, 2018

In this project, Faure QEI used the Envenio Onboarding Program to leverage on-demand CFD simulation software, EXN/Aero, alongside support and training from Envenio engineers. The project set out to assess the performance of a hospital operating room, with the aim of identifying and suggesting any overall improvements that could be made.

IFS Completes HVAC work on $26 million O’Fallon Justice Center

January 8, 2018

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) installed the energy-efficient HVAC system at the $26 million O’Fallon Justice Center, which opened in December, 2017. The 96,000-square-foot justice center houses the O’Fallon Police Department and Municipal Courts, Missouri. The construction manager was McCarthy Building Companies and the architect was Wilson Estes Police Architects.

The Dreaded Question

A simple ‘What brand of equipment should I buy?’ leads to a long answer

Ron Rajecki

November 10, 2017

When it comes time to replace an HVAC system, I understand that most people just want a simple answer. For one thing, a new furnace and air conditioner is a big investment. In addition, it’s not something people buy often, so not many people are familiar with the product s or the process.

Refrigerant Detection in Hotel Room Applications: Reviewing US Regulatory and Practical Concerns

Tom Burniston

November 6, 2017

Modern refrigerant systems are designed to be efficient and leak free. Refrigerant systems are pressurized and, in reality, it is widely accepted that no pressurized system is entirely leak free; it is simply a case of how much and where the system is leaking.

The Whalen Co. Project Profile — Marriott Philadelphia West

Twenty-year-old hotel improves in comfort

May 8, 2017

When the Marriott in West Philadelphia decided to do a major renovation of the rooms, lobby, and conference space, they needed to minimize revenue loss while under construction. It was also time to update the aging HVAC system as hotel management had received numerous complaints of loud HVAC units. Hotel management knew they would lose too much time if they had to replace entire cabinets or systems because each room would be under construction for much longer with the replacement of drywall.

Ellis & Watts’ New Website Highlights Global Manufacturing Capabilities

Offerings in five practice areas and six sector specialties

April 7, 2017

Ellis & Watts Global Industries just launched a new website designed to highlight its global capabilities in five key practice areas and six sectors.

Ron Robbins

March 22, 2017

Not only do temperature controlled self-storage units offer an extra luxury for their tenants, but it also puts more money in the business owner's pocket since they can charge higher rent. This brings great news to HVAC contractors who, in the midst of a growing economy, are eager to conduct as much business as possible.

Daikin Applied Advocates Air Intelligence with New Name for Intelligent Solutions Portfolio

Intelligent Solutions bring Intelligent Equipment and Intelligent Systems under the same umbrella

March 15, 2017

Daikin Applied announces a portfolio and product name change that captures its mission to ensure building owners get the most from their HVAC systems. Intelligent Solutions™ is the new business name replacing Systems and Controls within the Daikin Applied portfolio. Additionally, Daikin Applied’s MicroTech® Integrated Systems will now become Intelligent Systems™.

Ice Energy: Energy Storage

March 6, 2017

The Ice Cub is a compact, home-optimized HVAC system comprised of an ultra-high-efficiency compressor and ice tank with heat exchanger. The compressor operates in multiple modes. It can cool the home like a conventional a/c unit or, store energy in the form of cooling by freezing water in the ice tank.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.