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Chiller Myths

Busting Four Myths About Engine Driven Chillers

Engine-driven chillers do require 8 more hours in annual maintenance, but other critiques like expense and efficiency don't hold water
Dalton Allaben
November 14, 2024

With thousands of chillers operating successfully in all varieties of applications, it’s time to uncover the myths about these chillers.


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Refrigerated Groceries

Maximizing the Heat Reclaim Potential of CO2 Refrigeration

Make effective use of waste heat to decarbonize facility space and water heating
Autumn Nicholson
Autumn Nicholson
November 13, 2024

By leveraging CO2’s climate-friendly properties and harnessing its heat reclaim potential in commercial refrigeration, retailers can achieve a significant decarbonization boost.


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University Campus

Portable Air Purifiers with UV Lights Lack Evidence for Efficacy

School districts have spent millions on air purifier units whose efficacy remains questionable
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Dan Reider
November 7, 2024

ES NEWS columnist Dan Reider weighs in on the efficacy of UV space air purifiers, and how the technology was deployed for appearances during the COVID-19 era.



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Modular Construction and the Future of HVAC Systems Video

Modular Construction and the Future of HVAC Systems

The modular nature of packaged systems lends itself to customization, says Jim Wilkinson, Americas Product Manager for packaged systems at Xylem company Bell & Gossett
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
November 4, 2024
As the construction industry shifts towards modular building techniques, HVAC systems must adapt to meet the unique demands of this approach.
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Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls Introduces Refrigerant Detection System Calculator

The new calculator is part of Johnson Controls' broader initiative to adopt lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants like R-454B
ES Magazine staff
September 20, 2024

App is designed to assist contractors and distributors with installation instructions if an RDS is required.


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Effect of New ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 on Quick Service Restaurants

HVAC accounts for 25-30% of the overall energy use in a quick-service restaurant
Ramez Naguib
Ramez Naguib
August 27, 2024

Restaurants use about five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings. 


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ASHRAE and World Filtration Institute Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The agreement outlines how ASHRAE and WFI will work cooperatively on common public affairs initiatives
ES Magazine staff
July 29, 2024

ASHRAE and the World Filtration Institute (WFI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. 


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The HXV Hybrid Cooler

Sustainable Data Center Cooling

A Baltimore Aircoil Co. case study
July 19, 2024

In many data centers, water-cooled chillers are paired with an open- or closed-circuit cooling tower for heat rejection. Other options include dry coolers, hybrid fluid coolers, and adiabatic fluid coolers. 


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Fuji

Small Town Has Big Electrification Goals

The VRF equipment was started in late June, with commissioning taking place immediately afterward
ES Magazine staff
July 8, 2024

The Board of Dove Creek Bulldogs wanted a “cutting edge” system that would bring Dove Creek’s educational system into the 21st century.



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The Future of Commercial Buildings is Electrically Driven

Transitioning away from fossil fuels requires an upgrade to current infrastructure
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Thomas Strawderman
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Jeremy Powell
June 24, 2024

All-electric infrastructure is a pivotal step toward achieving net-zero emissions in the building sector, paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.


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