Some HVACR systems seem to be pigeonholed in specific applications. Others cross a number of markets and applications. Today’s ductless systems would fall into the latter category. The two case studies described here, for example, show the product’s application in tropical hospitals and New England fast food restaurants.
Aggressive city and federal initiatives are gearing up to make careers in air-conditioning a hot choice for South Florida career-seekers, according to a top official with a Miami vocational school. “Energy efficiency is a paramount priority for businesses in today’s economy,” said Art Warren, training director of AC Tech.
Amos Snow III, the president and chief executive officer of Bois D’Arc International, took the company in a new direction about eight years ago, after purchasing the company from his father. Bois D’Arc has grown from just 85 customers to more than 850 customers in that time, as it transitioned from a sales company to a sales and manufacturing organization.
Grainger announced new capabilities to help customers comply with the reporting requirements associated with the stimulus funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The new capabilities help customers track their stimulus spending on maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) products with Grainger.
When supermarket engineers and others in that sector of the industry gathered in Indian Wells, Calif., for the annual Food Marketing Institute Energy & Technical Services conference, they were expecting the typical updates on energy-efficiency efforts and new technologies to achieve that. They got all that - and a lot more.
For those already tired of winter’s chill, Florida has it all: sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, palm trees, and the opportunity to attend the 62nd Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, one of the most prominent events in the HVACR industry. The AHR Expo returns to Orlando this year with new educational sessions and countless new products.
Daryl Erbs, director of advanced engineering for Manitowoc Foodservice, is 2009 recipient of the Richard C. Schulze Award, given in recognition of distinguished service and commitment to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
The refrigeration equipment manufacturer Hill Phoenix Inc. announced it has acquired the specialty merchandiser Barker Company Ltd. and its sister company, Barker Sales and Service Inc. Under the terms of the transaction, the Barker organization will become part of the Hill Phoenix Specialty Products Division.
One contaminant that must be removed from a refrigeration system before refrigerant can be added is water vapor. If water vapor is left trapped in a system, it can lead to some serious problems. Technicians will typically reduce the system’s pressure to about 500 microns to remove this water vapor.
To get an idea of how much HCFC-22 is being used in the industry, just realize that the refrigerant has applications ranging from residential air conditioners to large flooded chillers. In that later category, British Energy PLC - said to be the largest electricity generator in the UK by volume - was seeking to replace R-22 in its chillers.
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