A new software suite from Insparisk, the Versentia™ suite, offers paperless data gathering for the safety inspection and maintenance of HVAC equipment (including boilers). It also can be used for the maintenance and inspection of fire detection/suppression systems and other equipment.
Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is aligning its organization to focus on offering the full range of building efficiency capabilities to its customers. With that, Allen Martin, Tom Huntington, and Rod Rushing are assuming new roles within Johnson Controls. In interviews with The NEWS, each talked about changes in the marketplace and goals for the future of the company.
It didn’t take long for the word “green” to make New Year’s lists of stale words and phrases. However, the market for truly green and sustainable strategies is strong and getting stronger. Leaders among mechanical contractors can help their clients by becoming leaders in energy management, green building, and sustainable practices.
The automatic expansion valve (AXV) is similar in construction and appearance to the commonly used thermostatic expansion valve (TXV). However, the metering devices operate much differently.
Compressor performance curves are available from the compressor manufacturer for each of their compressors. Compressor data comes in either graph or table type. This
article will take a closer look at the table type data and concentrate on the
current (amps) performance data.
In the electric suction line regulator, the step motor assembly is connected to the main modulating piston through a gear reduction drive. As the motor rotates in one direction or the other, it will drive the main piston open or closed. These valves are commonly referred to as electric EPR, EEPR, or electric evaporator pressure regulator valves.
Pending federal legislation formed one component of a meeting attended by more than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research, and policy. The event in Carlsbad, Calif., another in a series of Danfoss EnVisioneeringSM symposiums, also included discussions on climate change, energy efficiency, and refrigerants.
Given the current economy, many consumers may not have the money to replace broken air conditioners and heat pumps with new units and will instead be looking for repair options. This may cause a shift in the way contractors do business. If there’s no money to replace the unit, then repairing it is the next best alternative.
In short order, the EPA published two new proposed rules on Dec. 23, sat through a day-long hearing on Jan. 7 in which dozens of industry officials offered feedback, and then on Jan. 14 issued a Fact Sheet attempting to clarify some of the issues raised at the hearing. As it is, the process is still not a done deal.
Employees of Neal Harris Service Experts of Kansas City, The NEWS’ Best Contractor To Work For for the North Central region, know before they walk in the door on their first day that they have a career in HVAC already mapped out and waiting for them if they choose to go for it.
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