This is another in a series of articles addressing advanced basics in the understanding of the refrigeration cycle. In this article, we continue our look at components.
American Standard distributors had a full agenda facing them as they gathered earlier this year to celebrate a record sales year, prepare for major market changes on the horizon, learn about new products, and kick off a major sales promotion event.
Long before 13 SEER ever became an issue, a select group of HVAC contractors got together on a yearly basis to discuss accurate ways to measure and deliver true HVAC system performance.
Future trends in refrigerants, EPA regulations governing leak rates, cogeneration, electronic stepper valves, power procurement, compressor technology, secondary coolants, and technician training are among the topics on the agenda for the 26th Annual Energy and Technical Services Conference presented by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI).
If a technician discovers a low oil level in the compressor, what should be done? Should he immediately add oil to the compressor? The correct answer is no. He should first ask the question, "Where did the oil go?"
The United States needs to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, declared President George W. Bush at the 16th annual Energy Efficiency Forum, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. An important step in that direction would be to pass the energy legislation currently pending in Congress, he stated.
Just as President Bush did in his keynote address, other speakers at the 16th annual Energy Efficiency Forum also touched on this country's foreign oil dependence and the importance of energy security.
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