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Replacing a Steam Boiler – Successfully

October 9, 2006
When an existing steam boiler fails and needs replacing, obviously a new one must be installed. And that's when the adventure begins. The first thing to do is find out why the old boiler failed.
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Fan and System Troubleshooting

October 9, 2006
This article is a guide for identifying the most common problems encountered in fans and air-handling systems. This is often an "art" and not a "science" because many problems are subtle and hard to diagnose.
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Kronos Receives Two More Patents

October 2, 2006
Kronos Air Technologies has received two more United States patents for its air movement and purification technologies, bringing its total to 11 U.S. and two international patents.
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Btu Buddy 42: 50-Ton System With Defective Solenoid Valve

Bill Johnson
September 18, 2006
In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, the customer's building is warmer than normal. Btu Buddy notes that this system has capacity control. Bob finds that one of the solenoid valves is not working.
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The Benefits of Ice Thermal Storage

September 18, 2006
Cooling with ice thermal storage can be the most cost-effective, reliable system approach to cooling offices, schools, hospitals, malls, and other buildings. These systems are also environmentally friendly because they help lower energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Applying Continuous Process Improvement to Increase Customer Loyalty

September 18, 2006
It's just as important to improve the process of management as it is to improve the processes used to deliver products and services. This article describes in seven steps an effective process improvement method that reveals where opportunities exist to improve management practices that impact customer loyalty.
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Air Conditioning Freezing

Mike Taitano
September 4, 2006
There are a variety of things that can cause air conditioning freezing. The first thing to do is see if the indoor (evaporator-air handler) fan and compressor are both running at the same time.
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Hot Topics, Cool Solutions 31: Saving or Dissolving a Partnership

Al Levi
September 4, 2006
A contractor and his partner started out in business 25 years ago. Now their differences of opinion are getting stronger and stronger. Consultant Al Levi discusses how to handle a troubled partnership.
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Measuring Duct System Performance

September 4, 2006
It is important to verify correct control of an HVAC air system. A balanced supply and exhaust will help ensure proper ventilation by meeting minimum air exchange rates, removing airborne contaminants, and reducing operating costs.
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When Pain Keeps Injured Workers From Going Back to Work

Frank Pennachio
August 21, 2006
While managing pain is a critical medical intervention when it comes to musculoskeletal injuries, finding a way to deal with it successfully is often illusive. This is a particularly important issue since such conditions account for a high percentage of job-related injuries and a high proportion of workers' compensation costs.
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