Chillers are the single largest energy-using component in most facilities and can typically consume over 50 percent of the electrical usage. This article details steps that can be taken to help maximize chiller efficiency.
The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the proper use of the pressure-temperature relationship, and to illustrate how it can be used to thoroughly analyze a refrigeration or air conditioning system.
In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob and Btu Buddy meet for a training lunch after the previous day's low oil in the sight glass service call. Btu Buddy discusses oil and oil circulation in an A/C system.
Controlling humidity in commercial buildings used to be a difficult undertaking. The advent in recent years of alternative dehumidification technologies has made the dehumidification process far more energy efficient and affordable.
The service you provide can either soothe - or increase - a customer's feelings of panic and irritation. That's why a better understanding of common complaints from customers about contractors can help you a lot.
The hours we work during the busiest times are extraordinary. I find myself struggling to stay awake at work or, worse yet, when I'm driving. But, I keep pushing myself because of the workload. Is there someway to make this better?
These motor calculations are useful wherever electric motors are used. These simple calculations can be used to solve motor installation and troubleshooting problems in a variety of applications.
While improvements in instrumentation have moved ultrasonic testing technology into more areas, its benefits to facility managers, plant engineers, and technicians as a diagnostic and predictive tool are still widely unknown and underutilized.
In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob encounters a compressor with very low oil level. Btu Buddy explains that the low oil level is a normal function of this system for this time of year.
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