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Basic Refrigeration Cycle

A Simple Guide to the Refrigeration Cycle and How Air Conditioners Work

How compressors, condensers, and more work together, in layman’s terms
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 15, 2020
Four core components work together to control when refrigerant is absorbing heat, and when it is releasing heat.
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BIM Software Improves Communication and Network for HVAC Contractors

BIM Software Improves Communication and Network for HVAC Contractors

Offers benefits in cost efficiency, time optimization, and more
Koyel-Ghosh
Koyel Ghosh
August 13, 2020
BIM technology has proven to be highly expedient for several HVAC plans, especially in terms of cost efficiency, time optimization, and effective planning.
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QLink

Why Remote Startup for Variable Frequency Drives is Essential

Technology for variable frequency drives in HVAC applications provides safety benefits
Ryan Lauw
July 24, 2020
Selecting a VFD that features remote startup can decrease the number of individuals needed onsite and provide valuable safety benefits.
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Elon Musk

Elon Musk Is Attempting to Revolutionize HVAC Systems

Looking at cutting-edge developments in the HVAC industry
Ludovic Rembert
June 19, 2020
Musk confirmed that his company could make use of their current heat pump technology to develop a smart HVAC system for home use.
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Troubleshooting-Problem

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Split System That’s Not Cooling

Jim Johnson
May 11, 2020
In this month’s troubleshooting problem, the equipment is a split system that’s approximately 8 years old.
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Home-Air-Quality

Guiding Customers through Indoor Air Quality and the Tips to Maintain IAQ

More than ever before, customers care about their air quality
Patrick-Van-Deventer
Patrick Van Deventer
March 27, 2020
As HVAC providers, we have the ability to advise homeowners, builders, and property managers on ways to improve their indoor air quality.
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Humidity

The Impact of Adding or Removing Water from Air

Understand the effects of temperature and humidity changes
Podcast studio
Bryan Orr
March 16, 2020
We often humidify and dehumidify as part of our work, but let’s take a different look at what happens when we do that.
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Humidity

Breaking the Code: Controlling Humidity and Particulate to Meet Building Standards

Examining humidification/dehumidification solutions
Tom Ruse
March 2, 2020
While balanced ventilation does have energy benefits, there is a misconception about its ability to reduce humidity.
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Tools

Understanding the Use of Suction Filters/Driers

They can help protect compressors when used right
Podcast studio
Bryan Orr
February 3, 2020
Unfortunately, we can easily forget the role that suction driers can play in protecting the compressor and the compressor oil.
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Web Exclusive

Optimizing HVACR Efficiency with Smaller Diameter Copper Tubes

Latest findings using the Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA)
January 20, 2020
Efficient refrigeration and HVAC systems are essential to energy management and operational cost of residential, commercial, or industrial buildings.
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