Sanuvox Technologies Inc. reports that it has been receiving many inquiries regarding the use of ultraviolet air purification systems to combat the avian flu. Sanuvox says UV systems can be used as a prevention tool to limit the spread of influenza in working and public environments.

StrionAir has announced that a new study indicates that HVAC equipment using the company's patented air purification method effectively kills mold, anthrax, and other airborne pathogens to aid in the fight against bioterrorism, hospital-spread infections, and other indoor air quality (IAQ) threats.

Computer simulation helped reduce the chlorine concentration in a laboratory to minimal levels while avoiding the expense and disruption of testing alternate exhaust systems.

When the more than 150,000 estimated golf enthusiasts visited the 2003 Shell Houston Open at Redstone Golf Club from April 21-27, Aggreko Event Services was the "behind the scenes" company supplying rental power and temperature control equipment for the weeklong PGA Tour event.

UV Bio-Wall has been used in applications ranging from proactive measures in protecting the HVAC system from biological contaminants to solving minor IAQ problems to applications that require a high degree of biological destruction. One such application is protecting a hospital facility as well as the HVAC system from mold.

Every piece of cooling equipment, large or small, stationary or mobile, indoor or outdoor, needs preventive maintenance.

Bob Forty’s venerable HVACR experience (detailed in The NEWS, “Aluminum vs. Copper: The Great Condensing Coil Debate,” Feb. 18, 2002) and comparisons with our industry’s all-copper, all-aluminum, and copper-aluminum condensing coil designs revealed just how committed an industry’s users are to what they’re familiar with.

Owners of elegant retirement villas almost got more than they bargained for.

When not watching the action in the 16,000-seat stadium, club members, exhibit visitors and guests of corporate sponsors were able to gain respite from the desert heat in climate controlled tents.

Engineer and HVAC contractor designs a desiccant system with fabric duct that eliminates costly ice buildups, offering a projected two-year payback.