HVAC Commercial Market - Articles - Page 166

HVAC Contractors Brace for a Cold, Long Winter

Natural gas prices expected to reach highest costs since winter of 2010-2011

October 31, 2016

The 2016-2017 winter season is set to be one of the longest, most expensive the HVACR industry has experienced in years.

Institutional HVAC Projects Provide Energy, Cost Savings

Case studies highlight several HVACR solutions

Nicole Krawcke

October 31, 2016

The following case studies highlight several ways in which HVACR solutions have been implemented to help various buildings in these three markets meet their energy-efficiency and comfort goals.

VRF Making Inroads in Hospital, Intensive Care Markets

Variable refrigerant flow becoming popular due to its ability to optimize zoning capabilities

Nicole Krawcke

October 31, 2016

Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems are becoming popular options in the hospital and health care market due to their zoning capabilities, which limit energy use in areas not constantly in use.

The Whalen Company Welcomes New Leadership

A Q&A with Craig Wanner to discuss his goals at Whalen

Kyle Gargaro

October 31, 2016

The NEWS recently sat down with Craig Wanner to discuss his goals at Whalen and his view of the HVAC industry.

SEIA Forms Operations and Maintenance Working Group

Group will aim to standardize O&M contracts and set service expectations

October 28, 2016

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has launched a new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) working group to address issues surrounding the reliable production of electricity from solar panels and what’s required to ensure panels are properly maintained.

Snow Storage Could Reduce Building Air Conditioning Costs

Coupling a building’s cooling system with a snow dump could save energy

October 28, 2016

A University of British Columbia (UBC) study indicates that snow cleared from winter roads and put into storage could help reduce a building’s summer air conditioning bills.

Murphy Co. Attains New ASME Certifications

Can repair and alter boilers and pressure vessels, and more

October 27, 2016

Murphy Co. has announced the addition of the following American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stamps for its Colorado office: R stamp - repairs/alterations of boilers and pressure vessels; U stamp - manufacture of pressure vessels; and PP stamp - fabrication/assembly of pressure piping.

Delta Unveils Antimicrobial Cooling Tower to Combat Legionella

Reduces the risk of propagation of cooling tower-borne pathogens

October 26, 2016

Legionella, the bacteria that causes potentially fatal Legionnaires’ disease, and other strains of pathogens that can be hosted by cooling towers, can now be substantially reduced by the development of a new antimicrobial cooling tower introduced by Delta Cooling Towers.

Legionella Lab Hires Director to Expand Consulting Services

He brings environmental engineering and Legionella control experience

October 24, 2016

Special Pathogens Laboratory has announced that Kevin E. Merritt, MSE, has joined the firm to expand its Legionella consulting services as director of SPL Consulting Services. An environmental engineer, Merritt is experienced in project management, team leadership, and water management programs.

Optimizing Boiler Performance

Service, retrofits can keep systems running efficiently

Joanna R. Turpin

October 24, 2016

If a boiler is not serviced regularly, products of combustion may build up on the heat exchanger, which may reduce heat transfer and result in lower energy efficiency and less comfort.