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Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

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Room Enough For Four Up On The Roof

Joanna R. Turpin

June 18, 2003

When the Doral Costa Office Building was being designed, it didn't really start as a blank slate. That's because the developer knew he didn't want any mechanical equipment inside the building. After looking at the options, it seemed rooftop units would be the best choice.

Joanna R. Turpin

June 18, 2003

The Christian Street Court buildings have stunning architectural elements. Preserving their architectural and historical integrity required skill and ingenuity on the part of the HVAC contractor. The contractor looked at various types of systems, including a chilled-water system, before deciding on rooftop units.

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2003

It may have been dark and dreary outside, but the atmosphere inside Service Champions' offices was so warm and inviting that it was immediately apparent why the company was The News’ “Best Contractor to Work For” in the West/Pacific region.

Joanna R. Turpin

March 3, 2003

At a reception for its dealers at the 2003 AHR Expo, Armstrong asked, “Do you make buildings, or do you make great buildings?”

Joanna R. Turpin

February 21, 2003

In 1992, Advanced Distributor Products (ADP) began manufacturing coils in a section of the Heatcraft OEM coil facility. In 1996, the company moved into a new 325,000-square-foot facility, followed by a 54,000-square-foot addition. One of its coils is the brand-new Healthy Solutions Premium Evaporator Coil.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 21, 2003

Is there something else contractors should do besides clean the coils to improve their performance? Are there other steps that can be taken? We’re glad you asked, because several experts offered their opinions concerning what contractors can do to optimize coil performance.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 20, 2003

Manufacturers purposely design condenser and evaporator coils to work together in order to provide the best possible cooling for an application. So why would anyone consider replacing one coil and not the other? Why would anyone be tempted to oversize or undersize one component when the other isn’t designed for that capacity?

Joanna R. Turpin

February 12, 2003

The 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) had plenty to offer those looking for commercial cooling equipment.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 12, 2003

The 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) had all sorts of cooling equipment on display for commercial applications. Several manufacturers offered new packaged products designed to provide dehumidified air to commercial spaces.

Joanna R. Turpin

February 11, 2003

An incredible number of duct products were on display at the 2003 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). The AHR Expo also handed out its Innovative Awards to several manufacturers of duct products.

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