Geothermal technology has shown strong promise in schools, where the long-term commitment to such buildings, as well as a desire to demonstrate energy conservation, are prompting this approach.
There's a simple rule in the industry that HFC-404A refrigerant needs to be used with POE oil. Yet there are reports of HCFC-22 refrigeration systems being converted to R-404A, but without changing out the mineral oil to a POE. So, can R-404A work with mineral oil?
A recurring theme in the HVACR industry is finding good technicians. But then there are those good technicians who come to the industry pretty much on their own.
A series of split-case pumps has been introduced by Bell & Gossett with several features that the manufacturer said have never before been offered in the HVAC industry.
"Treat people as you want to be treated." That familiar adage is what has guided Lyons Service in its treatment of employees. Now it's helped the company become winners of The NEWS' 2005 "Best Contractor To Work For" contest for the South region.
The second state-of-the-art Wal-Mart Supercenter has opened in Aurora, Colo. Like the McKinney, Texas store, the Colorado-based center contains dozens of experimental energy-saving technologies. In fact, this store has some additional unique heating, cooling, and refrigeration aspects.
A few months ago I provided a report on developments at the mid-point of my annual fall swing to some of the major refrigeration-related conferences and trade shows. With those travels done, here are some final thoughts.
Innovations could be found throughout the more than 600 exhibitors at the most recent International Trade Fair for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation (IKK).
Refrigerant-related issues have surfaced on a variety of fronts in Europe in recent weeks. Such happenings could have implications in North America. Various refrigerant developments were announced at the 26th annual International Trade Fair for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Ventilation (IKK).