Articles by John R. Puskar P.E.

Four Lessons from a Chiller Job that Apply to Every Project

Don’t assume because a piece of equipment’s been operating for 20 years that it was put in according to the applicable codes at the time.

John R. Puskar P.E.

April 15, 2022

Don’t assume because a piece of equipment’s been operating for 20 years that it was put in according to the applicable codes at the time.

Three Obscure Fuels and Fired-Equipment Risks That Can Destroy Your Organization

On some level, every organization needs to understand the seriously disproportionate risks that are out there, but, at the same time, no one has the resources to manage every level of risk all the time.

John R. Puskar P.E.

February 10, 2022

Ten Things to Think About as Your New Boiler Journey Begins

These are the best of the best considerations from 40 years of being in and out of more than 300 industrial plants in 12 different countries.

John R. Puskar P.E.

January 14, 2022

Take the time to do the proper amount of upfront due diligence, it’ll make your new boiler journey much more pleasant.

John R. Puskar P.E.

February 1, 2011

Between the limits of enforcement and the potential sources of trouble, there’s a lot of room for something to go wrong with a boiler system. Consider the options for regular inspections, testing, and training to steer your facility clear of extra costs, outages, or much worse.

John R. Puskar P.E.

January 9, 2009

When it comes to that unexpected (and unwelcome) development, it’s usually less a case of if than when. Avoiding confusion over the specific technical scope of work up front, keeping an eye on codes and insurance, and considering contingencies for discovered problems along the way will smooth the path as much as possible.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar we will detail what HVAC material buyers and technicians need to know when selecting duct mastics, including matching mastic to substrate, alternatives to liquid mastic, and where UL 181 Listings fit into real world installations.

Articles by John R. Puskar P.E.

Four Lessons from a Chiller Job that Apply to Every Project

Three Obscure Fuels and Fired-Equipment Risks That Can Destroy Your Organization

Ten Things to Think About as Your New Boiler Journey Begins

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