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With the Omnicron variant blazing its way through the US, issues of indoor air quality remain a top concern for building managers. Proper ventilation is critical to controlling its spread. Therefore, cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems is also important. One concern many business owners and managers have is, how often to clean AC coils. ASHRAE provides guidance on this topic and Pure Air Control Services provides the services and methods to make it happen. The Importance of Cleaning HVAC Coi...

All valves play a part in making a machine safe and functional. The Watts 210 automatic gas shutoff valve is used to make some water heaters safer, similar to a regular temperature and pressure (T&P) valve. What Does It Look Like? The Watts 210 valve looks like a three-way connector with the middle of the ‘T’ shape having an elongated thermostat that is meant to be fitted down into the heater itself. The other two ends are where the gas line connects through. How Does It Work?...

As the cooler season calls for the furnace to be running, it can be unsettling when it starts making noises. While some creaks and hums are normal, loud, new, or unexpected sounds can be a sign that there is more going on than meets the eye! It’s always a good idea to investigate a new sound, especially if the furnace stops working.  Reasons  Here are possibilities of what that loud noise can mean: A high-pitched squeal: If it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, homeowners m...

Encycle Corporation (Encycle), a software technology company focused on helping commercial and industrial customers dramatically improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems and energy efficiency programs, using IoT-enabled services, has officially introduced its SwarmStat Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offering, which is aimed at Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs).  SwarmStat, cloud-based Solution SwarmStat is a cloud-based, enterprise-level solution that delivers Encycle’s multi...

The UK Government has announced it has appointed Ofgem as the Heat Networks Regulator for Great Britain, in order to ensure consumers receive a fair price and reliable supply of heat, as the country makes the transition to net zero. The appointment was announced as part of the Government’s plan to further expand Great Britain’s network of low-carbon heating. Heat networks Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of Ofgem, said, “We welcome the Government’s announcement that...

Many homes have more than one level or several large areas served by the same heating and air conditioning system. When this occurs, it becomes hard for the unit to maintain temperature. The unit is only going to truly maintain the temperature of the area immediately surrounding the thermostat. When users have a multi-floor home, hot air will rise, and cold air will fall. This means that the floor that has the thermostat will be at the right temperature, the upstairs will be hotter, and the bas...

Heating and air conditioning units play a massive role in ensuring the comfort at home or office. But what if that comfort comes at the cost of a fortune? Yes, hardly do home and building owners realize the technology that’s keeping them warm in the cold or vice versa is not energy efficient. Checking energy efficiency of HVAC Ultimately, they need to spend more than usual competitive rates and waste scarce energy resources. It’s no rocket science to understand whether there is a n...

As school started in the fall, Pure Air Control Service examined ways in which IAQ impacts schools and universities. They also looked at how school buildings benefit from improved indoor air quality. Next, they presented various methods and services for correcting school IAQ issues. They also noted that the pandemic offers a rare opportunity to administrators for improving IAQ in schools. As students returned to school in the fall, Pure Air took a look at some of the issues facing facili...

To further promote the convergence of heat and power and to help the energy transition succeed, Viessmann is expanding its cooperation with transmission system operators (TSOs) on "Energy of the Future" and has signed a cooperation agreement with the company "50Hertz". heat pumps Due to the cooperation with 50Hertz, the pilot project initiated together with TenneT TSO GmbH to use the flexibility potential of heat pumps for congestion management can be extended to the 50Hertz control area. Vie...

The successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was a long-awaited event for the Optics team here at SSTL because way back in 2006, they started work on the Integral Field Unit (IFU) for an instrument called NIRSpec (Near InfraRed Spectrograph), one of four science instruments on board the mission and SSTL have been waiting patiently since then for launch.  Optics module The optics module SSTL supplied for JWST is highly complex with over 90 mirrors precisely aligned into a...

Green Refrigeration LLC highlights that there are several factors that can affect an ice machine installation project, including ventilation and air/water quality. Full-proof ice machine installation A full-proof ice machine installation means efficiently produced, good tasting, and well-performing ice. At restaurants worldwide, the first thing that customers pay attention to is the presentation of their drinks that makes their food look best. Ice is that element that clicks in their drink and...

Isaac Care Clubs provide the care and coverage the equipment needs, plus expedited service and preferred treatment. It’s the fast pass to great Isaac service and support. Here’s what’s included: GoldCare Club Membership Annual precision tune-up, safety inspection, and cleaning 100% coverage of service call charges and most parts and labor 15% discount on non-covered repairs No overtime charges 24/7 priority service SilverCare Club Membership Annual precision...

Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that Mike Fischer has been promoted to Commercial Director, Global Building Business, reporting directly to the CEO, Todd Rief.  Fischer joined Armstrong in 2020 as the Commercial Director for the USA and Latin America, bringing over 30 years of experience from his work with Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Siemens. Work experience At Honeywell, Fischer also led the Global Sales Excellence Team for Honeywell’s Building Produc...

Airzone will present its range of products for integration and zoning of VRF and Inverter units at booth #C6917 Central Hall, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 31 to February 2, 2022. Aidoo Pro Wi-Fi integration device Among the products presented by the brand is Aidoo Pro, a Wi-Fi integration device that controls Inverter equipment which is also compatible with 3rd party smart thermostats such as Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell, while maintaining the original manuf...

Carrier’s Refrigeration business experienced strong momentum across its services, aftermarket, and connected solutions portfolio in 2021. The year was marked by several product launches and key wins, allowing Carrier to expand its digital monitoring and service offerings globally. Carrier Refrigeration is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Offering cold chain intentionally...

Energy Solutions Canada announced a contract with Laurentis Energy Partners, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, to provide license support for a new nuclear-materials sorting facility in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Nuclear-materials sorting facility The facility will be called Western Clean-Energy Sorting and Recycling (WCSR) The facility will be called Western Clean-Energy Sorting and Recycling (WCSR). The purpose of the facility is to sort low-level radioactive materials, such as us...

The beauty of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) – and the energy recovery wheel inside of it – is its ability to allow to create an HVAC system that’s 20 to 40% more efficient than one without an ERV. But, what if a specific type of wheel could save even more money over the course of its life, due to how it’s made? While often not examined out of the gate, considering which type of wheel to use in the system can have a significant, tangible impact on cost and perform...

Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their buildings. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – plays a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, one can simultaneously ventilate the building, reduce the energy costs, and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery venti...

No hot water coming out of the faucet is an obvious sign that the water heater is no longer working, but are there subtle signs that can be an indication of the heater’s life span? Yes! Watch out for these red flags that may indicate the water heater has its days numbered. Old unit: Water heaters typically last about 10 to 15 years, so it is important that users keep track of the years they have had the water heater to help curb the possibility of it just dying on one day. Purchasing a ne...

Here’s the deal: No matter the product, no matter its reliability, at some point in time it’s going to need to be replaced. And the same goes for energy recovery wheels even the most reliable in the HVAC system. Debris can damage wheels, they’re often not maintained properly, and ultimately they simply reach their max lifespan. Again, this is the case for everything in the world but when it comes to the energy recovery wheel, users need to be aware. Why? Because if users use t...

The beauty of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and the energy recovery wheel inside of it is its ability to allow users to create an HVAC system that’s 20 to 40% more efficient than one without an ERV. But, what if a specific type of wheel could save users even more money throughout its life, due to how it’s made? While often not examined out of the gate, considering which type of wheel to use in the system can have a significant, tangible impact on cost and performance over the...

UK-based compression pioneer, Vert Technologies (Vert) has received a £1.9 million investment to expand the presence of its unique Conical Rotary Compressor (CRC) technology in the Refrigeration and Heat Pump sectors. Vert recently completed a £775,000 investment funding round, through the very supportive existing investors Par Equity, Equity Gap, Aeroden, and Scottish Enterprise, and this will be used primarily to accelerate volume production for the refrigeration, heat pump, and l...

Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their building. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – play a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, residents can simultaneously ventilate their building, reduce energy costs and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery ventil...

A common perception is if something’s made of metal, it must be more durable and stronger than its counterparts. The thing is, it’s just not always true – especially when it comes to the energy recovery wheel used in the HVAC system. That’s because metal wheels are bulkier, less efficient, and more difficult to repair and maintain than their polymer counterparts. They are going to break down each issue and why it matters, when users are selecting the best energy recovery...

SPX Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co., Inc. (“Cincinnati Fan”), a leader in engineered air quality solutions, including blowers and critical exhaust systems.  Welcoming note “We are very excited to welcome Cincinnati Fan to the SPX team,” said Gene Lowe, President, and CEO of SPX. “Bringing together Cincinnati Fan’s high-performance, engineered air quality solutions with SPX’s globa...

Ruskin is pleased to announce two new damper models CD450 and CD450V. These extruded aluminum models feature airfoil blades with mechanically fastened blade seals for the low-pressure drop when open, and achieve Class 1A leakage (3cfm/ft2 @ 1" w.g.) performance when closed. CD450 has a horizontal blade orientation and CD450V is a vertical blade orientation. Both models use a 4" wide frame design with finger-style jamb seals for a "light-tight" sealing effect. Features Acetyl copolymer bla...

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with Satellite Vu for a Mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging satellite which will pave the way for a planned constellation of seven MWIR spacecraft. The constellation will have the ability to measure the heat signature of any building anywhere multiple times a day, enabling Satellite Vu to derive new insights in real-time about building emissions, energy use, and insulation. The contract was signed at SSTL in Guildford by Ph...

Carrier continues to invest in digital technologies to better serve commercial HVAC customers around the globe and to help provide healthier, safer, and more efficient buildings. In support of that, Carrier’s Commercial Service business in Europe is launching a new tiered service offering to complement its existing BluEdge service platform: BluEdge® Digital. Digital cloud-based IoT platform The new digital offering, which is added to existing BluEdge service agreements, connects cust...

Users are introduced to the Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer – 6162 Series models and probes. Kanomax covers what is included with these instruments, their features, benefits, and differences, applications, and operating procedures. Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer 6162 Series The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing. Some of the primary applicat...

When homeowners invest in an HVAC system, they want to be confident that its efficiency lasts for years to come. Whether homeowners are searching for a new unit, or want to know whether it’s time for a new one, Van Druene is here to help. Choosing the right system for home is easy with the team at Van Drunen. The team is here to give homeowners advice on which models are best and offer the efficiency they are searching for.  Things to consider Whether homeowners are choosing a new...