HVAC Plumbing - Case Studies

Heatmasters’ heat treatment operators were on site at the Kymijärvi III bio-heating plant before its commissioning in 2019. Now, they were back on site for on-site heat treatment works during a project involving the installation of additional piping. The Kymijärvi III bio-heating plant uses certified sustainable woody biomass as fuel, providing Finland’s most environmentally friendly district heating to the city of Lahti. Lahti – European Green Capital 2021 Lahti h...

Heatmasters has finished the commissioning of a gas-fired furnace in Saudi Arabia. Featuring 2100 kW of heating power, and a movable wagon, this furnace was designed according to the customers’ needs to expand their production facilities’ in-house heat treatment capabilities. The customer is an experienced pressure vessel, tank, and steel structure manufacturer for the oil and energy industry. Temperature control system In addition to their famous digital temperature control syste...

Manchester Underwriting Management Ltd (MUM Ltd), an insurance company occupying the first floor of a commercial office building in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, in the United Kingdom (UK), approached SFE Services to initially assist with installing a new mechanical ventilation system. Their goal was to improve the well-being and safety of staff, prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The client also advised that they had an old ceiling cassette air conditioning system, which was no longer working in t...

Two Lochinvar Copper-Fin2® Commercial Pool Heaters were center stage for a 12-day swimming competition in Omaha, Neb., in June 2021. Spear Corporation in Roachdale, Ind., tapped Lochinvar to supply the critical pool heating equipment to ensure top athletes could perform in optimal conditions. Set up directly on top of the basketball court in the facility’s main arena, the two pools – a warm-up pool and a competition pool totaled more than 1.8 million gallons of water. In less th...

The mining industry uses a variety of corrosive chemicals in the extraction process of minerals such as gold, silver, platinum and other valuable raw materials. In the extraction of gold, for example, chemicals that are used in the process (ie., sodium hydroxide and sodium cyanide),  require to be constantly heated at certain temperatures in large containers (up to 50,000 gallons). Replaceable heating elements These temperatures also require precise controls in order to maintain their con...

Houston Methodist Hospital, a world-class hospital, and medical research institution require a constant, reliable, and affordable energy supply to meet its critical needs. That became even more obvious to administrators at Houston Methodist Hospital after Hurricane Katrina and other major storms from the following years. The hospital required the ability to create its own energy to maintain operations during the blackouts that can occur with major storms that regularly slam into the Texas gulf c...

Amid the sprawling cornfields of northern Iowa, the community of Fort Dodge is often subjected to brutal winters; low temperatures can easily dip below zero for days at a time. Yet, even in the midst of an arctic blast, some indoor environments require cooling. Such is the case at the Friendship Haven senior care community, where the server room in one of its buildings calls for cooling every day, year-round. Challenges Year-round cooling was a situation that, at one point, posed a significant...

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded in 1980 in Chico, California, near the majestic mountain range that inspired its name. Since its inception, the progressive, resourceful brewery, known for creating some of the country’s finest craft beers, has been passionate about sustainability and consciously mindful of its environmental footprint. Challenges The brewery's old system was comprised of constant-speed, four-screw, and three-scroll chillers. Installed at various times, the equipment...

With help from celebrity investors like Dan Aykroyd and Aerosmith, House of Blues has been an iconic franchise in live music since 1992. The popular Boston location that opened in 2009 next to Fenway Park is a prime spot for concerts and private events. A packed schedule that leaves little downtime for the repair of the club’s HVAC equipment means that reliability and ease of maintenance are extremely important factors when making purchasing decisions. In 2016, energy recovery wheels in t...

The underfloor system at the prominently positioned Mayfair offices was originally installed in the year 2000 for Japanese construction company Teisei and has proved to be an adaptable services solution for the building over the past 18 years. The system at Hanover Street is the CAM-C system with underfloor supply air and underfloor return air. Each floor is effectively one zone, with a single CAM downflow unit supplying conditioned air to the underfloor plenum. Access flooring system This co...

Aggreko, the foremost global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has installed a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) solution at the CET Arad Power Plant, Romania. The solution will help to increase efficiency and stability at the plant, a key provider of hot water and electricity for the district heating scheme and grid at the regional capital Arad City, for the next four years. Challenges Aggreko’s skilled team of engineers had to contend with...

Care UK has selected a Remeha Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system as the most efficient and economical solution to meet the heating and hot water requirements at its BREEAM-accredited Chester care home. Luxury and quality care are the watchwords at Deewater Grange, which opened in February 2020 to provide an extensive range of care services for up to 58 older residents. The hotel-style surroundings include a café, hair salon, and cinema, while each of the bedrooms boasts its en-suite we...

Drury Southwest is a Missouri-based, family owned and operated hotel system with more than 130 hotels in 21 states. Founded in 1973, the Drury brands include Drury Inn & Suites®, Drury Inn®, Drury Plaza Hotel®, Drury Suites®, Pear Tree Inn by Drury®, and other brands. The company’s focus on exceptional customer service, spotless rooms, and best-in-class value earned the company a JD Power and Associates ranking of ‘Highest in Guest Satisfaction’ award fr...

Blalock Heating & Air, along with Johnstone Supply, Fujitsu and The Nixon Group, teamed up on a project at Speedway Ford in Griffin, Georgia, United States of America (USA). The team consisted of: Blalock Heating and Air – Justin Bishop, Johnstone Supply – Ty Rath, Fujitsu – Shawn Hill, The Nixon Group – Seth Nixon. Speedway Ford Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock Heating & Air Speedway Ford has been a long time customer of Blalock...

One of the audacious projects that connect the US and Canada is found in the Keystone Pipeline Project stretching over 2,150 miles across the border, piercing through three provinces and more than half a dozen states like Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Of course, the biggest challenge is not about laying down the 36-inch pipeline that can transport up to 830,000 barrels per day, but how to keep the flow of such massive amounts of crude oil at an optimal condition without losing oil viscos...

A large manufacturer of steel cables from Detroit, Michigan contacted Wattco with a problem that the cables they manufactured were corroding in their warehouse and needed a solution to prevent this from happening. Steel products that often sat in inventory for long periods of time were more prone to corrosion. Traditionally, light lubricating oil was used to coat the cables, preventing rust from settling in. The cables were exposed to a steam heating tank, containing light oil at ninety-five de...

Like most North American cannabis industry grow-ops, Real Leaf Solutions (RLS), based in Kalkaska, Michigan, USA, is still refining its growing methods, but the two-year-old company may have finally found a state-of-the-art HVAC design that will help it reach optimum yields shortly. HVAC retrofit Tom Beller, RLS’ Co-Owner and Chief Operations Officer (COO), believes his latest HVAC retrofit for two 1,500-square flowering rooms is a major step toward optimum harvest goals. It consists of...

Aggreko has signed a seven-year contract with Brazilian energy company - EVA Energia for a 10 MW renewable power solution using landfill gas. The world’s renowned provider of mobile and modular power solutions will deliver a complete system, producing power from biogas derived from two locations: Seropédica (Rio de Janeiro State), the largest landfill site in Latin America, and Mauá (São Paulo State). Delivering cleaner energy Aggreko will provide a flexible, fast a...

Very few homeowners ignore the need for keeping temperatures in their homes at comfortable levels. One isn’t going to overlook the need for an effective heater when it is freezing cold outside, right? Of course not. That need is obvious. Not all needs are quite as obvious, though, even if they are equally important. For instance, the need for great indoor air quality in one’s home. Make IAQ services part of on-going HVAC services in Loveland. The problem with indoor a...

Underfloor air conditioning systems and HVAC systems pioneer, AET Flexible Space, has announced that the company won the title of ‘Retrofit Project of the Year’, at the H&V News Awards 2020, for its work supplying its HVAC system for the refurbishment of the 24 St James Square building, in London, United Kingdom. Underfloor AC system installation The judges commented that the project was ‘an innovative use of building services, which addressed the challenge of a historic...

Heating corrosive solutions, whether alkaline or acidic, is often an important step in the process industry. Circulation heaters, from WATTCO, are designed and built to work for a variety of corrosive solutions. Chemical composition of corrosive solutions plays an important role when selecting the correct circulation heater. Construction  Circulation heaters are sturdily constructed of metals such as steel, or stainless steel. The heater is insulated so no heat can escape. Circulation he...

The six-floor property offers both retail and office accommodation and was acquired by Royal London Asset Management from Development Securities for £8.85million. The 16,311 sq. ft. building has been stripped back to the core and undergone a full redevelopment, including redesigned windows and a vibrant new green brick façade to grant more architectural definition and visual interest from the street. M&E Consultant, MTT specified the mechanical services design for the refurbis...

In today’s industries, digital control panels find a broad range of applications. As system controllers in industrial settings, they are responsible for controlling and regulating the operation of various equipment and devices. Apart from enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and reliability of running devices, panels like temperature control panels allow engineers and technicians to easily monitor heat and other various parameters such as pressure, voltage, and so on. Safe instal...

One of the most effective methods of chemical cleaning is with the application of circulation oil heaters. There are many different types of circulation heaters on the market that can be used to chemically clean a variety of different equipment types. Some of these are inline heaters, flanged heaters, and screw plug heaters that can be used in several different applications. First, though, it is important to understand the methods of chemical cleaning that each kind of circulation heater e...

There is a growing need for oil pipelines in North America in recent years. The refineries in Edmonton, Alberta, for example, need immersion heaters now more than ever. The Keystone XL project, for example, is a daunting project. It stretches over 2,150 miles of oil pipelines from Canada to the United States. The refineries have various needs for immersion heaters, which are best, suited for use as an oil heater. Minimal maintenance Immersion heaters are best for oil heating for several reaso...

Electricity produced through solar panels is used for heating water effectively and efficiently when attached to immersion water heaters equipped with sensors and controls. Depending on the average hours of daylight and the number of panels contained in the system, not all of the electricity produced is utilized in the home or business. Some of the electricity produced can be stored for later use. Or, sold back to the electric company for cash or credits. Unused electricity When bus...

Novenco Marine & Offshore is proud to announce that company has been awarded the contract for the design, supply, and commissioning of HVAC equipment with Lenin Fishing Company, for a Wärtsila design 121 meter Factory Trawler, to be built at Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russia. The project will be executed by Novenco Marine & Offshore’s office in Oslo, Norway. The HVAC equipment will be delivered during the second quarter of 2021. The vessel is scheduled to be delivered in...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile and modular power solutions, has signed a contract with Gold Fields, a global mining operator, to provide a total of 25.9 MW hybrid solar and thermal power solutions to the Salares Norte open pit mine in Chile. This ground-breaking solution has been designed to provide power for the entire mine, which sits at an altitude of 4,500m in the Andes mountain range and is 190km from the nearest town. diesel gensets and power units  The hybrid system will comprise...

Hospitals across Southwestern Pennsylvania are using a variety of cutting-edge technology in the battle against COVID-19. Trying to disinfect facilities and keep staff and patients safe is a top priority for administrators and some hospitals are trying brand new methods that employ different kinds of science and technology. Monongahela Valley Hospital is using ultraviolet light to help kill the coronavirus. ultraviolet disinfection system In late December, Mon Valley Hospital introduced...

In Pembane, Mozambique, the prolonged drought forces the inhabitants to walk for miles to obtain clean water. Still, more than half of the rural population in the East African country has no or limited access to the precious resource. In cooperation with ENTERIA and partners, German-based pump manufacturer Wilo has participated in a pilot project, for continuous and sustainable water supply and beyond. How a water supply method can add sustainability, education and employment? Sustainable ener...