Stratus air conditioners from AutomationDirect maintain a set temperature inside an enclosure using a closed-loop method, protecting devices from overheating while ensuring a contaminant-free environment. All graphics courtesy of AutomationDirect
Specifying thermal management systems for control enclosures
Requirements for optimal design of control panel and enclosure cooling and heating devices and systems
Jul 30th, 2018
By moving large volumes of air in a controlled manner, HVLS fans make HVAC systems more efficient, while significantly improving the comfort and health of workers 365 days a year. All images courtesy of Rite-Hite
Maximizing HVAC system performance with HVLS fans
Jan 17th, 2018
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Keeping process equipment and industrial systems properly cooled
Jul 26th, 2017
Circulator pumps installed in the Newport Mansion in Rhode Island. All graphics courtesy of Xylem Inc.
HVAC system design: Hydronic versus VRF
Jul 21st, 2017
Centrifugal compressor. All images courtesy of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc.
Process cooling systems design
Jul 14th, 2017
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Construction of a field-erected tower is a complex process that can take 20 weeks or more to complete. All images courtesy of SPX Cooling Technologies
Advancements in cooling tower technology augment HVAC and industrial processes
Jul 5th, 2017
Most fans are powered by electric motors. Image courtesy of Amin Almasi
Fans for gas flow: selection & operation
May 24th, 2017
AHR Expo 2017 filled with attendees
AHR Expo 2017 breaks records, features new technology
Feb 23rd, 2017
Photos courtesy of AHR Expo
Latest trends in HVACR
Jan 4th, 2017
Process heaters such as this one are part of many manufacturing processes. Courtesy of WATTCO.
Process heating for manufacturing 101
May 16th, 2016
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Nestlé research partnership to improve food production efficiency
Nov 11th, 2015
Tank-free systems use a vacuum feed to draw adhesive pellets into heating chambers.
Eliminate traditional hot-melt adhesive challenges
Sep 1st, 2015
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PACK EXPO puts solutions in spotlight
20th anniversary edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas features technologies and insights in process flexibility, automation, food safety and more.
Aug 4th, 2015
Kilfrost micro-brewery case study
Cooling-system longevity often governed by heat-transfer fluid choice
Reliable systems keep maintenance to a minimum and output to plan.
May 1st, 2015
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EPA approves new environmentally friendly refrigerants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved new climate-friendly refrigerants, increasing the options for chemicals used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in the United States.
Mar 18th, 2015
Kilfrost pipe corrosion
Things to know about inhibited glycol-based heat-transfer fluids
It’s often the case that manufactured goods store at a “correct” temperature, one that maintains quality and life span and complies with health & safety regulation.
Jun 1st, 2014
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Full Stream Cooling Tower Filtration
Water chemistry is routinely addressed in cooling systems. Scale formation, corrosion and biological growth are just some of the activities that can be abated by proper use of chemical additives.
Jun 20th, 2013