Tag: Air Conditioning
ABB Pioneers Workforce Development Program With Arkansas Tech University
ABB is partnering with Arkansas Tech University’s Ozark campus to launch a 5-week career readiness program.
Sustainable Cooling: Strategies For Greener A/C Systems
Facility managers must be strategic about maintaining A/C systems to achieve sustainability and low emissions goals.
Providing Comfortable Air For Coastal K-12 Schools
When choosing air conditioning systems for coastal schools it is important to choose an HVAC system that can handle the humidity in the air.
HVACR Online Training Available
The National Center for Construction Education and Research online training courses will help employees learn more about HVACR skills.
A Milestone for Centrifugal Chiller Technology
Carrier celebrates Willis Haviland Carrier and the 100th anniversary of his centrifugal chiller technology.
The Future Of Cooling
Demand for air conditioning is rising. Facility operators will play a significant role in meeting the need.
Selecting And Specifying Portable Cooling
There are some standard best practices for specifying and using portable cooling units to meet various requirements and achieve the desired results.
NevadaNano MPS R-290 Propane Sensor
MPS R-290 propane sensor detects leaks in applications that include air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers.
AHRI, Others Petition EPA On HFC Phase Down Rule
Proposed standards will result in an additional half billion tons of CO2 reduction above what already is projected to be achieved by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
ASHRAE Releases Revised Data Center Energy Standard
The updated standard enables operators and designers to use the latest and most effective equipment and techniques to achieve energy efficiency in data centers, while avoiding potential reliability issues.
Daikin Adopts R-32 Refrigerant
Daikin companies in North America announced they are developing ducted and ductless residential, light-commercial, and applied products utilizing R-32 refrigerant.
YORK’s Cost-Effective Comfort Cooling
YORK Sun Choice rooftop units already surpass future DOE 2023 part-load standards by almost 10% to reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
New A3 Refrigerant R290 Testing Results
AHRTI, the research arm of the AHRI, released the results of a benchmarking study on A3 refrigerant R290, which evaluated the potential risks of R290 leaks and ignitions in a whole room scale setting.
EVAPCO eco-LSWE/LRWB Closed Circuit Coolers
The eco-LSWE and eco-LRWB series closed circuit coolers are energy and water efficient forced draft coolers for indoor applications.
YORK DOAS Decrease Indoor Air Pollution
Dedicated outside air systems (DOAS) include a range of 100% outside air units and mixed air units that help decrease indoor air pollution and reduce heating and cooling loads.
Vortec Dual Action Personal Air Conditioning Vests
Vortec Personal Air Conditioning Vests (PACs) circulate cool air to minimize temperature-related stress and fatigue, thus improving comfort and productivity.
Prepare Your Facility To Beat The Summer Heat
HVAC technologies can result in reduced energy costs and higher occupant satisfaction during summer's peak demand days.
FM Alert: DOE Issues Largest Energy-Saving Standards Ever For Rooftop Air Conditioners
New energy efficiency standards issued for rooftop air conditioners and heat pumps represent the largest energy and pollution savings of any rule ever issued by the Department of Energy.
Recall Alert: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Units
The power cords on certain Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (“PTAC”) units from Amana, Century, Comfort-Aire, Goodman, and York International can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Cooling Tips For Commercial Spaces
With temperatures topping 90˚F, air conditioning use is on the rise and cooling bills are hitting record highs.