Steam: Natures Disinfectant
We’ve discussed the power of steam frequently on our blog. Many segments of the market around the world have embraced steam cleaning and sanitation for it’s immediate, and powerful cleaning performance. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the science behind steam, how high heat, when used properly it can reduce bacteria and viruses inactive […]
Read full post »Growth of geothermal heat pump market
Sales of energy-efficient heat pumps for homes and businesses continue to rise as consumers seek out HVAC equipment that cost less to operate and has a minimal environmental impact. Most heat pumps transfer heat between the outside air and the building interior. As outside air temperatures drop in the winter, the atmosphere holds less heat […]
Read full post »Heat Exchanger and Boiler Maintenance: Chemical Descaling
If maintenance is neglected, heat exchangers are susceptible to scale build up that can diminish system efficiency, reduce heat transfer, and increase operating costs. Learn about maintenance solutions, such as Goodway’s scale removal systems and ScaleBreak-MP Liquid Descaler for descaling water-side equipment, so equipment can be descaled and can continue to work as designed.
Read full post »Ammonia, the “New Thing” in Refrigerants?
Ammonia has been present in the air conditioning industry for years, but has seen a resurgence due to new laws regarding synthetic refrigerants. Learn about the pros and cons of ammonia as a refrigerant. Read about the possible environmental, financial and safety impacts of ammonia as a refrigerant.
Read full post »Why Chiller Efficiency and Maintenance are Key Facility Investments
Typically, a chiller is the single largest consumer of power and most expensive piece of equipment in a building, so it’s logical to allocate time and budget towards energy efficiency and equipment maintenance. Without routine chiller maintenance, energy usage can double in just a few years and components can fail early, causing service interruptions. Poor maintenance procedures also lead to […]
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