4 Most Common HVAC Issues & How to Fix Them
An HVAC system is designed to keep the occupants of offices, tower blocks and retail properties happy and healthy across the world. However, …
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A Guide to Heat Pumps
Nature created mankind, but with the advancement of technology, man is now trying to recreate nature. This may have its own advantages and …
Continue ReadingGuide to HVAC Design, Theory of Operation, and Primary Components
Whether you’re upgrading an existing system or building a new one, good knowledge of the principles of heating and air conditioning, and typical …
Continue ReadingAn Engineering Guide to Air Conditioners and HVAC Topics
Air conditioners are not just about the on/off button and remote control. For an engineer, they mean a lot more: they are machines that must be …
Continue ReadingHeat Exchanger Theory, Calculations, and Design
Calculations for heat exchanger designs use heat transfer parameters such as convection heat transfer coefficients, overall heat transfer …
Continue ReadingHVAC – Upgrades to Improve Efficiency
The power used in running a building’s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is quite substantial, so any measures to improve its …
Continue ReadingHow to Install a Wall-mounted or Through-wall Air Conditioner (Split AC or Window Type)
Wall mounted air conditioner units have advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will talk about the installation and maintenance of wall …
Continue ReadingDetecting Freon Leakage in Air Conditioning Units
Freon leaks from air conditioners have adverse effects on our health. Keeping a check over Freon levels in air conditioners is important not only for …
Continue ReadingBenefit of Installing UV Lights in Air Handler - How to Install
Using UV lamps for improving the air quality indoors is the right solution for killing airborne bacteria and removing other pollutants. Read to learn …
Continue ReadingChiller Water Treatments – the Why and How of Closed Loop Chilled Water Treatment Systems
A chiller unit requires water, so the term “chiller water treatment” is important for the life of the system – or is it? Being a closed loop system, …
Continue ReadingAir Handler Sweating – How to Stop It and Why it Happens
Is water from air handler sweating destroying your crawl space floor or discoloring your concrete? Here are a few DIY tips to look for before you call …
Continue ReadingEfficiency of Hydronic Heat Distribution vs Ducted Heat
Are hydronic heat systems more effective than conventional ducted heat? The answer to this question is a resounding maybe. There are several factors …
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