Richard Fogarty, president of New Trend Environmental Services Ltd., loves a good mystery. He especially likes the ones where the suspects are concealed and the clues are invisible. His favorites
Three high-profile projects shine a spotlight on hvac in Atlanta - be it guaranteeing hot water for guests, keeping the ice play-ready for its pro team, or accommodating scores of people destined to visit in the future. As AHR/ASHRAE visitors pull in late this month, they'll find a city that's more than ready.
Although oversizing of conventional systems is still a culprit at large, and certain desiccant advantages seem clear, some engineers would most like to get their hands on independent research proving exactly when desiccants are the superior dehumidification option.
Is there a better strategy for warm-weather humidity control waiting somewhere out there? For environments like pharmaceutical or micro-electronic facilities, the coil bypass technique could be the answer. The author crunches some hard numbers to examine the advantages of using "free reheat."
In December of 1998, the 170-unit St. Petersburg North La Quinta® Inn in St. Petersburg, FL, replaced its three aging water heating systems. The previous systems were more than 10
When you say "Colorado," most people think of snow, skiing, and white-capped mountains. To the hvac engineer, these images also bring to mind concerns about reducing heat loss, improving thermal