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DiversiTech acquires hilmor from Stanley Black & Decker

DiversiTech Corp. has acquired hilmor® from Stanley Black & Decker. The acquisition was completed Aug. 10.

AHRI supports nomination of William Cooper as DOE General Counsel

In a recent letter sent to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute ...

LG Electronics appoints director of owner sales

LG Electronics has named Donald Decker as director of owner sales for LG Air Conditioning Technologies in the United States.

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Foundation partners with A.O. Smith

The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation announced a new partnership with A. O. Smith to present the 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden...

Evapco demo trailer launches U.S. tour

Evapco’s new eco-Air demo trailer has started its voyage across the country.

Triangle Tube opens new training facility

Triangle Tube has opened its new Live Fire Training room at its new corporate facility in West Deptford, New Jersey.

Aquatherm expands training with new Aquatherm Academy

Aquatherm has introduced its new training program called Aquatherm Academy.

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HVAC Retrofits

Zoned HVAC System Answers Catholic School's Prayers

St. Joseph School, a small, private Catholic school in Pilot Grove, Missouri, has been in operation since 1902. …

Cooling & Chillers

Consider All Mechanical Engineering Options Before Investing in a Campus Expansion

Phil Wentz P.E.

Considering three options: renovation, new construction, or smaller distributed plants. …

High-Performance Buildings

ESD's New Headquarters was Built and Designed to Be Adapted on the Fly

Nathan Snydacker, P.E., LEED AP Rob Knight, CSS Steven Monforton, RCDD, NTS, ATD, ITIL

Innovative design allows engineering firm to adjust on the fly. …

Life Safety

HVACR Engineers Must Focus on Knowing and Implementing the Necessary Codes

Chuck Dale-Derks P.E.

One of the first things we do when beginning the engineering design for a project is to check the current building codes for the locality we are working in. …

Columns

The Art of Replacing an Antiquated, Remote, High-pressure Steam Boiler

Amanda Parolise

This month’s Facility File will focus on a new central, high-efficient, hot water boiler plant to replace an antiquated remote high-pressure steam boiler plant serving a campus setting. …

Columns

The Only Dumb HVACR Engineering Question is a Question Unasked

Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC

Tear down the walls that stop you from asking questions and gaining knowledge. …

Commercial HVAC

Interpreting Common HVACR Commissioning Classifications

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

Interpreting common commissioning classifications. …

The Unico System – Unico Inc.

Unico has released a new small-space HVAC option for its Unico System. The system now includes three new vertical upflow air handlers. Designed to fit in closets and other small, concealed spaces within homes and multitenant buildings, the units provide all of benefits of The Unico System — including draft-free airflow, lower humidity, and uniform room temperatures — in a compact size that’s never taller than five feet.

HVAC Product/Literature/Software

EcoNet® Smart Thermostat – Rheem

Rheem has announced the launch of the new EcoNet® Smart Thermostat, designed to optimize the performance of Rheem communicating HVAC and water heating systems. The new thermostat includes intelligent management features for both owners and contractors.

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HVAC Product/Literature/Software

Gas Detection Line – Danfoss

Danfoss has released its gas detector line for industrial refrigeration applications. According to the company, the detectors are based on a digital platform that delivers multiple communication and integration options for improved operational reliability, calibration and maintenance efficiency, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. The portfolio ranges from basic to heavy duty models complemented by a range of accessories.

HVAC Product/Literature/Software

TED40x2 Damper – Ruskin

The new TED40x2 low-leakage insulated control damper from Ruskin® features insulated airfoil blades, which the company says offers greater strength, produces less sound, provides greater sealing ability, and reduces static pressure loss.

HVAC Product/Literature/Software

PCA 400 Analyzer – Bacharach

Bacharach Inc. announced key product upgrades to its PCA® 400 combustion and emissions analyzer platform. The upgrades include sensor protection, low NOx measurement, near-field communications (NFC), and the ability to connect/control the analyzer with the newly released mobile app.

White Papers

Understanding PEX Tubing Designation Codes

The case for using PEX instead of plumbing materials like copper and CPVC has continually gained traction over the past number of years in both residential and commercial settings.

Engineered Systems Magazine

2018 August

Check out Engineered Systems Magazine August 2018 issue, one of features Consider All Mechanical Engineering Options Before Investing in a Campus Expansion, and much more.

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