Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is an energy efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system which delivers precise temperatures to individually controlled zones. Widely used in Japan and Europe, VRF technology has been slowly introduced in the United...
What is Ice Storage? Ice Storage utilizes a standard packaged chiller to produce ice during the night and consequently stores it, in modular energy storage tanks. The stored ice then provides the cooling medium to meet the following day’s air-conditioning...
New installation methods in the market today offer the customer several options when considering domestic water piping systems for new construction or an existing facility. While there are several variations, this article focuses upon the conventional method of copper...
If your facility is using a traditional ventilation system, the system will operate at a consistent ventilation rate (preset rate of outside air constantly brought into the space) based on an assumed level of occupancy. Consistency is good, unless building occupancy...
In 2005, the state of Florida doubled procurement from certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), compared to the previous year’s figures. While M/WBEs gain a great opportunity from outreach programs and initiatives,...
