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4 Ways HVAC Design Engineers Can Save Time
By Kelly Patterson on February 10, 2017

Time is one of our most valuable non-renewable resources. There is a reason that books are written with titles like "Getting Things Done: The Art of...

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Manufacturer Tips: Benefit of Using Flow Limiting Valves with Modulating Temperature Control Valves
By Kelly Patterson on February 9, 2017

Griswold Controls has a series of application tips that can assist HVAC design engineers, building owners and contractors.

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Pump Cavitation (Technically, It Ain't Air!)
By Joe Britt, PE on February 1, 2017

Pump Cavitation. Even if you don't know anything about HVAC pumps, you would probably think this is a bad thing. And, you would be right!

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Pump Talk: HVAC Minimum Pump Speeds
By Joe Britt, PE on January 31, 2017

Most modern HVAC equipment modulates, or varies, its speed in order to conserve energy while operating at part-load conditions (any condition less...

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Active Chilled Beams: Combine Cooling, Heating, and Ventilating with No Moving Parts!
By Joe Britt, PE on January 26, 2017

Active Chilled Beams (ACBs) are capable of delivering up to 1500-BTUs per Liner Foot of beam of sensible cooling when supplied with medium...

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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of the AHR Expo
By Kelly Patterson on January 23, 2017

The biggest HVACR event of the year starts on January 30 in Las Vegas. While the lure of easy money on the casino floors, flashy Vegas shows and...

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Hydronic HVAC Systems: Air Elimination vs. Air Control
By Joe Britt, PE on January 20, 2017

Earlier, in the blog post “Why Air Must Be Removed from Hydronic HVAC Systems," we discussed several of the issues free air and dissolved air may...

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Pump Talk: Variable Speed Pump Efficiency Advantages
By Joe Britt, PE on January 19, 2017

Utilizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for HVAC pump motors is a widely accepted practice due to its energy-saving opportunities. These savings...

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DOAS: Money-Saving Green Option for Commercial Buildings
By Joe Britt, PE on January 11, 2017

Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) are quite common today in commercial HVAC building designs. A big reason for this are the Indoor Air Quality...

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How HVAC Circulators Move Water
By Joe Britt, PE on January 9, 2017

Centrifugal pumps used in HVAC systems circulate water. We know this; it is their purpose, it’s what they do. Ever really think about how it does...

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