Filter driers on air conditioning or refrigeration systems are exactly what their name implies - front-line protection designed to filter out contaminants and dry the refrigerant to avoid ice formation and oil degradation. But all filter driers are not created equal.
In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob works on a water-cooled chiller with a high-pressure control that has the unit off. Btu Buddy assists him in inspecting the cooling tower and finding the problem.
The key to success in setting priorities is having a long time perspective. You can tell how important something is today by measuring its potential future impact on your life.
Many Americans spend a major portion of their lives in conditioned environments and are concerned about the safety and health of those spaces. Green building helps alleviate those concerns.
Contractors are facing increasing pressures to be more productive. Armed with the proper tools and knowledgeable staff, savvy contractors can overcome today's challenges.
Businesses of all sizes are challenged to improve their bottom line. Contractors can recommend that they adopt the following 10 steps to make their facilities more energy efficient, decrease energy expenditures, and support environmental stewardship.
I get a financial report from my accountants and, when I ask questions about what the items mean, they give me another accounting term I don't understand. It seems that their numbers are different than what is reality. Why?
In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob is called to a motel that is having a chiller problem. Btu Buddy guides him through his first job on a water-cooled unit.
To turn around the performance of a troubled company, a new leader or change agent must gather information in the shortest possible time. This requires input from everyone at all levels. Here are 10 ways to obtain employee input effectively.