ASHRAE's newly published manual is based on the guidelines in Standard 170 and provides design recommendations for health care facilities with an emphasis on proven, cost-effective solutions that result in reduced infections, lower maintenance, and higher reliability.
In most homes, ductwork carries conditioned air from the HVAC units throughout the house. But with as much as 40 percent of that air leaking out before it ever reaches the vent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), it seems there is still room for improvement in most customers’ homes. Enter the HVAC technician.
The average home’s ductwork leaks 30 percent or more. And while some model building codes now require duct-leakage testing and sealing, there is still a significant amount of work to be done — and a significant amount of energy to be saved.
The PHI Package Unit by RGF® is designed to eliminate sick building syndrome risks by reducing odors, air pollutants, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke, mold, bacteria, etc.
The tankless design, which has been added to the manufacturer’s line of water wall systems, uses advanced water control, sterilization, and heating control technology to achieve optimal humidity for indoor comfort and preservation.
The High-Output DEF (Double Ended Fixture) UV lamp series can be easily installed anywhere in most any HVAC system to destroy coil/drain pan microbial infestations and disinfect moving airstreams.
Updated, the “Blueprint for Success: Introduction to Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Guide” is a free educational resource center for air duct cleaning contractors.
As homeowners and building owners yearn for greater control of their indoor climate, manufacturers are racing to develop technologically advanced equipment to help these decision makers achieve their indoor environmental goals.