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Nov 2021
DOE 2023 SEER Standard
What is SEER?
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio
(SEER) is an energy efficiency
ratio defined as the total heat removed
from the conditioned space
during the annual cooling season
divided by the total electrical energy
consumed by the system during the
same period.
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Nov 2021
The Growing Popularity of Transcritical C02 Refrigeration Systems
This brief article will touch on the growing popularity of transcritical
CO2 (TCCO2) refrigeration systems. While we cannot
cover all aspects of these systems in a shirt article, we will focus
on market trends, market drivers, attributes of TCCO2 systems,
the total cost of ownership terms and heat recovery.
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Nov 2021
Finding the Right Boiler: 7 Tips
Propane furnaces can offer efficiency ratings from 90% to 98%, and will provide comfortable, even and consistent heat during even the coldest weather. Propane-powered boilers can also provide space savings, and the versatility to provide space heating, water heating and even snow melt. Even in the coldest, outdoor climates where a dual-fuel hybrid system is used, propane improves the efficiency and comfort of air- or ground-source heat pump systems and further protects homeowners from rising utility costs.
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Nov 2021
District Heating Electric Boilers in Vogue Again
With zero emissions, economical electric steam
and hot water boilers deliver maximum heat and
hot water in minimum spatial footprint.
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Nov 2021
HVACR Insights: You Got a 5-Star Review, Now What?
You just got a five-star review and it feels great! Validation
that you are doing things right. But after a
few moments of celebration, are you utilizing these
great reviews to help generate more customers?
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Nov 2021
Last Word: Refrigeration Basics: Troubleshooting Fundamentals
Welcome to the second installment of this refrigeration
basics series. This month, I am covering troubleshooting
common compressor issues.
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Nov 2021
Leading Off: Hindsight and Gratitude
I am trying to be grateful this month, but some days I fall short finding reasons. Truth is 2021 is quickly becoming a more difficult year for me than 2020. Operating, or pretending to operate, on a “business as usual” mindset has proved to be more difficult than I had anticipated for several reasons, but the most important one being that business is not usual these days.
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Oct 2021
Leading Off: Year in Review
It has been my honor and pleasure to serve as your President this past year. It has been a different and challenging year. It has also been a very productive year. Many changes have happened this year to help RSES grow. Because of COVID many conferences and meetings were either postponed or virtual.
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Oct 2021
Improving Building Resilience with Severe-Duty Louvers
With climate change influencing and expected to
worsen the frequency, intensity and impacts of
extreme-weather events,1 more and more states and
jurisdictions are adopting building codes requiring
severe-duty louvers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Oct 2021
Stay Connected: The Benefits of Wireless Monitoring
TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS CRUCIAL
for any business that relies on refrigeration.
From vaccine manufacturers
and food production
plants to local pharmacies and
grocery stores temperature control
is a fundamental part of the
process. When a cooler or freezer
problem happens, these businesses
need it resolved fast, before
temperature excursions create
food or pharmaceutical safety
risks and costly product losses.
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