In the production plant of Kuhn Champignons AG, seven to eight tons of mushrooms produced daily. To accelerate the growth, an artificial “autumn climate” is created. Under the ideal temperature and humidity, the mushrooms grow, ripen and become ready for harvest within three weeks.
Airside Economizing is a great way to reduce operating costs; it also provides the correct ratio of outside air and return air to deliver the proper indoor air quality (IAQ) to meet the codes and provide occupant comfort. Many commercial building owners are paying too much for utility bills and are looking at ways to …
FEBRAVA, the International Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Heating, and Air Treatment Fair, celebrated its 20th year. With over 30,000 visitors and over 31 miles of exhibit space; it is the most important event in the HVAC-R chain in Latin America, covering every sector in this market. It is the ideal location for buyers, installers, consulting engineers, …
Buildings consume a significant amount of energy, and as new energy efficiency standards compel cities to plan for a more sustainable future, reducing energy consumption is a top priority for building owners and facility managers around the globe. For commercial HVAC applications, the industry is moving towards pressure-independent designs to balance variable flow hydronic systems, …
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Belimo Americas launches the new FSAF*A high torque fire and smoke damper actuators. The FSAF*A electronic actuators are integrated into a life safety control system on smoke and combination fire and smoke dampers. This protects against dangerous low temperature smoke that is produced before fire breaks out and the large quantities of smoke generated in fully developed fires. …
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People spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors and breathe 3170 gallons (12,000 liters) of air per day. Therefore, it is essential to understand the powerful influence that indoor air quality has on our well-being, especially during this extraordinary COVID-19 pandemic. While the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on humans has been widely …
Those seeking comfort will find it at Assisi Heights in Rochester, Minnesota. For many years, that wasn’t the case. The Sisters of St. Francis of Rochester and others who lived, worked, and taught at the historical convent, did so without air conditioning and a very outdated steam heating system. Many of the pneumatic actuators throughout …
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality in and around buildings and structures as it relates to occupant health and comfort. Understanding and controlling common pollutants of indoor air can help reduce the risk of health issues.
Mechanical and electrical companies from throughout Canada and the US filled the Moncton Coliseum Complex for the MEET 2016 – Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology Show. The show was a mix of over 6,000 industry professionals which is the second largest event of its type in Canada.
Difference Between a 1, 2, and 3 Piece Valve A valves construction must meet or–very often–exceed engineered performance levels. This means the body construction of each valve type has very different stress levels that it can withstand. Manufacturers and industries moving oil and gas need ways of dealing with valve maintenance and valve failure that are …