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What do modern boat hulls, wind turbines, aircraft wings, luxury sports cars, and space satellites have in common? It’s epoxy, a robust adhesive that is thermal, chemical, and water-resistant. It is one of the more versatile substances used in manufacturing, and any manufacturing process that uses it must factor in the curing time. This article will cover what epoxy is, its uses, and best practices when curing it, primarily the addition of heat. As users will see, adding heat during the c...
Heating and cooling systems ensure everyone’s comfort, but they become a headache when they start experiencing problems. It is no minor investment that home owners can ignore. Therefore, they should seek fast repair service experts, such as those at Green Refrigeration LLC, in West Palm Beach, Florida. Sometimes, quick-fix solutions save home owners from heavy expenditure on more significant issues. However, many other times, they might wonder whether to repair the unit or look for its ri...
Endeavor Business Media announces the launch of five new cross-market Market Moves newsletters, covering key sectors that transect several industries served by Endeavor, including Cybersecurity, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing. “We are pleased to launch this exciting initiative that truly highlights one of Endeavor’s top strengths as a B2B media company in leveraging our expertise and audience reach across multiple cross markets,” said Chris Ferrel...
Ecotricity’s mission is to fight climate change. By choosing its green energy, every one of its customers is actively reducing the amount of fossil fuel burned to produce electricity in Britain, pushing all towards the goal of net zero. Hitting net zero carbon emissions is vital to prevent a climate catastrophe, Ecotricity says users can only achieve it by generating more green energy and being smarter about how to use it. smart meters That’s where the latest generation of sm...
Endeavor Business Media announces the promotions of Reggie Lawrence to the role of Chief Revenue Officer of Endeavor Business Media and Kylie Hirko to Executive Vice President of Endeavor’s Transportation Group, effective January 1, 2023. Reggie Lawrence Reggie Lawrence joined Endeavor as part of the Informa acquisition in 2019; and has served for the past three years as Executive Vice President of the Energy, Buildings and Transportation Division. Previous to Endeavor, he led sales tea...
Webstone®, a brand of NIBCO, announces new patent-pending Dielectric Water Heater Supply Valves™ (DWHSV). These Pro-Pal® step-saving valves simplify the installation and service of any water heater, combining a dielectric union, a ball valve, and a ½” FIP vacuum relief valve port into a single forged dezincification resistant brass body. For areas where an expansion tank is also required, the Dielectric Water Heater Supply Valve with Expansion Tank Service (DWHSV-X) i...
All valves play a part in making a machine safe and functional. The Watts 210 automatic gas shutoff valve is used to make some water heaters safer, similar to a regular temperature and pressure (T&P) valve. What Does It Look Like? The Watts 210 valve looks like a three-way connector with the middle of the ‘T’ shape having an elongated thermostat that is meant to be fitted down into the heater itself. The other two ends are where the gas line connects through. How Does It Work?...
As the cooler season calls for the furnace to be running, it can be unsettling when it starts making noises. While some creaks and hums are normal, loud, new, or unexpected sounds can be a sign that there is more going on than meets the eye! It’s always a good idea to investigate a new sound, especially if the furnace stops working. Reasons Here are possibilities of what that loud noise can mean: A high-pitched squeal: If it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, homeowners m...
Encycle Corporation (Encycle), a software technology company focused on helping commercial and industrial customers dramatically improve the efficiency of their HVAC systems and energy efficiency programs, using IoT-enabled services, has officially introduced its SwarmStat Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offering, which is aimed at Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). SwarmStat, cloud-based Solution SwarmStat is a cloud-based, enterprise-level solution that delivers Encycle’s multi...
The UK Government has announced it has appointed Ofgem as the Heat Networks Regulator for Great Britain, in order to ensure consumers receive a fair price and reliable supply of heat, as the country makes the transition to net zero. The appointment was announced as part of the Government’s plan to further expand Great Britain’s network of low-carbon heating. Heat networks Jonathan Brearley, Chief Executive of Ofgem, said, “We welcome the Government’s announcement that...
Many homes have more than one level or several large areas served by the same heating and air conditioning system. When this occurs, it becomes hard for the unit to maintain temperature. The unit is only going to truly maintain the temperature of the area immediately surrounding the thermostat. When users have a multi-floor home, hot air will rise, and cold air will fall. This means that the floor that has the thermostat will be at the right temperature, the upstairs will be hotter, and the bas...
Heating and air conditioning units play a massive role in ensuring the comfort at home or office. But what if that comfort comes at the cost of a fortune? Yes, hardly do home and building owners realize the technology that’s keeping them warm in the cold or vice versa is not energy efficient. Checking energy efficiency of HVAC Ultimately, they need to spend more than usual competitive rates and waste scarce energy resources. It’s no rocket science to understand whether there is a n...
The successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was a long-awaited event for the Optics team here at SSTL because way back in 2006, they started work on the Integral Field Unit (IFU) for an instrument called NIRSpec (Near InfraRed Spectrograph), one of four science instruments on board the mission and SSTL have been waiting patiently since then for launch. Optics module The optics module SSTL supplied for JWST is highly complex with over 90 mirrors precisely aligned into a...
Green Refrigeration LLC highlights that there are several factors that can affect an ice machine installation project, including ventilation and air/water quality. Full-proof ice machine installation A full-proof ice machine installation means efficiently produced, good tasting, and well-performing ice. At restaurants worldwide, the first thing that customers pay attention to is the presentation of their drinks that makes their food look best. Ice is that element that clicks in their drink and...
Airzone will present its range of products for integration and zoning of VRF and Inverter units at booth #C6917 Central Hall, at AHR Expo 2022, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 31 to February 2, 2022. Aidoo Pro Wi-Fi integration device Among the products presented by the brand is Aidoo Pro, a Wi-Fi integration device that controls Inverter equipment which is also compatible with 3rd party smart thermostats such as Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell, while maintaining the original manuf...
Energy Solutions Canada announced a contract with Laurentis Energy Partners, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, to provide license support for a new nuclear-materials sorting facility in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Nuclear-materials sorting facility The facility will be called Western Clean-Energy Sorting and Recycling (WCSR) The facility will be called Western Clean-Energy Sorting and Recycling (WCSR). The purpose of the facility is to sort low-level radioactive materials, such as us...
The pandemic and shift to home dining and takeout changed the recipe for the food supply chain. Here’s how food companies are devouring new challenges. As more food travels directly to consumers rather than moving on pallets from distribution centers to stores, maintaining the cold chain becomes more complicated and challenging. Restrictions "One reason is a shortage of technicians who have earned the necessary certifications in these systems," says Dana Krug, Vice President and Gen...
No hot water coming out of the faucet is an obvious sign that the water heater is no longer working, but are there subtle signs that can be an indication of the heater’s life span? Yes! Watch out for these red flags that may indicate the water heater has its days numbered. Old unit: Water heaters typically last about 10 to 15 years, so it is important that users keep track of the years they have had the water heater to help curb the possibility of it just dying on one day. Purchasing a ne...
The beauty of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and the energy recovery wheel inside of it is its ability to allow users to create an HVAC system that’s 20 to 40% more efficient than one without an ERV. But, what if a specific type of wheel could save users even more money throughout its life, due to how it’s made? While often not examined out of the gate, considering which type of wheel to use in the system can have a significant, tangible impact on cost and performance over the...
UK-based compression pioneer, Vert Technologies (Vert) has received a £1.9 million investment to expand the presence of its unique Conical Rotary Compressor (CRC) technology in the Refrigeration and Heat Pump sectors. Vert recently completed a £775,000 investment funding round, through the very supportive existing investors Par Equity, Equity Gap, Aeroden, and Scottish Enterprise, and this will be used primarily to accelerate volume production for the refrigeration, heat pump, and l...
Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their building. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – play a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, residents can simultaneously ventilate their building, reduce energy costs and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery ventil...
Satellite Vu signs a deal with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. to build the world’s first high-resolution thermal imaging satellite. British scale-up Satellite Vu, an Earth observation company that offers the highest-resolution thermal imagery and insights, has formally signed a contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. (SSTL) to build its first satellite. The new satellite is due to be launched into low earth orbit in Q4 2022. The satellite will collect thermal data day and night a...
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with Satellite Vu for a Mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging satellite which will pave the way for a planned constellation of seven MWIR spacecraft. The constellation will have the ability to measure the heat signature of any building anywhere multiple times a day, enabling Satellite Vu to derive new insights in real-time about building emissions, energy use, and insulation. The contract was signed at SSTL in Guildford by Ph...
Users are introduced to the Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer – 6162 Series models and probes. Kanomax covers what is included with these instruments, their features, benefits, and differences, applications, and operating procedures. Kanomax High Temperature Anemometer 6162 Series The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing The Model 6162 is a unique anemometer designed for specialized high-temperature testing. Some of the primary applicat...
When homeowners invest in an HVAC system, they want to be confident that its efficiency lasts for years to come. Whether homeowners are searching for a new unit, or want to know whether it’s time for a new one, Van Druene is here to help. Choosing the right system for home is easy with the team at Van Drunen. The team is here to give homeowners advice on which models are best and offer the efficiency they are searching for. Things to consider Whether homeowners are choosing a new...
As winter sets in and the days get darker, many residents are probably thinking about ways to keep their homes warm and cozy over the harsh cold weather season. For those who are able to work from home under the UK government’s latest COVID-19 guidance, more time at home also means they’re using more energy to power their devices, boil the kettle, cook meals and keep the lights switched on. All of this, of course, impacts the power bills, as well as the carbon footprint. SO Energy...
CIAT's high-performance ClimaCIAT™ air handling units (AHUs) are fully compliant with the updated National Health Service (NHS) code of practice on ventilation in hospitals. CIAT is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The new NHS specification set out in Health Technical Memorandum 03-01 (HTM-03-01), was published earlier in 2021 following input from industry and healthcare estate special...
Motili, a globally recognized property and HVAC technology company, has announced a new integration with Yardi, a developer of industry-renowned investment and property management software, to bring automation to Motili’s work order capabilities, streamlining and modernizing the process for multi-family and commercial customer orders. Yardi Voyager integrated platform The Yardi Voyager solution is a web-based, fully integrated end-to-end platform, with mobile access for larger portfolios...
Resideo Technologies Inc., a foremost global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, recently hosted its 32nd annual CONNECT event. The event brings together security and HVAC customers for training, community service, new product, and technology announcements, and to celebrate partner achievements. "Resideo continues to invest in resources to help our professionals keep pace with the consumer, stay...
Heatex has successfully tested its Model H2 cross-flow plate heat exchanger (HEX) according to the standard EN 60529, and it is now officially IP-rated. Additional tightness treatment is optional for all the cross-flow heat exchangers. Heatex’s IP65 Rated HEX An IP65-rated enclosure gives protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction, as well as condensation and water spray. Heatex’s tested object fulfilled the IP65 requirements, which means that neither dust nor...
