Optimizing the Use of Smart Windows and BIPV to Achieve Net Zero Written by Jim Paull, ERS, May 9, 2018. Windows present an opportunity to reduce electrical consumption in buildings by producing power with building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) or by reducing air-conditioning loads with solar heat gain control. Taking advantage of windows is especially important in … Read more
Mechanical CHP to the Rescue Why the “P” in CHP Doesn’t Always Stand for Electric Power Written by Dale Desmarais, Director of Business Development, Tecogen, Inc., April 8, 2018 If you live in a large city or you are involved in energy, you’ve probably heard about CHP. CHP stands for combined heat and power, also … Read more
How Analytics Tech Can Boost Stadiums’ Energy Efficiency English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur is partnering with Schneider Electric to provide real-time energy maintenance and personalized experiences for fans. Written by Phil Goldstein, biztechmagazine.com, April 26, 2018 When English soccer team Tottenham Hotspur opens its new state-of-the-art stadium later this year for the 2018-2019 Premier League season, it … Read more
Written by Gita Subramony, ERS for Zondits, May 2, 2018 Combined Heat and Power (CHP) can be a more efficient way to generate electricity. For facilities implementing CHP, the value proposition typically centers on utility bill reduction. Using natural gas to generate electricity on-site can be cheaper than buying electricity from the grid, especially when … Read more
Australia firm installs its largest low-charge NH3 plant Written by Devin Yoshimoto, ammonia21.com, March 9, 2018 On 1 Feburary 2018, Australian industrial refrigeration system supplier Scantec Refrigeration Technologies commissioned its largest low-charge ammonia (NH3) system in the country. The system’s total NH3 inventory is 750-800 kg and it provides cooling for a total of 114,000 m³ of … Read more
Breaking Down the Basics of Refrigerated Air Dryers Written by Erik Arfalk, thecompressedairblog.com, January 11, 2018 Compressed air contains naturally occurring moisture, which can negatively affect applications that require moisture-free air. Dryers are a common solution for removing moisture content. One of the most popular options is the refrigerated air dryer because of its ability … Read more
U.S. lags in flammable refrigerant safety Written by Mark Hamstra, hydrocarbons21.com, April 2, 2018 As the U.S. adopts the use of larger charges of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant, it can learn from the safety standards and guidelines already in place in other regions, said Bill Goetzler, managing director, Navigant Consulting. Speaking at the AHR Expo in … Read more
Nick Collins, ERS for Zondits, April 20, 2018 Zondits recently interviewed Keith Coursin, President of Desert Aire, on the indoor environmental control and dehumidification systems they have designed for the cannabis cultivation and indoor farming industries. Zondits sought to learn more about the systems that Desert Aire offers, especially concerning energy advantages and any lessons … Read more
Franklin Electric Offers MagForce Permanent Magnet Motor System nationaldriller.com, February 16, 2018 Franklin Electric now offers the 6-inch MagForce Permanent Magnet Motor System as an ultra-efficient, high-performance alternative to a standard induction motor and control. Users can benefit from electrical cost savings via a motor efficiency improvement of 10-12 percent. The MagForce Permanent Magnet Motor System features … Read more
As concern grows over bitcoin’s energy use, what’s next for cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency mining is driving up power prices in small towns with cheap electricity. Can Bitcoin be made more efficient, or is the future of crypto in another currency? Written by Robert Walton, utilitydive.com, March 28, 2018 David Bowman started mining bitcoin in his apartment … Read more