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Pumping
This blog introduces efficiency curves (islands) to our pump curve and examines the variables impacting pump efficiency. We also introduce a valuable equation for....
Air in your hydronic system can result in noisy operation, reduced heat transfer, and equipment damage and corrosion. Fortunately, by observing a few simple rules, you can keep system ai….
The 2019 edition of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 incorporates a change that significantly impacts the design of high-capacity space heating gas boilers. The standard mandates that gas boilers ranging from 1 to 10 million Btu/h) must be…
All centrifugal pumps in HVAC applications should be equipped with a shut-off valve, check valve, and a balance valve. Or, as an alternative, you can choose a valve that….
Most commercial WSHP system will require a cooling tower, which can either be an open or a closed-circuit design. If the system is in a part of the country that periodically sees sub-freezing temperatures during the heating season, it must be….
Except for an expansion tank and air separator, the components are often installed as a pre-piped assembly, ensuring long-term peace of mind and eliminating tedious piping work. In this blog post, we explain what these components are and the role each plays….
We are almost finished building our e-1510 pump curve! In this final blog of our series, we’ll introduce positive suction head (NPSH) to our curve and explain what NPSH is and why it matters....