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Perhaps you’ve heard about mandates for higher energy efficiency and the innovations that have emerged to meet these requirements. Integrated control functionality for some HVAC equipment is among these innovations. Fan manufacturers were the first….
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….
Heat rejection is the most consequential aspect of data center cooling design. Data centers are driven to optimize heat rejection to minimize, or even eliminate, their reliance on chillers. There is a wide range of both traditional and evolving solutions which we will explore as this series progresses. In this blog, we focus on heat-rejection via….
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….

The differences between smart pumps and conventional pumps impact certain parts of their curves. In this blog post, we will review the elements of a smart pump curve, using Xylem’s B&G e-1510X-3BD ….