Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News articles from April 2002

Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News archives from April 2002

The Trane Company. (Price Increase).(on centrifugal chillers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Trane Company (La Crosse, WI) has announced a 1% weighted price increase on centrifugal chillers. The price increase is effective immediately.

The Unified Group (Chicago, IL) has added five new member companies. (Contractors).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Unified Group (Chicago, IL) has added five new member companies, including A/W Mechanical L.P. (Houston, TX), The Baker Group (Des Moines, IA), Miller Bonded Inc. (Albuquerque, NM), RD Cox Corp. (LaGrange, GA), and Rouse Mechanical Inc....

Miller ELectric Mfg. Co.'s. (Manufacturers).(weding generators now include three-year total parts warranty)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Miller ELectric Mfg. Co.'s (Appleton, WI) True-Blue[R] three-year factory warranty will now include total parts coverage for all of its twin-cylinder, air-cooled, gasoline engine-driven welding generators.

Bacharach, Inc. (New Kensington, PA), has acquired the Environmental Products Division of Yokogawa Corporation of America. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Bacharach, Inc. (New Kensington, PA), has acquired the Environmental Products Division of Yokogawa Corporation of America. The Atlanta-based division is a manufacturer of refrigerant leak detectors and monitors.

Greenheck (Schofield, WI) was honored with the Sustained Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Association. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Greenheck (Schofield, WI) was honored with the Sustained Excellence Award from the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Association. Greenheck was recognized for its sales growth, environmental programs, employee programs, and product...

Dick McKinley, an American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning territorial manager for the O'Connor Company. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Dick McKinley, an American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning territorial manager for the O'Connor Company (Kansas City, MO), recently received American Standard's North Central Region Sales Achievement Award for 2001.

Mold seminar sets off alarm bells; ACCA session looks at mold from the contractor's perspective.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
April 1, 2002... KISSIMMEE, FL -- What would an industry association meeting today be without a discussion about mold? At the Air Conditioning Contractors of America's (ACCA's) recent conference, a seminar titled "What Today's Hvacr Contractor Needs To Know...

To prevent IAQ problems, consider all home factors.(indoor air quality)
April 1, 2002... EAST LANSING, MI -- Contractors must be relationship experts. But this is more than customer relations. An hvac contractor must understand the relationships in the home among heating and cooling equipment, ventilation strategies, insulation...

What's online achrNEWS.com.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... REGIONAL REPORTS Northwest/Upper Midwest: Miura Boiler West, Inc., Wheeling, IL, a supplier of boilers and thermal equipment, has been involved recently with money-saving applications in Oregon and Washington. South...

Weil-McLain. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Weil-McLain (Michigan City, IN) has introduced its Hydronics Education and Training (H.E.A.T.) technical courses. Spring dates have been scheduled throughout the New England region. For a complete list of seminar dates, go to www.weilmclain.com...

Lochinvar Corp. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Lochinvar Corp. (Lebanon, TN) has announced that all of its fan-assisted copper products comply with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) statewide NOx emission limits.

Thermo King Corp. (Minneapolis, MN) and Prime Inc. (Springfield, MO) recently signed a five-year agreement. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Thermo King Corp. (Minneapolis, MN) and Prime Inc. (Springfield, MO) recently signed a five-year agreement that extends Thermo King's guaranteed maintenance program to cover a series of recently purchased units. For more information, go to...

Burnham Corp. (Manufacturers).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Burnham Corp. (Lancaster, PA) has announced a new spring promotion. During April and May, contractors will receive a free cooler for every Burnham boiler purchased through a participating Burnham distributor. For more information, visit...

Glasfloss Industries, Inc. (Manufacturers).(names Don Kingston as executive vice president)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Glasfloss Industries, Inc. (Dallas, TX), has named Don Kingston as executive vice president for the company.

Straightline Source (Pittsburgh, PA), a division of United States Steel Corp. (Manufacturers).(expanded electronic procurement and steel distribution service)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Straightline Source (Pittsburgh, PA), a division of United States Steel Corp., has expanded its new electronic procurement and steel distribution service to customers in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and most of Michigan. For more information, visit...

Minnesota Air, Inc. (Bloomington, MN), a heating and cooling distributor for Carrier Corp., announced that former Minnesota Twins player Kent Hrbek will continue to promote the company and the Carrier brand. (Wholesalers-Distributors).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Minnesota Air, Inc. (Bloomington, MN), a heating and cooling distributor for Carrier Corp., announced that former Minnesota Twins player Kent Hrbek will continue to promote the company and the Carrier brand. Broadcast commercials and print...

FieldCentrix, Inc. (Irvine, CA), has joined the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC). (Software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FieldCentrix, Inc. (Irvine, CA), has joined the Microsoft Mobility Partner Advisory Council (MPAC). The council was formed to serve as a focused feedback mechanism for Microsoft mobility platform development and to provide technical, marketing...

Environmental Support Solutions (ESS). (Software).(staff)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Environmental Support Solutions (ESS) (Tempe, AZ) has appointed Patrick Pfeifer as the company's senior vice president of sales and marketing.

The National Board of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Inspectors. (Associations).(general meeting scheduled)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The National Board of Boiler And Pressure Vessel Inspectors (Columbus, OH) will hold its 71st General Meeting April 29 to May 3 in Colorado Springs, CO. For more information, call 614-888-8320 or visit www.nationalboard.org (website). For...

Remembering early all-aluminum coils. (Feedback).(Brief Article)(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I read Joanna R. Turpin's article, "Aluminum vs. Copper: The Great Con-densing Coil Debate," [Feb. 18] and I would have to disagree with parts of it. She stated under the subhead "Aluminum Gets A Foot In The Door" that aluminum...

Coming full circle. (Feedback).(Letter to the Editor)
April 1, 2002... I read Peter Powell's article "Cubers and Flakers Have A New Friend" [March 4]. I worked on an ice machine back in the early 70s that had a revolving drum evaporator. I believe it was built by York. The drum was driven by a chain, similar...

Installing a refrigerator on the hubble telescope. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Imagine installing a refrigerator that can cool things down to -352 [degrees] F. Now imagine doing the installation at an altitude of 370 miles. That's what astronauts John Grunsfeld and Rick Linnehan had to do to the Hubble Space...

SMACNA opposes PLA prohibition. (Industry news).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, project labor agreements)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... CHANTILLY, VA -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) voiced its opposition to Executive Order 13202, which prohibits federal agencies from entering into and enforcing project labor agreements (PLAs)....

Fort Bragg enlists Honeywell. (Industry news).(Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions Services contracted by United States Army)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FORT BRAGG, NC -- Honeywell Automation & Control Solutions (ACS) Service recently began work on an energy-conservation upgrade project at the U.S. Army post intended to save $1.8 million per year. Under the same contract, Honeywell will also...

Lennox partners with patient organization. (Industry news).(Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DALLAS, TX -- To better educate consumers about the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ), Lennox Industries has entered into an educational cooperative agreement with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The agreement is...

Scholarship applications being accepted. (Industry news).(National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA -- Applications are now being accepted for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -- National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation, Delta Faucet, and the Foundation Need-Based Scholarship programs. Scholarships are...

Electricity competition success story in Texas. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(TXU Energy Services contract)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The city of Ft. Worth, TX, has signed a contract with one of the state's new competitive energy suppliers that will save it an average of $1.1 million a year over a 20-year period. TXU Energy Services (Dallas, TX) will operate and maintain...

American Standard reveals brand strategy. (Industry news).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... TYLER, TX -- American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning announced its new brand positioning strategy at its annual distributor meeting in January, which was held at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort in Jacksonville, FL. The strategy will...

Visual inspection system. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The RECON[TM] Digital Inspection System[TM] combines camera heads, rigid cable, light, remote control, monitor, and a computer in a portable and flexible package. The system inspects and records conditions such as blockages and welds in pipe...

Defrost timer. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The FrostKing DTMV multi-voltage defrost timer can be used with air defrost (compressor shutdown) and in electric or hot gas defrost systems where the defrost is terminated by the timer or when the coil is frost free, as sensed by a temperature...

Icemaker. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Maestro[TM] icemaker produces 400 lb of Chewblet[TM] ice in a 24-hr period. This form of chewable nugget ice is slow meeting, which allows beverages to remain colder longer. It can also be used in ice packs and in laboratory applications....

Aluminum solder rod. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DAYROD 982, a flux-coated, low-melting solder rod, is designed for repairing aluminum heat exchanger components. The flux is noncorrosive, so the post-treatment of repaired items is not required. Since the product melts at a low temperature,...

Refrigeration/air conditioning catalog. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The company's 56-page 2002 refrigeration and air conditioning catalog offers products in these categories: deep vacuum (pumps, oil micron gauges, and accessories), charging (dual-probe temperature meter, accessories, superheat and subcooling...

Refrigerated display case. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Back-To-Back Maximizer merchandiser is designed to allow frozen products to be displayed on both sides of the unit. According to the company, this high-capacity freezer, with full 30-in.-wide doors, offers double the benefits while reducing...

Hvac piping products catalog. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Product categories within the Gruvlok[R] catalog include couplings, flanges, butterfly valves, suction diffusers, check valves, tee strainers, Y strainers, service valves, automatic air vents, balancing valves, globe balancing valves, pump...

AC drives. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... New options are available for the SC Series submicro ac drive line. One of the options is a dynamic braking kit designed to increase the capacity of any SC drive to absorb the regenerated energy during rapid deceleration (braking) or while...

Compressor. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The TT300 compact centrifugal compressor uses magnetic bearings and a variable-speed drive to deliver better IPLV efficiencies than conventional, oil-lubricated reciprocating, scroll, and screw compressors, states the company. It has a nominal...

Refrigeration systems. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The PR[O.sup.3] Refrigeration System line has expanded and now has cooler sizes from 2,500 to 14,500 Btuh and freezer sizes from 1,850 to 9,050 Btuh. The line is designed to mount flush in a 4-in. ceiling panel in order to allow for more...

Valves and Accessories catalog. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The company's "Flow Measurement/Balancing Valves & Accessories" catalog includes the Series CSM-61-M1 and CSM-81-F balancing valves, the CSM-91 balancing valves, and Series TDV triple,duty valves. Information "for these series includes black...

Air filters. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Space Baron ducted residential air filters are designed with 5-in. deep pleats for low pressure drop and longer service life -- up to six times the life of standard furnace filters, the company states. They are offered in high-efficiency...

Flat-rate pricing software. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Flat Rate Plus[TM] 2002 is the company's newest version of its flat-rate pricing software. This version incorporates features and enhancements that customers have requested. Among the improvements to the software are one to six columns of...

Brazing tips. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Extreme[R] torch tips reduce brazing time by as much as 40%, says the company. Designed for use with air/acetylene torches, the tip has a patent-pending rotor that generates a hotter swirl; the design engineers used advanced thermal imaging...

Fluid coolers bulletin. (what's new: components systems tools electronics software).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Bulletin 11A provides information on the company's FCV/FCH fluid coolers. Contained within the bulletin are descriptions of the standard features, optional features, general construction specifications, and typical engineering specifications....

Refrigerant management requires the six R's. (Refrigerants, Oils, Lubricants).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The recent announcement of a voluntary program offered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the commercial baking industry has reinforced the importance of an organized plan when faced with refrigerant management issues. At a...

Addressing refrigerant loss. (Refrigerants, Oils, Lubricants).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... To prevent nuisance refrigerant loss through pressure relief valves during high ambient or abnormal operating conditions, it is necessary that the relief valve setting be substantially higher than the system operating pressure. For relief...

Freeze drying firm joins move to R-417A. (Refrigerants, Oils, Lubricants).(Virtis)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Virtis, a company that makes equipment for freeze-drying technology, is planning to use a new HFC refrigerant designed to work with mineral oils. The refrigerant has an ASHRAE designation of R-417A and consists of 50% 134a, 46.6% 125, and 3.4%...

New oil designed to curb [H.sub.3] absorption woes. (Refrigerants, Oils, Lubricants).(Ammonia compressors malfunctioning)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The 100-year-old Cerveceria Quilmes of Buenos Aires is the largest brewery in Argentina. It has a reputation for a quality product. So when Gabriel Conigliaro, maintenance manager, noticed that the ammonia compressors used to cool the...

The bakery industry and R-22.(Fluorocarbon refrigerants)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... How would you like to have to pay the Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) $10,000 just for having a large piece of mechanical refrigeration equipment running on R-22 -- even if it wasn't leaking? That's the situation facing the baking...

C[O.sub.2] push into U.S. reaches food processing.(can be used as refrigerant)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... When some European countries made the move away from HFCs, they maintained that carbon dioxide could be a viable refrigerant. Now C[O.sub.2] is gaining a practical foothold in the United States. The refrigerant is being used in a mechanical...

Refrigerant 410A takes to the ice. (refrigeration zone).(Calcium chloride)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... R-410A has been called the air conditioning refrigerant of the future and the long-term HFC replacement for R-22. But 410A is also turning up in refrigeration applications. One example is an ice rink in the Netherlands. Refrigerant gas...

Chiller changes slow in Canada. (refrigeration zone).(Dichlorofluoromethane)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For a number of years, advocates of chiller change-outs away from CFCs have bemoaned the slow pace of the process in the United States. And it appears that the same situation exists in Canada as well. In mid-October, the Heating,...

Looking at the future of HFCs and POEs. (Viewpoint).(Fluorocarbons)(Plant oil extracts as refrigerants)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Several aspects of the refrigerant and oil focus in this issue of The News veer away from the familiar world of CFCs, HCFCs, and even HFCs. And that is a reflection of the way the industry is going and may be going. For more than 15 years...

Studying compressor amperage curves. (refrigeration zone).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Compressor performance curves can provide service technicians with good information they can use during compressor troubleshooting. These curves can offer the Btu pumping rate (capacity), mass flow rates, operating amperage, and operating...

Charging capillary tube systems. (refrigeration zone).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Capillary tubes are generally used as the metering device on small, fractional-horsepower refrigeration systems. Charging these systems with refrigerant requires a different procedure than those systems using a thermostatic expansion valve....

Genetron U. educates wholesalers, contractors. (refrigeration zone).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Are contractors and supply house employees on the same wavelength? Those in any link in the supply chain can become frustrated with others over a range of issues -- from not receiving parts in a timely manner, to poor attitudes, to delayed...

Service hotline.(Whether refrigeration equipment is safe)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Dual-Circuit System QUESTION: By John West Chester, VA My question involves a dual-circuit packaged air-cooled chiller with four scroll compressors. One circuit looked fine. The other circuit sight glass was black on the moisture...

A refreshing story: three generations of Kennedys. (Views and opinions).(All in airconditioning)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... There are days that I regret not following my father's footsteps. My father operated a television sales and repair shop for more than 35 years in a small rural Illinois town. He and my mother still live there, with the shop still located...

Do-it-yourself mold test kits: who is protected? (Views and opinions).(black mold)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... There is a new health concern among homeowners. It's called Stachybotrys, or "black mold." And it could mean a new revenue stream for contractors. But at what cost? Concern over the health effects of black mold has spawned the creation of...

Better cooling via improved chillers.(new products from Carrier, Trane)
April 8, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- The Earth Technologies Forum, an international conference on climate change issues held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, focused on the solutions that industry can, and is, providing regarding ozone protection and global...

Syska Hennessy Group. (Contractors).(Philip Trinh named senior vice president)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Syska Hennessy Group (San Diego, CA) has named Philip Trinh, P.E., as a senior vice president. Trinh serves as managing director for the firm's San Diego office.

Apple Heating Inc. (Contractors).(receives award)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Apple Heating, Inc. (Ashtabula, OH), has been named the "2002 Contractor of the Year" by the Air Conditioning Contractors of Ohio.

Carrier Corp. (Manufacturers).(appoints Frank Hartman)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Carrier Corp. (Farmington, CT) has appointed Frank Hartman as vice president and general manager for Carrier, Bryant, and Payne residential sales and marketing. For the past two years, Hartman has led the International Comfort Products (ICP)...

Rheem Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturers).(David R. Martin named Water Heater Division VP of marketing)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * David R. Martin has been promoted to the position of vice president of marketing for the Water Heater Division (Montgomery, AL) of Rheem Manufacturing Co.

Thermo King. (Manufacturers).(announced its new 2002 Evernham Motorsports marketing campaign)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Thermo King (Minneapolis, MN) has announced its new 2002 Evernham Motorsports campaign, which will incorporate national advertising, direct mail promotions, and dealership incentives. The program will allow the company to use the name of...

Burnham Corp. (Manufacturers).(names Richard Link salesperson of the year)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Burnham Corp. (Lancaster, PA) has named Richard Link as its "2001 Salesperson of the Year" for the Hydronics Division. Link is the sales representative for the western and central counties in Pennsylvania.

Greenheck. (Manufacturers).(products meet storm standards in Florida)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Two Louver models manufactured by Greenheck (Schofield, WI), Model ESD-603D and Model 603/HCD-240, have met several Miami-Dade County, FL, requirements for performance in severe storms. For more information, visit www.greenheck.com (website)....

Texas contractor tackles mold liability head-on.(S&D Plumbing Co.)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... TAYLOR, TX -- Sam Dowdy has been a contractor for 22 years. He has done a lot of insurance work in that time and dealt with a lot of insurance companies. His company, S&D Plumbing Co., is the only "preferred" plumbing contractor for a major...

Waukesha Engine. (Manufacturers).(Power Energy Partner program)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Waukesha Engine (Waukesha, WI) has announced that Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. (Houston, TX), has become its newest Power Energy Partner. Stewart & Stevenson will be a channel for Waukesha Engine's efforts to grow its engine population...

Dale Supply Company. (Nashville, TN) has been added to the roster of distributors for Nordyne (O'Fallon, MO). (Wholesalers-Distributors).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Dale Supply Company (Nashville, TN) has been added to the roster of distributors for Nordyne (O'Fallon, MO). Dale Supply will distribute Nordyne's Gibson brand of heating and cooling products throughout central Tennessee.

FieldCentrix (Irvine, CA) is teaming up with the Microsoft Consulting Services Advanced Technology (MCSAT). (Software).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * FieldCentrix (Irvine, CA) is teaming up with the Microsoft Consulting Services Advanced Technology (MCSAT) group to develop a new generation of products using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and the .NET Framework.

Terry Self of Interstate Mechanical, Inc. (Knoxville, TN), has been elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance (CCA) (Falls Church, VA). (Associations).(Construction Contractors' Alliance's new chairman)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * Terry Self of Interstate Mechanical, Inc. (Knoxville, TN), has been elected chairman of the Construction Contractors' Alliance (CCA) (Falls Church, VA), an enhanced service group of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -- National...

The 2002 Supplement to the 2000 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is now available. (Associations).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * The 2002 Supplement to the 2000 National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) is now available. For more information, go to the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors -- National Association (PHCC) website at www.naphcc.org (website).

The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (Associations).(Certified Ratings Program membership)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA) (Arlington Heights, IL), has announced that Nicotra Industriale S.p.A (Zingonia, Italy) is now participating in its Certified Ratings Program. For more details, go to www....

ASTM International. (Associations).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... * ASTM International. (W. Conshohoken, PA) will hold its "Symposium on Durability of Building Construction Sealants and Adhesives" on Jan. 29-30, 2003, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The association is currently looking for authors to present papers on...

Correction.(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... The story "NATE's Murphy Answers Contractors' Questions" in the March 25 issue incorrectly quoted Patrick Murphy. The NATE test is made up of a 50-question core exam. The five specialty exams have 100 questions each.

The cost of hiring the wrong person. (Feedback).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... I enjoyed John R. Hall's article on squeaky-clean techs ["Finding The Squeaky-Clean Technician," Jan. 21]. I own an hvacr service/contracting company. We're in our 20th year in Alaska. As you might figure, it is extremely difficult to find...

The Great Coil Debate. (Feedback).(Value of aluminum coils)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... The last paragraph of the article on aluminum coils ["The Aluminum Side Of The Great Coil Debate," March 11] quoted Loran Daily saying, "They're very easily cleaned." Daily obviously has never has to clean a spine fin condenser that has trapped...

EPA outlines concerns about antimicrobial products. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... WASHINGTON, DC -- In mid-March, the director of the Office of Pesticide Programs for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an open letter to organizations representing the hvacr community. The letter, signed by director Marcia...

IBM offers energy-saving Web server. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... IBM (Armonk, NY) has announced that it is producing a new Web server that uses up to 57% less electricity than comparable models. These servers are the computers that supply the forms, text, graphics, and other contents for Web pages. The...

Wind energy grows in U.S. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), wind power capacity in the United States jumped by 66% in 2001. Record growth of 1,694 MW increased the total U.S. wind power capacity from 2,564 to 4,258 MW. The AWEA says that the new...

Nevada receives energy proposals. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(planned renewable energy projects)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... Two Nevada utilities -- Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company -- recently received 49 proposals totaling almost 4,300 MW in response to their request for renewable energy project proposals. Of the proposals, 3,000 MW would be...

Fuel cell commercialization news. (Energy matters: a compendium of energy facts and information).(www.fuelcelltoday.com)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... The website Fuel Cell Today (www.fuelcelltoday.com) focuses on the commercialization of fuel cells and provides background information (including the latest research developments) and interactive discussions on fuel cell topics. Users can...

ARI standards available for download. (Industry News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA -- Two updated standards are available for free download from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Standard 730-2001, "Flow-Capacity Rating and Application of Suction-Line Filters and Filter-Driers," and...

UAC urges code influence. (Industry News).(Union-Affiliated Contractors Unity Meeting)(Brief Article)
April 8, 2002... FALLS CHURCH, VA -- Heating and cooling contractors and plumbing contractors at a recent Union-Affiliated Contractors' (UAC) Unity Meeting were urged to remain actively engaged in code adoption issues around the country. The UAC is an enhanced...