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Engineer’s Corner: An Opinion on Calculated Versus Deemed Savings Approach
In a deemed savings approach, pre-determined kW and kWh savings are attributable to energy efficiency measures in a particular type of application and in a calculated approach, specific variables involved in the application must be determined beforehand to then calculate the savings.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Solenoid Valve Stuck Open AGAIN
Today, we take a look at a problem that many of our clients deal with: repetitive failure of a mechanical component. Sometimes, it’s the way the piece was installed into the system, and sometimes it’s just from a bad batch.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Why do Problems Always Wait Until the Weekend?
Today’s post will take a look at three different situations that presented the same conundrum: equipment issues arising during the weekend, when no one’s there to troubleshoot right away.
5 Quick Food Safety Tips for Commercial Kitchens
Refrigeration is essential for food safety in commercial kitchens where large quantities of perishable food is stored, such as in cafeterias and restaurants. The FDA and USDA set strict guidelines and a few simple steps can help keep kitchens free of waste.
Recently Advanced Farm Bill Could Have Wide-reaching Impact on Produce & Floral Industries
The new food safety body would be made up of around 14,000 employees, with the budget authority of about $2.3 billion each year. This would be the result of combining the FSIS and the FDA.
A Clean Energy Twofer: More Jobs and Lower Emissions
The immediate economic benefits from more clean energy generation and more efficient energy use has translated to a vital long-term benefit of lower greenhouse gas emissions. Private sector renewable contracts totaled 8.6 GW in 2018, the highest amount ever.
Restricted Refrigerant Flow? It Could be the Metering Device
One of the most common issues that a commercial or industrial refrigeration system contends with is restricted refrigerant flow. An issue with your metering device — the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) — can cause serious headaches and potential damage.
Refrigeration Problem of the Week: Compressor Failed to Start
Large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems are, despite their mammoth size, routinely affected by small, unseen issues. Small, of course, referring to the physical component experiencing the issue (fuses, switches, wiring) and not to their potential negative impact.