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In the News - US EPA Presents Clean Power Plan
From: Environics, Inc.Description: On June 2, following an announcement by President Obama, the US EPA presented the Clean Power Plan, "a commonsense plan to cut carbon pollution from power plant" with the stated goal of maintaining ...
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US Regulation of Wood-burning and Indoor Air Pollution
From: Environics, Inc.Description: Recently, the US EPA released their final proposal to update the new source performance standards (NSPS) for new woodstoves and heaters, and to add NSPS for the first time for pellet stoves, furnaces, ...
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Dielectric Materials for Use in Radomes
Description: Polyurethane Foam: Dielectric Materials for Use in Radomes and Other Applications Many polyurethane foams offer a wide variety of physical properties, as well as desirable dielectric properties for ...
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How Effective Material Selection Helped Shape the Business of Solid Terrain Modeling
Description: When Solid Terrain Modeling was established, they needed a supplier with the ability to fulfill large orders of high-quality foam to serve as base for their three-dimensional relief maps. In addition, ...
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New Materials Spur Innovation in Sporting Goods Manufacturing
From: Nordson EFDDescription: Engineers are scrambling to make products stronger, lighter and smarter... ...
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Flame Detector Maintenance
From: REZONTECH Co., Ltd.Description: Precaution - Flame detector installation and maintenance ...
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Flame Test
From: REZONTECH Co., Ltd.Description: Detectors testing method ...
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Installation of Standard Flame Sensor
From: REZONTECH Co., Ltd.Description: Installation of standard flame sensor. ...
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IntelliStation™: The Smart Mixing & Recirculation System for Domestic Hot Water in Commercial and Institutional Facilities
From: WattsDescription: The IntelliStation is the smart way to deliver mixed water throughout a hot water recirculation loop. The digital water mixing and recirculation solution can be integrated in a building automation ...
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Subsea Foam Equipped ROVs to Dive Deeper
Description: When Outland Technology, manufacturer of underwater systems, video cameras, and lights for diving companies and military operations expanded their product line 16 years ago, they faced a challenge. ...
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Exhibitor Case Study: Thermal Press International, Inc.
Description: Thermal Press International, Inc. offers the widest range of solutions and technologies for thermal assembly. Thermal Press specializes in precision heat staking, heat sealing, thermal insertion, and ...
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EPA targets key compounds for refrigerated cooling systems, trailer insulation
Description: An advanced degree in chemistry might not be required to understand the Environmental Protection Agency's latest push to protect the ozone layer and combat global warming, but it certainly helps. The ...
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Engineering Conversion Factors
From: Accuratus CorporationDescription: Conversion table for distance, volume, area, and more. ...
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FIBERGLASS OFFERS A DROP-IN SOLUTION FOR CONCRETE COVERS
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: A communications base in Hawaii needed a lightweight, corrosion-resistant cover for its communication trenches. ...
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Fiberglass Eases Traditional Metal Handrail Challenges
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the largest private owner of hydroelectric facilities in the United States, is a utility company which provides natural gas and electricity to most of the ...
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Composites Offers a Fastbuild Track for Railway
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: A set of platforms at a busy Hampton Court station in London, England have received a new look with Strongwell products. ...
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Pultruded Vinyl Ester Grating Durability Study
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Strongwell's DURAGRID® VE (vinyl ester) pultruded grating was installed in 1994 on a large metropolitan bridge in Camden, New Jersey. A 46" (117 cm) long sample from this installation was ...
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3 Plumbing Tool Trends
From: General Pipe CleanersDescription: Today's plumbing contractors have several tools at their disposal that can make their days easier and more productive, allowing them to quickly diagnose a customer's problem and move on to the next ...
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Timing Belt Pulley Materials - Things to Consider
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: Choosing the right construction material for a timing belt pulley can have dramatic repercussions. When designing a pulley you want a product that is reliable, has a long operation life, and is cost ...
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Timing Pulleys: Comparing Nylon and Aluminum (Article Reprint)
From: Torque TransmissionDescription: In any application where there is a drive, driven or idler pulley, engineers and designers need to consider the properties of the materials used in timing pulley construction before committing to a ...
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6 Evaluation Questions for Selecting an Enclosure Air Conditioner Supplier
From: Thermal Edge, Inc.Description: When you are selecting an enclosure air conditioning supplier, you'll want to make sure the supplier is capable, competent, and that their equipment meets your requirements. So, before placing an ...
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How Enclosure Air Conditioners Improve Plant Operations
From: Thermal Edge, Inc.Description: There are a variety of plant conditions that can warrant the use of enclosure air conditioners to keep your electrical equipment running well. When an air conditioner is used in conjunction with a ...
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Filtration Performance of Permanently Hydrophilized Polyethylene Membranes
Description: Lydall Performance Materials B.V. recently developed an innovative membrane platform based on Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE), a chemically inert and highly durable polymer. The new ...
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Considering Pedestrian Safety in Urban Environments when Specifying Subway Grating
Description: As city systems expand to accommodate their growing population, cohesive pedestrian networks continue to develop. It is important to take pedestrian safety into consideration when specifying subway ...
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Access Hatches that Meet OSHA Fall Protection Regulations
Description: An access hatch provides a point of access for the roof in factories, public buildings, commercial buildings and many more places. Ladders, stairs or other means of access are used to gain entry to ...
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DURADEK® CUT COSTS IN OLYMPIC POOL OPERATION
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Thompson and Associates, Consulting Engineers of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has for several years specialized in the design of Olympic swimming and diving pools using DURADEK® fiberglass grating to cover ...
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DURATREAD™ SAVES NATIONAL PARK TIME, MONEY IN STAIR RENOVATION
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Strongwell's DURATREAD™ stair tread covers were vital to the renovation of a flight of stairs at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park ...
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FIBERGLASS GRATING GIVES DES MOINES FACILITY NEW LEASE ON LIFE
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Twelve media trickling filters - 152' in diameter - fabricated of DURAGRID® fiberglass grating were installed at the Des Moines, Iowa Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in a renovation project ...
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FRP Withstands Corrosive Environment
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: In 2009, the city of Phoenix needed to install a walking surface at a lift station that houses a wet scrubber for foul air treatment. The station serves not only a senior living facility, but also the ...
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NEW YORK TRANSIT WALKWAYS LARGEST FIBERGLASS GRATING INSTALLATION IN HISTORY
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: NEW YORK TRANSIT WALKWAYS LARGEST FIBERGLASS GRATING INSTALLATION IN HISTORY ...
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Bollard FAQ
Description: When you think about bollards, you likely associate them with the posts you see in parking lots that separate sidewalks and walkways from the parking areas. They're in place there mostly to protect ...
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Quality Standards in the Food & Beverage Industry for NSF Flooring
Description: National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and publish American National Standards. NSF/ANSI has developed standards for food ...
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Benefits of Fixed Ladders: Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel Ladders
Description: The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has a series of standards for walking and working surfaces. The requirements for fixed ladders are outlined in 1910.27 relative to design ...
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Lack of Slip Resistant and Sustainable Flooring
Description: Slip and falls are the leading cause of premise liability injuries, resulting in over a million slip and falls and more than 16,000 deaths per year. A nationwide survey reports that the plaintiffs won ...
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Wisconsin Hospital Installs ProFire® Burners to Increase Safety and Efficiency
From: Cleaver-BrooksDescription: One of Wisconsin's oldest hospitals operates with four boilers that run on natural gas and fuel oil. The boilers provide steam for building heat, sterilization, humidification and cafeteria functions. ...
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Colder...longer: Optimising insulation performance
Description: Anatoli Kogan and John Minnick, Lydall Performance Materials; and James Fesmire and Wesley Johnson, NASA Kennedy Space Center, USA, discuss more efficient methods of insulating cryogenic systems. ...
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Cryogenic Insulation: Making more efficient and safer products
Description: With the continued global growth of the cryogenic industry there is also a growing demand for efficient storage and transportation systems that can assure delivery of the highest retained load of ...
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Designing Your Appliance for Optimum Thermal Performance
Description: Appliance engineers have many elements to consider when designing new models. Unfortunately, the answers for many of these thermal questions come too late. Neglecting thermal performance in the ...
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Safe Use of a Mobile Ladder Platform
Description: Working from height is one of the main causes of injury or fatality in the workplace due to slips and falls. Mobile ladder platforms are one example of a potentially dangerous working surface if not ...
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3 Warning Signs of Dangerous Hazards in Manufacturing
Description: Industrial hazards are more common than many people think. The big cases get the publicity, but there are many smaller incidents that occur before an extreme case is newsworthy. In the past two years ...
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Platon membrane replaces failed waterproofing system.
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Platon cavity drain membranes supplied by Triton Systems were installed at St Michael School to replace the failed waterproofing system. ...
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Why Custom Often Isn't Necessary for an Electrical Enclosure Cooling System
From: Thermal Edge, Inc.Description: The market for custom cabinet or enclosure air conditioners is growing as applications become more unique, such as pole mounted heavily loaded electrical cabinets, mobile equipment, and electrical ...
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App Note: Guidelines for Pb-Free Soldering of Fairchild Components Based on JEDEC® J-STD 20D / IEC EN 61760-1:2006
Description: This app note presents Fairchild's recommendation for a starting point for SMT and wave solder profiles. ...
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Mezzanine Design and Safety Standards
Description: A mezzanine is an intermediate floor inside of a building, usually open and not walled off. There are a few different types of mezzanines; including stick built, fiberglass, and rack-supported. In ...
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Safety Standards for Slips, Trips and Falls
Description: According to the National Safety Council, compensation and medical costs associated with employee slip and fall accidents are approximately $70 billion annually. There are many factors that contribute ...
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Understanding Firetube Boiler Efficiency Ratings
From: Cleaver-BrooksDescription: Today's published boiler efficiency ratings are calculated by manufacturers using a 15% excess air level. The reason efficiency ratings are calculated using 15% excess air (or 3% O2) is that research ...
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Guide to International Standards Publications
From: InterpowerDescription: The following is a list of standards, publications, and other resources that may be of use to the International Design Engineer. Major sources of documents and publications which we believe are ...
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Increase Rack Cooling Efficiency and Solve Heat-Related Problems
From: Tripp Lite by EatonDescription: In this white paper, you'll learn: -- The ideal intake air temperature for IT equipment -- Common causes of heat-related problems -- Cost-effective strategies to increase cooling efficiency. Cooling ...
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Indelac Controls Wins KPPC 2013 Environmental Sustainability Award
From: Indelac Controls, Inc.Description: To help recognize National Pollution Prevention Week, KPPC presented its 2013 Environmental Sustainability (ES) award to Indelac Controls in Florence Kentucky on September 10. KPPC has presented the ...
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Gowning Protocol
From: Terra Universal, Inc.Description: Semiconductor manufacturers invest hundreds-even thousands-of dollars per square foot of cleanroom space to meet the stringent particle standards required for profitable yield rates. Shouldn't the ...
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Engineering Stats That'll Blow Your Mind!
From: Progressive AutomationsDescription: Did you know that only 1 in 10 engineers are female? Up to 40% of engineering majors change or drop out! Check out our engineering stats and why we think they are. ...
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Glossary
Description: Argent International, Inc., a 3M Preferred Converter, has specialized in designing, fabricating and distributing a wide variety of custom adhesive and die-cut solutions for over 40 years! Through a ...
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Spirax Sarco delivers energy-saving steam project for €340m new-build hospital
From: Spirax-SarcoDescription: "Spirax Sarco was our preferred supplier because they offer good experience and high quality." ...
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Burn Therapy Masks
Description: General Plastics plays a pivotal role in allowing individuals whose faces are severely burned to live a more normal life. Our LAST-A-FOAM®FR-4540 tooling board material is used by CimMed, Inc. of ...
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Carved Voll Action Figure
Description: Creative Spectrum, Inc. principal and product designer Roman Kashalapov crafted his "Voll" action figure using General Plastics' LAST-A-FOAM® FR-7108 model and prototype foam. Kashalapov's ...
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Foam Sculptures
Description: The complex polyurethane foam sculpture depicted above was crafted from our LAST-A-FOAM® FR-6712 Aerospace-Grade material by sculptor Joy Taylor of Newport Beach, California ...
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Modeling & Prototype Foam Board
Description: LAST-A-FOAM® models and components have also been used to construct full-scale mockups of high-profile aircraft. These include Lockheed Martin's X-33 single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) experimental ...
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Terra Cotta Sculptures
Description: Los Angeles-based sculptor Laura Larson used our LAST-A-FOAM® FR-6706 Aerospace-Grade material to create mold patterns for terra cotta sculptures. These sculptures decorate columns at the front ...
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Topographical Models and Maps
Description: Solid Terrain Models (STM) of Fillmore, California has created highly accurate topographical models and maps using our LAST-A-FOAM® FR-7100 Multi-use Core and Modeling Board Series. These models ...
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Four Quick Tips For Improving Your HVAC System
Description: - Check Ventilation Many buildings are either under-ventilated (poor indoor air quality) or over-ventilated (expensive). Re-adjust to ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and ...
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Hand and Power Tool Safety
Description: Quick Tips #188 Introduction The wide variety of hand and portable power tools available on the market today allow us to perform more tasks more efficiently. However, if used improperly, hand and ...
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Remote Monitoring of Critical Infrastructure
Description: Quicker response times to disasters lead to less crisis situations ...
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Green Roof for Subterranean Room
From: Triton SystemsDescription: A turf roof conceals a sub garden basement. ...
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Multi Level Basement
From: Triton SystemsDescription: A combination of waterproofing systems used for multi level basement construction. ...
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Scottish Green Roof
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Triton supplied Platon Xtra and Isola Mestertekk for stunning green roof construction. ...
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Sedum Roofs in Wiltshire
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Sedum roof installation on Wiltshire housing development. ...
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Triton Systems Specified at Historic School
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Triton Systems were specified to waterproof the new build basement at the historic Grey Coat School in Westminster. ...
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White House Roof Repaired
From: Triton SystemsDescription: White House leaking roof terrace and balconies repaired with TT Vapour Membrane. ...
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Combination of Flood Resilience Measures
From: Triton SystemsDescription: A combination of flood resilience measures bring peace of mind to riverside living. ...
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ARMOR PANELS BENEFIT MORE THAN MILITARY APPLICATIONS
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: Many thousands of Strongwell's HS Armor Panels have been purchased by the U.S. Military, but there are also numerous non-military market applications for these fiberglass armor panels. One such ...
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ARMOR PANELS GIVE SWAT ADDED TACTICAL ADVANTAGE
From: Strongwell CorporationDescription: The Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) SWAT Team is part of a joint regional task force which may be called on at any time to respond to highly volatile situations and clandestine operations. ...
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Jurys Hotel Flood Free
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Platon cavity drain membranes specified to waterproof basement offices of hotel in Cork. ...
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Liverpool Warehouse Renovation.
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Triton's Trimol epoxy systems were used to repair the roofing timbers for this Liverpool warehouse renovation. ...
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Platon Membranes for Cheltenham NAP Site
From: Triton SystemsDescription: Platon DE25 drainage membrane for green roof at Cheltenham's NAP site. ...
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WP #118: Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Optimized Power, Cooling, and Management Maximizes Benefits
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: IT virtualization, the engine behind cloud computing, can have significant consequences on the data center physical infrastructure (DCPI). Higher power densities that often result can challenge the ...
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WP #130: The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: Latest generation high density and variable density IT equipment create conditions that traditional data center room cooling was never intended to address, resulting in cooling systems that are ...
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WP #132: Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: In certain climates, some cooling systems can save over 70% in annual cooling energy costs by operating in economizer mode, corresponding to over 15% reduction in annualized PUE. However, there are at ...
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WP #135: Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: Both hot-air and cold-air containment can improve the predictability and efficiency of traditional data center cooling systems. While both approaches minimize the mixing of hot and cold air, there are ...
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WP #136: High Efficiency Economizer-based Cooling Modules for Large Data Centers
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: When a cooling plant operates in economizer mode, high energy-consuming mechanical systems can be turned off. A standardized, modular cooling plant designed to operate primarily in economizer mode not ...
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WP #139: Cooling Entire Data Centers Using Only Row Cooling
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: Row cooling is emerging as a practical total cooling solution for new data centers due to its inherent high efficiency and predictable performance. Yet some IT equipment in data centers appears ...
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WP #68: Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms
From: Schneider Electric ITDescription: Cooling for IT wiring closets is rarely planned and typically only implemented after failures or overheating occur. Historically, no clear standard exists for specifying sufficient cooling to achieve ...
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PB-HF/KH Case Study
From: Takex America, Inc.Description: We were contacted by CSG Fire and Security for advice on a new installation they where commencing where reliability in a harsh environment was paramount... ...
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Curtains Ensure Chips Do Not Fall Where They May
From: Goffs Enterprises, Inc.Description: What do heavy-duty truck parts and medical packaging have in common? Not much. Except in the case of the Brentwood Industries plant in Reading, PA where tight space requires that these two operations ...
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WP #118: Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Optimized Power, Cooling, and Management Maximizes Benefits
Description: IT virtualization, the engine behind cloud computing, can have significant consequences on the data center physical infrastructure (DCPI). Higher power densities that often result can challenge the ...
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WP #130: The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers
Description: Latest generation high density and variable density IT equipment create conditions that traditional data center room cooling was never intended to address, resulting in cooling systems that are ...
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WP #132: Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems
Description: In certain climates, some cooling systems can save over 70% in annual cooling energy costs by operating in economizer mode, corresponding to over 15% reduction in annualized PUE. However, there are at ...
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WP #135: Impact of Hot and Cold Aisle Containment on Data Center Temperature and Efficiency
Description: Both hot-air and cold-air containment can improve the predictability and efficiency of traditional data center cooling systems. While both approaches minimize the mixing of hot and cold air, there are ...
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WP #136: High Efficiency Economizer-based Cooling Modules for Large Data Centers
Description: When a cooling plant operates in economizer mode, high energy-consuming mechanical systems can be turned off. A standardized, modular cooling plant designed to operate primarily in economizer mode not ...
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WP #139: Cooling Entire Data Centers Using Only Row Cooling
Description: Row cooling is emerging as a practical total cooling solution for new data centers due to its inherent high efficiency and predictable performance. Yet some IT equipment in data centers appears ...
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Keeping Welders Cool
From: ITW Air ManagementDescription: ArcOne manufactures and distributes personal protective equipment for industrial welders including auto-darkening welding helmets, safety glasses & goggles and respiratory protection products. The ...
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Targeted Cooling of Electrical Systems in Hot & Dirty Environments
From: ITW Air ManagementDescription: One of the many industries Vortec serves is steel manufacturing. Steel plants require high levels of heat to shape their product. However, excess heat can fry electrical systems and cause plant ...
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Discussion of Canopy Vs Hard Connection
From: NuAire, Inc.Description: Discussion of Canopy Versus Hard Connection Of Class II, Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets ...
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What to Consider When Evaluating Hot Aisle/ Cold Aisle Systems for Your Data Center
Description: This carefully researched, 10-page white paper serves as a primer on hot aisle/cold aisle isolation in the data center, the accepted standard for controlling data center temperatures. Information ...
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Flammable Gas Hazards
Description: Combustion is a fairly simple chemical reaction in which Oxygen is combined rapidly with another substance resulting in the release of energy. This energy appears mainly as heat - sometimes in the ...
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Selecting a Flame Detector
From: General Monitors by MSADescription: Process and plant engineers working in hazardous environments require continuous flame monitoring equipment to prevent catastrophic fires. In order to select such detection equipment, users should ...
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Case Study: H.T. Lyons (.pdf)
From: MacroAir TechnologiesDescription: Background Customer: H.T. Lyons, Inc., a full service mechanical contractor specializing in design, energy savings engineering and construction services. Distributor: DSI Solutions, designers, ...
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Horse Barn Ventilation Systems: How HVLS Fans Maintain Uniform Air Temperatures (.pdf)
From: MacroAir TechnologiesDescription: Indoor air quality is important whether you work in a warehouse or a barn. Indoor air, when it isn't continuously mixed with fresh air, becomes stuffy and smelly. (Think about how the air smells on a ...
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What is Evaporative Cooling?
Description: Cooling through evaporation is a natural occurrence. The most common example we all experience is perspiration, or sweat. As perspiration evaporates it absorbs heat to cool your body. ...
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Advances in HVLS Fan Technology: How Six Blades Perform Better, Lower Energy Costs (.pdf)
From: MacroAir TechnologiesDescription: Energy is expensive, especially when it comes to heating and cooling. Whether you do business in the northeast or the south, you're most likely looking for ways to lower your energy costs. In ...
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Accurate Temperature Control for the Separation of Solvents from Liquid Samples (.pdf)
Description: As a widely used technique, the separation of one component from a liquid sample is integral to the medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical, chromatography and petrochemical fields. However, achieving ...