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Efficiency and Cost Benefits of Controls Retrofits
By STEVE CONNOR, Cleaver-Brooks, Milwaukee, Wis.
One-third of a facility's energy bill can be directly attributed to the boiler room. Replacing an older boiler system is one way to achieve energy savings. Retrofitting is another. If retrofitting is the course of action, then it is important to identify the areas most likely to yield efficiency gains. The first area to consider is the combustion-controls system. New developments in boiler controls are creating opportunities for substantial efficiency gains. This article discusses options to help an existing boiler system produce measurable efficiency increases and fuel-cost decreases.
FASTRACK News
AHR Expo Exhibitors Optimistic About 2012
Despite widespread concern about the global economy, HVACR manufacturers appear optimistic heading into 2012. According to a recent survey of more than 1,000 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) exhibitors from around the world, 59 percent expect a "better year" in 2012, while 13 percent expect a "much better year." Twenty-four percent expect sales to be the "same," while only 4 percent expect a "worse year."
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AHR Expo Educational Program Features 100-Plus Presentations, Workshops, Certification Exams
A variety of educational sessions, workshops, and certification programs designed to help HVACR professionals perform their jobs more effectively will be offered during the 2012 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), to be held Jan. 23-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Winners of 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Announced
International Exposition Co. (IEC), producer and manager of the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), recently announced the winners of 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Awards.
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Mechanical Systems Week 2012 Set
HPAC Engineering is joining forces with Contracting Business and CONTRACTOR magazines to present Mechanical Systems Week 2012 Sept. 19-21 in Schaumburg, Ill.
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