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Clever Chilling: Packaged Combined Cooling and Power - Research and Markets - Market Research Reports
Clever Chilling: Packaged Combined Cooling and Power - Research and Markets Combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP)—a technique that uses the exhaust heat from distributed generation (DG) prime movers to run an absorption chiller, a steam turbine chiller, or a desiccant dehumidifier—is a compelling idea with the potential to greatly advance DG markets worldwide. And on [...]
Do It Yourself: Fireplace
Do It Yourself: Fireplace I just found this site that teaches you how to install a ceramic-tile surround for your fireplace. The site includes pictures, list of materials - Pencil, level, tile cutter, 1/8″ noticed trowel, grout float, clean spong and rag, ceramic tile, and pre-mixed grout and adhesive. Head to you favorite home improvement store, [...]
Under Carpet Heating in the Nursery
By Ingrid Weir As new parents, we all want what’s best for our babies. There are so many things to worry about, not the least of which are colds, allergies, sleeping through the night, and keeping their delicate skin soft and moisturized. So, you ask, what can I do to help with all of these [...]
Alfa Laval Inc.: Heat Exchanger
The AlfaNova 14 is a new model of the AlfaNova Series of fusion-bonded 100-percent stainless steel heat exchangers. This smallest model of the series can withstand pressures up to 290 psi (20 bar). The heat exchanger is made using the AlfaFusion bonding technology, which provides mechanical strength and high-temperature resistance (up to 1,020 degrees F). [...]
FEBRUARY SHIPMENTS RISE SEVEN PERCENT
ARLINGTON, VA. — Combined U.S. factory shipments of 493,589 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for February were up seven percent, compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to ARI. Heat pump shipments of 135,125 also jumped seven percent compared to February 2004. Total shipments of 887,113 for the first two [...]

HVAC News

Management team to purchase Trade Service Corp. from i2 (CRM Knowledge Base)
A Trade Service management group announced plans to buy the Trade Service business unit from i2 Technologies, Dallas, and run it as a private company.
Mom to 130 babies (The Des Moines Register)
Record of memories: Gene and Marilyn Joerger made albums of the foster children who shared their home. Above the couple is a photo of their grandchildren in their West Des Moines home.
Working out your issues (The Morning Call)
The body of evidence supporting exercise as a treatment for depression and other mood disorders continues to grow. Many psychiatrists and psychologists urge their patients to get more exercise and make other lifestyle changes.
Fund raising for future fitness center to kick off (Watertown Daily Times)
The Watertown Optimist Club and the Watertown Athletic Booster Club are partnering to promote and raise funds for a new Watertown High School Fitness Training Center.
EC Online News for electrical contracting professionals (EC Online)
EVERETT, WA - Fluke Corporation is scheduling 39 training seminars in 21 cities during June where plant and facility maintenance technicians, electricians and HVAC techs will learn to keep electric motors and motor drives running right-and do it safely.
Classic house is roomy, elegant (Detroit News)
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP -- A newly built Williamsburg-style home used to be a rare find in Bloomfield Village. But on Glenhurst Drive, a street that runs north off Maple Road, so many of the 1950s-era homes have been leveled and replaced with new construction, including the 3,550-square-foot home at 280 Glenhurst.
Field Service Scheduling Enables Business Growth (Data Collection Online)
UHL Company specializes in the temperature control portion of the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry.
Think wilderness! (The Aspen Times)
Rain pounded down last Sunday on the tin roof of the ranch house where we gathered to explore the wilderness. A fire crackled in the fireplace and the scent of wood smoke filled the air.
Chip off the old Block (Boston Herald)
Brookline restaurant the Fireplace holds its second annual Block Party on Wednesday, with proceeds benefiting the Brookline Police Department. The event includes a silent auction and raffle for sports...
Vintage Studebaker pickup, circa 1949, is a real workhorse (Detroit News)
It not too unusual for children to leave furniture, clothes, music and some old toys at home when they begin their young adult lives.