The High Cost of Refrigerant

About 25 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated that R22, also known as Freon, be phased out because it contains ozone depleting substances.  This action by the EPA was prompted by an international treaty, known as the Montreal Protocol. Stiff...

Cooling Towers & Their Uses

Industrial activities require a large amount of indirect cooling. This month we’ll talk about Cooling Towers, how they work, and how they are used to facilitate this cooling. A cooling tower rejects process heat into the atmosphere. Cooling towers may rely on fans and...