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A closer look at why heat pumps are dominating EV HVAC systems

Charged

Heating or cooling the interior cabin of an EV substantially affects the vehicle’s on-road efficiency, and the HVAC system often gets the proverbial “rented mule” treatment. In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range.

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The Mass Airflow Triangle: What Is the Difference Between ACFM, SCFM, and MCFM? Errors That We All Make

Energy Central

Airflow can be used to refer to velocity, volume, or even mass. Mass flow is typically a foreign concept to the TAB industry and the HVAC industry. There can be a lot of confusion associated with a simple term such as airflow. Airflow can mean several different things though. When have you ever.

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Renovations and Improvements for Sustainable Homes

Green Business Bureau

The buildup of dust can weaken HVAC system efficiency, causing it to work harder and use more energy to heat or cool your home. This constant strain puts your HVAC system at higher risk of breaking down and needing repair. Check for HVAC Leaks. Many HVAC systems contain a system of ducts that require regular maintenance.

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Sensing evolution

Envirotec Magazine

Hand in hand with gas levels comes particulate matter, more commonly referred to as PM, the health risks of which are understood to be especially acute with PM2.5 as well as a wider range of applications including clean rooms and HVAC systems. Particulates and health. up to 2,000 ?g/m3 g/m3 of PM2.5)

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Comment: Technology will be crucial to the success of vertical farms

Envirotec Magazine

Temperature and humidity at the JFC facilities are controlled by a separate HVAC system, but Christoph says: “The HVAC at JFC1 came with its own sensors, so we have replaced them with Vaisala’s. At JFC2 we will use the Vaisala sensors to check and validate the measurements being made by the HVAC system, and intervene if necessary.”

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Help Homeowners on Their Energy Efficiency Journey

Mosaic

If a customer is installing solar panels, mention they may want to consider a high-efficiency HVAC system or upgraded circuit panel. If something is outside your area of specialty, connect with other contractors and refer customers to each other. And few can afford to tackle all of these projects at once.

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Leading companies are using IRA tax credits for clean manufacturing and technology. Are you?

EDF + Business

In its Q3 2022 earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley referred to the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit with $45 per kilowatt per hour as the Company’s largest opportunity in the IRA. Solar, wind turbine and HVAC manufacturing In August 2022, First Solar, Inc. Novozymes Blair, Inc received $28.4 billion in the U.S.