HVAC TV16 Heinä 2024

The Critical Role of Cooling Tower Water Treatment & Reconstruction

In this episode of The Engineers HVAC Podcast, host Tony Mormino is joined by industry experts Trace Blackmore, Justin Lynch, and Clint Burns for an insightful discussion on the vital importance of cooling tower water treatment and reconstruction. Trace Blackmore, CEO of Blackmore Enterprises and a water treatment expert, shares his extensive knowledge of the four critical aspects of water treatment: corrosion, scaling, microbiological fouling, and dirt and debris. Justin Lynch and Clint Burns, cooling tower reconstruction specialists from Insight Partners, dive into the common signs of cooling tower degradation, the reconstruction process, and the latest innovations in cooling tower design and materials.

Throughout the episode, our guests highlight the interconnectedness of water treatment and cooling tower maintenance, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure the longevity and efficiency of these essential systems. They also discuss the role of automation, real-time data monitoring, and the importance of proper passivation in maintaining cooling tower integrity. This practical advice empowers you, whether you're an HVAC mechanical engineer, contractor, or service technician, with valuable insights into best practices and emerging technologies.

Tune in to learn how effective water treatment and timely reconstruction can prevent costly issues and enhance the performance of your cooling towers. By implementing these strategies, you can look forward to improved efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the experts and improve your understanding of this critical aspect of HVAC maintenance.

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Better Than Boring: Heat Exchangers 101 with Danfoss’ Vic Marinich

In this episode of HVAC TV, we sit down with Vic Marinich from Danfoss to talk all things heat exchangers—what they are, why they matter, and how they’re evolving to meet the demands of modern HVAC sy...

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Inside the Loudest Room in HVAC: JADEC’s Air Handler & Reverberant Lab

In the finale of JADEC: The Tour, Tony Mormino and Rob Tanner step inside YORK’s Air Handler Lab and the massive reverberant sound chamber — where fans and air handlers are pushed to the limits of air...

16 Syys 202523min

The R8 Compressor: How YORK Recovered Capacity in a 3,000-Ton Chiller

In Part 7 of the JADEC Tour, Rob Tanner and Tony Mormino dig into one of YORK’s latest innovations — the R8 compressor. Built to offset capacity losses from the transition to low-GWP refrigerants, thi...

9 Syys 20258min

The Quietest Chiller in the World (Because… No Compressor)

In this episode of the JADEC Tour, we step inside the hemi-anechoic sound chamber to test the quietest centrifugal chiller in the industry — mostly because it doesn’t have a compressor installed (yet)...

2 Syys 20255min

Real-World HVAC Construction, Retrofits & Sales Lessons with Art Hoover

Tony talks with Art Hoover of Matrix HG Construction about Bay Area HVAC challenges, from electrification costs to compressor retrofits. They dive into design-build vs. plan-spec, post-COVID building ...

26 Elo 202544min

So You Want to Be a Chiller Design Engineer?

In this episode of the JADEC Tour, we go behind the scenes with YORK chiller product engineers Brady Schulz and Austin Reth to uncover what it really takes to work in HVAC product development. From le...

19 Elo 20258min

VFDs Explained (Finally): Everything You Were Afraid to Ask

Tony Mormino is joined by Louie and Peter from ABB to break down Variable Frequency Drives—what they are, how they save energy, and why they’re essential in today’s HVAC systems. From fan laws to harm...

12 Elo 202541min

Press Fittings, Piping Failures & Star Wars: A Conversation with Sean Kelleher from RLS

In this episode of HVAC TV, Tony sits down with Sean Kelleher, Director of Engineering at RLS (Rapid Locking Systems), to talk about one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of HVAC: refr...

5 Elo 202537min