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WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital was looking to modernize mechanical systems to ensure reliability of critical patient-care functions. Constructed in 1921, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital in Gettysburg, Pa., has undergone a number of changes over the years. According to Joe Lehigh of the facility’s engineering team, the most recent were made chiefly to improve hospital operations. “The key need was to modernize mechanical systems that would assure reliability of critical patient-care functions,” Lehigh said. “High on the list was cooling equipment that had close ties to operation of our clinical and

Systematic and thorough attention to the fan and motor assemblies is essential to avoid the unexpected interruption of service. Most catastrophic system failures are easily avoidable because they are linked to a negligent lack of maintenance. Evaporative cooling equipment, like a mechanical unit of machinery, requires preventative maintenance to maximize its utility. Simple maintenance procedures provide enormous benefits to connected systems and equipment, manufacturing processes and plant personnel. Benefits include the reduction of operating costs, downtime and capital expenses as well as

Commercial contractors utilize alternative technology in today’s buildings It is estimated that HVAC systems account for approximately 40 percent of the energy used in commercial buildings, which is why many building owners and managers are looking for ways to cut these costs. One way to do that may be to utilize evaporative cooling systems, which can be relatively inexpensive to purchase and often require much less energy than other forms of cooling. Evaporative cooling technology is already becoming more integrated in data centers, thanks to revised design guidelines from ASHRAE, but coolers

The approach of summer is a good time to check the performance and, more importantly, the physical condition of your cooling towers. After all, it’s easier to repair a tower when weather conditions don’t put a strain on its cooling capacity. A cooling tower passes air over tiny droplets or the exposed surface of a water film. In both cases, a small amount of water is vaporized, drawing the latent heat from the remaining liquid water, reducing its temperature. Splash fill continuously breaks up droplets of water dropping down the tower; the fill is arranged so the droplets fall from one splash

At EVAPCO, we understand the importance for environmental protection and are committed to carrying out that belief. EVAPCO is proud to manufacture a wide range of environmentally sustainable products that serve both our clients and the earth. We’re helping to conserve water with our eco-Closed Circuit Coolers, eliminating the use chemicals in water treatment with our Pulse~Pure non-chemical water treatment system, reduce noise pollution with our Super Low Sound Fan and helping our customers conserve energy with our SUN Cooling Tower. Our industrial heat transfer equipment not only conserves

Now that spring has sprung, it's time to prepare for the cooling season to ensure you have optimum performance, reduced operating costs, no unscheduled equipment down time and no costly or aggravating emergency repairs. Check out these spring start-up tips: Prior to Turning on Fan and Pump Motors Ensure electrical power to the equipment has been disconnected. Check lubrication of fan motors, pump motors and bearings. Lubricate per manufacturer’s instructions. Check fan and pump motors for proper rotation. Check belt tension and adjust if necessary. Belts should deflect approximately 3/4” on

Evapco is excited about its low-charge packaged ammonia chillers and Vice President Kurt Liebendorfer believes that moving forward we are going to see more adoption of such low-charge ammonia units. Check out this article on our new low-charge packaged ammonia chiller that has been on display at the 2017 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo, Prarie Farms buys Evapco's packaged chillers.

Open cooling towers are susceptible to freezing due to their inherent nature of operation, heat rejection by evaporation. As a result, ice formation becomes a subject of management, not elimination. Several design considerations should be made to minimize the time and effort spent on ice management. Take a look at our latest e-flash, winter operation consideration for open cooling towers that offers the best options for winter operation to minimize ice formation in cooling towers.

Join EVAPCO, Inc. at Booth #30 at the International District Energy Association’s Annual Conference and Trade Show in Miami, Florida from February 20-24. Campus Energy 2017 offers the opportunity to connect like-minded campus utility professionals and keep pace with new information. Since campus professionals face many of the same challenges in planning and operating efficient, reliable campus utilities, this conference provides an atmosphere of open exchange and collaboration that is focused and unique, yet maintains an incredible scope. Visit with technology providers, innovators and

The ATMOsphere Review Panel has selected ammonia case studies from Evapco and Bohn de Mexico to be presented at ATMOsphere America 2017. Taking place in Loews Coronado Bay Resort, San Diego, ATMOsphere America 2017 serves as the leading forum for discussion about the business case for natural refrigerants in North America. Over 400 participants from the US, Canada, Mexico and the rest of the world will take part in the discussion together with end users and will hear about latest technology, legislation and innovation related to natural refrigerants. The presentations are: Evapco | Applying