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- Juliana Montoya
On-site power generation for data centers is becoming an increasingly important consideration as data center power requirements continue to grow. The rapid expansion of cloud computing, artificial intelligence,and other power-intensive technologies is placing greater demands on electrical infrastructure. For some facilities, relying entirely on utility power can create challenges related to available capacity, reliability, and …
- Hillary Neese
Ammonia refrigeration plays an essential role in many food processing, cold storage, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. Its efficiency makes it well suited for large-scale refrigeration, but an ammonia release can also create a serious hazard for employees and facility operations. For facilities that rely on ammonia refrigeration, emergency ventilation is an important part of preparing for a potential release. A properly designed system can help dilute and exhaust ammonia from affected areas and support a facility’s emergency response plan.
- Juliana Montoya
If doors in your industrial facility are suddenly slamming shut, becoming difficult to open, or moving unexpectedly, the problem may be more than a faulty door closer. Doors slamming shut are often a sign of an air pressure imbalance caused by an industrial ventilation system. When a building exhausts more air than it supplies, it …
What Your Industrial Building’s Air Pressure Is Telling You Read More »
- Hillary Neese
We were fortunate to have Braden Holzhausen join the Eldridge team as our 2026 summer intern.
Braden is preparing to enter his final year at Texas A&M University in College Station, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution with a minor in Business. He is expected to graduate next spring.
- Juliana Montoya
Gas turbines play an important role in power generation and natural gas pipeline operations, where reliable equipment performance is essential. However, operating a gas turbine inside an enclosed building creates a major engineering challenge: significant amounts of heat and airflow must be managed while maintaining appropriate environmental conditions. That is why gas turbine ventilation system …
What to Consider When Designing a Gas Turbine Ventilation System Read More »
- Hillary Neese
As students prepare to return to the classroom, Eldridge employees came together for a back-to-school backpack drive benefiting the Fort Bend Women’s Center. The team assembled 48 backpacks stocked with school supplies for elementary, middle, and high school students. By providing these backpacks, the Eldridge team hopes to help students begin the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed.
- Juliana Montoya
Industrial fans are among the hardest-working pieces of equipment across various industries. They operate continuously to control airflow, remove heat, ventilate hazardous spaces, exhaust fumes, and protect critical equipment. Because these fans often run around the clock, even a minor mechanical issue can quickly become a costly production problem. A comprehensive industrial fan maintenance program …
What’s Included in an Industrial Fan Maintenance Program? Read More »
- Hillary Neese
Eldridge is excited to welcome Zach Nelson to our team as our new Inside Sales Representative. Zach joined Eldridge full-time in July after graduating from the University of West Florida. During his time at UWF, he played for the university’s baseball team.
- Hillary Neese
Offshore oil and gas operations are among the most demanding industrial environments in the world. Every piece of equipment installed on an offshore production platform or drilling rig must withstand relentless humidity, corrosive salt air, extreme weather, and potentially explosive atmospheres. While ventilation systems, fans, and gas detection equipment often receive the most attention, one critical component frequently works behind the scenes to protect both personnel and infrastructure—the explosion-proof desiccant dehumidifier.