Topics: General Ventilation
- Ed Neese
The COVID‐19 pandemic has been exceptionally hard on the world‐wide cruise line industry. This highly contagious air borne pathogen has pointed out the design weaknesses of recirculating ventilation systems on ships. To better protect the safety and health of their crew and guests in the future, cruise lines will need to convert their ships with …
COVID-19 Pandemic Triggers Evaluation of Recirculating Ventilation Systems Read More »
- Ed Neese
In Part 2: Alternative to AC, of this series, I discussed the two traditional options for comfort cooling in an industrial facility and why Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) as an alternative to AC can significantly reduce the cost of comfort cooling. In Part 3, I’ll discuss how Indirect Evaporative Cooling can be paired with a …
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- Ed Neese
In Part 1: The Science and Technology, of this series, I discussed the science behind Indirect Evaporative Cooling. I also explained how the technology Cambridge Air Solutions uses in the units provides the benefits of indirect evaporative cooling without the drawback of higher humidity. In Part2, I’ll discuss how Indirect Evaporative Cooling (IEC) can be …
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- Ed Neese
Eldridge is excited to have recently partnered with Cambridge Air Solutions to bring Indirect Evaporative Cooling products to our customers. We believe this technology will be a game changer for cooling indoor environments at significantly lower operating costs. In this three part series on Indirect Evaporative Cooling, I’ll start by first discussing the science …
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- Ed Neese
In terms of general ventilation for a manufacturing facility, successful work environments are ones one where employees are not feeling thermal discomfort and can be 100% productive throughout their shift. This type of environment is sometimes difficult to imagine in the summertime when the outside temperature is in the 90’s. However, a well designed ventilation …
- Ed Neese
When a winter wind blows so hard and cold that it takes your breath away, it is easy to wish that it were summer again. But be careful what you wish for if you don’t have an adequate ventilation system in your manufacturing facility or warehouse. On those hot summer days, working in a …
- Ed Neese
Spot cooling fans are an excellent way to provide additional comfort cooling for people working in geographical areas where the outdoor temperature is above 77ºF. These fans work by moving air across a person that results in an increased sweat evaporation rate. The key to successfully utilizing spot cooling fans is knowing how to place …
- Ed Neese
I have written several articles about the importance and benefits of comfort cooling in facilities where workers are exposed to hot temperatures. A recent cold snap here in Texas made me think about the concept of comfort heating for workers exposed to cold temperatures. After a little research, I have found the importance and benefits …
- Ed Neese
Eldridge has a reputable history in helping our customers with tough ventilation problems, however our team also the expertise to solve difficult process air flow problems. We recently helped a customer improve their dry air system with a little boost from an Eldridge design enhancement and our equipment. Identifying the Problem This particular customer utilizes …