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Article: Considering adjustable-frequency drives when servicing hvac systems.
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- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
- Article date:
- May 16, 1994
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When preparing to service a building's hvac system or perform a major retrofit, there are a number of factors to consider.
This is an excellent time to audit the system in terms of energy efficiency, noise levels, and air quality. The older the building, the more likely it is a candidate for a major retrofit.
In fact, the majority of the nation's commercial buildings are 25 years or older, and would benefit from modernization to take advantage of technologies that optimize energy use, lighting quality, air quality, and temperature control.
Since a typical commercial building's hvac system can consume as much as 50% of the energy budget, it makes ...