Archive for the 'Green Building' Category
Nov
3
Thermal Curtainwall meets stringent energy codes.
November 3, 2015 | Comments Off on Thermal Curtainwall meets stringent energy codes.
Intended for medium- and low-rise commercial buildings, 400TU Series combines aluminum framing, dual thermal strut, and insulated glass. Dual-glazed product, which achieves U-Factors of 0.30 for thermal transmittance and frame condensation resistance factor of 81, meets or exceeds ASTM and AAMA industry standards for air, water, structural, thermal, acoustical, and seismic performance. System is also tested to meet acoustical performance ratings for Sound Transmission Class 38 and OITC 32.
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Nov
3
5 tips for businesses to cut energy, save money
November 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment
(BPT) – Companies across the nation are looking for ways to become more energy efficient, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no exception. Reducing energy consumption is one of the top areas where SMB leaders need more guidance — up…
Nov
2
Residential Gas Furnaces include built-in self diagnostics.
November 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Residential Gas Furnaces include built-in self diagnostics.
Supplied in 33 in. cabinet to fit in tight spaces, Coleman® LX Series TM8Y and TM9Y offer efficiencies up to 80% and 96% AFUE, respectively. Units feature easily accessible controls, aluminized steel tubular heat exchanger, electric hot surface ignition to conserve fuel, and 100% shut-off main gas valve for extra safety. Both units are factory-shipped for upflow or horizontal applications and can be converted for downflow applications. Model TM9Y is ENERGY STAR-rated.
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Thermal and Heating Equipment
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Nov
2
Smart and Flat Flame Oxy-Fuel Burners meet glass industry needs.
November 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Smart and Flat Flame Oxy-Fuel Burners meet glass industry needs.
Targeting glass industry applications, Cleanfire® HRe™ smart burner includes sensors that monitor key burner conditions. Data enables glass manufacturers to optimize burner performance in furnace as well as monitor conditions that may require operator attention. Also available, oxy-fuel flat flame burner offers independent control of flame length and luminosity, furnace atmosphere control at glass surface for foam reduction, and integrated sensors for diagnostics and control.
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Thermal and Heating Equipment
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Nov
2
Packaging Resins balance stiffness and toughness.
November 2, 2015 | Comments Off on Packaging Resins balance stiffness and toughness.
Created from patented molecular catalyst coupled with advanced process technology, INNATE™ Precision Packaging Resins are suited for variety of applications ranging from flexible food packaging to heavy-duty industrial shipping sacks. Products offer abuse resistance, optimized sustainability profiles due to light-weighting potential, film toughness without compromising stiffness, and processing ease with bubble stability.
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Chemical Processing and Waste Management
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Oct
30
Low-VOC Vinyl Acrylic Binder promotes shear stability in paints.
October 30, 2015 | Comments Off on Low-VOC Vinyl Acrylic Binder promotes shear stability in paints.
Available for flat to semi-gloss interior paints, ROVACE™ 10 Emulsion is APEO- and solvent-free and 55% solids. Manufacturing flexibility lets formulators combine technology into paints with varied pigment volume concentrations, while processing properties facilitate pumping/handling. For paint contractors, emulsion offers effective spray application and touch-up. Color acceptance aids matching to color chips and maintaining uniform color appearance under varying conditions.
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Materials and Material Processing
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