“The most common error of a smart engineer is to optimize a thing that should not exist.” — @elonmusk Elon Musk’s 5-Step Algorithm: 1) Question Every Requirement 2) Remove Any Unnecessary Steps 3) Simplify and Optimize 4) Accelerate Cycle Time 5) Automate

Ghost Pitùr is an anonymous artist in Brescia, Italy, who prowls the streets at night cleaning vandalized walls. Armed with paint and brushes, he turns acts of vandalism into acts of restoration. [📹 ghostpitur] https://t.co/0x8eZ6eJMf

Fun exercise and positive example for the world if @realDonaldTrump did @DaveRamsey’s “Debt Snowball” to clear up our nations debt crisis. Listing debts in order smallest to largest, making minimum payments on all of them except for the smallest. Putting excess funds towards debt

Fan motor over ramping is when an HVAC system’s motor works harder than it should, pulling more electrical current than normal. Quick Fixes •Regular PM •Clean filters monthly •Check for airflow obstructions •Professional inspections of systems #HVAC #Fan #Ventilation

wb temp is critical for cooling tower design. It is the lowest temp to which water can be cooled by evap. They cool water to 5°F–7°F above ambient wb temp, AKA “approach.” Ex. if the wet bulb temperature is 78°F, the tower can cool water to 83°F–85°F. +5” or +7 = temp diff

By calculating changes in enthalpy, we can figure out ways to optimize system design and efficiency. 🎯In HVAC applications, enthalpy is used to figure out the amount of heat added or removed from the air, which is crucial for calculating system capacity and efficiency. #hvac

Proper TXV installation ensures accurate temperature sensing and efficient refrigerant flow control. 📈PRO TIP: Always ensure the bulb is securely attached. Some find that an insulated sensor will help to prevent ambient air interference. #HVAC #HVACequipment #TXV

🔥REHEAT: Warms air that has been previously cooled, (AKA. “Reheating”) often to manage humidity and temperature precisely. It typically uses a reheat coil located after the cooling coil. This reheat coil can be used to adjust the air temperature as needed.

ECONOMIZERS WITH DEWPOINT LOCKOUT, SIMPLIFIED | Dewpoint lockout is a control strategy that disables economizer when outdoor dew point exceeds a limit that has already been set. “Lockout” ensures that economizers only operate when outdoor conditions are favorable for cooling📈💵

“Building diversity” in HVAC systems refers to the variability in heating and cooling demands across different parts of a building at different times. Not all areas will require maximum heating or cooling at the same time within a typical building. #energyefficiency #comfort

One of my mentors told me, “Your routines and rituals play a crucial role in determining your outcomes. Small, consistent actions build up over time and will compound.” If I focus on improving by just 1% each day, those incremental gains will lead me to a completely new path.

Your routines and rituals shape your results. Small, consistent actions compound over time. 📈 If I can improve just 1% and be just a little bit better every day, it won’t be long and I’ll be going in an entirely different direction.

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE IN “K” VS “S” VALUE? DON’T FORGET ABOUT “R” VS “U” VALUE? A material’s K-Value is a measure of its thermal conductivity. C-Value, a material’s thermal conductance, is very similar to its K-Value, but it is NOT dependent on the thickness 🤏 #HVAC

Boyle’s: if temp is held constant, volume varies inversely with pressure Charles’: if pressure is held constant, volume varies in direct proportion with temp Gay-Lussac’s: if volume is held constant, pressure and temp vary directly Ratio of gas’s volume, temp, pressure =same

POP QUIZ: How many jets are involved in the backflush process of the Turbo-Disc Water Filter, and what do they do? Answer: 120 jets spray out, scour, and clean the discs during the backflush process.

💨Barometric relief dampers are best suited for low-pressure applications. They are typically installed in wall openings & some rooftop units. 👌They operate without motors, regulating airflo, & pressure. 👉They rely on gravity + pressure differentials to open & close. #HVAC

Don’t learn to love money. Learn to love making money. Inputs > Outputs 🎯You can: 1) Love winning 2) Hate losing 3) Love playing But #3 makes it fun the whole time!

💦 RETROFITTING COOLING TOWERS FOR IMPROVED RELIABILITY: 💦 5 Best Practices for Retrofitting Cooling Towers: 1) Upgrade Components 2) Add Smart Controls 3) Strengthen Structures 4) Enhance Thermal Efficiency 5) Implement Predictive Maintenance #HVAC #coolingtower #cooling

Greenheck’s upblast roof exhaust fans are designed for many applications. You might see them often in industrial spaces, warehouses, and kitchens. #HVAC #HVACequipment #airflow #greenheck #heatingandcooling

YIKES! Don't forget to check the drainpans from time to time. It’s important to check the secondary drain pans of HVAC air handlers regularly. 💦These pans catch any overflow from the main drain, and if they get water in them, mold can start to grow. #HVAC