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The CHS oil refinery in McPherson, KS, is a 550-acre facility that processes 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day, consisting of an even mix of sweet crude oil and sour crude oil. Crude is brought in through pipelines and fractionated into gasoline, diesel and a few other products. The refinery also houses a sulfur plant where it produces a liquid agricultural fertilizer called ATS or ammonium thiosulfate, which uses sulfur removed primarily through a process called hydrotreating. 

How do you fundamentally transform the utility carbon make-up of a fully occupied, 53-story skyscraper without disrupting the high-profile tenants who depend on its seamless operation? The answer, it turned out, was not just to replace old equipment, but to completely reimagine how the building uses and reuses energy.

This article breaks down the most critical codes affecting cooling towers, closed-circuit coolers, evaporative condensers and related equipment, explaining why they matter to the professionals responsible for selecting, installing and maintaining them.

“ASHRAE Guideline 36 is basically a high-performance sequence of operations for large buildings, such as large manufacturing plants, hospitals and hotels. The core concept is to have our load dictate what we do, not the other way around.” — Keith Earhart.

The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act, empowers the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to phase down HFCs through quotas on production and consumption, with the goal of a 40% reduction by 2024 and an 85% reduction by 2036. Individual states, as well as those in the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Alliance, have also proposed or enacted their own GWP restrictions and timing, which vary by application and equipment type. 

Controlling cooling water flow is a critical element of high-performance cooling systems. Fortunately, pressure is a straightforward measurement that can be used as a cost-effective control input for flow control systems. Proper interpretation of pressure readings is required for accurate control at desired rates. This article covers pressure reading methods, control strategies and practical tips.

As facility managers, industrial engineers and procurement professionals strive to meet rising demands for energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainability, cooling systems have taken center stage. Among the various technologies reshaping the industrial and commercial cooling landscape, adiabatic cooling stands out as a compelling alternative to traditional methods. This article explores the evolving role of adiabatic cooling, its technical advantages and why it's gaining traction across industries.

Thermal energy storage (TES) is a vital tool for managing energy consumption. By storing thermal energy for later use, TES systems help reduce peak demand on the power grid, lower energy costs and contribute to sustainability goals. This article explores how TES systems work, their economic benefits and their role in supporting a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure.

This article starts with the fundamentals: a review of bacteria, bacteria test methods and the mechanism of biofilm formation. The second part includes operating protocols, biofilm monitoring methods and Legionella risks.