In many commercial and industrial workplaces, you can go your entire career without ever seeing a large industrial chiller. Yet, glycol chillers are crucial in all sorts of specialized applications, especially related to food preparation. Food-grade propylene glycol can be used for cooling applications in close proximity to food products. For example, distilleries and wineries use glycol chillers almost exclusively.
Of all the commercial enterprises that rely on precision refrigeration, distilleries have some of the most precise standards. Distillery chillers must maintain precise temperatures throughout all the stages of the process. If any issues arise, the taste will be off or the entire batch could be ruined.
There’s never a good time for an industrial HVAC system to fail.
Luckily, not every symptom or odd behavior indicates that your HVAC is on the brink of failure. There are many cases where you’ll just need to do some quick maintenance. Sometimes, it may take seconds. Say, when you need to wipe down some exterior equipment or an indoor temperature sensor.
In today’s data-driven world, even simple systems are usually controlled by microchips. Although the engineering principles behind HVAC have been consistent for nearly a century, HVAC systems increasingly rely on sophisticated digital technology.
If you have read the Compressors Unlimited blog in recent years, you’ve probably seen one of our most common pieces of advice. We always warn our readers not to assume that HVAC problems are caused by the compressor and to check for trouble elsewhere before spending too much time on it.
A weird smell in your HVAC system is a double whammy for you and those who rely on the system.
Things could be worse: At least you can be sure there’s airflow going through your ducts. But if you are getting complaints about a “rotten egg smell” or any other strange odors, it’s a problem that has to be solved sooner rather than later. And it’s not always so easy to figure out.
Your workplace depends on your commercial HVAC system. Whether it’s an office, hospitality property, or anything else, you can be certain you’ll hear about if the HVAC isn’t working the way it’s supposed to.
Let’s face it: There’s never a perfect time to need to replace a commercial compressor.
But choosing the right time to do it can save thousands of dollars.
The logistics of food preparation and distribution make the modern world possible. As we saw in the global supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic, every link within the supply chain is essential.
There are many facilities out there that rely on their cooling systems to function. High-level commercial and industrial cooling systems can be found in lots of different industries. In every case, the compressor is essential. But nowhere can more money be lost faster than in a database center.