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Capturing the Original Meaning of Value Engineering

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Feb 14, 2020

Capturing the Original Meaning of Value Engineering

For many construction industry professionals, the term value engineering refers to an upfront cost-cutting exercise that usually results...

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Pete McGrath

Jan 9, 2020

There's Nothing Like a Good Deadline

Many years ago, I was complaining to my engineer friend Rit about the various deadlines that I had coming up on several industrial HVAC...

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TAB is Often the Key to HVAC Diagnostics

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Dec 26, 2019

TAB is Often the Key to HVAC Diagnostics

All HVAC equipment and systems are designed to move heat at a specific flow and static pressure. When designers select fans and coils,...

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Proper Location of Flow Stations is Essential for Project's Success

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Nov 23, 2019

Proper Location of Flow Stations is Essential for Project's Success

The inability to accurately measure airflow at the end of a large project can be an expensive showstopper. All too often, this occurs...

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To Repair or to Replace: Looking Beyond HVAC Equipment Efficiency Ratings

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Nov 8, 2019

To Repair or to Replace: Looking Beyond HVAC Equipment Efficiency Ratings

When clients are considering replacing their HVAC equipment, MSC is often asked to compare the energy efficiency of old equipment vs. new...

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Ten Steps to Preparing HVAC Systems for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

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Oct 14, 2019

Ten Steps to Preparing HVAC Systems for Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

To avoid problems, delays, cost overruns and conflicts due to issues identified during TAB (testing, adjusting and balancing, also known...

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Specialized PM, Diagnostics, and Repair are Critical for Compounding Pharmacy HVAC Systems

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Sep 30, 2019

Specialized PM, Diagnostics, and Repair are Critical for Compounding Pharmacy HVAC Systems

Compounding is the creation of a pharmaceutical preparation that meet the unique needs of in individual patient when a commercially...

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MSC Provides Refrigeration Piping Design Services

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Sep 12, 2019

MSC Provides Refrigeration Piping Design Services

Among the expert services offered by MSC | Mechanical Service Corp. is refrigeration piping design, installation, and repair....

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HVAC Compressor Autopsy: Find Out What Went Wrong to Prevent Future Failures

Pete McGrath

Aug 22, 2019

HVAC Compressor Autopsy: Find Out What Went Wrong to Prevent Future Failures

“Bring that compressor back to the shop and tear it down”, comes the order from Mechanical Service Corporation president Harry Hartigan....

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MSC

Aug 5, 2019

What's Your Chilled Water Backup Plan?

Many facilities – hospitals, universities, manufacturers, office buildings, etc. – depend on chilled water, so what happens when the...

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Opinion vs. Fact: The Difference Between Guesswork and Fact-Based HVAC Diagnostics

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Jul 13, 2019

Opinion vs. Fact: The Difference Between Guesswork and Fact-Based HVAC Diagnostics

Opinion: a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. When something goes wrong with an HVAC...

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Hospital Centrifugal Fan Replaced with Fan Array System

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Jun 17, 2019

Hospital Centrifugal Fan Replaced with Fan Array System

Late last year, a northern New Jersey hospital was experiencing issues with an old centrifugal fan with an external 30-hp motor inside a...

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MSC

May 30, 2019

Heating and Cooling with Chilled Beams

Chilled beams are ceiling-suspended convection HVAC systems that use circulated chilled or heated water to induce air flow to cool or...

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Preventing Chiller Surge Through Maintenance

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Apr 26, 2019

Preventing Chiller Surge Through Maintenance

Chiller surge is a condition in which refrigerant flows in reverse from the condenser back to the compressor, which can lead to severe...

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MSC Steps In to Resolve Recurring Screw Compressor Failures

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Apr 10, 2019

MSC Steps In to Resolve Recurring Screw Compressor Failures

MSC recently made a true believer of a new client by going far “above and beyond” to finally solve a costly long-term compressor problem...

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Ice Thermal Storage: Old Technology Finds New Popularity

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Mar 21, 2019

Ice Thermal Storage: Old Technology Finds New Popularity

Ice thermal storage is not a new technology, having been used in the dairy industry since the 1930s, but it is surging in popularity as a...

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Mar 7, 2019

Understanding Process Cooling

Process cooling is a critical requirement for cooling, refrigeration, heat extraction, and maintaining temperature during manufacturing...

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David vs. Goliath: MSC's Advantage Over Big HVAC Conglomerates

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Feb 5, 2019

David vs. Goliath: MSC's Advantage Over Big HVAC Conglomerates

MSC never set out to be the biggest fish in the HVAC service pond. Our goal from the beginning in 1976 was always to be the best....

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Jan 8, 2019

MSC Vibration and Bearing Testing for Preventive Measures

MSC offers vibration and bearing condition trending that can be performed in addition to conventional quarterly or biannual preventive...

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MSC

Jan 4, 2019

Refrigerant Leaks

Refrigerant leaks are too often regarded as more of a nuisance than the more-serious problem it actually is. Detecting refrigerant leaks...

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