Megan Fuller started with Pentad Associates on February 18th, 2013. She has previous customer service experience. Please say hello to her next time you stop by!
2013 Advanced Facilities Management & Engineering Conference
Come visit us at AFEC in September!
http://www.pentadassoc.com/pdfs/AFEComppassemailREVISED.pdf
Pentad Associates is in Booth #318. We look forward to seeing you there!
Rocky Mountain Chapter ASHRAE
Pentad Associates will have a Vendor Table at the ASHRAE Rocky Mountain Chapter’s 21st Annual Technical Conference on Friday April 19th, 2013 at the Sheraton Denver West Hotel.
Please stop by and say hello if you plan to attend.
Please visit the website for more information: http://www.rockymtnashrae.com/
HydroVision International 2013
Hydro Vision is going to be in town this year, July 23rd – July 26th. Hydro Vision International is the even for the hydro professionals to do their networking, share practices and view new and improved product lines. The exhibits contain the most comprehensive collection of hydro-related products and service providers, and Pentad is proud to announce that one of our own manufacturers will have a booth there! Fluid Engineering will be in booth ___. If you’re coming to the show, please stop by and say hi!
Whats New – E-Tech
This quarter will be focusing on media content to help you offer your customer the best solution. Bob and I have worked to identify a few topics that we thought would be of interest and benefit to you and your sales people while you are on calls or looking for a resource to send a contact.
These will be a series of E-Tech Education Videos about 1-1/2 minutes in length. Some topics that we have initially identified are:
1. E-Tech History
2. Thermocharger – making room for more heat recovery
3. Condensing Economizers
4. Basics of economizer construction – multiple videos concentrating on specific components.
5. Acid Dewpoint
6. Typical Installation Guide
7. Fuel considerations
Please let us know if you have any requests. These videos will be designed to give very basic information and shared via tablets, mobile phone or website.
**Property of E-Tech Newsletter
NEWS FROM WEBSTER ENGINEERING UL TESTING
Webster Engineering has successfully completed the first phase of UL testing that was discussed this year at ASHRAE.
A UL inspector was in Winfield during the week of April 1st and ran the Model JBS2 burners through the required testing procedures.
As a result Webster should have approval for the bulk of the JBS2 and JBSX2 series burners within a fairly short time frame.
The JBS2 will be UL approved from 80 to 170HP, and the JBSX2 will be UL approved from 48 to 131HP.
As soon as WebsterðÌðs upcoming service schools are completed in mid-April they will begin preparing for the second phase of UL approvals, which will be to obtain a UL listing for all burners in the JBS3 and JBSX3 series.
This should occur in mid to late summer.
WeðÌðll let you know just as soon as Webster has the actual UL approvals on the JBS2 and JBSX2 burners, which will allow shipment of these burners with a UL label.
Our expectation is that Webster should be able to ship units, with a UL label, for projects that begin quoting in the next few weeks.
In addition, we will keep you posted on WebsterðÌðs test schedule for the JBS3 and JBSX3 series burners this summer.
Save the Date! AFEC: September 25-26th.
For the seventh year in a row, Pentad will be exhibited at the AFEC. We had the opportunity to speak with facility engineers, mechanical contractors and engineering firms. We will represent GEA heat exchanges, Webster burners, and filtration systems from Fluid Engineering.
The Advanced Facilities Management and Engineering Conference is dedicated to increasing the skills and knowledge of Facility Managers and Engineers in the Rocky Mountain Region, preparing them to meet the demands of their occupation, today, tomorrow, and into the future. Join the largest event in the Rocky Mountain region dedicated to facilities management and engineering professionals. September 25-26, 2013. **
**http://afec.biz/
The Grime Newsletter
Minimizing blowdown rate can substantially reduce energy losses
Companies in the market for a new boiler have some choices to consider. One option is to replace boiler with essentially the same unit, adding some additional features to make it more energy efficient. Another option would be to look into implementing a combined heat and power (CHP) strategy which would make the company eligible for a 10% Federal Investment Tax Credit.
Ware develops improved product to answer industry need
The Mod V valve is a newly developed product from Ware that replaces other feed water valves that were not performing as well in the field.
Professionals from Ware noticed an increase in maintenance on certain valves due to leaking problems both at the bonnet and through the valve itself. Lead time for getting replacement valves was also a concern, so the company decided to develop their own valve and the Mod V was born.
“The valves we were using were causing problems on our rental fleet in the field,” explained Brian Grinestaff, Ware parts manager. “The four bolt connection would leak causing increased maintenance, water usage and boiler flooding.”
The Mod V is an improved design. Using a V ported ball valve, the Mod V has great control and a bubble tight shut off to end leakage and cut down on waste. The parts are also readily available to shorten lead times. The new valve is more dependable and can hold up under the industrial use it is intended for in the boiler industry. It is designed for boiler feed water applications and is available in either 0 to 135 ohm or 4-20Ma Signal.
The new valve went from a standard linkage design to a newly designed precision machined linkage, that prevents slippage on the shaft. This change allows for lasting durability as well as increased repeatability and accuracy.
“We have been using it on our rental fleet and have seen a decrease in the maintenance and replacement of these valves,” said Grinestaff. “The Mod V is also available for all of our customers and we have recently been able to replace faulty valves in less then 2 days.”
For more information, contact The Valve Shop at Ware at 1-800-228-8861.
** all credit goes to the Grime Newsletter. Nothing stated above belongs to Pentad Associates
In the Spotlight: MODEL 545 DUPLEX STRAINER
Fluid Engineering has added a new design to its product
line. The Model 545 is an in-line duplex liquid
strainer (patent pending) to improve the liquid flow
and save cost in the piping process.
Both sides of the duplex are designed for 100%
process flow and new geometry offers a lower
differential pressure, measured from the inlet flange
to outlet flange. This allows operators to transfer the
flow to the other side of the unit to clean the filter
basket when high differential pressure is observed.
The 545 is also available in an automated design: One side is in process and when the differential
pressure reaches a set point, it sends a signal to the control panel which in turn signals the clean side
valves to open. Once the clean side is open the dirty side valves close and a drain valve opens. At
this point the control panel will send a signal to the main control system alerting the operator that
maintenance is needed to clean the filter basket. If there is no main control panel, the operating
panel can be fitted with either a flashing light or siren. Once maintenance has been performed on
the basket and the closure tightened, a push button on the panel resets all of the functions and the
panel is set for the next high differential pressure.
**All credit goes to Fluid Engineering. Pentad Associates takes no credit for the above information.