Decarbonization Through Heat Capture from Cooling Loads
Beneficial use of the waste heat rejected from the refrigeration cycle of cooling equipment is a means of decarbonization which in most cases also reduces operating costs. Cooling equipment, such as air and water source heat pumps (ASHP & WSHP), cooling towers, and chillers, are used in several different residential, commercial, and industrial applications as…
Molar Masses of Gasses
In a recent posts, we discussed how the amount of humidity in the air affects the air density. To do this, we explained that because the molar mass of water vapor (H2O) is less than that of the composition of dry air, humid air would therefore be less dense than dry air given that the…
Humidity and the Ideal Gas Law
Before reading, please check out our previous blog post about how humidity affects the density of air. In our previous post, the question was posed: Is it easier to hit a home run on a humid night or a dry night at the same ball park? The following explanation will help us figure this out.…
Which is more dense, humid air or dry air?
Everyone knows the feeling of stepping outside on a hot summer night. The hot and humid air seems to weigh you down. Compare this to a brisk autumn morning when the cool breeze wakes you up with the help of your warm coffee. These two days have far different air densities, and this phenomenon can…
What is Biomass?
Biomass is a general term for biological material that is used for the purpose of energy production. This resource can come in a variety of forms such as woody materials, grasses, solid waste, biogas (methane), ethanol, and biodiesel. Every time you go to the pump to fill up your vehicle, a certain percentage of the…
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