The lubricant in refrigeration and air conditioning systems has many important functions. Even though the circulated refrigerant is the working fluid required for cooling, the lubricant or oil is ...

Many larger refrigeration and air conditioning compressors — usually over 5 horsepower — have forced oiling systems. These compressors contain an oil pump located at the end of the compressor’s ...

Compressed Air is regarded as the fourth utility next to power, water and fuel (natural gas), and generally the one that all customers should produce and provide themselves. Compressed air is the ...

Compressed air is an essential utility in manufacturing processes for all types of power plants ranging from traditional coal to nuclear- or gas-fired power plants, and new-generation solar and ...

There are several options for evacuating oils and other fluids during preventive maintenance, and before making a choice, maintenance managers should consider their location and available power source ...

Historically, the gas jet compressor market recorded a 4.2% CAGR between 2020 and 2025, demonstrating consistent demand ...

Economic analyses demonstrate the operational benefits of using particular energy recovery and scrubber technologies on natural gas transmission systems. The first article of this series, presented ...

The U.S. is already the world’s top shale gas producer, and production is only expected to grow – from 37 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2015 to 79 Bcf/d by 2040. Energy Control Technologies ...