Love is in the (Conditioned & Ventilated) Air This article highlights a series of HVAC and industrial “power couples” that demonstrate why certain devices are designed to work together. Using a Valentine’s Day theme, it shows how pairing complementary sensors, controls, and protection devices improves system reliability, reduces downtime, and prevents damage. Featured pairings include level switches with leak detectors for layered protection, RTD probes with thermowells for accurate and protected temperature measurement, flowmeters with controllers for measurement-driven control, flexible heaters with thermostats for controlled heating, and thermocouple wire with matched connectors for signal integrity.
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What are Water Chillers? Water chillers remove heat from circulating water to provide reliable temperature control in HVAC and industrial applications. This article explains how chillers work, outlines the main chiller and compressor types, compares air-cooled and water-cooled systems, and introduces common methods for proving chilled water flow to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
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Getting Ready for AHR 2026 DwyerOmega will be exhibiting at AHR Expo 2026, where attendees can explore updated HVACR measurement solutions across temperature, pressure, flow, level, indoor air quality, and gas detection. Through hands-on demonstrations and direct conversations with product experts, the DwyerOmega team uses AHR as an opportunity to listen to customer feedback, understand real field challenges, and ensure future product development aligns with evolving industry needs.
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What is an Air Handling Unit? An air handling unit (AHU) is a core part of a building’s HVAC system, responsible for circulating and conditioning air to maintain comfortable and healthy indoor environments. Commonly used in commercial and industrial facilities, AHUs work alongside heating and cooling equipment to regulate airflow, temperature, and humidity. Modern AHUs rely on sensors and transmitters to monitor air quality, optimize energy efficiency, detect issues early, and support effective preventive maintenance.
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5 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Valve Choosing the correct valve is essential for safe, reliable, and efficient system operation. This article breaks down five key factors to consider when selecting a valve, including valve function, process media, pressure and temperature ratings, flow requirements, and actuation or installation constraints. Understanding how these factors interact helps engineers and system designers avoid premature failure, improve control performance, and ensure long-term reliability across industrial and HVAC applications.
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How To Ensure Safety in the Food & Beverage Industry Refrigeration is a key HACCP control point because unsafe temperatures allow harmful bacteria to multiply. Food processors must monitor, record, and verify temperatures continuously to stay compliant and protect product quality. Reliable sensors, alarms, and documentation tools make it possible to detect excursions quickly and maintain safe cold storage at every stage of production.
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What are the Best Monitoring Solutions for Semiconductor Subfabs? Semiconductor transistors operate at nanometer-scale dimensions, where even minor environmental variations can affect performance and yield. As a result, semiconductor fabrication demands extremely precise control of temperature, humidity, pressure, and contamination to ensure reliable microchip manufacturing.
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