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The Retrofit That Made Things Worse

Induction units were already not winning any efficiency awards. Then came the BAS upgrades — and two mistakes that made a flawed system perform even worse. We found them in the field. This is what we saw.

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A Peer Reviewer Said It. The Fluid Flow Proves It.

An independent review concluded the Diamond-Shaped Actuator has real potential to help mitigate climate change. This video shows exactly why — walking through the fluid flow at each stage of operation, so you can see how it works, not just take someone’s word for it.

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DX Cooling Opportunity

HVAC systems that mix fresh air and building return air to varying quantities for cooling purposes often have control logic comparing the total heat content of the outdoor to the total heat content of the return air.

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A climate in crisis. There is a workable solution

APS Controls introduces an internationally patented invention capable of reducing global fossil fuel consumption by over 33%, which could save $832 billion annually. Despite its potential, the invention faces rejection from governments, universities, and environmental organizations without substantive technical critique.

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VAV boxes provide cooling in harmony with heating coils, with both functions controlled by a single thermostat. In many systems, the VAV box minimum airflow is set at approximately twice the airflow required for ventilation. This unnecessary airflow increases energy consumption by requiring additional heating and cooling. This video explains the cause of the problem and outlines a practical solution.