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The article discusses the need for hotels and other high-rise buildings to deal properly with the outside air component of their ventilation design to avoid indoor humidity issues. The pivotal step of reclaiming waste heat in a way that suits the circumstances toward correcting or avoiding such problems is tackled. Several ways to minimize the reheat energy associated with dehumidification are explored which include the use of waste heat for reheat and liquid desiccant.

The article offers information on liquid desiccants and its role in humidity control and tight temperature in critical environments. Topics discussed include the liquid desiccant process, challenges and advantages of using liquid desiccants, application of the technology at a Midwest museum and a critical storage facility by engineering consultant McGuire Engineers.

The article discusses the enhancement by the company McGuire Engineers (MEPC) of the cooling system of the Chicago, Illinois-based Museum of Science and Industry. The cooling plant has three main criteria such as cool the existing load, be able to be installed in phases, and be as energy efficient as possible. Consistent flow over a wide range of pressures for a fixed valve position is maintained by pressure-independent control valves.

The article offers information on ceramic heaters available in the U.S. in 2013. It talks about the heating element as a resistor trace of deposited material. It mentions that the performance of advanced ceramic heaters may be understood if the properties of ceramic materials are understood. It also offers information on aluminum nitride.

Discusses the use of natural gas engine-driven prime movers for industrial refrigeration, air compression, and chiller applications. Popularity of natural gas technologies in prime mover markets; Benefits of engine-driven prime movers; Candidates for utilizing engine-driven prime movers.