What is BTU? BTU is short for British Thermal Unit. It is defined as how much heat it takes to raise one pound of liquid water by one degree Farehnheit. How much is a BTU? A single BTU is very small. So small, in fact, that you could only notice the heat if you were […]
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Glycol Piping Design for Breweries and Wineries
In the U.S., there are over 9,200 commercial breweries, from local craft breweries to behemoth international brands. Combine those with over 11,000 wineries, and you have a tremendous production of fermented beverages. What is the one thing in common these businesses need? A way to cool and control fermentation. Fermentation is a natural and essential […]
Glycol Chiller
Brewing beer is as much science as it is art. At the peak of flavor, the brewmaster must know when to cool his beer and stop the fermentation, or it will alter the flavor and alcohol content. With the quality of 1,890 gallons of beer at stake, how can he cool down a 60-barrel fermentation […]
How to Prevent Root Rot in Hydroponics
From cannabis to cantaloupe, hydroponic growers face unique challenges that traditional farmers don’t. If you’re unfamiliar with hydroponics, it’s a method of growing crops without soil or natural sunlight. Plants grow in trays or cups suspended over a water-based nutrient solution, not dirt. The roots grow into the water to absorb oxygen and nutrients. Hydroponics […]
Double Wall Fuel Tanks vs. Single Wall Fuel Tanks
The need for diesel generators is increasing around the U.S. as a backup source of power for municipalities, hospitals, and other large facilities. California reported a 1,400% increase in demand for generators. And each generator requires a fuel system and a fuel storage tank. Fuel storage tank design falls under two types, single-wall tanks and […]
