Improve Your Building’s Energy Efficiency Today Is your commercial building performing as efficiently as you would like? If not, an energy management system is the key to gaining control over your property’s power consumption and automating certain functions to maximize efficiency. Murphy & Miller installs energy management systems in Chicago commercial buildings as part of […]
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How Does Eddy Current Testing Work?
Eddy current testing, or ECT, is commonly used in manufacturing and service industries that use sheet metal, tubing, and other thin metal products for critical operations. In short, eddy current testing uses electromagnetic fields to identify cracks, metal thickness and hardness, heat damage, conductivity, and other characteristics of metal surfaces without damaging the test material. […]
How Does a Rooftop Unit Work?
Call Murphy & Miller to get an expert’s opinion on your rooftop unit today! Packaged rooftop units are among the most common HVAC systems for commercial buildings in Chicago. They are cost-effective, pre-engineered, and adaptable for many applications. Learn more about how a rooftop unit works to keep your building cool in the summer and […]
Water-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Condensers for Your Chicago Property
Condensers are used in various commercial applications, though you’re likely most familiar with the ones that reside in your HVAC cooling system. The component’s primary objective is to exchange heat (more specifically, exchange heat due to refrigerant compression) in the loop of your air conditioning system, rejecting hot air in one of two methods: Air-cooled […]
How Do Cooling Towers & Chillers Work Together?
A chiller is a large piece of industrial equipment located inside a building, often in the basement or another utility area. It contains two primary cylinders: an evaporator and a condenser. There are many different types of chillers, including centrifugal, reciprocating, screw driven, and absorption chillers. A cooling tower acts as a giant heat exchanger. […]
The Latest Technology in Data Center Cooling
For Commercial Cooling Services, Call Murphy & Miller at 1-312-427-8900! Today’s data centers work harder than ever. Whether you run a small server closet or a robust data center, it’s vital to keep your electronic equipment cool because overheating can cause crashing and hardware damage. Here’s a look at some of the latest technology in […]