Heating and Cooling systems can be a major contributor to a homes energy costs and associated greenhouse gas emissions. For some homes, just keeping the place comfortable can mean leaving the heater or air conditioner on for the majority of the day - using a lot of energy in the process! Save energy and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by: (more…)

Micro technology can be employed to produce miniaturized refrigeration and cryocooling systems. Although process intensification is typically the route used for miniaturization, micro technology can also be used for reducing the size of mechanical components that are necessary for operation. For example, to create a small-scale vapor compression refrigerator, (more…)

Spring is here, which means that the summer heat is already here in Arizona. We all know how essential having an effective air conditioning system in the home is to our comfort during an Arizona summer - as well as how expensive it can be to cool a home through the long, hot days, when temperatures can reach 122 degrees Fahrenheit!

Replacing that old air conditioner or upgrading to a central air conditioning system instead of using window units could save you a lot of money this summer and for many summers to come. (more…)