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Technical Bulletins

     In addition to a variety of nondestructive testing programs, East Coast Industries, Inc. also provides a wide range of specialty products and services to the HVAC related buildings and operations industry.

     Some of the below Technical Bulletins offer a brief summary of tried and proven solutions to specialized building operating problems. Others relate to the latest developments in corrosion control chemicals, vibration analysis, chiller tube coatings, water & air filtration, testing procedures, and other HVAC related specialties. Over 45 subjects are presented in various general categories; more will be added from our archives as time permits. An asterisk *  denotes those technical bulletins which are not yet on-line. Please call or write for information.

     Further general information on many Technical Bulletins may not be available without providing details of a specific need. For additional technical details, pricing, availability, or recommendations on any product or service listed, simply click the request button at the end of each bulletin. We will respond to each and every inquiry at the earliest opportunity.



Subject Index By Category

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Piping And Piping Specialties

Corrosion And Corrosion Monitoring

Infrared Thermography

HVAC Related Maintenance

Vibration Analysis

Water Filtration

AIr Filtration and IAQ

Robotic Visual Inspection

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Piping And Piping Specialties

Bulletin # P-01  --

 

Evaluating Building Piping Systems For Corrosion, Pitting and Remaining Service Life

Bulletin # P-02  --

 

Why You Cannot Not Use Schedule 40 Threaded Black Pipe In Condenser Water Applications

Bulletin # P-03  --

 

Identifying Potential Pipe Weakness Without Cutting Out Pipe

Bulletin # P-04  --

 

An Introduction To Ultrasonic Pipe Testing Through A Free Pipe Sample Analysis

Bulletin # P-05  --

 

Total Piping Corrosion Protection During Winter Lay-up Or Extended Drain Down

Bulletin # P-06  --

 

Identifying Pipe Condition/Defects Through Advanced Metallurgical Analysis *

Bulletin # P-07  --

 

Clamp Type Pipe Construction --- Making Sure Your Pipe Service Life Is Not Cut In Half During Installation

Bulletin # P-08  --

 

Plate And Frame Heat Exchangers --- The Ultimate Safeguard For Critical Or Problem Condenser Water Applications

Bulletin # P-09  --

 

Recognizing The Hidden Threat To Every Chill Or Cold Water Piping System

Bulletin # P-10  --

 

Avoiding Some Obvious But Surprisingly Common Roof Level Condenser Piping Failures

Bulletin # P-11  --

 

The Virtual Impossibility Of Maintaining A Clean Condenser Water System Using A Standard Water Treatment Program Alone*

Bulletin # P-12  --

 

The Pros And Cons Of Destructive vs. Nondestructive Pipe Testing

Bulletin # P-13  --

 

Changes In Piping Trends Which Have Occurred Over The Past Few Decades


Corrosion And Corrosion Monitoring

Bulletin # C-01  --

 

An Accurate, Low Cost, and High Tech Corrosion Monitoring Alternative To Standard Corrosion Coupons

Bulletin # C-02  --

 

Safely Removing Iron Oxide, Dirt, Organic Material, And Other Corrosion Products From Interior Pipe Surfaces Using High Pressure Water Jet

Bulletin # C-03  --

 

Recognizing The Threat To Building Services Piping Due To Inadequate Corrosion Control

Bulletin # C-04  --

 

General Recommendations For Maintaining Good Corrosion Control Within HVAC Piping Systems

Bulletin # C-05  --

 

Proof That Draining Down Condenser Water Piping Will More Than Double Its Corrosion Rate

Bulletin # C-06  --

 

MIC --- The Greatest Threat To Any Condenser Water System

Bulletin # C-07  --

 

Advanced Real Time Corrosion Rate Monitoring In Recirculating HVAC Systems

Bulletin # C-08  --

 

The Six Most Common Forms Of Corrosion Affecting HVAC Piping Systems

Bulletin # C-09  --

 

Interior Rust Deposits --- The Downward Spiral Of Operating Problems For Every Piping System

Bulletin # C-10  --

 

Water Treatment Gadgets --- Historical Failures Of Corrosion Control

Bulletin # C-11  --

 

Recognizing The Hidden Threat To Every Domestic Cold Water Steel House Tank

Bulletin # C-12  --

 

An Extraordinarily Safe and Effective Rust Removal Product For Gradual On-Line Open Or Closed System Cleaning *

Bulletin # C-13  --

 

The Difficulty Of Correcting A Pipe Corrosion Problem Without First Removing All Existing Deposits *

Bulletin # C-14  --

 

Precisely Identifying The Microorganisms Responsible For Pipe Corrosion Through Cell Culture And DNA Testing


Infrared Thermography

Bulletin # I-01  --

 

Preventing Electrical Fires, Building Shutdowns, and Equipment Damage Using Infrared Thermography

Bulletin # I-02  --

 

Performing A More Thorough Infrared Inspection By Identifying Secondary Electrical Deficiencies

Bulletin # I-03  --

 

Evaluating Building Envelope Heat Loss Using Infrared Thermography *

Bulletin # I-04  --

 

Why Tightening Is Not The Solution To All Hot Spot Problems At Electrical Connections*


HVAC Related Maintenance

Bulletin # M-01  --

 

Preventing The Formation Of Scale In HVAC Humidification Pans

Bulletin # M-02  --

 

Reducing The Bacterial Count Of Decorative Fountains Using Ultraviolet Water Purification

Bulletin # M-03  --

 

Chromate Removal In Closed HVAC Recirculating Systems

Bulletin # M-04  --

 

Saving Valuable Steam Energy Dollars Using Ultrasonic Analysis

Bulletin # M-05  --

 

Advanced Failures Of Enhanced Condenser Water Tubes --- The Hidden Threat Every Property Manager Should Be Aware *

Bulletin # M-07  --

 

Automatic Condenser Tube Cleaning - Reduced Maintenance Along With 30% Increased Efficiency *

Bulletin # M-08  --

 

Tube Coating With Teflon ® - An Outstanding Alternative To Condenser And Chill Water Tube Replacement

Bulletin # M-09  --

 

The Growing Importance Of Nondestructive Testing For A Successful Building Management Operation


Vibration Analysis

Bulletin # V-01  --

 

The Benefits Of Implementing A Vibration Analysis And Equipment Deficiency Program

Bulletin # V-02  --

 

Increased Machine Reliability Through Vibration Analysis *


Water Filtration

Bulletin # W-01  --

 

Improving Heat Transfer Efficiency In Closed Loop Recirculating Systems

Bulletin # W-02  --

 

The Very Latest Technology In Condenser Water Filtration --- Automatic Backwash, High Flow Rate, Low Water Consumption, And Low Maintenance

Bulletin # W-03  --

 

Justifying Full Flow Or Side Stream Condenser Water Filtration *


AIr Filtration and IAQ

Bulletin # A-01  --

 

Reducing Airborne Microbial Transmission In HVAC Systems

Bulletin # A-02  --

 

Pleated Filters --- Gaining Four Times The Air Filtration As Well As Substantial Savings

Bulletin # A-03  --

 

Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Through The Application Of Activated Carbon Filtration

Bulletin # A-04  --

 

The Advantages Of Polyester Media Over Fiberglass In Air Filtration Applications

Bulletin # A-05  --

 

Reducing Sick Building Syndrome Through The Application Of Testing And Remedial Actions

Bulletin # A-06  --

 

Reducing The Potential For Biological Contamination In Air Ducts Using Ultraviolet Light *


Robotic Visual Inspection

Bulletin # R-01  --

 

Locating Interior Pipe Deposits And Other Hidden Defects Using Robotic Visual Inspection


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