AMCA International releases System Effects DVD.

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Providing educational tool for HVAC/R industry, update of Fan System Effect Video attests and reaffirms that in order for HVAC systems to operate efficiently, system must be well designed and properly installed. System Effects are described as fan performance loss due to adverse flow conditions at inlet and outlet of fan. In addition to adversely affecting fan performance, System Effects may increase noise/vibration and cause premature impeller or bearing failure.



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AMCA International Inc. Releases New System Effects DVD!



Arlington Heights, IL, USA---The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA International) announced the release of its latest educational tool for the HVAC & R Industry; System Effects.

AMCA International recently completed the update of the original Fan System Effect Video that had served the industry for over 20 years. The new release attests and reaffirms that in order for HVAC systems to operate efficiently; the system must be well designed, and properly installed to meet the needs of the building occupants. Efficient systems equal cost savings, and improved indoor air quality, which correlates with building green, high efficiency building designs, and net zero energy use buildings, for the 21st Century and beyond.

System Effects are described as fan performance loss due to adverse flow conditions at the inlet and outlet of the fan. In addition to adversely affecting fan performance, System Effects may also increase noise, vibration, and cause premature impeller or bearing failure.

For older and currently built systems, AMCA Publication 201 provides a means for evaluating the System Effects magnitude to identify sources for energy reductions through system improvements.

The new AMCA System Effects DVD and AMCA Publication 201-02(R-2007) are available for purchase at www.amca.org/store/default.aspx

The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. is a not-for-profit international association of the world's manufacturers of related air system equipment - primarily, but not limited to fans, louvers, dampers, air curtains, airflow measurement stations, acoustic attenuators, and other air system components for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets.

The association's mission is to promote the health and growth of the industries covered by its scope and the members of the association consistent with the interests of the public. AMCA International, with origins dating back to 1917, has members in most industrialized countries throughout the world.

For more information, please contact:

Marian Vambreck,

Membership, Marketing & Communications

Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.

30 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

(T)847 394 0150 (F)847 253 0088 (W) www.amca.org (E)mvambreck@amca.org

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