February, 2022
Greetings,

Welcome February! Can you believe that spring is just around the corner?

Warm weather may not be on your mind just yet. But when things heat up and you check the forecast before heading outdoors, you will find the humidity percentage coupled with temperature highs and lows. What does this mean and why does it matter? Humidity can affect your day more than you realize. Read on to learn more. 

If you are receiving this for the first time, we provide a monthly dose of industry news, relevant topics to the workplace, and a little humor! If you wish to opt-out, please click the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of this email.

As always, reach out to me with questions or inquiries. Together we can streamline your HVAC needs.
8 things you didn’t know about humidity
It’s a T-shirt kind of day in Washington, DC: 85 degrees with 63 percent humidity. We all know those numbers mean hot, but what exactly does that humidity percentage tell us? And why should we care? Below, some facts on humidity, and how it affects our daily lives:

1. Fifty percent humidity is a sponge half full.

Humidity describes the amount of water vapor or water molecules in the air. Weather scientists use the term “relative humidity,” which Joe Sobel, a meteorologist and senior vice president at Accuweather described as “a comparison of the amount of moisture in the air versus the amount of moisture the air could hold.
The Facts about Energy Recovery Ventilators
ERVs are designed to provide energy savings in mechanical ventilation systems. They recycle energy from the building’s exhaust air to pretreat the outside air/ventilation air. This preconditioning of outside air reduces the load the HVAC unit must handle, and hence reduces the required capacity of the mechanical equipment.

The general rule for ERV pretreatment of ventilation air is that there is an HVAC equipment reduction of 2.5 tons (2.3 metric tons) for each 1,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of outdoor air handled by an ERV. For example, instead of installing a 75-ton (68-metric-ton) cooling system for a project that requires 40 percent outdoor air (12,000 CFM outdoor air and 18,000 CFM return air), one conceivably could install a 12,000-CFM ERV and a 45-ton (41-metric-ton) HVAC unit to work together.

Beijing’s Water Cube has been drained. The glowing box-shaped building designed for the swimming competitions in the 2008 Summer Olympics was one of the blockbuster pieces of architecture unveiled during China’s Olympic debut. Now, 14 years later, the pool inside the so-called Water Cube has been emptied for China’s Olympic redux. A removable support structure has been inserted into the pool and a new surface laid on top. The space will now be used for curling competitions at the 2022 Winter Games.
Keeping Things Light
About the Katilyst Company
Katilyst Company is your HVAC consultant and supply partner. We work diligently to eliminate unnecessary costs for your commercial projects, repair, and maintenance efforts. Our purpose is to expedite the procurement process which leads to a happier and healthier environment for our clients. When you engage Katilyst for your Commercial HVAC needs, you can expect accurate answers along with a fast and complete solution. Katilyst is a SWaM certified micro-business with 15+ years of experience. We maintain a vast network of resources to locate all types of HVAC parts and equipment. 

Katilyst also offers premier project management and consulting services at any stage of your project. We pay close attention to detail while offering flexibility, a fresh perspective, and experienced personnel. Katilyst strives for the highest level of productivity and enthusiasm at all times.  

Learn more about our services by visiting our website: www.KatilystCompany.com  
“Katilyst Company is by far one of the best companies I’ve dealt with being with the Federal Government. Their HVAC knowledge and quick responses with material list is impressive, and their prices are the most reasonable we’ve found at Quantico Marine Corps Base."
— Charley Turner, A/C Mechanic Quantico Marine Corps Base
(757) 288-0102