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  2. Kaeser Compressors - Wikipedia

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    The design required closer tolerances between the rotors and the housing, resulting in fewer air back-flow losses. Kaeser’s design philosophy remains to develop larger, slower running air-ends. Air-ends turning at slower speeds deliver more compressed air for the same drive power (up to 20% more efficient than conventional screw designs).

  3. Compressed earth block - Wikipedia

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    Building a CEB project in Midland, Texas in August 2006. A compressed earth block (CEB), also known as a pressed earth block or a compressed soil block, is a building material made primarily from an appropriate mix of fairly dry inorganic subsoil, non-expansive clay, sand, and aggregate. Forming compressed earth blocks requires dampening ...

  4. Air compressor - Wikipedia

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    Air compressor supplies air into a nail gun.. An air compressor is a machine that takes ambient air from the surroundings and discharges it at a higher pressure. It is an application of a gas compressor and a pneumatic device that converts mechanical power (from an electric motor, diesel or gasoline engine, etc.) into potential energy stored in compressed air, which has many uses.

  5. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing - Wikipedia

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    The mechanical component of MEP is an important superset of HVAC services. Thus, it incorporates the control of environmental factors (psychrometrics), either for human comfort or for the operation of machines. Heating, cooling, ventilation and exhaustion are all key areas to consider in the mechanical planning of a building. [4]

  6. Will California homeowners relocate or rebuild? Both are costly

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    Tens of thousands of California residents will be forced to decide whether to permanently relocate or face construction bills after a wildfire crisis that’s weakened California’s insurance.

  7. List of building materials - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of building materials. Many types of building materials are used in the construction industry to create buildings and structures . These categories of materials and products are used by architects and construction project managers to specify the materials and methods used for building projects .

  8. NCI Building Systems - Wikipedia

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    Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America servicing the commercial, residential and repair & remodel markets. [ 7 ] Prior to the merger, NCI Building Systems Inc. was one of the largest manufacturers of metal products for the non-residential construction industry in North America.

  9. Compression Systems - Wikipedia

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    Compression Systems began in 1833 when Charles and Elias Cooper established a foundry in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. "Cooper", as it was known, was licensed to produce the Corliss steam engine in 1869 and entered the production of natural gas internal combustion engines in 1900.