American Samoa HVAC News & Trends

The location where a sensor is placed is critical in the function of a good heat trace system. Contractors or installers seldom own the facility where they install a system. If they did own it, they might stop and think a little more often about where the actual best place to install a sensor would be when they built the heat trace system, wouldn’t they? The best place to have a sensor is always where the temperature is most critical. Heat trace circuits can be anywhere from ten feet...

It’s shaping up to be a long, hot summer for HVAC contractors and their customers. Disruptions in the nationwide supply chain that began during the COVID-19 pandemic still have not been resolved. Shutdowns last summer played havoc with the supply of parts, and suppliers are still playing catch up, as raw materials remain scarce. Furthermore, prices are going up among some components and key raw materials. Waiting times for parts can run into weeks or even months. Supply shortages of HVAC...

Hitachi introduces a new line of high-efficiency single-zone, mini-split systems, PRIMAIRY mini-split systems. Designed to meet the unique needs of small to mid-size properties such as shops, restaurants, and classrooms, the PRIMAIRY system is an energy-efficient and cost-effective option. Hitachi quality is evident throughout the product line. Features of the product line include: Brushless DC fan motors provide stable, precise, energy-efficient operation. Compact units and long piping ru...

Working alongside Sunflag Iron and Steel Company Ltd. in Bhandara, India, global technology company ABB has achieved successful integration of its ABB Ability™ Data Analytics Platform for metals, tying together all manufacturing and operational data of steel melt shop and rolling mills to improve production planning and plant performance optimization. The plant, which has a capacity to produce 500,000 metric tons of high-quality special steel per annum, now has the platform to integrate...

Few data centers live in a world of ‘high’ density, a number that is a moving target, but many are moving to high[er] density environments. Owners of higher density data centers often aren’t aware of how many variables factor into cooling their equipment. The result is that they spend too much on shotgun solutions that waste capacity when they would be better served by taking a rifle shot approach. This means understanding the heat dispersion characteristics of each piece of eq...

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Compressed Air Systems, Inc. (CAS), a distributor of compressors located in North Carolina in the US. CAS is a privately owned company and has 30 employees. The company is located in Salisbury, North Carolina.   “CAS has a strong service business and a very knowledgeable team,” said Vagner Rego, Business Area President Compressor Technique. “North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia are areas with good gro...

Five leading indoor air quality (IAQ) organizations announced the formation of a new consortium, Alliance for Sustainable & Practical IAQ in Real Estate (ASPIRE), to help commercial and institutional buildings sustainably achieve indoor air quality.  ASPIRE aims to encourage a more comprehensive, performance-based, and data-driven approach to IAQ for building owners, managers, and operators.  The founding consortium members include Awair, Clockworks Analytics, enVerid Sy...

Since the outbreak of the global coronavirus pandemic, awareness has grown considerably that good ventilation systems play a decisive role in health and well-being. Fresh, clean, and, above all, germ-free ambient air is more important today than ever before. At the same time, it prevents mold growth and protects building structures. During the cold months of the year, heat recovery can also save heating costs and protect the climate. Viessmann creates and maintains living spaces for future gene...

Now, more than ever, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major focus concerning the health and safety of students and faculty within the nation’s schools. As they prepare their facilities for a return to in-person learning, school officials are being forced to get an education in the most effective ventilation solutions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections. Even without factoring in airborne threats like COVID-19, poor IAQ can negatively affect the health and learning of...

ABB has joined forces with Swiss utility Axpo to develop modular green hydrogen production plants in Italy, that aim at creating an optimum operating model to produce affordable, green hydrogen. The two companies will apply their complementary skills to achieve their joint vision of more affordable green hydrogen, with ABB harnessing its automation, electrification, and digital leadership in industrial operations and Axpo’s experience as an established energy provider. Green Hydrogen...

Airedale has launched the latest in its EasiCool range of precision cooling units, EasiCool Evo². Updated with new technology and with an extended operating envelope, the efficient, compact, and flexible EasiCool Evo² has been specifically designed with the global small / edge data market in mind. Airedale R&D teams have worked hard to deliver improved efficiency, performance, and IoT functionality, with a cooling capacity of 31-98kW  and an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)...

The EME3625MD is a stationary, wind-driven rain-resistant louver that is Miami Dade approved. Constructed of extruded aluminum for low maintenance and high resistance to corrosion, the EME3625MD is listed for AMCA 540 Impact Rating, Missile D, and AMCA 550 for High-Velocity Wind Driven Rain. It was made for high-velocity hurricane zones that require basic impact protection as well as dry room locations where limited wind driven rain is desired Extreme Performance Louver The HZ700MD is a doubl...

Panasonic is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Efficiency North - Building for Future Generations, a FREE virtual event to attend this year taking place on Tuesday 22nd June - Thursday 24th June 2021. About Efficiency North Efficiency North is bringing together its landlord membership, key stakeholders in the construction sector, industry leaders, and national policy makers to address how we make the right choices in housing and construction now that will have the most positive impa...

Danfoss Power Solutions has released a full expansion of its complete end-to-end connectivity solution, PLUS+1® Connect. The software platform provides all the elements necessary for OEMs to easily implement an effective connected solutions strategy, improving productivity, decreasing cost of ownership, and supporting sustainability initiatives.   Danfoss identified a need for a comprehensive solution from one trusted source. PLUS+1® Connect combines telematics hardw...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an emerging tool for a long list of applications, including the ability to analyze and ensure optimum performance of an HVAC system. Emerson’s Sensi Predict smart HVAC solution is an example of how AI can boost the capabilities of HVAC. It has been recognized with a Silver Edison Award in the Innovative Services – AI category. Sensi Predict smart HVAC solution Sensi Predict combines inputs from 10 sensors in an HVAC system and analyzes the performanc...

Lennox International, a global company in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets, is revolutionizing the commercial HVAC industry by introducing the rooftop unit Ultimate Indoor Air Quality system as part of its Building Better Air initiative. The Ultimate IAQ system With the ability to remove 99% of the virus that causes COVID-19 from the air, Lennox has developed a rooftop unit that can help commercial businesses improve the health of their building. Using a factory-i...

ABB’s Azipod® propulsion system has brought huge advances to the maritime industry, thanks to its efficiency gains, sustainability benefits and the increased maneuverability it offers any ship to which it’s fitted. Jukka Varis – responsible for this technology globally, who has worked with the system from the very beginning – and Ole-Jacob Irgens – an engineer by training, who now leads the sales and marketing initiative for ABB’s Azipod® system &nd...

ABB has launched ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of conveyor belts in real time, and therefore anticipate maintenance, avoid unplanned downtime and improve belt reliability and lifetime. Belt damage can cause significant production time loss in mines and processing plants with in-person inspections typically carried out to determine the con...

The Edmund Hatch Bennett Elementary School, a K-4 public school in Taunton, Mass., was constructed in the 1960's with various upgrades and renovations performed over the past 40 years. However, an aging heating system, including wall unit heaters and cabinet heaters that were original to the building, required updating. The installation of modern, energy efficient heating systems from Marley Engineered Products helped the school make the grade. "Staff at Edmund Hatch sought assistance in...

Summer is quickly approaching, and that means preparing for the sweltering heat. If users haven’t already, that means that they need to complete some home air conditioner maintenance if they want their home to stay cool and comfortable.  The annual air conditioner maintenance doesn’t have to be extensive. With the right technician, it will be done in a flash. Learn all about how users or maintenance technicians should prepare an air conditioner for the hot summer ahead. C...

A mass spectrometer is an analytical device that detects, identifies, and measures the quantity of the molecules of a vaporized substance. It measures the molecules by first separating the ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio of charged particles in an electric and magnetic field. Ion separation To achieve ion separation, a heating element is utilized to vaporize a sample of the substance being tested. The sample is vaporized inside an extreme vacuum chamber. The vapors are then bombarded...

When we think of remote working our thoughts often jump to office workers taking laptops to the kitchen table or of Zoom calls interrupted by needy pets. Remote working, however, isn’t just confined to office jobs. Within the HVAC industry, engineers have been working remotely for large parts of the pandemic thanks to advancements in connected technology and automation of HVAC systems. So, just how has technology enabled remote work in the HVAC industry, and is the rise of the ‘work...

With ongoing efforts from governments across the globe to reduce carbon emissions and with an ever greater focus on sustainability, it is vital that the HVAC sector does its part in becoming more environmentally conscious. And, while there have been steps to become more sustainable, there is a huge amount that still needs to be done to make sure that many of the targets that have been set are attainable. In buildings, both large and small, industrial heating accounts for roughly two thirds of i...

To help meet the demand for residential specification hot water and heating solutions, the Baxi Assure sales team has been strengthened with the addition of two new Specification Manager appointments in the North and South of the UK. David Lucas and Matthew Swatridge will act as a single point of contact to make it even easier for new build developers, social housing landlords, and contractors to access the complete suite of Baxi Assure products and services. This includes helping customers to...

Filtration Group, an affiliate of Madison Industries, has acquired Molecular Products, a leading global provider of pure air technologies that protect people, processes and environments. From removing carbon dioxide during anesthesia to delivering supplemental oxygen backup in critical care situations, Molecular Products delivers high-performance, consumable air purification media and technologies for customers in the healthcare, consumer and industrial technology, green energy and defense...

Hinwil, June 7, 2021, 07:00 a.m. - Due to continuous high customer demand, the Belimo Group expects a substantial increase in sales and profitability for the first half-year of 2021 compared to the previous year period. However, the outlook for the full financial year 2021 remains uncertain. In the first few months of 2021, Belimo recorded consistently high demand in all three market regions. Thus, the Group expects a sales increase of around 10 percent in the first half of 2021 compare...

Dandelion Energy, the country’s pioneer residential geothermal company, is expanding sales and service to Vermont. The expansion is supported by new incentives offered by Green Mountain Power (GMP) that provide a rebate worth thousands of dollars when they purchase and install a qualified geothermal whole-home heating and cooling system from Dandelion Energy. initial entry Dandelion’s initial entry will be serving customers in southern Vermont’s Bennington County, with plan...

Disinfection specialists PureAC announced the launch of a revolutionary new, at home, disinfection device for window and wall-mounted air conditioners that lets users disinfect their AC with just the push of a button. The PureAC device helps anyone to quickly purify their system from smells and contamination within minutes. The pandemic has resulted in a remarkable shift in the way many people view their indoor air quality (IAQ). An increasing number of consumers and businesses are no longer ju...

Southern HVAC Corporation acquires of Dial Plumbing and Air Conditioning, which provides residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and gas services in Volusia and Brevard counties. Dial Plumbing and Air Conditioning, established in 1967, will continue to provide the same great plumbing and air conditioning services they are known for throughout Florida’s space coast, but will now benefit from additional support, resources, and buying power from Sou...

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gary Forsee, retired chair and CEO of Sprint Nextel Corporation and former president of the University of Missouri System, as a lead independent director, effective immediately. Business understanding “As a lead independent director, Gary will offer strategic insights, guidance, and expertise on governance matters as we create long-term value for all our stakeholders,” said Mike Lamac...