Colombia HVAC News & Trends

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, together with Matrix, a global technology solutions provider, will equip the new headquarters of the Discount Group, near Tel Aviv, in Israel, with its OpenBlue digital platform technologies, in order to create new possibilities for operational energy efficiency, occupant comfort and sustainability in a dynamic solution. Discount Group’s new HQ One of the leading financial institutions i...

Americans spend on average about 90% of their time indoors, where concentrations of some pollutants are often two-to-five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations. Insufficient ventilation Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic switched into high gear, all eyes have been on indoor air quality. There is a good reason for this too. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) suggests indoor concentrations of some pollutants have increased in recent decades due to factors such as insufficient...

Facilio, a property operations platform for real estate portfolios announced that Investa, one of Australia’s largest commercial office real estate companies, has selected its applications to digitize portfolio operations. Requiring a flexible and scalable platform to power its expansion, and provide a seamless tenant and contractor experience, Investa looked to Facilio for its ability to deliver a modern, unified model of portfolio operations and maintenance (O&M) management processe...

The EME620DD from Ruskin is a newly designed, 6-inch deep, horizontally-bladed, stationary louver designed for generator rooms or other spaces that require safety equipment to continue running during a storm event. EME620DD louver Mechanically-fastened for added strength with double-drainable blades, the EME620DD horizontally-bladed, stationary louver is designed to offer protection against water, air and wind penetration, during severe weather conditions. This high level of wind-driven rain...

New findings on critical plant and equipment data usage within the UK’s hi-tech manufacturing industries have revealed slower-than-expected progress toward achieving sustainability and net-zero carbon reduction goals. According to The Energy Blind Spots, a new report from building analytics specialist CIM that surveyed facilities managers at life sciences and micro-electronics manufacturers, only 35% of facilities managers believe HVAC costs are a priority for the C-Suite. Representing s...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced they will be showcasing their premier lines of humidification solutions for commercial and industrial applications at The Big 5 International Building and Construction Show. DriSteem will be located with their distributor, Joint Global Business Company, at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center in Saudi Arabia from March 28 through March 31, 2022.&n...

An HVAC system is out of sight and out of mind until it is not working properly! When it is the middle of winter and the colder months, it is always a surprise when there is cold air coming out of vents and not warm.  Reasons There can be a variety of reasons why the furnace is blowing out cold air and Van Drunen take a look at them: Check the thermostat: Before homeowners panic about the cool air, make sure that the thermostat is set at the correct temperature. Maybe the spouse or ch...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Government released a new COVID-19 preparedness plan for protecting Americans against the SARS-COV-2 virus and its variants. In 96-pages, the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out a strategy for protection, prevention, treatment, and preparedness. It also provides guidance for reopening schools and moving the economy forward, as vaccinations and testing increase. National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan The National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan lays out four main...

Carrier (Carrier Corporation) has introduced the AquaForce Vision 30KAV with PUREtec refrigerant, a new line of high-performance, compact process cooling chillers, with ultra-low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant R-1234ze. The new chiller line is optimized for industrial processing such as food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, plastics, metal industries, and applications requiring ultra-reliable cooling up to -12 degrees Celsius. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation,...

After decades of research, the UK implemented a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for teenage girls in 2008. For the first time, a study has shown that the UK HPV vaccine program works and will save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK. In the first study of its kind, the vaccine was shown to dramatically reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s who were offered it at ages 12 to 13. “Results like this show the power of science,”...

After a break induced by the pandemic, IFH/Intherm is the first SHK trade fair at which Viessmann will present its innovations to visitors not only online, but as something they can get their hands on. From April 26 to 29, 2022, the family business will be showcasing numerous innovative solutions for the sustainable supply of heat, electricity, and fresh air, as well as innovations in digital services and services in Hall 4A at stand 007. The information being offered will be rounded off by int...

Heatex's first deliveries of cooling systems for GE's most powerful wind turbine Haliade-X are on their way. Generator cooling systems The generator cooling systems will be mounted into the Haliade-X Nacelle at GE’s Saint-Nazaire plant in France and put to work at several offshore wind projects. After several years of co-development with GE and full-scale thermal performance tests at Heatex’s lab facility in Malmö, Sweden, the giant system is finally ready for operation. The...

Anytime Fitness High Wycombe, a franchise of the global network of 24/7 fitness centers, based in the Eden Centre in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire has been a customer of SFE Services for several years. Being a fitness center in the area, the facility is in regular use and has many clients, so it is imperative the air conditioning and ventilation equipment on site receives regular maintenance. Servicing and maintenance Servicing is completed at the site every quarte...

In March 2022, Plymovent has launched the ControlPro Connect. This advanced web portal maximizes uptime and operational efficiency for filter systems that remove welding fumes at industrial facilities. The portal provides the real-time filter status of all filters and gives accurate insights in trend lines and deviations. By monitoring this data, planned maintenance can be organized better to keep down costs and maximize uptime. ControlPro Connect ControlPro Connect is Plymovent’s IIOT...

Switch2 Energy Limited has won funding from The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), in order to improve efficiency and carbon performance across nine of the district and communal heating schemes that it operates. The £ 4.175 million HNES government grant scheme supports performance improvements to existing heat networks. The aim is to deliver sustained efficiency savings in fuel consumption and carbon emissions, so as to provide a greener, more reliable, cost-effective heat supply for...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has recently launched its brand new Domestic AirCon Quick Selector online tool, specifically designed to help end-users find the ideal heat pump for their home and installers to get multi-split tables in just a few clicks. The useful product specifier tool can be found on Panasonic’s website. With a simple layout and straightforward, easy-to-use navigation, the user is guided through the process and is only required to know either the unit ca...

With energy prices rising, SO Energy has recently been sharing tips - including some suggestions submitted by their customers - on how residents can save energy around the home. Sunday, 20th March will mark the long-awaited first day of the spring season in the United Kingdom (UK) - and although the warmer temperatures might be a welcome opportunity to switch off the heating and get outside, that doesn’t mean it’s not worth thinking about how efficiently people are using energy. Ke...

Carrier Global Corporation is pleased to announce that Emerson has joined the Carrier Alliance program. As part of the program, Emerson will continue to provide leading-edge software and technologies from its air conditioning and cold chain businesses, such as compressors, valves, and sensors, to a range of products throughout the Carrier portfolio. Carrier – Emerson partnership Rishi Grover, the Senior Vice President – Operations at Carrier Corporation, said “This agreement...

PARAT Halvorsen AS (PARAT) is proud to announce the first delivery of the company’s high-pressure electrode steam boiler to Aughinish Alumina Ltd. Aughinish Alumina, based in Ireland, has ordered a modern 25 MW electrode steam boiler with 62 barg design pressure. Electrode steam boiler The electrode boiler will deliver 40 tons of high pressure steam/hour with 22kV connection. PARAT Halvorsen AS will deliver a complete steam system with control panel, 450kW Superheater that will lift the...

Staff and visitors to Crawley Borough Council's new Civic Centre will benefit from outstanding indoor comfort with a new high-efficiency CIAT air conditioning and ventilation system installed. Three modular ClimaCIAT Air Handling Units (AHUs), equipped with high-grade filters to help support indoor air quality (IAQ), will maintain year-round climate conditions for the nine-story development, including a 41,000 square foot town hall, with a double-height reception area and 77,000 square feet of...

BDR Thermea Group, the parent company of Baxi, is shocked by the invasion of Ukraine and strongly condemns this aggression. To help the Ukrainian people and show their solidarity and concern, BDR Thermea is donating €500,000 to an alliance of 11 humanitarian charities including the Red Cross, Oxfam Novib, and UNICEF. The top priority is the safety of employees in Ukraine, where it has a small sales & service office. BDR is in constant contact with these employees and is supporting the...

Bluon, Inc. a rapidly growing company in the HVAC-R space, with a wildly popular support app for HVAC-R technicians, has announced a major milestone for its first-of-its-kind platform. 100,000 technicians have become members on the Bluon support platform, the first mobile app to be self-adopted at scale by HVAC technicians. Bluon’s support platform Bluon’s support platform, which continues to capture the attention of the booming HVAC-R industry, is a revolutionary mobile app that...

The new CD450 and CD450V control dampers from Ruskin are extruded aluminum models that use a 4-inch wide frame design with finger-style jamb seals, for a ‘light-tight’ sealing effect. The CD450 and CD450V control dampers, which have horizontal and vertical blade orientations, respectively, are ideal for any HVAC application that requires high, energy-efficient performance. Both models were designed to control and regulate air movement in medium-to-high velocity and pressure HVAC sys...

The MOP301 immersion probe by E+E Elektronik precisely measures the moisture in transformer, lubrication or hydraulic oils as well as diesel fuel. It is used for preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery. The stainless steel probe can be used in oils up to 120 °C (248 °F) and 20 bar pressure. The measured data for water activity, temperature, and absolute water content are available via the RS485 interface with Modbus RTU protocol. Stainless steel enclosure The E+E humidity se...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a c.50MW wind farm northwest of Old Leighlin in Co. Carlow. The proposed Seskin Wind Farm will be located in the townlands of Seskinrea and Ridge and could power more than 36,000 homes. preliminary wind turbine layout The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on site which will be used to create a preliminary wind turbine layout. Detailed environmental studies will also be carried out at the...

British Gas has completed its first air source heat pump installation at a home in Ivybridge, Devon, in the United Kingdom, as part of its new consumer offering. Heat pumps will play an essential part in the UK achieving its Net Zero emissions goals by 2050 and the first installation of the air source heat pump in Ivybridge is a major milestone. Through its partnership with globally renowned eco-technology solutions provider company, Daikin, British Gas has fitted the residential property at Iv...

With the impending Boiler Upgrade Scheme set to accelerate the UK heat pump rollout, local manufacturing and support will be key to addressing the demand for remote installations, says a sector expert. Set to launch this April, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) flagship Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) will offer homeowners grants of £5,000-£6,000 to facilitate the installation of air and ground source heat pumps. This development aligns with the...

The highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in the modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of the daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor air quality has become a significant area of concern as a contributor to potential health problems. The team at Tassio Temperature Control, along with many manufacturers of air filtrat...

EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of  EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a green hydrogen production center in the vicinity of the former Redcar steelworks. Explore maritime decarbonization Tees Green Hydrogen...

Facilities Resource Group, LLC (FRG), a globally renowned provider of single source, turnkey commercial domestic hot water solutions, has recently unveiled the TTS Synergy Series, in order to help engineers, contractors, commercial facility owners and building managers to streamline and accelerate the process of changing out a centralized water heating system. tankless rack solution TTS Synergy Series systems are pre-engineered and pre-fabricated to install quickly and without complications...