Kenya HVAC News & Trends

Transmitters can be used for dozens of applications within industrial plants. They are designed to send a dependable signal no matter what the application. When transmitters are used to send a data signal for liquids, pressure, or even pulse lines; they most often use a manifold block with sets of needle valves that allow certain lines to flow or be blocked off. These manifolds feed the media to the transmitter so that it can send its required signal. Challenge A huge challenge in the field t...

SO Energy has a responsibility as an employer to give all of their SO Energists a place to work that is safe, and that promotes health and well-being of everyone. The company knows that having happy and healthy employees is the only way they can all succeed, and so they work very hard to create an environment that encourages that. It’s for this reason - and the fact that they’re proudly a London-based company that hires locally - that SO Energy is thrilled to have met the criteria f...

The Board of Directors of Trane Technologies plc, a climate innovator, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.67 per ordinary share, or $2.68 annualized. The dividend is payable March 31, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 4, 2022. The declaration was consistent with the company’s previously announced intention to increase the dividend by 14%. When combined with the dividend increase of 11% in the first quarter of 2021, the annual dividend is up 26% since launching as a company focused...

Commercial Refrigeration in Palm Beach County, Florida, is an ever-growing food industry need. The equipment comprises several small cold storage units, including reach-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators, ice machines, and glycol chillers. To manage these appliances, users require professional commercial refrigeration services. Commercial refrigeration systems Among several things, what fascinates the buyers about these systems is their different types. Yes, there are many types of commercial...

The Harvard Medical School community, located in the historic Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, is dedicated to excellence and leadership in medicine, education, research, and clinical care. Since the School was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors, and scholars. Harvard Longwood is a large campus that encompasses over 4 million square feet of building environments covering approximately 14 buildings. Benefits of...

The City of Oviedo, located within Seminole County, Florida, has been a longtime customer of over 20 years with Pure Air Control Services. Throughout this relationship, the city has relied on Pure Air Controls for IAQ testing, HVAC system cleaning, and building disinfection. The successful outcomes of these past projects have made Pure Air Control Services a trusted vendor for the City of Oviedo. Concerns The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many governments and commercial facilities with new gu...

The icemaker is independent equipment that works automatically to make ice. It makes the ice on when the temperature setting is on the freezing point, and proper power is supplied to the refrigerator. However, if the ice maker is not working correctly, users can manually check its issues. Users can carefully review the inlet valve and the waterline. Things to check Following are the few things users can check when the icemaker is not working: Icemaker Power Cord Connection: Users have to...

Danfoss announces it is now accepting entries for its thirteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end-users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade in the past 18 months using Danfoss products or solutions to realize significant energy and environmental savings. Repr...

The Danfoss Turbocor VTCA400 compressor has received the prestigious ‘Product of the Year’ award at the AHR Expo 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The panel of third-party ASHRAE member judges selected the winning product from this year’s 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners. The Turbocor VTCA400 had previously been named the winner in the Cooling category as well. Turbocor VTCA400 compressor The Turbocor VTCA400 compressor is the world’s first oil-free, variable-speed,...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...

Viessmann has sold 10,000 units globally of its Vitovalor fuel cell technology, which simultaneously generates electricity and heat in buildings. The milestone model was presented to Essenpreis Heizung & Sanitär GmbH in Östringen, a longstanding installation partner of Viessmann in Germany. It will be installed in a home in Karlsruhe. The highly efficient Vitovalor micro-CHP system makes households less dependent on the electricity grid, protecting against increasing fuel prices....

Infinitum Electric, the creator of the breakthrough air-core motor, has announced at the AHR Expo 2022, a new product line specifically built to support Canadian HVAC fan, pump and general purpose applications. The new product line is an extension of Infinitum Electric’s IEs Series motors and will be available in the 575V, 5-15 horsepower range in the second half of 2022. Ultra-high efficiency electric motors With the addition of the Canadian products, Infinitum Electric is delivering t...

Viessmann has announced the launch of a new partner promotion, named V+, that rewards heating installers who fit Viessmann boilers. Installers can register Viessmann boilers, some backdated to November 1st, 2021 to accrue points that can then be spent on prizes such as inspection cameras and electric power flushers; branded merchandise in the form of polo shirts, fleece jackets, and softshell jackets; Red Letter Days and experience vouchers; office rewards including iPads, laptops, and printers...

Modine Coatings, the industry-pioneering commercial and industrial HVAC coatings division of Modine Manufacturing Company, has selected Ripley PR, the global public relations expert for manufacturing and B2B, to support its strategic communications goals, drive brand awareness and enhance business growth. Ripley PR’s new partnership with Modine Coatings expands the agency’s successful relationship with Modine. Since 2016, Ripley PR has helped the company’s HVAC manufacturing d...

Every effective HVAC Company starts with an effective business plan! They’ve provided an outline and it contains everything from the introductory summary, business summary, service offering, market analysis, business responsibilities and operations, and financial planning. A business plan is crucial for the growth and success of any HVAC company. Business owners should identify where they are now, the direction they want their business to go, their plan to get there, and research on the c...

Trane Technologies plc, a global climate innovator, has been named to the Fortune magazine World’s Most Admired Companies list for the tenth consecutive year. “We’re very proud of this significant honor,” said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies, adding “Every day, our people around the world bring our purpose to life by boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.” improves indoor air quality “Our innovati...

Investing in a walk-in cooler is a big deal for a commercial facility. No doubt it allows the staff to manage the perishable items better, but its benefits serve beyond just that. It is a safe place to store refrigerated goods before and after preparation. Usually, these units are more significant than the standard ones at home or other small restaurants. The users can walk in the freezer and get stuff out by themself. Now that users require more food to store buying a giant freezer seems more...

Teknotherm Inc., proudly serving the fishing fleet in Seattle, WA since 1987, has acquired Bowman Refrigeration Inc. with effect from December 2021. This acquisition is the latest addition to the Dutch Heinen & Hopman Group, one of the fastest-growing HVAC&R suppliers, serving the marine fleet globally with more than 50 locations all over the world.  Products and services Bowman Refrigeration has been delivering high-quality services and products supporting the fishing industry i...

Sensitech, a provider of global supply chain visibility solutions launched the TempTale® Ultra BLE, the newest wireless addition to its industry-pioneering line of digital temperature monitoring solutions. Sensitech is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. A Bluetooth temperature monitoring solution The TempTale Ultra BLE is a validated Bluetooth temperature monitoring solution capable of...

From pathogens to airborne pollutants, one of the toughest challenges for the lodging industry is how best to ensure the comfort and safety of guests by improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is helping address these issues head-on with some of the most advanced, award-winning room-by-room IAQ solutions, specifically designed for lodging and multi-family properties. That includes the Friedrich FreshAire™ PTAC. Offering simple installation Most recently, this...

A pioneering decarbonization project by a multi-academy school trust is using high-performance CIAT heat pumps, in order to help reduce carbon emissions by more than 9,000 tons, over the lifetime of the scheme, saving £84,000 a year in energy costs. CIAT is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of innovative healthy, safe, sustainable, intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. Yorkshire-based Abbey Multi-Academy Trust (Abbey MAT) is installing 38 AquaCIAT T...

At AHR Expo 2022, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is showcasing the latest suite of available indoor air quality (IAQ) options and added capabilities for the company’s wide range of room A/C products. Dubbed Friedrich FreshAire™ IAQ, these accessory offerings deliver healthier indoor air quality and tackle serious issues such as the removal of pathogens and pollutants from the air. Friedrich FreshAire IAQ With the launch of Friedrich FreshAire IAQ, Friedrich is the first company in...

With the first-of-its-kind filtration capabilities, Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. is turning “old school” window A/C unit technology into a sophisticated IAQ solution of the future, especially for classrooms, health care facilities, and homes. Friedrich Kühl window units At the 2022 AHR Expo, Friedrich highlights a new MERV 13 filtration option for Kühl, one of the company’s most popular lines of room A/C units, as part of Friedrich’s new FreshAire™ IAQ...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a supplier of energy-efficient, high-performance ductless and ducted variable-capacity heat pump systems and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, announces Heat2O™, an all-electric domestic hot water heating system designed to improve sustainability and reduce energy consumption in multifamily buildings and large-scale commercial facilities.  Domestic hot water (DHW) accounts for roughly 25% of annual energ...

With capacities of up to a huge 1MW, SmartCool ONE is a true representation of Airedale’s global ambitions. The range will be manufactured in the UK, Spain and the US, standardized to match the needs of a global market and designed to deliver increased efficiencies, reduced operational costs, and reduced energy consumption, whilst maximizing cooling kW per m2. Elevating the design principles of Airedale’s existing SmartCool range, SmartCool ONE has been re-developed from the gro...

‘Energy storage holds the key to providing clean energy for heating and powering the home and reducing carbon emissions’ Carlton Cummins, CTO and Co-Founder of clean technology company Aceleron explain how this will work. As we transition away from natural gas and other fossil fuels, there is no question that we absolutely have to make better use of renewable energy. Using a battery energy storage system (BESS) combined with renewable technology such as solar means that it can be st...

BrainBox AI, a pioneer in predictive and self-adaptive commercial building technology, is pleased to announce its global distribution agreement with ABB. ABB will offer BrainBox AI’s technology services with a co-branded customer User Interface (UI). This step confirms the next phase of the key relationship, following the October 28, 2021, Series A funding announcement, wherein ABB participated as a lead investor. ABB – BrainBox AI partnership This agreement demonstrates ABB&rsquo...

Even though users cannot see it, the home’s air is a part of the comfort and health. Maximizing the air quality in the home can lead to a healthier and more comfortable daily life. Air cleaners or purifiers can help boost the home’s air. Filters as part of the furnace is one way that users can improve the air quality. They can grab and hold bits of dust, dirt and other tiny floating things. UV-Light air purifiers take this air scrubbing to another level. Let’s look at how the...

Tippmann Innovation (Ti Cold), a nationally pioneer in the cold chain industry, is working with Investex, LTD and the Renna family to build a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in the heart of Central Texas – Triple Temp Cold Storage. The Rennas are longtime residents of the greater Austin community and are no strangers to the frozen foods industry, as Michael Renna founded Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, Inc. over 30 years ago. Public refrigerated warehouse The Renna family h...

Industrial Combustion has announced its participation in the 2022 AHR Expo. The event, also known as the International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition, will be held in Las Vegas from January 31 through February 2, 2022. Providing retrofit sales Located in Booth 4331 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Industrial Combustion will display select items from its broad product offering, including its innovative SBR-30 Series Burner. Additional products on exhibit will include the...