Portugal HVAC News & Trends

The Coronavirus has a significant impact on the society at the moment. At Lochinvar Ltd, the company is taking a number of precautionary measures, including a more stringent cleaning regime at their premises and where possible, staff working from home. The company will continue to follow government guidelines but at the same time, strive to provide their usual high levels of customer service. Delivery timings To date, their normal delivery times are mostly unaffected and are as follows: Wat...

World Health Organization (WHO) advice on air conditioning and infection control on poorly ventilated non-ac buildings affect air quality and can contribute to the spread of disease. Filtration Systems Installation & Maintenance Microorganisms, such as those causing tuberculosis and legionnaires, can be transmitted by air conditioning systems, particularly when they are poorly maintained or when the number of air exchanges per hour in a room is insufficient. Filtration systems can be inst...

The Nexus Clean Smart separator operates 60% more efficiently than its competitors removing air, dirt, and magnetite as small as 5 microns. The ASME separators range from 2½”-24” with non-ASME models available upon request. The Clean Smart series utilizes a steel separating element to efficiently separate the microbubbles and dirt from the system fluid. Ferrous metal particles The powerful neodymium magnets attract and retain any ferrous metal particles that have accumulate...

Nexus' business and products should be simple and efficient. From the beginning a little more than 25 years ago, simplicity and efficiency have been at the center of how it approaches the market both in terms of products and operations. With both simplicity and efficiency in mind, Nexus is pleased to introduce to the market the Tribus 6-Way valve.  The Tribus The Tribus by Nexus is a simple product to interact with. With just a few options, the product is easy to manage. Using the Tribus...

It’s always good when a product is capable of doing two jobs instead of one. Not only do multi-function products save costs in material, but they often can save installation time and more. Pressure Independent Control Valves (PICV) provide multiple functions to a Hydronic System in two different ways; by controlling flow in proportion to the load as well as limiting the maximum flow allowed in a circuit. Hydronic systems Hydronic systems must be balanced to maintain system efficiency an...

With people stockpiling toilet paper in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and a subsequent shortage on supermarket shelves, there will inevitably be those who are left without something that everyone’s come to assume will be there, whenever it is required. As a consequence, it will be tempting to reach for the wet wipes, paper kitchen towel, or cotton wool in desperation, but it is important to be aware that these items should never be flushed down the toilet. Avoiding plum...

Like many, Kevin Nolan, CEO, GE Appliances and his leadership team continue to closely monitor the evolving situation regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) both in the U.S. and globally. While the circumstances of COVID-19 remain dynamic and uncertain, the company have taken and continue to take assertive, steady action to help ensure that the employees as well as the supply chain at GE Appliances remain healthy and strong. As always, the health and safety of the employees and those the company serv...

The spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, continues to pick up pace globally and is increasingly a key priority and in view of the growing concern Daikin Applied (UK) Ltd and Daikin Applied Service would like to reassure the customers that they have adopted a risk-minimization approach to ensure minimum disruption to business.   Unfortunately, the onset of the Coronavirus has caused many industry implications, this is a brief update on Daikins supply chain,...

The EE872 from E+E Elektronik measures the CO2 concentration up to 5% (50 000 ppm) as well as relative humidity, temperature, and ambient pressure. Additionally, the 4-in-1 probe also calculates the dew point temperature. It is perfectly suited for use in a harsh and aggressive environments, such as agricultural applications. The active pressure and temperature compensation ensure a very high CO2 measuring accuracy. A heated probe version is available for CO2 measurement in high-humidity appl...

Johnson Controls announced the release of Enterprise Management 2.2, an advanced version of the cloud-based analytics platform designed to help enterprises get the most out of their buildings. This innovative platform allows organizations to turn insights into action, helping meet energy, sustainability and occupant satisfaction goals. Enterprise Management gives organizations and a user’s insight into, and control of, energy usage; asset performance; space utilization and tenant manageme...

Amid concerns about the increasing scope of the coronavirus (COVID 19), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) has announced the cancellation of its 2020 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo, a major industry event focused on natural refrigerants in the industrial and commercial sectors. IIAR Conference cancelled IIAR joins a growing list of HVAC&R organizations worldwide that have cancelled trade gatherings over the coronavirus. The IIAR Confer...

Adcock has been awarded a maintenance contract to look after all air conditioning and ventilation equipment located at the Amazon Fulfilment Center in Tilbury. The first maintenance visit was completed at the end of February. Entering into a maintenance agreement to service their equipment regularly, automatically takes all the pressure off Amazon, as the engineers at Adcock ensure to meet all the F-Gas requirements and are on hand 365 days, 24/7 for Amazon.

Data is playing an increasingly important role in smart buildings. Analysis of building system data is guiding an expansion of capabilities in the smart building environment, making building systems – including HVAC – more efficient and effective. The convergence of multiple building management systems is inevitable -- it's just a matter of time and it’s already happening. The data collected from the various systems make up a data profile that can be put to work to create new o...

Small airborne particles contribute to the spread of infectious diseases of all sorts, and current concerns about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are highlighting the role of HVAC systems to minimize airborne disease transmission and to ensure better indoor air quality in general. Because small particles can remain airborne for some period of time, HVAC systems can play a positive role in minimizing disease transmission, specifically by: Supplying clean air to susceptible occupants. Containi...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) file a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit challenging the validity of a Department of Energy (DOE) regulation on commercial packaged boilers. "AHRI is asking that the Court review the rule because of our belief that the Department overstepped its statutory authority by issuing a rule that will impose an undue and significant burden on boiler manufacturers and consumers," said AHRI President & CEO S...

Viessmann has continued its path of consistent growth for the third consecutive year, reporting global sales of EUR 2.65 billion, an increase of 6.4 percent, in 2019. The business grew by 5 percent in both 2017 and 2018. Seamless climate solutions Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann as Chairman and Max Viessmann as Co-CEO, the family business is progressing its strategic transformation from a traditional heating manufacturer to a provider of integrated solutions for living space...

Schneider Electric is one of fifteen manufacturers and ten wholesalers who have signed up as founder members of EDATA, a new ‘By the industry for the industry’ product data pool. EDATA strategic initiative EDATA is the latest strategic initiative from the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) under their EDA Data Services banner. E-commerce and digital transformation are inextricably linked to the availability of the highest quality product data, and EDATA offers manufa...

Globally renowned provider of underfloor air conditioning systems, AET Flexible Space has completed the supply and commissioning of underfloor air conditioning equipment at 42 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, in London, United Kingdom.  The 27,300 sq. ft. building, part of the Berners-Allsopp Estate is a high quality new build development created through the demolition of two town houses, offering 22,000 sq. ft. office accommodation on five of the seven floors and retail at basement and ground l...

If the user is like many in the working world, their office or workspace is likely too cold for comfort – even when temperatures outside aren’t all that cold. Studies have proven that occupants of office spaces, buildings, garages and other workspaces are less productive when exposed to cold conditions. Many different types of workplaces face year-round temperature challenges and struggle to strike the perfect balance to keep all employees comfortable and focused. But a solution is a...

The Built In America television show is taking viewers deep inside one of the nation’s massive, new industrial facilities to witness how a $417 million investment in United States manufacturing is creating Goodman brand air conditioners and furnaces, along with up to 7,000 jobs. Within the doors of the world’s largest tilt wall building at the Texas Technology Park, the Built In America documentary, led by host John McCalmont, demonstrates the manufacturing magic of morphing hefty 15...

Air conditioning professionals attending this year's AHR Expo had the opportunity to preview Danfoss' extensive portfolio of rooftop components that unite to help OEMs tackle seasonal efficiency and refrigerant changes—including innovations like the Interlaced Micro Channel Heat Exchanger (iMCHE). Designers of rooftop units are facing a pair of environmental challenges: the US Department of Energy's 2023 energy efficiency standards requirement of a 15% increase in integrated energy effici...

Brivo, the global provider of cloud-based physical security, has acquired Parakeet Technologies, a provider of smart building solutions which include sensors, thermostats, wireless locks, and lighting controls. The acquisition accelerates Brivo’s ongoing push to enhance its in-building capabilities beyond its current access control, video, and security. The companies had already been working together as partners, and now plan a deeper integration between their products, including a common...

The Board of Directors of the Clifford H. ‘Ted’ Rees, Jr., Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), announces a partnership with SkillsUSA, expanding the long-standing scholarship program designed for students pursuing a career in the HVACR and water heating industry. With more than 365,000 members nationwide, SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensur...

Reliable Controls announces the official release of the SS3 Deep Backplate. The SS3 Deep Backplate is an accessory that facilitates surface mounting without the need to cut an opening in the wall. In support of this objective, the backplate has a knockout that is sized perfectly for Wiremold, or it can be ordered with an optional conduit coupler for use with wiring enclosed in ½” electrical metallic tubing. This accessory is ideal for gas-sensing or wireless models or mounting on a...

At the 2020 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Expo on March 15–18, 2020, Danfoss will introduce three new innovations: the complete integrated evaporator control panel, semi-welded plate heat exchanger, and digital gas detector. These products are the newest, most advanced components from Danfoss' industrial refrigeration solutions, which blend reliable hardware with intuitive software to create customizable intelligent, energy efficient, and cost-effective systems. These components, along with...

“Recently - this year at the G7 and UN meetings - the refrigeration sector which includes air conditioning, cryogenics and heat pumps, was brought to the spotlight almost for the first time." "Using the words of Mr. Antonio Guterres: “Implementation of the Kigali Amendment will be front and center for climate action. We need all countries to develop national cooling action plans to deliver efficient and sustainable cooling and bring essential life‑preserving services like vaccines a...

HVACR is a mature industry, to be sure, but one that continues to innovate. I found an example of industry innovation at the Infinitum Electric booth at AHR Expo in Orlando. The five-year-old company offers a 15-hp motor for ventilation applications that weighs only 96 pounds and is 96% efficient. The motor is based on technology that pulls the iron and copper out of the stator and etches copper coils into a circuit board. Infinitum has filed 21 patents over the last three years to cover the tec...

SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc., a full-line, full-service designer and manufacturer of evaporative cooling towers and air-cooled heat exchangers, introduces its new Marley MH Element Fluid Cooler, an induced-draft, crossflow closed-circuit cooling tower suitable for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), industrial and process cooling applications. Because of its hybrid operation and high-efficiency components, the Marley MH Element Fluid Cooler delivers more thermal capacity with a...

Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial, residential and industrial water heating and storage applications, publicly affirmed its ongoing commitment to America’s skilled blue-collar workers in a White House ceremony in January. Carl Pinto Jr., Senior Director of marketing communications, Bradford White Corporation, joined representatives from the Plumbing-Heating-Contractors—National Association at the White House on January 14 to sign the Pledge to America’s...

The market for surface heating/cooling developed positively in 2019 as well. The record high in 2018 of approx. 213 million pipe meters sold was again exceeded in 2019 with sales of 223.5 million running meters of pipe. “Thanks to the optimal interaction with renewable energies, surface heating/cooling is the standard for new buildings, but also increasingly for renovations. This technology is, therefore, the first choice for economical and sustainable construction and also serves to prot...