The Bahamas HVAC News & Trends

Technologies such as machine learning and the internet of things (IoT) are taking their place alongside more traditional products at AHR Expo in Orlando this week. Performance of the industry’s historic product mix continues to improve from the standpoint of efficiency and sustainability, and elements of the industry’s “digitization” are making it even better. The “smart building” has finally arrived in earnest. “Our world is changing,” said Jenny...

Enginuity Power Systems has announced that it is proud to be attending the 2020 AHR Expo event in Orlando, Florida, USA and to have the opportunity to inform industry representatives and experts present at the event on the benefits and availability of the revolutionary m-Combined Heat and Power product. Last week in Las Vegas, this product was presented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. The efficient, smart home product was evaluated and decorated by a panel of judges with three (...

Koura, a global renowned firm in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts, will be exhibiting at AHR Expo, Orlando, the world’s largest HVACR marketplace. Koura, formerly known as Mexichem Fluor, is one of the largest producers of fluorspar in the world, accounting for over 20 percent of global supply, and also produces around 10 percent of the global hydrofluoric acid supply. Unitary Air-Conditioning Fluid The global firm will be exhibiting its highly recognized Klea b...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) is focusing more on the energy networking of the building. In January, the association invited to a cross-sector discussion of common use cases. As part of the BDH Use Case Workshop, use cases for the operation and the interaction of all energy-relevant producers and consumers in the networked building were discussed. For the experts, the focus was on exchanging ideas with participants from other industries. In order to achieve the cl...

Belimo Americas announces the integration of BACnet MS/TP communication capability for the ZIP Economizer. The new BACnet data objects will provide building owners and facility managers the ability to gain valuable insight into the equipment’s operation. In addition, the ZIP with BACnet provides Building Management System (BMS) operators flexibility with economizer logic and control parameters now available over the buildings’ communication bus. The ZIP is the most technologically a...

Danfoss first developed the VZH inverter scroll compressor range in response to environmental and energy challenges. Delivering superior efficiency, precision, and 4:1 continuous modulation ratio, VZH compressors are suitable for commercial air-conditioning and process cooling applications where low energy consumption are required. The third generation of the VZH variable speed scroll compressors adds innovative Intermediate Discharge Valves (IDVs) in all models, boosting the line's part-load c...

Danfoss VLT Condition-based Monitoring is a new licensed software function for the Danfoss VLT drives platform that allows users to employ the drive as a smart sensor. With condition-based monitoring, the drive monitors activity beyond it, gathering data from multiple sources to generate vital, real-time insights to better understand what is happening in the entire system, enable real-time early detection, and minimize unplanned and costly downtime. This new software functionality embeds monito...

Danfoss’ latest Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger (iMCHE) integrates a chiller or rooftop unit's multiple circuits into a single coil with a shared air heat transfer area, controlling each circuit independently. Using the whole air side heat transfer area when operating under part-load conditions, iMCHE is able to maximize system efficiency. Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger The new iMCHE provides a compact and cost-effective solution for dual-circuit rooftop units The new iMC...

Danfoss has upgraded its MCX15B and MCX20B controllers with the introduction of the MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers. Both models combine best-in-class connectivity, security, and performance with improved compressor control logic for VZH inverter scroll compressors, establishing Danfoss as a top provider for programmable controls and HVAC solutions. MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers Danfoss' MCX15B2 and MCX20B2 controllers provide several key benefits that mitigate the industry's most common cha...

Triangle Engineering Inc., a USA-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial fans and shutters, is unveiling a whole new look that reflects its seven-decade commitment to excellence. The leadership team has developed an updated logo, a library of industry specific vertical brochures, updated sales sheets, a new tradeshow booth and a new website hyper-focused on the user’s experience. “Because we don’t sell directly to end-users, it was important to find a better way to con...

SPIN Tools, makers of swaging and flaring tools as well as tools for cutting, welding and fitting, has selected DiversiTech as its exclusive partner for distribution in the United States. Known for being ten times faster than conventional tools, SPIN Tools were designed to use a high temperature method for shaping metal materials. Traditionally, metal materials are shaped through cold working, which can lead to a hardening phenomenon. This can ultimately result in micro cracks and leaks. By usi...

Cleaver-Brooks announces the launch of Prometha Connected Boiler Solution, an Internet-of-Things (IoT) powered solution that delivers next-level boiler innovation and technology. Ideal for any industry, this advanced solution offers users the ability to remotely monitor boiler systems from anywhere, providing alerts and actionable insights that help increase reliability, efficiency, safety and sustainability in the boiler room. Prometha Connected Boiler Solution Prometha collects data on each...

MarketAir Inc., an Edison, N.J.-based supplier of specialized and innovative installation components for the North American HVACR market, has added the time-saving DMB-34 adaptor fitting to its DrainMate line of condensate drain hose connection fittings for ductless mini-split (DMS) wall-mount evaporators. DrainMate DMB-34 The DrainMate DMB-34 is a blue flexible plastic adaptor fitting for quickly and easily creating a tight, reliable connection from a DMS wall-mount evaporator’s 5/8-inc...

Emerson introduced the ASCO Series 158 Gas Valve and Series 159 Motorized Actuator. Designed specifically for burner-boiler applications, the new products give OEMs, distributors, contractors and end-users a new combustion safety shutoff valve option that increases safety and reliability and enhances both flow and control. The new valve offers a higher close-off pressure of 75 psi (5.2 Bar) ensures a safe shutoff in the event of a fuel train system failure and eliminates the need for additional...

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Technical Director Nazme Mohsina has been named to Engineered Systems magazine’s 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC list for 2020. Mohsina was selected for the second annual list from more than 150 nominees representing “all levels of the industry, from those just entering the sector to industry professionals boasting 30-plus years of experience,” Editor in Chief Herb Woerpel writes in the February issue of Engineered Systems....

Air conditioning technologies provider LG Electronics is showcasing its robust 2020 lineup of commercial, light commercial and residential HVAC solutions, including Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, flexible control systems, and seamless connectivity options to create a comprehensive smart ecosystem, this week at the 2020 AHR Expo in Orlando. One of the key highlights is the official debut of LG’s Coil Communication Kit. The new communication kit allows for seamless connection o...

The powerful GLO 150 Upper-Room Germicidal UV Fixture from UV Resources uses an exclusive, high spectral parabolic reflector to maximize the ultraviolet-C (UV-C) energy output offering facility managers greater coverage and lower costs. Designed to guard against airborne bacteria and viruses, the high-output upper-room UV-C fixture is ideal for applications up to 150-square-feet, including primary care examination rooms, treatment suites, dental offices, restrooms or veterinary exam areas. The...

With Coolselector2, users can simulate, calculate, and optimize the performance of refrigeration systems by specifying the refrigerant and thermal and load conditions. Featuring a user-friendly interface, Coolselector2 allows users to adjust and optimize the selection and specification of individually selectable components. With user-provided data, Coolselect2 calculates the performance and the energy consumption of the system, including complex systems such as transcritical CO2, multi-ejector,...

The Danfoss Scroll with IDVs DSH 50TR is the largest scroll compressor on the market. Equipped with innovative Intermediate Discharge Valves (IDVs), it delivers higher part-load efficiency and system reliability. The Danfoss DSH 50TR with IDV technology extends the company’s range of scroll compressors for air-cooled and water-cooled chillers up to 150 TR per circuit in trio configurations, where traditional designs would otherwise require quadros or additional circuits. Danfoss DSH 50TR...

The Danfoss ADAP-KOOL case control solution for food retail applications drives down costs and takes advantage of a new smartphone app to simplify design, installation, service, and operation. The solution includes four new products: a new case controller platform, an electric expansion valve, a pressure transmitter, and a temperature sensor, all designed for an optimized solution. "For many food retailers, reducing costs is a number one priority," says Ejnar Luckmann, product manager for case...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a globally renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced releasing the SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette for residential installations. SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette The new SLZ-KF Four-way Ceiling Cassette, part of the M-Series product line from METUS, is designed to provide the utmost comfort to homeowners. The Ceiling Cassette is available in 9...

Xylem Bell & Gossett will demonstrate how it is solving the most critical water challenges in commercial buildings with a full range of energy-efficient and space-saving system solutions during the 2020 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR), Feb. 3-5, in Orlando. In an interactive 3D display at Xylem Booth 1801, Bell & Gossett will spotlight its work in marquee buildings in cities throughout North America. Bell & Gossett hydronic HVAC and plumbing s...

After over 20 years of reliable operation, the Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system serving Harley Davidson’s corporate headquarters was due for an upgrade. Joe Langfeldt, an HVAC engineer for Harley Davidson, contacted Airxchange to determine if there was a way to restore or replace the energy recovery wheels in the system to avoid the high cost of a complete ventilator unit replacement. He learned that a unique design feature of the Airxchange wheels would enable him to achieve fac...

The developers of Turtle River Montessori School in Jupiter, Florida, wanted students to have the best possible indoor air quality. They also wanted to provide it in the most energy-efficient manner. Looking for suggestions as to how to make this new school’s HVAC system “green,” Brad Brown of KAMM Consulting, the mechanical engineer for the developer, approached Charles Eno, sales engineer for Florida Air Conditioning Distributors. High-efficiency air-to-air ERV Eno immedia...

Seagate Towers is a twin-tower luxury condominium complex in Delray Beach, Florida. Constructed in 1970, the towers contain a total of 149 units that each feature more than 1,700 feet of living space and unobstructed views of either the abutting Intercostal Water- way or the Atlantic Ocean, which is an only block away. In 2011, Seagate Towers Condominium Association manager Jon Branson and his facilities management team decided that it was time to replace the original heating and cooling units...

As one of the leading research universities in the United States, Georgia Tech has an ongoing commitment to sustainable design and architecture. At their Atlanta campus, the University has invested in advanced Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems to provide comfortable and energy-efficient indoor environments for more than 23,000 enrolled students. Original Design Shortened ERV Lifespan ERVs are an important ventilation strategy for eliminating up to 80% of the outdoor ventilation air mo...

In early 2014, the school board and town government of Bourne, Massachusetts became concerned at the unusually high utility bills for Bournedale Elementary School, which opened in 2009. Jonathan Nelson, town facilities director for the past two years, investigated the school’s heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, and quickly focused on two large rooftop units with inoperable energy recovery ventilation (ERV) wheels that required replacement. Case Study The rooftop u...

Greenheck’s EM-30 backdraft damper series is AMCA Licensed for Air Leakage and Air Performance. Designed to open by air pressure differential and close by gravity, backdraft dampers can be used as exhaust or intake dampers. The EM-30 is a vertical-mount horizontal airflow backdraft damper for pressures up to 10 in. wg and velocities up to 3500 fpm. Greenheck EM-30 series backdraft dampers comply with the energy code requirements in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the International Energy Conserv...

Greenheck Group, one of the world’s renowned manufacturers of air movement, control and conditioning equipment with corporate headquarters and several manufacturing facilities in Schofield, Wisconsin, was selected as the 2019 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in by an independent panel of judges sponsored by Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC), Michael Best, and Baker Tilly. This is the fourth time the company has received the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year award in the Mega...

ClimateMaster, Inc., globally renowned provider of geothermal and water source heating and cooling solutions, has announced the addition of its new ClimateMaster family of packaged Air-Cooled Rooftop Units (RTUs) for light commercial HVAC applications. The packaged rooftop systems are part of the manufacturer’s current market expansion strategy which includes several new integrated product lines including smart thermostats.  “This quarter marks an exciting shift for ClimateMast...