Vietnam HVAC News & Trends

Global technology and software front-runner Emerson has launched its new ASCO™ Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to a more sustainable energy source, simplifying compliance with evolving regulations while reducing boiler...

Employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow five percent from 2021 to 2031 with more than 20,000 job openings estimated each year on average over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the vast opportunity and ongoing skilled trades labor shortage, women remain significantly underrepresented only making up 2.3% of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2022. diverse and inclusive team Johnson Controls is actively working to increase the number of...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses announced that Jobber Grants, designed to recognize home service excellence and spotlight the work of small home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada, is now accepting applications through June 8, 2023. Twenty-five businesses will be awarded grants totaling $150,000 USD. Finalists will be announced in August 2023.  Application criteria Home service professionals, ranging from aspiring to experienc...

Uponor is enhancing its radiant manifold offering with the introduction of the new Commercial Stainless-Steel Manifold that provides more than double the gallons per minute (gpm) of standard manifolds to meet the demanding applications of large commercial hydronic distribution, radiant heating and cooling, snow and ice melting, permafrost prevention (cold storage), and Radiant Rollout™ Mat systems. accuracy and performance Designed for stronger capabilities, greater accuracy, and better...

Daikin Applied announced that it has acquired Alliance Air Products, the San Diego-based pioneer in custom air-handling equipment design and manufacturing. Alliance Air’s engineering and technology expertise adds to the Daikin portfolio of high-efficiency equipment and services for data center cooling, and other mission-critical and custom applications. Engineers, building owners, and operators have a single supplier for end-to-end HVAC solutions, enhancing time to delivery and produ...

Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler, which provides a compact and efficient heating solution for plant rooms with limited space. Stratton mk3 features Offering outstanding efficiency, the latest addition to the Hamworthy range of commercial boilers features a 5:1 turndown ratio, excellent low-class 6 NOx emission across all models,...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low-carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qualification   Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC-accredited qual...

Baxi has been working alongside the Government to develop its new £5 million Heat Training Grant, designed to support 10,000 trainees to become low carbon heating experts with grants of up to £500 over the next two years. Baxi has pledged to match the £500 Government grant with another £500 worth of Baxi Works loyalty points for installers who use the voucher to train and achieve Baxi’s BPEC accredited qualification. Heat Training Grant This is a great scheme and...

Danfoss has officially finalized its acquisition of BOCK GmbH—a pioneer in CO2 and low-GWP compressors, a deal which was first announced late last year. The completion of the acquisition reinforces Danfoss’ position as a preferred destination for greener cooling and heating solutions. This announcement is made in parallel with Danfoss releasing strong 2022 results, which demonstrate the huge growth potential in products and solutions that contribute to meeting global and regional cl...

PARAT (Parat Halvorsen AS) will deliver the modern IEH 2 x 20MW Electrode Steam Boilers with 6kV connection to AITESA - VALTEC UMISA. The boiler system will have a design pressure of 16 barg and a design temperature of 204°C. The delivery also includes the circulation pump, feedwater pump, chemical dosing unit, start-up, and training of personnel. PARAT’s first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excited about their first Power to Heat project in Spain PARAT is very excite...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice...

Heating and hot water solutions provider Baxi and H2GO Power, hydrogen-based software and hardware solutions innovators, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing their commitment to develop innovative green hydrogen-based technology that will tackle both heat decarbonization and energy reliability. The MoU was signed by Baxi’s MD Karen Boswell and Enass Abo-Hamed, H2GO’s CEO, at a presentation of their carbon-neutral heat-in-a-box system held at Baxi’s Dartf...

In Västerås, Mälarenergi is building Europe’s largest hot water reservoir in a rock cavern. The reservoir will hold 300,000 cubic meters of water, which can cover the district heating requirements in the city for up to two weeks. FVB has been commissioned by Energiforsk to conduct a technical follow-up of the reservoir.  Clean-up The rock cavern was formerly an emergency reservoir for fuel oil but was shut down in 1985. It is being turned into a huge hot water reser...

Hydronic comfort heating pioneer Weil-McLain® has announced the availability of its 2023 Department of Energy (DOE)-compliant commercial cast iron product portfolio with enhanced boiler efficiencies. The upgraded designs of the LGB Steam/Water Series 3 and 88 Water Series 3 boiler product lines include exciting new features that go beyond just regulatory compliance and pave the way for the next generation of industry-leading performance, reliability, and service life. DOE regulation 431.87...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs (rooftop units) surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage. New product line of Choice RTUs We've ele...

Energy Solutions announced that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its review of the License Termination request for the La Crosse Boiling Water Reactor (LACBWR) Decommissioning project located in Genoa, Wisconsin. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission - NRC has approved the request for Energy Solutions to finalize documentation for the plant’s license transfer back to Dairyland Power. NRC completes review of License Termination request “We appreciate the NRC’...

Following comments made in the Sunday Telegraph (26.2.2023), the Chief Executive of energy trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), has written to the Minister asking for urgent clarification of Government policy. In the newspaper article, Lord Callanan states, “Nobody’s going to be forced to ditch their boiler” and that forcing “Households to replace gas boilers with heat pumps would be against the British character.” Fossil fuel boilers While agreeing...

At ISH 2023, to be held from 13 to 17 March in Frankfurt, CAREL will be presenting its A3 ready solutions for residential and commercial heat pumps. The targets set for 2030, namely a 55% reduction in emissions and REPowerEU, are key measures that will guide the industry in the transition to the safe use of natural refrigerants. CAREL is playing an active part in this transition, developing components and solutions that are not only safe and ready to use, but that ensure less use of non-renewa...

Danfoss’ EnVisioneering Exchange podcast series, now in its third season, continues to explore the megatrends shaping our future with a lineup of guests from all facets of the HVACR industry. February’s episodes feature discussions on heat pumps, their role in decarbonization, and how the industry and policymakers can encourage their adoption. The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization In “The Role of Heat Pumps in Decarbonization,” released on February 2, Steve Nadel,...

Eurovent will participate at Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023, a trade fair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning in Poland, which is taking place from March 1 to March 3, 2023. The fair presents HVAC manufacturers who will be showcasing heating systems, heat pumps and heat exchangers, refrigeration systems and measurement technologies. Eurovent to participate in Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 Igor Sikonczyk will be present at the Warsaw HVAC Expo 2023 trade fair Igor Sikonczyk, Eurovent’s Senior T...

EBRS government scheme will provide energy bill relief for all non-domestic customers in Great Britain, with discounts applying initially for the period between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023, after which further support will be subject to a review by HM Government. Eligibility Those eligible for the EBRS include: Businesses. Voluntary sector organizations, such as charities. Public sector organizations such as schools, hospitals, and care homes. Who are: On existing fixed price c...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has been recognized by LexisNexis as one of the world's most innovative companies in its latest report, ‘Innovation Momentum 2023: The Global Top 100.’ Top 100 recognizes companies advancing innovative solutions to challenges and laying the intellectual property foundations for further breakthroughs. "We are accelerating our pace of innovation to achieve Johnson Controls' vision of smart, autonomous building...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is pleased to announce the addition of Adiatec® ultrasonic humidifiers to their evaporative cooling and humidification product line. Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier The DriSteem Adiatec ultrasonic humidifier uses high-frequency oscillating piezoelectric transducers to agitate the water, causing it to develop into very small droplets of mist. This fine mist is carried out of th...

Paragon House – an 11 story teaching block at the University of West London (UWL), has recently replaced its gas boiler heating system with a ground-breaking first for Europe and the UK, by Finn Geotherm installing three x 210kW Panasonic air-to-water heat pumps with a bespoke cascading thermostatic control system to heat the entire building. The University of West London were looking to improve the energy performance of the building in a more sustainable way, reducing their carbon footpr...

The Eurovent Team is going to be present at EuroShop 2023, from 27 February to 02 March, 2023. Euroshop is one of the most renowned world retail trade fairs, where manufacturers offer their products and solutions for retail industry, by showcasing their retail technology and store designs. The Eurovent Team members - Francesco Scuderi and Massimiliano Ferrario will be at the trade fair. Visitors can request a meeting with them by simply sending them an email or calling them on their mobile phon...

Whether it’s to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy costs or enhance occupant health and experience, HVAC plays a vital role in building management. In January 2022, ECM Technologies, the pioneer in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation, was engaged by the City of Phoenix to work with their energy-planning, facilities and sustainability teams to treat Phoenix Art Museum’s HVAC systems to restore lost efficiency, improve air quality and lower overall building emission, all whi...

Jobber, the provider of operations management software for home service businesses, announced the availability of three new YouTube Series: “Ask a Business Mentor,” “Shop Talk,” and “Jobber Academy” video series with episodes already available to stream on Jobber’s YouTube channel. Each series will continue to release episodes on a bi-weekly basis during their seasons, which will consist of 8-12 episodes. YouTube series Jobber’s YouTube vide...

Danfoss has announced it is accepting entries for its fourteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. competition and participation criteria  Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, consulting engineers, system integrators, 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 Danf...

At the upcoming Euroshop CAREL will be presenting its range of services designed to optimize system management, offering users a ‘phygital’ experience that combines the use of CAREL products with the benefits of digital, for manufacturers, installers, maintenance technicians and users of refrigeration systems. The rise in energy costs and recent regulations together require a reduction in the energy impact of systems. In the food retail market, the challenge starts with the design a...

Kevin Faltin, Executive Director of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International and Francesco Scuderi, Secretary General of Eurovent announced a 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two manufacturer associations. Eurovent, Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC), Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., Asia Air Movement and Control Association (ASIA AMCA), and European Air Movement and Control Association (EU AMCA) agreed to develop and mai...