HVAC News, August 2021

Desiring to offer a community center to its residents, the Town of Oro Valley purchased a facility with existing membership. The Town identified within this facility that the building systems were inefficient and at the end of their useful lives, and the facility’s energy consumption was high. Facility infrastructure upgrades With no funds immediately available, the Town of Oro Valley was challenged to move forward with facility improvements and infrastructure upgrades following acquisiti...

As part of our Sustainability Pledge to be net zero carbon in our operations by 2030, we have taken delivery of the first electric vehicle that we are trialling for our fleet of service engineers’ vans. Baxi Heating’s Managing Director, Karen Boswell OBE, handed over the keys to Darren Smith, our Midlands based Baxi Customer Support engineer, who volunteered to take part in this exciting trial. We have been working in partnership with Midlands Truck and Van Centre and Mercedes Ben...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software, releases its Home Service Economic Report: 2021 Mid-Year Review, which features expert insights and proprietary data aggregated from over 100,000 residential cleaners, landscapers, HVAC technicians, window washers, plumbers, and more, who use the Jobber platform. “The Home Service category has demonstrated resilience throughout the pandemic and continues to experience positive growth,” said Sam Pillar, CEO & Co-Founder at...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has introduced two new split Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) units, enabling building owners and facility managers to efficiently condition outside air for improved indoor air quality and comfort, without sacrificing flexibility, reliability, or ease of integration. LG VRF compatibility New to the award-winning LG DOAS lineup are 12-ton Split Rooftop DOAS and 1500-2000 CFM Indoor Split DOAS offerings, providing commercial owners and operators with the a...

As summer begins in many areas, it may be a good idea to optimize the performance of the HVAC system. By optimizing the HVAC system, one will be able to save money while staying cool and comfortable all summer long. What are some things that one can do to maximize the performance of the cooling unit? Well, let’s go over some of these alternatives. Replacing air filters Changing Air Filters - One of the first and simplest things one can do is change the air filters of the HVAC system. It...

  Danfoss has officially finalized its US$3.3 billion (approximately €3 billion) acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business following confirmation of all necessary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. The move will see the Danfoss Group grow in size by a third and establish itself as a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics. Mobile hydraulics has been one of Danfoss’ core and most successful businesses for o...

AAON, Inc. announced that it achieved Platinum level in the 2021 Sustainable Tulsa Scor3card verification program. This follows up the company’s achievements of Platinum in 2020, Gold in 2019 and Bronze in 2018. Platinum level requires completing more than 85 percent of eligible directives. The company reported on material topics in the areas of inclusion and diversity, community resilience, material management, energy, water, workplace health and safety and transportation.

Dexwet Holdings (Dexwet), an innovative air filtration and technology company, is excited to announce a new partnership with DaBx Demand Side Solutions (DaBx), an energy consulting and manufacturing representative firm. As Dexwet’s first independent sales partner in the U.S.A, DaBx will introduce Dexwet Pure Air Filters to HVAC companies, territory managers, and distributors who want to expand their product line and offer customers an exclusive new air filtration technology. Dexwet Pure A...

Traditionally, drives have been considered power processors for controlling only the speed of a motor. But today, drives are also part of the information chain, using the advantage of built-in processing power, storage capacity, and communication interface, within the drive. New features expand the drive’s capabilities and can be ordered in one package as licensed software with these drives from Danfoss: VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 VLT® AQUA...

Nothing feels as good as coming in from the heat outside into a well-conditioned and refreshed house. Good air conditioning is part of what makes the home comfortable in the summer months. However, as time goes by, home owners might notice that the excellent air conditioning that they experienced, shortly after installing the air conditioning system, is no more. This could be due to various causes, such as failed components in the unit or simply a lack of cleaning. Cleaning the AC unit is crit...

US$ 4.6 million in projected energy and operating cost savings empowered the Charleroi Area School District, a western Pennsylvania public school district to renew assets and improve indoor air quality for shared learning spaces. After their immediate responses to COVID-19, many schools reassessed ventilation assets and started vetting plans to ensure healthy indoor air going forward. To green light a fiscally responsible solution, Charleroi Area School District (CASD) needed a way to overcome...

When COVID-19 hit, North Arkansas College had to close its school, and students had to transition from in-person to online learning, which is especially difficult when teaching a trade that is heavily dependent on hands-on training. The HVAC/R program at North Arkansas College, which has existed for over 50 years, typically has an average of 14 to 16 students enrolled each year. HVAC/R program “With the quick transition we had to think outside the box, and so we found a company that had...

NevadaNano, the globally renowned innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that PemTech (Pem-Tech, Inc.) has added NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer (MPS) technology into its Ultra1000 Series fixed gas sensors. PemTech is a US-based global gas monitor and detector manufacturer, which started operations in 1989. “PemTech has earned a global reputation for developing products and systems that are extremely reliable and cost effective,” said Ralph Whitte...

Aggreko, the pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, announces the launch of a new fleet of battery storage systems. These fully integrated units will help customers to maintain a 100% reliable power supply while reducing the runtime of their thermal generators, to achieve significant cost and emission savings. The 30–90 kVA lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery systems have been designed to offer a robust and highly mobile solution for customers with varying needs and contract dur...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions introduces the new smart multi-site control solution, a twofold, enterprise-wide energy management platform for corporate HVAC installations. This smart solution offers a dual approach: AC Smart Cloud is designed to be used by business owners and facilities or energy managers for remote control, reporting and scheduling, while the AC Service Cloud is an ideal solution for HVAC professionals requiring remote access to a system for maintenance and monitor...

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions adds a new Air Handling Unit (AHU) Kit to its successful PACi NX Series designed for commercial applications. The powerful PACi NX range achieves outstanding SEER / SCOP efficiency values and energy labels up to A+++. The new AHU Kit (PAW-280PAH3M) provides a robust and reliable fresh air solution for the PACi NX Series with optimal control for users to ensure their ideal environment. Sturdy steel casing The kit combines air conditioning and fresh air...

Since fluorinated gases, due to their atmosphere warming potential, are subject to increasing regulations, global supermarket chains need future-proof concepts to cater to their commercial refrigeration needs. One of the great long-term options to meet these stores’ commercial refrigeration requirement is CO2-based system. CO2 (R744) has proven itself to be a reliable and cost-effective natural refrigerant. CO2 systems are the chosen HVAC systems for larger supermarkets, both for their en...

NevadaNano, an innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that Gastronics, Inc, a U.S. based gas detection manufacturer known for being a pioneer in wireless gas detection, has incorporated NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) technology into its wired and wireless product offering. “Gastronics, a company that is known for its vision in problem-solving solutions, recognized the unique capabilities and value our MPS flammable gas sensors bring...

The 1st certificate of the NF 536 mark for air cleaners has been granted by Eurovent Certita Certification in June 2021 to two independent air cleaners with clean air efficiencies for particles, gaseous pollutants, microorganisms, and allergens. The scope of this certification program includes all independent air cleaners for residential and non-residential applications. The certification program is based on factory audits, random product sampling, and tests according to NF B44-200:2016 for air...

The 1st certificate of the Eurovent Certified Performance program for Fans has been granted to direct driven centrifugal fans using EC motor technology. The scope of this certification program includes all fan types that are intended to be used as Air Handling Units components. The certification program is based on factory audits, software/DLL checking, random product sampling, and tests according to ISO 5801:2017 for aerodynamic performances and ISO 13347-2:2004 for acoustic performances. All...

Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator is launching new offerings to help customers meet energy efficiency, sustainability, and indoor air quality goals as part of its Wellsphere™ holistic approach to indoor environmental quality (IEQ).   “Trane’s holistic approach to building wellness helps our customers optimize IEQ in their buildings while increasing energy efficiency and sustainability,” said Manlio Valdes, vice president, Trane p...

Aggreko is accelerating its investments in hydrogen technology. This step is part of its Net Zero program and will enhance the company’s capability to provide emission-free temporary power worldwide. At present, the global leader in mobile and modular energy solutions is focusing on two different technologies. Together with cleantech partner CMB.TECH, a 50 kVA hydrogen combustion Genset demonstrator has been developed. After successful testing, Aggreko is investing in 10 additional units...

Ambion, the manufacturer of computer-controlled infrared (CCIR) space heating technology, has expanded its portfolio to include KERS water heating systems, providing social housing organizations with a comprehensive solution to help them update their properties to EPC rating C. While social housing providers are currently obliged to maintain an EPC score of E, they are also required to improve the EPC scores of all their properties to C or above by 2030. In addition, when the Future Homes Stan...

The latest addition to the Frascold family is the new FVR screw compressor Series. This small-footprint machine is the distillation of our many years of experience building screw compressors. Quiet, efficient, and reliable, the FVR Series is everything one expects from Frascold. FVR screw compressor Series The series consists of 9 models ranging from 30 – 60 Hp and displacements of 120 to 160 m3/h. A broad refrigerant range includes R134a, R404A, R407A, R407F, R448A, R449A, and R290. T...

Frascold is taking compressor protection to the next level with an update of its INT280 Diagnose oil regulation device. Oil level is monitored and adjusted while operating data and errors are stored into non-volatile memory for analysis. If a low oil level is detected the compressor is automatically shut down.

The YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller uses free cooling and variable-speed drive (VSD) technology to deliver industry-renowned cost savings. Some of the key features of the YORK YVFA free cooling chiller include an integrated economizer, VSD compressor and fans, a compact footprint and intelligent controls. YORK YVFA air-cooled screw chiller The cost savings delivered in real-world examples include the annual savings for YVFA installations across the country. The YORK YVFA free cooling air-co...

The role of heat pumps in the low carbon heating transition is no longer up for debate. Following consistent recommendations from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) for the mass rollout of heat pumps in both new and existing homes, the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution last year set a target to deploy 600,000 per year by 2028. This signals a huge step forward in the right direction considering that 35,000 heat pumps were sold in 2019; action must be directe...

The report aims to substantially shake up the existing frameworks and introduce regulatory, impactful, and meaningful changes in the heating sector, paving the way for the mass deployment of low carbon heating.  The aims of the report are to: Promote changes to establish infrastructure in existing homes for low carbon heating Build and develop installer skills for the recommended changes Lower fuel bills for existing heating systems Lower carbon emissions for existing heating systems...

Houston Methodist Hospital, a world-class hospital, and medical research institution require a constant, reliable, and affordable energy supply to meet its critical needs. That became even more obvious to administrators at Houston Methodist Hospital after Hurricane Katrina and other major storms from the following years. The hospital required the ability to create its own energy to maintain operations during the blackouts that can occur with major storms that regularly slam into the Texas gulf c...

Amid the sprawling cornfields of northern Iowa, the community of Fort Dodge is often subjected to brutal winters; low temperatures can easily dip below zero for days at a time. Yet, even in the midst of an arctic blast, some indoor environments require cooling. Such is the case at the Friendship Haven senior care community, where the server room in one of its buildings calls for cooling every day, year-round. Challenges Year-round cooling was a situation that, at one point, posed a significant...