HVAC News, February 2024

Environmental impact is a concern for all industries. The overuse of resources and mishandling of waste by businesses across the planet puts significant pressure on the ecosystem. While the construction sector is an essential field, it is among those doing concerning levels of damage. A recent World Economic Forum report revealed that global construction produces 38% of global greenhouse emissions. More sustainable As such, there is an urgent need for construction businesses to be more s...

Specialist South African food supplier, The Savanna, is using Condair dehumidifiers to dry biltong at its production facility in London. Two Condair dehumidifiers were installed by John Todd Refrigeration (JTR) to help in the production of this traditional South African product. Biltong is a dried and cured meat, with a rich and dense flavor, which is cut into strips and often eaten as a snack. The Savanna’s biltong is produced using grass-fed beef from the Scottish highlands and a tradit...

Buying a new central air conditioner is a complicated decision for homeowners, especially if someone has never shopped for HVAC equipment before. Upon making right choice, rewards are a comfortable home, potentially lower energy bills, and a cooling system that won’t break down prematurely. If one makes the wrong choice, one may face higher installation costs, untimely air conditioner repairs, expensive energy bills, and a cooling system that may not cool the home efficiently or effe...

To perform effective duct cleaning, it’s important to know what gets into a system and why. Contaminants can enter an HVAC system in a variety of ways, and can not only cause mold growth and unwanted odors in the system, but possibly affect air quality as well. As a professional air duct cleaner, one needs to know where contaminants might enter the system, how to identify any contaminants present, and what to do to prevent them from infiltrating the system in the future. Types of Contami...

Aggreko has launched a mobile, modular power package for utility support and off-grid locations, using HFO as its primary fuel source. Aggreko’s Medium Speed HFO (MSHFO) power package brings its trademark containerized, scalable power online quickly, while lowering the overall cost of energy. With more than 50 years experience providing diesel and gas-fuelled mobile, modular power, HFO was the natural extension that the company’s experts at its Dumbarton research and development fac...

DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), a manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment systems, is pleased to announce the selection of Dan-Poltherm as the new manufacturers’ representative firm for DriSteem products in Poland. The new addition In addition to Dan-Poltherm’s own products, they are a direct importer and an exclusive distributor of devices of well-known HVAC system manufacturers covering the needs resulting from air ventilation, air conditioning,...

Is it known that the steel oil drum has been almost unchanged since its invention in 1901? Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman, also known as Nellie Bly, made the first usable and practical oil drum to carry crude oil. The universal 55-gallon drum is the storage container choice of industries worldwide for almost every liquid except crude oil. They are easy to fill, stack, store, and ship. But, sometimes, they aren’t so easy to empty. Barrels containing high viscosity liquids need a little hea...

Danfoss Power Solutions (DPS) is establishing a stand-alone business unit, White Drive Motors & Steering, and is preparing an immediate sale of the business unit. This is a necessary step to get the regulatory approvals needed to close the Eaton Hydraulics acquisition. Since Danfoss announced the acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics, the transaction has been subject to the usual closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Danfoss is now establishing and preparing to sell a business unit - White...

Carrier has announced the availability of evaporative pre-cooling technology on Carrier’s AquaForce® 30XV product line. This technology harnesses the power of evaporation to lower ambient air temperatures entering Carrier’s 30XV chiller – helping to reduce chiller power consumption, increase reliability and extend the life of the chiller. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the foremost global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building an...

The Viessmann Group successfully mastered the past year despite the global Corona pandemic. Following a global market slump at the beginning of the crisis, the family-owned company, together with its installation partners, quickly made a significant contribution to maintaining everyday life in society as a system-relevant industry and continued on its successful growth track. Total revenue in 2020 rose by 6 percent to a total of 2.8 billion euros (previous year: 2.65 billion euros) reaching a n...

Cementex, the safety tool specialists, announces the release of a new lift-front hood in their Ultralight Series of Arc Flash PPE. The lift-front hoods provide a larger viewing area through the updated clear gray color shield, and remain compatible with Cementex’s hood ventilation system, for the possible safety of personnel in environments in and around energized equipment. The ventilation system helps to reduce the risk of dehydration, especially in hot weather conditions. larger view...

Every child has the right to education. Likewise, every child has the right to an intact, protected environment. The Living Schools in Malawi, East Africa, achieve both. They offer several hundred girls and boys a good education with bright prospects for the future. In addition, they make efficient and careful use of natural resources in one of the poorest countries in the world. UNICEF Children's Fund project The UNICEF Children's Fund project is thus not only pursuing the goal of providing...

“DOpla” is an important all-Italian family-owned company in Casale sul Sile (TV), forefront in the production of disposable plastic tableware and food containers, partnering with pioneering international distribution chains. After fifty years of activity, DOpla is the market pioneer in Italy and one of the major European manufacturers in Europe, with a network of manufacturing facilities and logistics platforms in Italy and Europe. Carlieuklima was contacted by “Air Italia,&rd...