HVAC News, June 2021

Ruskin launches new CFD7T-SR UL Classified ceiling radiation dampers for wood truss construction. Unlike other ceiling dampers designed and tested for wood truss applications, the CFD7T-SR is supplied as a Ruskin CFDR7T damper factory mounted on top of an R6 insulated steel plenum.  Meeting the requirements Model CFD7T-SR meets the requirements for fire/radiation dampers established by:  National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standards 80, 90A, 92A, 92B, and 101 ICC Inter...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company announced a new Vertical Terminal Air Conditioner (VTAC) poised to reinvent the design of Single Packaged Vertical Units (SPVU). The GE Zoneline® Ultimate V10™ was designed in collaboration with hotel and residential property owners and architects to create a new way of installing the air conditioning chassis that makes installation 60% faster. With additional features like ultra-quiet cooling, onboard diagnostics, and SmartHQ WiFi capabilities, t...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company is continuing its U.S. manufacturing expansion with a $5 million investment in its Selmer, Tennessee Monogram Refrigeration subsidiary to begin production of new Zoneline® vertical terminal air conditioners, or VTACs, commonly used in hotels and private residential facilities. The new product line was formerly produced in Mexico, and the decision was made to restore production closer to U.S. customers. The new investment will create the fifth assembly l...

Architects no longer have to choose between looks and value when selecting indoor units for HVAC systems. Hitachi’s new Silent-Iconic™ design panel offers both. The Silent-Iconic transforms the Hitachi non-ducted, ceiling-mounted 4-way cassette indoor unit into a sophisticated architectural detail, combining the subtlety of ducted-concealed indoor units with the cost-effectiveness of 4-way cassettes for an optimal solution that is ideal for contemporary settings. Affordable premium...

Carrier Transicold has consolidated its two popular mobile device apps for container refrigeration systems into a single app, making knowledge sharing and troubleshooting capabilities more powerful than ever. Available as a free downloadable update for both iOS and Android devices, Carrier Transicold’s ContainerLINK™ app for service technicians now offers wireless connectivity previously only available in the DataLINE Connect™ app. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Glo...

As of August 1, Maria Fernanda Souto will join Danfoss to head the new Group Strategy Function. Together with a new, incoming strategy team, she will assist the leadership team in developing and tracking the strategy of Danfoss. Maria comes from a position as Group Vice President Head of Strategy in Kongsberg Gruppen in Norway and 11 years as associate partner in McKinsey & Company. Green Transition Increased global focus on energy efficiency and electrification as part of the green...

Welsh food wholesaler, Harlech Foodservice, has taken delivery of four new rigid trucks, each mounted with a Carrier Transicold Supra® 850 MT (multi-temperature) Silent unit. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a foremost global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. The Carrier Transicold Supra 850 MT Silent units are mounted to new 12-tonne MAN rigid, each featuring specialist multi-compartment bodies from Solomon Commercials....

In the spirit of the 2021 World Refrigeration Day, Eurovent introduces its Cooling Champions. Meet some of the faces from the Eurovent family in a short video that explains why the HVACR industry is cool and why it matters in everyone’s daily life. Follow the Eurovent Cooling Champion video series throughout the summer and join them in celebrating the coolest day of the year. The theme of the 2021 World Refrigeration Day is ‘Cooling Champions: Cool Careers for a Better World&rsquo...

Nidec Leroy-Somer announces the launch of the LSA 47.3 industrial alternator with increased performance and an optimized cooling system. The LSA 47.3 offers increased efficiency and starting kVA over its predecessor, and also benefits from the implementation of the latest technologies developed by Nidec Leroy-Somer. Rated Power and Features The LSA 47.3 delivers a rated power between 410 and 660 kVA at 50 Hz (495 to 825 kVA at 60 Hz). The 660 kVA rating (825 kVA at 60 Hz) was previously held...

Utilizing the latest in building connectivity, facility operators can uncover a wealth of data in their systems. The next step comes by leveraging that data with artificial intelligence (AI) and a suite of connected solutions. Data is analyzed to determine actionable items and achieve data-based outcomes that improve efficiencies, allow operators to meet budget goals, hit sustainability targets and deliver on occupants’ expectations. To make those high-level outcomes happen, collecting a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world lives, escalating the need to prioritize health and safety where we live, work, learn and play. As organizations around the world respond to the pandemic, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has leveraged its expertise to help. Impact of building surroundings IWBI is a public benefit corporation focused on deploying “people-first places” to advance a global culture of health. The community has adopted the WELL Buildin...

Schneider Electric, the frontrunner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Antoine Sage as Chief Financial Officer UK & Ireland. Based in London, Antoine will take up his new post from 1st July 2021 and report to Kelly Becker, Zone President UK & Ireland. He will be responsible for a broad spectrum of central functions, including tax, treasury, credit control, financial accounting, and planning, as well as pensions, prem...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched through its YORK brand a 10-year residential HVAC leasing program: Ultimate Home Comfort. This industry-first solution provides homeowners with a new, fully installed YORK high-efficiency HVAC system with no money down, as well as factory-backed 10-year parts and labor coverage, and 10 years of service repairs and annual maintenance – all for one, low monthly payment. Ultim...

Post-COVID workplaces will inevitably look different. Changes to working patterns will drive more agile and sociable workplace design. But regulations must keep up with developments. In late January, the UK Government proposed the ‘future of buildings standards’. These proposed updates come at a time when many landlords and site managers will be contemplating changes in response to altered workplace use and demand. As workplaces begin to reopen, organizations have an opportunity to i...

Eurovent and the Federation of Ibero-American Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associations (FAIAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, underlining their commitment to greater harmonization and stronger ties between Europe and Latin America. In the framework of the Memorandum, the two organizations will collaborate on standards development, codes of good practice, and networking events, among others. Eurovent and FAIAR will have their first high-level coordination meeting still this year...

Carrier’s BluEdge service platform continues to expand offerings and geographical reach to support its customers globally. The best-in-class service program that was launched for truck trailer customers in North America last year, is now also available in Europe and Australia. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the foremost global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building, and cold chain solutions. Powerful Combination “We are very excited to con...

Air quality improvements can be achieved cost-effectively and quickly through Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program solutions An ongoing study by the University of Colorado Boulder demonstrated that Carrier air purifiers are able to sustain significantly reduced levels of airborne particles – between 42 - 67% lower on average – in occupied K-12 classrooms with older, outdated HVAC equipment. According to the EPA, exposure to airborne particles, also known as particulate matter...

“Orchards in the Community” created to encourage biodiverse habitats in local communities while protecting and feeding pollinators; Will enable pollination success tracking in Ireland for the first time Host in Ireland today announced the addition of “Orchards in the Community” to its DCs for Bees initiative. An initial 50 organizations from the Irish data centre community and supporters, have pledged more than 1000 orchards to be planted across Ireland in the 20...

Ahead of the summer heat across the United Kingdom, REHUA, the globally renowned polymer specialist, has upgraded their smart heating control, in order to be able to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. NEA Smart 2.0 Allowing developers and contractors to provide efficient heating and cooling from a single solution, the NEA Smart 2.0 uses a series of algorithms to regulate temperature. These algorithms allow the device to learn occupant habits and data from multiple sensors in floo...

HMS Networks launches a new IR-based Intesis® AC interface that enables integration of any air conditioning unit, regardless of brand, into Modbus or BACnet Building Automation Systems. Controlling Air Conditioning systems HVAC systems are usually the largest energy consumers in a building. Therefore, it is crucial for building owners to monitor and control these systems to save costs and energy. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it increasingly important to find new ways of in...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software, announces the launch of its Come Through for Home Service video campaign across Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. For every view the 30-second video receives between June 15-17, Jobber will add $1, up to $50,000, to Boost by Jobber, the company’s grant program. The Come Through for Home Service video highlights the importance of home service companies and celebrates the essential work these businesses do in the com...

It’s shaping up to be a long, hot summer for HVAC contractors and their customers. Disruptions in the nationwide supply chain that began during the COVID-19 pandemic still have not been resolved. Shutdowns last summer played havoc with the supply of parts, and suppliers are still playing catch up, as raw materials remain scarce. Furthermore, prices are going up among some components and key raw materials. Waiting times for parts can run into weeks or even months. Supply shortages of HVAC...

Hitachi introduces a new line of high-efficiency single-zone, mini-split systems, PRIMAIRY mini-split systems. Designed to meet the unique needs of small to mid-size properties such as shops, restaurants, and classrooms, the PRIMAIRY system is an energy-efficient and cost-effective option. Hitachi quality is evident throughout the product line. Features of the product line include: Brushless DC fan motors provide stable, precise, energy-efficient operation. Compact units and long piping ru...

Working alongside Sunflag Iron and Steel Company Ltd. in Bhandara, India, global technology company ABB has achieved successful integration of its ABB Ability™ Data Analytics Platform for metals, tying together all manufacturing and operational data of steel melt shop and rolling mills to improve production planning and plant performance optimization. The plant, which has a capacity to produce 500,000 metric tons of high-quality special steel per annum, now has the platform to integrate...

Few data centers live in a world of ‘high’ density, a number that is a moving target, but many are moving to high[er] density environments. Owners of higher density data centers often aren’t aware of how many variables factor into cooling their equipment. The result is that they spend too much on shotgun solutions that waste capacity when they would be better served by taking a rifle shot approach. This means understanding the heat dispersion characteristics of each piece of eq...

Ahead of the summer heat across the UK, a polymer specialist has upgraded their smart heating control to be able to seamlessly transfer between heating and cooling. Allowing developers and contractors to provide efficient heating and cooling from a single solution, the NEA Smart 2.0 uses a series of algorithms to regulate temperature. These algorithms allow the device to learn occupant habits and data from multiple sensors in floors and walls, creating optimal conditions for occupants. Maintai...

Now, more than ever, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is a major focus concerning the health and safety of students and faculty within the nation’s schools. As they prepare their facilities for a return to in-person learning, school officials are being forced to get an education in the most effective ventilation solutions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other infections. Even without factoring in airborne threats like COVID-19, poor IAQ can negatively affect the health and learning of...

ABB has joined forces with Swiss utility Axpo to develop modular green hydrogen production plants in Italy, that aim at creating an optimum operating model to produce affordable, green hydrogen. The two companies will apply their complementary skills to achieve their joint vision of more affordable green hydrogen, with ABB harnessing its automation, electrification, and digital leadership in industrial operations and Axpo’s experience as an established energy provider. Green Hydrogen...

Airedale has launched the latest in its EasiCool range of precision cooling units, EasiCool Evo². Updated with new technology and with an extended operating envelope, the efficient, compact, and flexible EasiCool Evo² has been specifically designed with the global small / edge data market in mind. Airedale R&D teams have worked hard to deliver improved efficiency, performance, and IoT functionality, with a cooling capacity of 31-98kW  and an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)...

The EME3625MD is a stationary, wind-driven rain-resistant louver that is Miami Dade approved. Constructed of extruded aluminum for low maintenance and high resistance to corrosion, the EME3625MD is listed for AMCA 540 Impact Rating, Missile D, and AMCA 550 for High-Velocity Wind Driven Rain. It was made for high-velocity hurricane zones that require basic impact protection as well as dry room locations where limited wind driven rain is desired Extreme Performance Louver The HZ700MD is a doubl...