HVAC News, November 2020

As children are going back to school and employees return to the workplace, indoor air quality has become a top priority. In order to prevent economic collapse, businesses must be able to safely reopen. Unfortunately, most building HVAC systems are not equipped to circulate clean air into occupied spaces fast enough to prevent the spread of viruses like COVID-19. Additional air purification systems and environmental upgrades are necessary to create safe working spaces as most Americans spend 90...

Our world plunged into a new set of uncomfortable norms in 2020. Mere months ago, life for much of the planet chugged along at its customary monotonous pace. Then, without forewarning, an insidious health threat thrust upon us. COVID-19, colloquial for SARS-CoV-2, is a novel coronavirus that originated in China in late 2019. It quickly burned around the globe like a dry brush fire. Not since a hundred years ago has humanity confronted mask wearing and social distancing in efforts to prevent su...

The YORK brand of Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart and sustainable building solutions, and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, unveiled a new complete home comfort system with state-of-the-art zoning technology, offering improved, high-efficiency comfort with simplified installation and setup. Hx3 Communicating Zoning System The Hx3 Communicating Zoning System gives consumers ultimate control of individual room temperatures, in up to eight zones that they ca...

The European HVACR industry association, Eurovent has announced extending its scope of representation with the addition of J2 Innovations to its Associate Members list. Following a formal approval of the Eurovent Board of Directors, J2 Innovations, globally renowned provider of control and management software for HVACR equipment, has joined Eurovent (Association for Indoor Climate, Process Cooling and Food Cold Chain Technologies) as its newest Associate Member. FIN Framework software platform...

Panasonic, a pioneering manufacturer of air conditioning, heating and indoor air quality systems, announces that its ClimaPure™ XE Series ductless mini-split system that includes built-in, patented nanoe™ X air purification technology has received Zero Ozone Verification by Intertek, a pioneering Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Intertek's Zero Ozone Verification Program reaches beyond enforced limits to ensure the ductless mini-split system's ozone emission...

The impact of HVAC systems on the spread of the novel coronavirus has been a hot topic since the beginning of the pandemic. However, it is striking that, even given all the discussions and guidance, there is still a lot that we do not know. Vaguely speaking, we know that crowded spaces with poor ventilation and/or low humidity levels tend to promote virus spread that filtration can help to remove the virus, and that measures such as UV-C radiation can help to disinfect indoor air. But even thos...

A 93-year old woman in Glasgow, Ky., lost her husband last November after 73 years of marriage. Thousands of miles away, a disabled veteran in Rancho Cordova, Calif., suffers from asthma. Both were in dire need of a new HVAC unit, and neither could afford it. They are two of the 210 recipients of new HVAC units in the Lennox International “Feel the Love” campaign for 2020, which honors residents and families facing physical, mental or social disabilities, financial challenges, or th...

Savanna, a vertically-integrated real estate investment manager, owner/operator, and developer, has, through an affiliate, awarded Carrier heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) modernization project for the One Court Square building in Long Island City, a property managed by Cushman & Wakefield. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a foremost global provider of healthy, safe, and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. Systems To Install   Carrier will...

Adcock was approached by Stancold to provide a refrigeration solution for the MoD Abbey Wood - Ministry of Defence establishment in Bristol. Supplying & Installing Refrigeration Systems Adcock’s vast experience and wide expertise in refrigeration systems along with the competitive quote resulted in winning this contract. The project entailed supplying and installing temperature-controlled refrigeration systems to 3 chilled cold rooms and 2 freezer cold rooms within the catering buil...

Hubbell Lighting, a front-runner in lighting innovation, announced the launch of a series of ultraviolet (UVC) germicidal lighting solutions for the commercial lighting marketplace. SpectraClean™ 254 is an expansion of Hubbell Lighting's award-winning SpectraClean portfolio, which launched in 2019 with 405 nanometers (nm) solutions. The portfolio features a series of luminaires that leverage developments in the disciplines of lighting science and microbiology to combine white and ultravi...

Trane China has recently launched a new suite of Air Cleaning System that applies advanced technology to reduce containments including particulates, gases and viruses, in indoor environments. The system comprehensively improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and building environmental safety under the new normal with the COVID-19 epidemic, and meet people’s added requirements for a safe, healthy and comfortable indoor environment. As healthcare, business, education and other industries are in or...

Lennox International installed 210 HVAC units across the United States and Canada at no cost over the weekend, bringing fresh air and comfort to many medical professionals, frontline workers and local heroes. Each year, Lennox honors recipients facing physical, mental or social disabilities, financial challenges or those who have made an impact through military or community service. In 2020, Lennox dedicated more resources to benefiting first responders and those keeping us safe during the COVI...

Trane Thailand, manufacturer and distributor of Trane air conditioning, parts and solutions, has launched innovative technology solutions for the “Now Normal Indoor Air Quality” to help hotels and shopping malls improve the health, safety and efficiency of their indoor air environments. Trane air cleaning systems use PCO + UVGI – Photocatalytic Oxidation and Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation to improve indoor air quality in buildings, such as hotels, shopping malls and office...

A family’s first home brings excitement and emotions, opening up possibilities and providing a foundation for stability and growth. Becoming a new homeowner also brings new challenges and responsibilities of maintenance and repairs to keep the home safe and comfortable. That’s the reason that Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Habitat for Humanity International, the foremost housing nonprofit, are teaming up on a national initiative called Indoor Climate and Mainten...

Integrated Viral Protection (IVP) has announced their first municipality partnership with the City of Baytown, Texas to take further steps to enhance their indoor safety measures, by incorporating its Biodefense Indoor Air Protection System designed to instantly eliminate 99.999 percent of airborne COVID-19 virus particles. Biodefense Indoor Air Protection IVP’s Biodefense Indoor Air Protection System is an air-heated filtration system IVP’s Biodefense Indoor Air Protection System...

Iceland is a high street supermarket chain with 800+ stores across the UK selling frozen and chilled food and groceries. Famous for its pedigree in frozen foods, Iceland worked with Airedale to deliver a standard, optimized, control system which could be applied across all stores to maintain store environments and produce significant energy cost savings. Iceland required a standardized control system that could be integrated into all of the retailer’s stores for both new cooling plant and...

Airedale International’s design engineers, service and controls experts formed part of a multi-disciplinary team managing a complex chiller design, manufacture and installation project involving two 40-minute helicopter lift operations onto the roof of the London offices of a global professional services firm. The team, comprising Norland Managed Services, Plant Movements and Helirig, called for high performance chiller design combined with meticulous planning to minimize disruption to bu...

Daikin Singapore ("Daikin") announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SP Group ("SP") to provide Singapore's first large-scale residential centralized cooling system at Tengah. The MOU includes joint research and development, product innovation and marketing opportunities in Tengah, and future collaborative opportunities in Singapore and the region. The partnership builds on SP's expertise and strong track record in operating one of the world's largest underground di...

Vodacom Pty Ltd is a pan-African mobile telecommunications company, with the largest number of subscribers of cellular networks in South Africa. The business provides GSM services to more than 50 million customers in Southern Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. maximize energy savings To meet the increase in demand for its data center applications, Vodacom required a solution that would allow it to quickly roll out additional facilities without the...

Custodian Data Center, winner of the Data Center Leaders Awards ‘Green’ category, designed its data center with the highest environmental efficiencies in mind. Working in direct partnership, Airedale designed and built an intelligent, energy efficient data center cooling solution that significantly reduces the need for mechanical cooling and provides fresh air free cooling up to 80% of the year. Preventative maintenance solution Airedale was selected for its ability to design and...

Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS), based in Leeds, is estimated to hold the data for around 39 million patient records. It is the supplier of healthcare software and related services to GP practices. EMIS required a new 24/7 data center as expansion to the existing facility in order to increase its secure and resilient capacity as it extends its range of services to GPs. The data center incorporates a highly efficient, reliable cooling and monitoring solution designed by Airedale. &l...

Through an extensive program of capacity control upgrades at one of its major Military Air & Information sites in North West England, global defense, aerospace and security company, BAE Systems, has achieved annual savings of 70-80% on its computer room air conditioning energy costs, equivalent to £350,000. The business expects to recoup the costs of the project within just 15 months. The supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), BAE Systems employs more than 34,000 people across...

The University of Portsmouth is ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the world and a renowned modern university in the UK, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University has over 23,000 students, including 3,000 overseas students, and employs more than 2,500 academic and support staff. The University had a requirement for a high density, energy efficient cooling facility for its new £2.25m data center. Working in conjunction with Sudlows, winner of...

Bytemark Hosting provides a comprehensive managed hosting service to a portfolio of prestigious clients including the Cabinet Office, Carling.com and Médecins sans Frontières. Supplementing its existing network spread over Manchester and London, Bytemark built a new 250 square meter £650,000 data center facility within the warehouse space of its new property in York. Working in conjunction with Sudlows, Airedale’s SmartCool DX PAC units were specially adapted to provid...

The Tower of London is one of six historic buildings under the care of independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces (HRP). As one of Britain’s most important historic buildings, and home to priceless treasures including the Crown Jewels, it is vital that any works commissioned by HRP deliver best value-for-money and reliability. Principal contractor, EV Bullen, was responsible for the execution of the project from the design phase through to practical completion and handover. Delivering c...

Lamb Weston Meijer produces and markets high quality frozen potato products and appetizers, as well as dehydrated potato flakes. The company is one of the largest frozen potato products manufacturers worldwide. They supply products to Quick Service Restaurants, Food Service, Retail and Industry sectors in 110 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Adcock had been successfully delivering climate control services to Lamb Weston in Wisbech for 3 years until a change of management at Lamb...

Johnson Controls, the front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, announces that it will launch new tailored services that provide customizable solutions to its customers around the globe. These new service offerings will leverage Johnson Controls new OpenBlue technology to power remote and contactless services, in combination with its 130-years of expertise in green building services. New Services Features The new services suite, available starting from October 2020, integrates touchle...

Karndean Designflooring UK has been bringing nature’s influence and cutting edge design to homes and commercial businesses with beautiful floors since 1973. Adcock was appointed to survey, design and install energy-efficient heat recovery heating, cooling and ventilation systems to Karndean Designflooring Head Quarters in Evesham. To meet building regulations, Adcock Engineers chose to incorporate a new Daikin heat recovery fresh air ventilation system to the ground floor Training and Tes...

Johnson Controls, a front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings, has announced the release of the new color ES Touch Screen Display (ES TSD), the latest addition to its expansive fire and life safety product portfolio. A modernized upgrade to the company’s Simplex 4100ES and 4010ES fire alarm control units, the ES TSD offers an intuitive operational experience for all users. With a large touch screen, enhanced graphics, and support for a wide range of languages, the ES TSD provides...

McCormick has been the company to turn to for flavor expertise since 1889. In the food service and beverages division of McCormick (UK) Ltd, the company provides a broad range of herbs and spices for restaurants, hotels, chefs and food catering establishments. Schwartz is the forerunner brand in their diverse brand portfolio. Climaventa water chiller Mitie Technical Facilities Management (Mitie), the globally renowned facilities management and HVAC equipment servicing firm, had been called upo...