Chillers News & Trends

Danfoss has announced the arrival of a new innovative solution for oil-free chillers and heat pumps for enhanced system reliability and efficiency. The oil-free centrifugal market is growing exponentially around the world driven by a need to reduce system running costs, complexity, and system size. The new Danfoss OFC check and stop valve incorporates a damped nozzle check valve, stop valves, and diffuser function to address the major application pain points. Generating refrigerant backflow T...

Danfoss has named Jae Chon, the Director of Strategic Markets at Chesapeake Systems, a renowned Maryland-based HVAC consultant and equipment distributor, as its 12th EnVisioneer of the Year for their work on retrofitting the Towson Courthouse in Towson, Maryland. Chesapeake Systems recognized Chesapeake Systems was the project manager firm responsible for upgrading the courthouse’s HVAC system with a synchronized hydronic loop, utilizing Danfoss high efficiency scroll compressors, pressu...

Advanced new Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) from LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA received special recognition for innovation at AHR Expo®. Two LG split DOAS models were singled out as 2022 AHR Innovation Award finalists by a panel of third-party ASHRAE® member judges who evaluated award entries based on their innovative design, creativity, application, value, and market impact. Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Of keen interest to the industry experts, LG’s DOAS unit...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has introduced a new LG Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller (ISHPC), directing the market forward by providing new levels of high performance and increased efficiency in the heat pump air-cooled chiller category. variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology By marrying key design attributes of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology with chilled water production, LG is raising the standard for air-cooled chillers with a robust set of high-performance feature...

Air conditioning technologies pioneer LG Electronics USA is showcasing its robust 2022 lineup of commercial, light commercial, and residential HVAC solutions including industry-pioneering Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, the latest energy-efficient heat pump options, indoor air quality solutions, and flexible building automation and connectivity products at the 2022 AHR Expo® in Las Vegas. LG’s Inverter Scroll Heat Pump Chiller One of the key highlights is the officia...

Control Valves provide reliable process flow control to many processes throughout your facility.  This type of valve is always very close to the final step of the process, and is key in delivering dependable flow right to the process. Freeze-ups occur on control valves all year long.  Many think that just cold weather is the cause of valve freeze-ups.  Not always the case.  Many processes require higher temperatures in order to work properly. For example, a line in a bread p...

ClimaCool Modular chillers are the latest of the innovative products offering efficiency, flexibility, and reliability. Modular chiller systems are the modern alternative to traditional chiller systems, offering innovative solutions and unmatched savings for building owners, system designers, and installers. All of ClimaCool's modular chillers are designed, and configured for each specific project, and are suited for all commercial systems including heat recovery, heat pumps, free cooling, geot...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, addressed some of the HVACR industry's most challenging issues during an executive panel discussion at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas on January 31. The most pressing issue discussed was decarbonization, an industry initiative to move away from energy systems that produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change. Pursuing Sustainability Goals Katie McGinty, vice president, a...

Application Samples allow power electronics developers to test SEMIKRON devices even faster. Along with corresponding reference designs, Application Samples reduce prototyping effort, allowing for reduced time to market. This free webinar on February 15, 2022 at 16:00 CET provides an overview of available Application Samples and how they benefit power electronics development. Key take-aways Following are the key take-aways: How do Application Samples reduce development time? Which Applica...

Commercial Refrigeration in Palm Beach County, Florida, is an ever-growing food industry need. The equipment comprises several small cold storage units, including reach-in freezers, walk-in refrigerators, ice machines, and glycol chillers. To manage these appliances, users require professional commercial refrigeration services. Commercial refrigeration systems Among several things, what fascinates the buyers about these systems is their different types. Yes, there are many types of commercial...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...

To help consulting engineers make more objective and informed decisions about their chiller plant designs, Carrier Corporation has introduced PLV Pro, a new software tool to provide fast, easy life cycle cost analysis, at no charge for water-cooled chillers from different manufacturers. Carrier Corporation is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the globally renowned provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. PLV Pro, new software tool “Ma...

Airedale, the critical cooling specialists, announces the forthcoming launch of four ground-breaking data center cooling solutions, all to be unveiled at their virtual Cooling Innovation Day event, to be held on 1st February 2022. During this free-to-attend online event, the four new cooling solutions will be exclusively revealed and senior members of the Airedale team will take part in a Q&A to discuss the offers. Prior to the unveiling, a high-profile industry panel discussion will take p...

A pioneering new energy storage technology is using BITZER open-drive screw compressors to generate high-efficiency cooling as an alternative, low-carbon power source. The patented EnergiVault, being developed by O-Hx Ltd, is designed to support decarbonization of industrial processes, and commercial and residential buildings using stored 'coolth' as a source of energy. EnergiVault was recently awarded government funding in the form of a Business Accelerator grant to commercialize the technolog...

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...

SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. has released details of its expanded MH Fluid Cooler line, designed to meet an even more diverse range of applications. The MH Fluid Cooler is now available with three coil materials, each delivering its own advantages. MH Element™ Fluid Cooler The most recent innovation, the MH Element™ Fluid Cooler, is equipped with copper coils. Copper offers superior corrosion resistance and improved heat transfer. Compared with traditional hot-dip...

Fresco Genius is the first fully integrated aftermarket parking air conditioner, made to provide maximum comfort using the vehicle’s original ventilation system with the engine off. It interfaces with the electronics of the vehicle and does not require modifications to the cabin or the hatch, ensuring a cooling capacity of 2800 W in max A/C. Fresco Genius is now available for most commercial vehicles on the market.

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges with an array of new products and solutions at the 2022 AHR Expo (booth C1336) January. 31 through February. 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation to solve built-environment challenges, reinforcing its commitment to helping customers reach their energy efficiency and s...

AAON, Inc., announced that its Board of Directors elected Gene Stewart as Executive Vice President of AAON, Inc., effective January 1, 2022. In addition, the Board of Directors of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, AAON Coil Products, Inc., has elected Doug Wichman as Executive Vice President of AAON Coil Products, also effective January 1, 2022.

The pandemic and shift to home dining and takeout changed the recipe for the food supply chain. Here’s how food companies are devouring new challenges. As more food travels directly to consumers rather than moving on pallets from distribution centers to stores, maintaining the cold chain becomes more complicated and challenging. Restrictions "One reason is a shortage of technicians who have earned the necessary certifications in these systems," says Dana Krug, Vice President and Gen...

SPX Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co., Inc. (“Cincinnati Fan”), a leader in engineered air quality solutions, including blowers and critical exhaust systems.  Welcoming note “We are very excited to welcome Cincinnati Fan to the SPX team,” said Gene Lowe, President, and CEO of SPX. “Bringing together Cincinnati Fan’s high-performance, engineered air quality solutions with SPX’s globa...

Vons-Safeway-Albertsons has over 2,200 stores in the U.S.A., across 33 US states. It is the largest supermarket chain in California, and is among the largest grocers in the world. They have quietly built one of the most impressive environmental records of any retailer in the United States of America. Vons-Safeway-Albertsons has already replaced a significant amount of its shaded pole fan motors with electronically commutated motors. Vons-Safeway-Albertsons evaluated QM Power’s Q-Sync®...

Blackheath High School, an independent day school for girls and part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) network, recently invested £18 million to provide new state of the art facilities including a new library and resource center, and AET Flexible Space supplied an underfloor air conditioning system to provide comfort cooling for students in the new learning zone. Challenge The project involved the design and construction of a three-storey new build, aesthetically designed to...

EVAPCO, Inc. has implemented a price increase affecting our North American HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration markets. Though multiple products will be impacted by this change, the average increase is between 3% and 6% across the board. All freight rates in SPECTRUM will be increased up to Five Percent (5%) for shipments from the Taneytown, Greenup, Iowa, and Madera plants. Product list Representatives and customers can expect to see price changes for the following products: Cooling Towers,...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released the results of a global study to evaluate progress sustainability-focused companies have made in pursuing their goals, showing that sustainability is now the top global business investment priority and that the overwhelming majority of companies see a clear competitive advantage from their sustainability focus and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon. Results from a series of interviews and an onl...

Carrier unveiled its innovative new AquaEdge® 19MV oil-free water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed to deliver reliable performance, incredible efficiency, easy installation, and a wide operating range. With a capacity of 300 to 700 tons (1,055kW – 2,461kW), the AquaEdge 19MV combines best-in-segment efficiency for design and the ability to operate in severe conditions due to unexpected building operations or extreme weather. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the f...

Modine has announced the appointment of Jonas Caino as both general manager and managing director of the newly established Airedale by Modine global data center cooling business unit. This announcement comes as Airedale’s popular and long-serving managing director, Tony Cole retired after an impressive 31 years with the company. Originally appointed by Tony, Jonas joined Airedale in 2019 to lead the newly established data center solutions team. Since then, he has moved into a senior c...

AAON, Inc., a front-runner in innovation and production of premium quality, highly energy-efficient HVAC products for nonresidential buildings, announced that Gary Fields, CEO, and Rebecca Thompson, CFO, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Credit Suisse Global Industrials Conference. They will speak at 8:50 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 2, 2021.

As part of the Evotech Technical Services Group, a national HVAC engineering company founded in 2003, Evotech Air Quality (Evotech) is a growing team of engineers, technicians and data scientists passionate about the air we breathe. Evotech helps UK businesses and organizations create safe working environments by transforming indoor air quality. They began offering the Airthings for Business solution in June 2020 for accurate, accessible air quality data. In this case study, Evotech shall explo...

Technology advancements allow organizations across industries to deliver highly connected spaces that overcome the biggest challenges of today and tomorrow.   At the 2021 Global Security Exchange (GSX), Johnson Controls delivered an immersive experience to showcase various Johnson Controls security solutions, from clean air and vape detection technology to risk insights.   Johnson Controls also highlighted OpenBlue Secure, a holistic approach to security that anticipates risk and...