Cooling News & Trends
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...
Johnson Controls, a globally renowned solutions provider for smart and sustainable buildings, is offering a high efficiency pleated air filter that provides an affordable solution instead of costly HEPA filtration upgrades. Its MERV 13 performance rating make the filter an excellent upgrade in existing equipment for applications such as hospitals, laboratories and pharmaceutical plants, commercial office buildings, industrial plants, or any HVAC system in which a higher degree of clean air is d...
NSK customers around the world, including those in Europe, are set to benefit from the construction of a new heat treatment facility at the organization’s NSK Toyama plant, in Japan. The move comes as part of a continuous effort to strengthen the structural resilience of the NSK Group, while simultaneously providing a productivity and efficiency boost. NSK Toyama heat treatment facility Following the completion of the ¥3 billion (approximately 23.78 million euros) heat treatment plan...
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...
Ruskin® announces air control dampers for data centers designed to maintain proper environmental conditions and ensure optimal performance of information and technology equipment. The CD50DC, CD60DC and TED50DC dampers also offer a new coupler option that joins two damper sections without a jackshaft. This allows an actuator to be mounted on the side of the frame and deliver a narrow profile when space is limited. In addition, the DC models have enhanced operational performance with less mo...
The first thing users will want to know is that there are different types of air filters. There are different types because several factors are present for high performance. An air filter has two goals to accomplish. The primary goal is to prevent particles from entering the system and causing damage. The secondary goal is to improve indoor air quality. These two factors alone are significant contributors to the fact that there are different types of filters. Keep in mind, HVAC systems aren&rsq...
Ofgem has confirmed plans to strengthen protections for customers who are struggling to pay their energy bills in winter. Following a consultation in June, Ofgem is introducing new license rules for suppliers from 15 December. One will require suppliers to offer emergency credit to customers struggling to top up their prepayment meter, many of whom are likely to be in vulnerable circumstances. This could be because they temporarily cannot afford to top up or get to their local shop to top...
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the company's new EcoAdviser data-analysis and diagnostic software (MES3-EAP1-AI) for increased energy savings at manufacturing facilities will be released on October 26, 2020. Maisart AI technology The innovative new software uses Mitsubishi Electric's Maisart Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for highly effective energy-saving functions, such as identifying energy losses, diagnosing potential energy-loss factors and quantifying the exp...
Alfa Laval continues the expansion of its brazed plate heat exchanger portfolio with the launch of Alfa Laval CB24. CB24 is the market’s first dedicated condenser that has been specifically optimized to operate with R290, with engineering that enables an unprecedently low refrigerant charge combined with increased thermal efficiency. As a result, CB24 creates opportunities to improve sustainability for commercial refrigeration, ground source heat pumps (GSHP), satellite systems for tap w...
The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is offering stark warnings to both the Government and house holders on the National Burn Awareness Day, as the number of contact burns from heating appliances skyrocketed by 25% and scalding incidents from taps rise by 9%. The NHS Digital Hospital Episode Statistics for England 2019-2020 shows: Admissions for burn injuries caused via contact with heating appliances, radiators and pipes rose by 25%, from 797 (2018-2019) to 99...
Carrier AquaSnap scroll chiller range is now available with R-32 refrigerant, which improves performance and reduces direct greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, compared to the previous range using R-410A refrigerant. The innovative air-cooled range meets requirements for the European F-Gas phase-down of HFC refrigerants and Ecodesign requirements for 2021. Carrier, a globally renowned provider of high-technology heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of Carrier Glob...
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...
The heating season has barely even gotten started. And everyone is already talking about the things that could go wrong. Well, it may not be the most fun topic in the world, but it’s one of the most important. After all, thinking about these warning signs now will help people get out ahead of any heating problems, during the coldest time of the year. And it is a given that home owners will run into heating problems eventually. Even the best heaters, and even those that are properly mainta...
Thermo King, a provider of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications announced that it will supply 5,000 Magnum Plus reefer units to be fitted on CMA CGM refrigerated containers. CMA CGM is a globally renowned brand in shipping and logistics with more than 500 vessels serving more than 420 ports across five continents around the world and carried nearly 22 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2019. The CMA CGM Group has always considered that its eco...
Panasonic UK has announced today an end to its distributor agreement with TF Solutions. Alfredos Armaos, UK Country Manager for Panasonic UK commented “We would like to thank TF Solutions for their support and efforts over the last few years and wish them all the best in the future. Customers can rest assured that Panasonic will honor any ongoing agreements and warranties regarding Panasonic products which will be dealt with in the usual way.” Panasonic has a strong distribution net...
Airedale International (Airedale) is proud to announce that they have upgraded and extended their water-cooled chiller range, with the launch of the high capacity TurboChill Hydro. TurboChill Hydro TurboChill Hydro is a highly efficient water cooled chiller that offers extensive cooling capacity. Ranging from 200kW to 3000kW, TurboChill Hydro offers flexibility at a competitive price, without compromising on performance. Building on the success of the original TurboChill design and Airedale&r...
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...
Airxchange, Inc. manufactures a variety of energy recovery wheels with outputs ranging from 100 to 60,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Airxchange wheels feature a segmented energy transfer matrix that provides a simple yet effective means of optimizing energy transfer performance. The energy transfer media of an Airxchange wheel is: Durable and innovative polymer material that has proven to last for over 30 years in comfort HVAC applications. Polymer material is formed into a matrix and se...
As global economic disruption accelerates during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, leaders in manufacturing, distribution and residential and commercial services are calling attention to overlooked career opportunities in the traditional skilled trades and urging an industry-wide focus on workforce development to close the skilled trades labor gap and recruit a new generation of young workers. "For young people who are seeking a rewarding career but don't feel like four years of college is the...
To say Johnson Feed, Inc. (JFI) has come a long way in its 100-year history is an understatement. What started with a horse and wagon dray service in Fairview, South Dakota in 1920 has become a nationwide provider of refrigerated and dry goods with 375 employees, 220 company trucks, 124 owner operator trucks, and 875 reefer trailers. Odds are good that Great Grandpa Carl Johnson would be proud of the company he started and his family who continues the legacy today. “He didn’t even h...
Danfoss has announced updating and enhancing its service offering to create a more sustainable, scalable and secure cloud-based portal for managing food retail operations. Alsense IoT Food Retail Services Previously known as Danfoss Enterprise Services (DES), Alsense is optimized to provide new levels of efficiency. Supermarkets and food retail stores can reduce their net energy consumption by up to 30% with Alsense, saving money and reducing food waste. ”We’re excited to introduc...
Preparing for the fall goes further than stocking up on warm socks and pumpkin-flavored treats. The users need to make sure the HVAC system is functioning correctly. Otherwise, they’re likely to face some long cold days and even longer nights. Don’t worry, though; DM is going to cover the top ten fall HVAC tips to make sure users are more than ready! Monthly heating bills Replace the Filters - Just like with any other season, fall HVAC maintenance begins with checking the filters....
When it comes to an efficient and environmentally friendly HVAC unit, nothing compares to a geothermal heat pump system. Although geothermal heat pumps, which are also referred to as ground-source heat pumps, are more expensive upfront than traditional heating and cooling systems, they can increase the value of the home and lower energy bills dramatically for years to come. Chapman Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing highlights the advantages of having a geothermal system installed by thei...
During its meeting on 29 September 2020, the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) elected Dr. Marc Schmidt (Vice President Technologies Europe, AAF International) as its new Chairman. He is joined by Dr. Thomas Caesar, who was re-elected for his second term as PG-FIL Vice-Chairman. Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters' The Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL) met in a full-day online session on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, with a focus on regulator...
Specifiers can now have the latest technical data, installation and compliance advice at their fingertips thanks to a new HVAC Systems Guide from ROCKWOOL. As part of the stone wool insulation manufacturer’s ongoing investment in time-saving technical tools, the new guide gives a quick and easy reference point for the use of its HVAC products in thermal, fire-resistant and acoustic applications. The latest ROCKWOOL guide helps users design, select and install with confidence. Within the h...
Testing by the University of Colorado Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering found that the Bryant Evolution air purifier with Captures & Kills technology inactivates 99% of coronavirus trapped on the filter. Another third-party testing has concluded that this technology also inactivates 99% of select viruses and bacteria trapped on the filter, such as a common cold virus surrogate, Streptococcus pyogenes, and human influenza. Bryant, a supplier of heating, ventil...
The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry is involved as a cooperation partner in the Mittelstand 4.0 competence center for planning and building. The association is thus promoting its activities around the topic of Building Information Modeling (BIM). The competence center is a project funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy that supports small and medium-sized companies and craft businesses in digitization and in getting started with BIM. Specifically, the...
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...
Connelly Plumbing, Heating & Air and cfm Distributors, Inc. partnered with local contractors and Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Springfield, Mo., for Army Sergeant Curtis Crawford. Crawford, who joined the military in 1987, sustained multiple injuries throughout his service, including a gunshot wound, traumatic brain injury, degenerative spine disease and nerve damage. His injuries require specific modifications to his home in order to live safely and focus on h...
BG Energy Solutions (BGES) has been appointed to design building management systems for Keadby 2, a new 840MW gas-fired power station under construction in North Lincolnshire. Keadby 2 power station Keadby 2 is expected to become the cleanest and most-efficient gas-fired power station in Europe, enabling the UK to move away from coal in the 2020s and to integrate more renewables into the power grid. It will also be capable of being upgraded to further decarbonize its generation through carbon...
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