Cooling News & Trends

Ensuring a healthy learning environment is crucial for the well-being of students and staff in any K-12 school system. One key aspect often overlooked is indoor air quality (IAQ), which directly impacts the health, focus, and productivity of everyone within the school community. In this blog article, Pure Air Control Services will explore the recommendations provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for improving indoor air quality in schools, with a specific focus on the indis...

For over 55 years, Danfoss Sensing Solutions has supplied innovative sensing solutions to HVAC/R system builders around the world.   Now, as the industry transitions to low-GWP refrigerants, Danfoss has put its decades of sensing experience to work to design the safest and most accurate A2L refrigerant detection sensor on the market. A2L refrigerants Thermal conductivity provides the best solution for A2L gas sensing Built with thermal co...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, will showcase a robust lineup of all-electric heat pump solutions and supplementary products at the 2024 AHR Expo. The annual event will take place January 22-24 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Designed for life, inside and out, all-climate heat pumps provide unparalleled energy efficiency through their ab...

Heating engineers and contractors can now access a free course from the UK’s pioneering retrofit knowledge and skills provider to kickstart their career in retrofit. The new online course, Retrofit 101, has been curated and designed by The Retrofit Academy to provide anyone wanting to learn about the fundamentals of what domestic retrofit involves and why it is important in driving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Further retrofit qualifications The workforce requir...

Bennett Marine, a Division of Yamaha Marine Systems Company, needed a solution that integrated solar energy generation and mechanical upgrades to optimize both sustainability and working environment outcomes. However, adding the cooling capacity needed by a large warehouse, and the employees working there, during the long Floridian summers could significantly increase the utility load on the building. Solution Bennett Marine’s management approached its outsourced service provider, ABM....

The trend is more integration with devices from several manufacturers communicating between them. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a group of tools aimed at the interconnectivity of physical devices over the Internet, allowing them to gather and share data. These devices range from home appliances to industrial sensors and wearables. End-users experience The essential idea is to give these objects the ability to communicate and intelligence so they can communicate between themselves and wi...

In the world of facility management, maintaining the optimal performance of air handler units is crucial. One key aspect that often gets overlooked is the cleanliness of cooling coils. Dirty cooling coils can lead to reduced efficiency, increased energy consumption, and compromised indoor air quality. In this article, they will explore three main ways cooling coils in air handler units get dirty and discuss effective solutions, with a focus on high-temperature, low-pressure steam cleaning. Thr...

Finally, building managers can put away the complicated spreadsheets, and use a single digital dashboard to assess carbon footprints, set targets, and manage and track emissions. Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, announces Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Advisor, which uses digitally automated data collection and analytics to manage and track scope 1 and 2 emissions and assist building owners in reporting for certification and compliance framework...

Danfoss and Google have announced a strategic partnership to make use of the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and promote energy-efficient solutions in data centers. Under the partnership, Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, will use Google Cloud’s generative AI capabilities to optimize the customer experience, streamline internal work processes and improve productivity across the organization. This can be done, for example, by using gen AI to...

Marcone Group, a national distributor of appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and pool and spa parts and equipment, announced that St. Louis native, Kurt Bruenning is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As CFO, Kurt Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. CEO's comment Marcone’s acquisition strategy has grown the $2 billion company to include nearly 200 locations and 2,500 emplo...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the completion of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge laboratory testing phase. Johnson Controls exceeded the performance benchmarks at extremely cold temperatures and achieved heating seasonal performance efficiencies well above baseline products. Development of next-generation systems The development of these next-generation systems plays a crucial role in...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the next-generation YORK® YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump, a high-efficiency air-to-water heat pump for the North American market. YORK YMAE The YORK YMAE is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools that want to minimize their environmental impact and electrify their heating and cooling. The YORK YMAE uses R-454B, a refrigerant that cuts clima...

The power of data analytics is quickly becoming a game-changer in the HVAC-R industry, largely because advances in detection technology are helping companies gather and deploy data in entirely new ways. This week at the AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago, MSA Safety, Inc., will display new connected solutions that make it easier to access and use data to help increase safety compliance, protect people and infrastructures, and reduce emissions. MSA Safety's new connected solutions at AHR Expo 2024 They...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has introduced an expanded range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet pumps that are engineered to deliver a 35-65% reduction in energy consumption, when compared to conventional integrated pumps with induction motors. Available in mid-February with motors up to 60hp, these Design Envelope Permanent Magnets operate at NEMA Ultra-Premium efficiency levels that exceed the targets set by the US Department of Energy and the NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency. Pump features...

Daikin, a pioneer global air-conditioning company, will highlight its commitment to advancing the HVAC industry’s transition to a sustainable future at the 2024 AHR Expo, Jan. 22-24 in Chicago. Heating and cooling solutions As a longstanding AHR Expo exhibitor, Daikin will display a wide range of heating and cooling solutions from across its portfolio, with a focus on decarbonizing homes and buildings to help improve the environment inside and out while reducing utility and operating cos...

TSI Incorporated, a global pioneer in data-driven solutions, is proud to introduce the TSI OmniTrak™ Solution–a game-changer in the areas of industrial and occupational hygiene investigation surveys, and indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments for schools, hospitals and more. The new solution is being showcased at the AHR Expo in Chicago, IL this week (January 22–24). Industrial hygienists and facility managers are often challenged with measuring multiple parameters with separate...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, is introducing, and now taking orders for, its new state-of-the-art commercial liquid desiccant air conditioner, ArctiDry, at this week's AHR Expo in Chicago. The company is showcasing the product with its patented technology at its booth S7996. "Mojave's ArctiDry technology sets new standards in efficiency and addresses critical environmental challenges," said Phil Farese, CEO, Mojave. "We're crea...

Siemens has launched Building X® Sustainability Manager, a new application within its Building X digital building platform, to help organizations achieve their sustainability and net-zero goals.  The application collects, stores, and analyzes data from an organization’s utility bills to help recognize successes and identify opportunities for improvements. Siemens software solutions Although companies continue to take measures to achieve net zero and to reduce their impact on th...

HVAC technology pioneer LG Electronics USA is showcasing its latest innovations in advanced heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and building management solutions for residential and commercial applications this week at the 2024 AHR Expo® in Chicago. Throughout the show, attendees are encouraged to visit booth #S8345, where LG will highlight its industry-pioneering inverter heat pump technology, award-winning water solutions, and other innovative new products and controls, as well as dem...

Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, is pioneering innovation in hydronic system solutions with the debut of its hydrovar® X-enabled line of smart, connected products designed to improve the sustainability of commercial buildings and reduce complexity in the design process. The pump plus smart motor combinations are launching with Bell & Gossett’s e-1510 end-suction pump, e-80 vertical in-line pump and TECHNOFORCE™ e-HV packaged booster system at AHR Expo 2024, representi...

Uponor announced that the company will expand its Kitting Services into Canada. This offering, which was introduced in the U.S. in 2023, has revolutionized commercial construction by delivering prepackaged kits containing the exact number of parts needed to job sites for buildings with high repeatable room types, such as apartments, hotels, dormitories, assisted-living centers, and hospitals. The results indicate projects are completed faster, easier, and with more consistency through boosted...

As part of its over-arching sustainability efforts, Uponor is striving to offer sustainable alternatives for 50% of its product portfolio by 2027. ESG Framework The company’s ESG Framework (Environmental, Social, Governance) has launched a variety of products with significantly lower carbon footprints and is at the forefront of designing radiant heating and cooling systems that help customers achieve their decarbonization goals, while improving occupant comfort and reducing energy consum...

With energy efficiency, decarbonization, and water conservation continue to trend in commercial building design and construction, Uponor is responding with valuable resources and solutions that will help engineers design more efficient, sustainable buildings that can provide greater performance and longevity, while also minimizing risk. Uponor Academy for Engineers The first resource, Uponor Academy for Engineers, is an online webinar series that helps professionals build their knowledge base,...

Designed to address skilled labor challenges with a solution that offers full-color differentiation for cold-water plumbing lines, Uponor AquaPEX® Blue pipe is available for residential and commercial domestic water applications. PEX-a pipe The high-quality PEX-a pipe is available in 1/2",3/4", and 1" coils and straight lengths to meet any project need, and it features a six-month UV resistance along with the highest chlorine resistance rating of ‘5’ for the greatest durab...

Sensibo, the renowned Climate Tech IoT company combining smart heating and cooling devices with a more sustainable world, announces the launch of an AI Assistant, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, into Sensibo’s smart heating and cooling products. New AI assistant The AI Assistant understands complex requests from the users and reacts to their intentions. Instead of the simple commands that were introduced with traditional voice assistants like Alexa, the new AI assistant engages with t...

Driven by the demand for low-cost energy and the growing number of organizations committing to Net-Zero targets, the global market for District Heating and Cooling Systems market is expected to grow to over $745 billion by 2032. As a single source of heating and cooling for multiple buildings, District Energy installations worldwide typically reduce primary energy demand in heating and cooling by 50% and can achieve operational efficiency of up to 90%, according to the United Nations Environmen...

At the AHR Expo 2024, Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, unveiled the next generation of its award-winning Aircore EC, a high-efficiency motor system designed to sustainably power commercial and industrial applications, such as HVAC fans, pumps, and data centers with less energy consumption, reduced emissions, and reduced waste.  Key features Infinitum’s latest generation Aircore EC motor system features an integrated variable frequency drive and delivers upwards...

Belimo demonstrated substantial sales growth in a year characterized by inflation pressures, rising interest rates, and slowing business momentum in the construction industry. In 2023, net sales grew 7.2% in local currencies and 1.4% in Swiss francs to CHF 858.8 million. The Americas market region reported impressive results with a sales growth of 7.7% in local currencies. This follows an extraordinary previous year in which Belimo was able to gain significant market share due to delive...

At the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, Friedrich Air Conditioning, a pioneering U.S. manufacturer of premium HVAC solutions, unveiled its newest product line-up for residential, commercial, hospitality, and multi-family applications. The products range from award-winning air conditioners to new heat pumps and more, exemplifying the company’s continuous commitment to quality and innovation. Author's quote “With decarbonization efforts at the top of mind in the HVAC industry, Friedrich h...

ActivePure, the global pioneer in sustainable, active, continuous surface and air decontamination systems, announced its participation as an exhibitor, speaker, and participant in the AHR Expo 2024, the essential event for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) industry. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) co-sponsor the event. It is held conc...