Heat Pumps News & Trends

A new National President was inaugurated at the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) Annual General Meeting on 21 June. Held at United Insurance Brokers Limited in London, Tracey Richardson EngTech LCGI MCIPHE RP handed over the presidential baton to Eur Ing Christopher Northey CEng FCGI FCIPHE RP. Mel Gumbs Eng Tech MCIPHE RP was elected as Vice President. Eur Ing Christopher Northey Chris started his plumbing career in 1987 as an apprentice within the family busine...

Clayton Rugby League Football Club, an amateur rugby league club in Bradford, West Yorkshire, received a substantial free makeover to its clubhouse last weekend (April 13th 2019), care of a ‘Community Kindness’ initiative sponsored by Viessmann and organized by the Pulse 1 and Pulse 2 radio stations. At the heart of the renovation is a completely new heating system, supplied and installed by the Heat for Good heating industry collective. Heating system upgrade Eleven installers ga...

Panasonic has introduced a new Aquarea Cascade Controller, with a highly integrated interface, to deliver increased energy-efficiency for large applications. The controller can operate up to 10 Aquarea air-to-water heat pumps (160kW) simultaneously or in cascade mode, helping to meet the heating or cooling demand of commercial buildings more efficiently. For large projects, efficiency is the key to creating a more sustainable building and reducing heating and cooling costs. Cascade control is...

Danfoss is headed to China Ref 2019. Danfoss is looking forward to 4 days of seeing and sharing exciting new technologies, trends, and innovative ideas. As a pioneer in energy efficiency, Danfoss China will unite three business segments — Cooling, Heating, and Drives — at the 30th annual China Refrigeration Exhibition (CR2019), which will take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 9th to 12th. Cutting Edge Industry Information The Danfoss booth can be foun...

Panasonic has introduced its most efficient Aquarea range to date. The new Aquarea J Generation scores highly on energy efficiency, design and comfort with new features that deliver benefits for both residential and commercial customers. Aquarea is known for being a highly efficient solution, utilizing the air as a 100% renewable energy source. Now, the J Generation features an improved heating efficiency compared with the previous generation, with a COP of 5.33 on the WH-UD03JE5 model and a Do...

Viessmann will launch its new Vitovalor PT2 fuel cell micro combined heat and power (mCHP) boiler at this year's Installer2019, May 7-9 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry, and the All-Energy Show in Glasgow on May 15-16 2019 at SEC Glasgow. Under the new, stricter EU energy labeling scale, which comes into force in October 2019, Vitovalor PT2 will have the highest possible Energy-related Product (ErP) rating of A+++. This corresponds to an annual seasonal efficiency of up to 192%, making it a serious...

The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) has an international offering of digital product data for Building Information Modeling (BIM) based on VDI 3805 and ISO 16757 and is multilingual (English, French, Italian and Russian) under www.bim4hvac.com put online. Thanks to this international orientation, the digital manufacturer data is also available for specific markets or countries. The product catalog stored in the application includes data from 15 product groups (manufactu...

At the Annual General Meeting held in Rapperswil on April 1, 2019, the shareholders of BELIMO Holding AG were informed about the results of the Belimo Group for the 2018 financial year, which were based on robust sales growth and sustained profitability. The shareholders approved all motions by the Board of Directors. They agreed to a dividend distribution of CHF 100.00 per share. The dividend will be paid out on April 5, 2019. 2018 Remuneration Report The 2018 Remuneration Report containing...

"With the draft budget for 2020 and 2021, the federal government is apparently giving up the energy transition in the building sector," warns BDH President Uwe Glock. Only a year ago, the coalitionists, CDU, CSU, and SPD agreed on increased funding to accelerate the energy transition in the building sector. The coalition agreement provides for the introduction of tax incentives, as discussed for years. In the future, applicants should be given the right to choose between grant funding and a red...

At this year's ISH Energy, the German heating industry presented pioneering solutions for achieving the Paris climate protection goals. Uwe Glock, BDH President and spokesman for ISH-Energy: “The manufacturers have once again proven their innovative strength. In addition to highly efficient fuel cell technology, the BDH members showed heat pumps, hybrid systems, and other innovative system solutions.” The digital networking of all energetically relevant components in the building vi...

Rheem has been exclusively selected to provide its Ruud Professional Ultra Hybrid Electric Water Heaters for a new Reserve Rewards Program with Arizona Public Service (APS). As part of APS’s energy storage and load management program initiative to optimized energy management, the Reserve Rewards Program, which launched in February 2019, offers eligible customers a free water heater with smart monitoring technology from Rheem in exchange for APS to manage the heating of the water heater fo...

‘An atmosphere that only a true football arena can achieve’ – This is how the Signal Iduna Park was described on April 2, 1974, on its christening with a friendly match against FC Schalke 04. Since the third expansion stage was completed, the Dortmund stadium is among the largest stadiums in Europe. For its smooth operation, the sports venue, located in the Ruhr area of Germany, relies on smart pump technology, provided by Wilo. Signal Iduna Park stadium At 62 meters high, t...

Pump and pump systems need to operate reliably at all times. This applies in equal measure to the high-efficiency pumps in use at Shanghai Airport and the pumps that keep football pitches the perfect shade of green. High-efficiency pumps As well as supplying highly efficient, high-quality products, Dortmund-based pump manufacturer, Wilo takes it one step further by offering individual service packages that are tailor made to the customer’s requirements. “The customer should be del...

"The German heating industry provides the technical solutions to implement the ambitious climate protection goals of Paris," said Uwe Glock, President of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry, BDH. This will become clear again at ISH Energy 2019. In order to meet the CO2 targets for 2030, the BDH President calls for a close alliance between politics and business, because: "If the pace of modernization in buildings has been stagnating for years, the Paris climate protection targe...

For over 18 years, the BAOBAB CHILDREN FOUNDATION in Kissi, Ghana, has been caring for children and young people who often have little chance of receiving a proper education in the surrounding rural area. As well as basic English, reading and arithmetic skills, the foundation teaches the children in its care traditional handicrafts, farming techniques and how to take responsibility for themselves. The village is spread across some five hectares, providing accommodation for more than 100 girls a...

The new Wilo-Stratos MAXO for HVAC and drinking water applications in large buildings sets new energy efficiency standards – extensive studies and customer interviews at an early stage enabled the manufacturer to develop a pump which is tailor-made to customer requirements. “Our Stratos MAXO is the world’s first smart-pump. With its perfectly optimized and innovative energy saving functions like Multi-Flow Adaptation and No-Flow Stop and a very good EEI ≤ 0.19 to ≤ 0.17...

Viessmann announces its strategic transformation from a heating technology manufacturer to a provider of integrated solutions for the entire living space. The family-owned company emphasized its role in ‘creating habitats’ for future generations at the ISH Energy trade fair in Frankfurt, while declaring a rise in global sales of around 5 percent in 2018, to 2.5 billion euros. Existing heating systems Viessmann’s new corporate strategy will see continued sustainable business...

As World Plumbing Day approaches on Monday 11 March, 2019, calls are being made for the UK Government to take action on avoidable scalding and burn injuries. Figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) show a worrying rise in the number of incidents, highlighting that developed countries still have problems, when it comes to safe water within the home. According to NHS Hospital Episode Statistics for England, the CIPHE has found that from 2017-2018: 755...

The Ariston Thermo Group attends ISH 2019 – held in Frankfurt, 11th-15th March – the world’s biggest showcase for innovative energy-efficient heating, air-conditioning technology, renewable energies and bathroom design, with more than 2,500 exhibitors. Ariston will present its main solutions of the year in all the thermal comfort categories: the new Lydos Hybrid Wi-Fi, the latest generation electric storage water heating solution with integrated Wi-Fi which can be remotely mana...

On Monday, March 11, 2019, professional plumbers across the land can hold their heads up high, as the world celebrates World Plumbing Day. Initiated by the World Plumbing Council (WPC), of which the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) is a member, World Plumbing Day highlights the global water and sanitation crisis, while also promoting the important role that plumbing plays in the health and safety of modern society. While in the United Kingdom, there is a feeling a...

Viessmann has eliminated the need for a separate low loss header and connecting pipework for its Vitodens 200-W commercial wall boiler (49 to 150 kW) by incorporating the header in a new pump connection set. This patented new solution for larger single boiler installations is more compact than having a standalone header, more keenly priced, and quicker and easier to install. With the new combined connection set, installation is now simply a matter of fitting the wall-mounted boiler and the pump...

Panasonic Heating and Cooling will preview the new Aquarea J Generation at ISH, the world’s trade fair for the sustainable management of water and energy in buildings (Frankfurt, 11h – 15th March). Located in Hall 11, Booth E67, Panasonic will highlight the environmental benefits of its new Aquarea J Generation of air-to-water heat pumps and showcase new commercial solutions. Aquarea is known for being a highly efficient solution, utilizing the air as a renewable energy source. Now,...

Weil-McLain® introduces its full line of advanced, high efficiency gas boilers designed to meet the unique heating demands of residential and commercial applications. The line now includes the Evergreen®, Ultra™ Series 4, GV90+® cast iron boiler and the AquaBalance® Series 2 – all operating with natural or propane gas and featuring the latest hydronic heating technology for ideal heating comfort and energy-saving performance. “Our high efficiency boiler line is...

Panasonic Corporation, the globally renowned company in the development of HVAC&R solutions, along with Systemair, the global specialist in ventilation and applied air conditioning technology solutions, has announced a strategic partnership to develop integrated and sustainable solutions for the commercial and residential sectors. Panasonic/Systemair collaboration The Panasonic/Systemair collaboration will leverage existing technology and expertise from both parties, setting new trends wit...

The entrepreneur and art patron Siegfried Weishaupt celebrated his 80th birthday on February 20, 2019. Until he left the company almost three years ago, Weishaupt was a member of the board of the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) for many years. BDH President Uwe Glock and General Manager Andreas Lücke congratulated Siegfried Weishaupt and thanked him for his intensive voluntary commitment. Glock emphasized that the BDH owed a great deal to Weishaupt. Siegfried Weish...

Viega LLC’s new Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve ensures a balanced domestic water recirculation system by dynamically changing with varying conditions.  The Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve will be on display at Viega’s booth (N1715) at the International Builders’ Show (IBS), Feb. 19-21, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Automatic Recirculation Balancing Valve The results are faster hot water delivery, minimized wasted energy and water and low chance o...

The number of meters of pipe sold for surface heating/cooling in the floor, wall, or ceiling reached a new record high in Germany at the end of 2018 at 212.8 million m. With a growth of 15% compared to the previous year, surface heating/cooling is continuing the dynamic upswing that has started for years. This is communicated by the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) and the Federal Association of Surface Heating and Surface Cooling (BVF). Energy-Efficient Technology &ld...

Ingersoll Rand, a pioneer in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, announced the launch of Oxbox, a new line of affordable, durable residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for single and multifamily replacement and homebuilder markets in North America. Oxbox is a new brand endorsed by Trane that offers options for customers seeking affordable HVAC. The Oxbox portfolio includes air conditioning units, heat pumps, air handlers, coils, package...

Calls are being made for the Government to take action on avoidable scalding and burn injuries, as figures from the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering (CIPHE) show a rise in the number of incidents. According to NHS Hospital Episode Statistics for England, the CIPHE has found that from 2017-2018: 755 finished consultant episodes were allocated to people who were treated in hospital for scalding from taps, up from 713 (nearly 6%) on those admitted the previous year 962...

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. em. Dr. Hans Peter Wehrli, and the member of the Board of Directors, Martin Hess, will retire at the Annual General Meeting in Rapperswil of April 1, 2019. The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting of April 1, 2019, the election of Mr. Patrick Burkhalter as new Chairman. Mr. Burkhalter has been a member of the Board of Directors of the BELIMO Holding AG since 2014. The group of shareholders Linsi, as published, proposes to the A...