Split Condensers News & Trends

Phoenix-based ECM Technologies, a pioneering innovator in HVAC efficiency and energy conservation solutions, is proud to announce its strategic international partnership with Singapore-based company, AC Wise, to distribute ThermaClear® – a groundbreaking HVAC anti-thermal degradation technology – to the Asian market. As the demand for energy-efficient and sustainable technology grows, ThermaClear's entry into the international market holds the promise of optimizing operations, r...

Kensa Utilities is thrilled to announce that its groundbreaking project, ‘Heat the Streets’, has won this year's Lighthouse Heat Pump Award at the European Heat Pump Association's highly esteemed 2023 Heat Pump Awards. The Heat Pump Awards recognizes the most outstanding heat pump projects and attracts entrants from across Europe. The Lighthouse Heat Pump category highlights unique heat pump projects pioneering problem-solving with high levels of creativity. Networked Heat Pump sol...

Ameristar® by American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning, an affordable and energy-efficient heating and cooling systems brand, announced the launch of their new website, Ameristarhvac.com. The new platform allows homeowners to take advantage of an all-in-one destination for seeking out product support, both before and after making a purchase decision. New website launched - Ameristarhvac.com American Standard has been making homes comfortable for more than a century and now th...

The new iSense-Plus from Nuaire, part of the Genuit group, is a decentralized mechanical extract ventilation (dMEV) fan designed to provide Building Regulations compliant continuous background extract ventilation for newly built residential properties. MEV systems iSense-Plus has been introduced by Nuaire as a cost-effective alternative to whole-house mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) systems. Instead of working on a whole house basis, these compact, unobtrusive fans are individually i...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning introduced the new Hitachi air365 Hybrid dual fuel system, which combines a heat pump and furnace to provide efficient, economical comfort to homeowners year-round, while reducing carbon emissions. The air365 Hybrid system features an innovative, dual fuel module that attaches to a gas furnace and is paired with an external, Hitachi Mini VRF heat pump as the primary heating and cooling source. Depending on the outside temperature, it automatically uses...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its fall BDR University training programs designed to help contractors achieve sustained business success. Author's quote “With our BDR University courses, business owners can prepare everyone on their team to grow in their roles and increase their value to the company,” said Bruce Wiseman, president and CEO of BDR. H...

CAREL announces its participation in HOST 2023, the important Italian event dedicated to the hospitality and catering sector, presenting its offer in the field of professional refrigeration for safe, smart, and efficient food preservation. Central to the CAREL proposal is the iJ solution, an electronic control platform designed to meet the needs of the professional and commercial refrigeration market, winner in 2021 of the Gold European Product Design Award, and last 28 August awarded the SMART...

Fujitsu General Australia and Fujitsu General New Zealand have partnered with Sensibo to provide Smart Home Air Conditioning (AC) solutions. Sensibo is a pioneering climate technology Internet of Things (IoT) company that develops smart AC and heat pump solutions, using data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), for a more sustainable world. Fujitsu anywAiR® technology The strategic partnership will further strengthen Fujitsu General’s anywAiR® technology product lineup th...

Danfoss opened the doors to the Application Development Center within the ‘Smart Store’ supermarket, which is part of a full Decarbonization Park including several innovation centers for applications such as heat pumps, heat recovery, next-generation district heating networks, and data centers.  The new Application Development Center will offer the cooling and heating industry the opportunity to access state-of-the-art test facilities and expert support, for field testing new c...

Commercial Products has introduced a new CIBSE-accredited CPD to its collection of Heat Networks and Heat Interface Units. The new CPD provides an overview of the benefits of heat networks and the role that Heat Interface Units (HIUs) play in ensuring the thermal comfort of the end user and the efficient operation of the network. Principles of HIU operation Predominantly a beginner’s guide to heat networks, aimed at those who have basic knowledge but little first-hand exposure, the new...

Noritz America, an innovator in tankless water heaters, maximizes the ease of installation with its new No Roof Kit, an industry-first in the tankless arena. With this accessory, premix burner Noritz tankless water heaters can be installed without the installer setting foot on the roof, offering time-, labor-, and cost savings in residential applications. No Roof Kit Not only does the No Roof Kit eliminate the contractor’s need to climb on the roof to install venting for the tankless wa...

Hydronic cooling systems (also known as chilled water systems) are closed-loop, tempered water systems that convey heat away from a conditioned space or process, using water as the heat transfer medium. These systems use standard compressed refrigerant in tubes or coils, or evaporative cooling, to cool the water. The cooled water is pumped through the system piping to an end-point heat exchanger/cooling coil. The heat-exchanging coil surface is cooled by the chilled water. Air-to-air heat exch...

Fresh data on the government’s failing Boiler Upgrade Scheme confirms what the industry fears about the cause of slow growth in the heat pump market. Figures released by the energy regulator Ofgem, show a consistent but low number of applications for the £5000 BUS subsidy, compared to what the government expected. heat pump installers Pioneering energy trade body, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) believes these figures confirm their view that there are too few trained heat...

Johnson Controls, the global provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has named Marc Vandiepenbeeck vice president and president, of Building Solutions Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America (EMEALA) effective immediately. In this role, Vandiepenbeeck will serve as an officer of the company and oversee Johnson Controls' $3.8 billion Building Solutions operations across 90 countries. Vandiepenbeeck succeeds Tomas Brannemo, who has led the EMEALA business since 2019 and plan...

Johnston County Public Schools, located in Smithfield, North Carolina, chose Carrier to improve energy efficiency and comfort at five schools. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. AquaSnap® 30RB Johnston County Public Schools (JCPS), located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing counties, is the seventh-largest school district in the state. JCPS used money from the U.S. Department of Education’s Element...

The introduction of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet has helped a pioneering heating, plumbing, and air movement materials supplier significantly reduce its carbon footprint. TGLynes started using HVO in two of its 18-ton Euro six lorries late last year. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and is manufactured from 100 percent renewable and sustainable waste, including vegetable oil, tallow, and used cooking oil. The lorries are refueled by a 10,000-liter HVO tank instal...

Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces HVAC 101 for the Counter, a new live virtual course series that empowers HVAC distributor counter teams with the essential knowledge to improve customer service, efficiency, and revenue generation. foundational understanding “Your parts counter team must have a foundational understanding of the products you sell and how they work...

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently announced its planned expansion to its line of condensate pumps with the introduction of the VCMA-20-PRO series. With the slimmest footprint of all Little Giant condensate pumps, the VCMA-20-PRO Series offers the broadest range of installation flexibility, allowing for critical condensate removal from air conditioning, refrigeration, and dehumidification equipment even in tight spaces. The pump is also suitable for high-efficiency oil and gas-fired condensin...

New “Smart Store” will work as Danfoss’ test center for energy efficiency technology. "The Smart Store" is expected to be approximately 50% more energy efficient compared to a typical supermarket with a first-generation CO2 refrigeration system. New flagship “Smart Store” supermarket in Nordborg, Denmark: Runs off sustainable energy sources Reuses the excess heat created by cooling cases, reducing supermarket heating costs by up to 90% Not only operates as a...

An evaporative condenser is a heat exchanger for condensing a natural refrigerant gas, such as ammonia, or refrigerants of the freon family using the natural principle of evaporative cooling. By taking advantage of the latent heat of evaporation of water, this principle allows heat to be subtracted from the refrigerant gas inside the heat exchanger and a small portion of the water sprayed onto the coil to evaporate. Heat exchanger Heat removal in the evaporative condenser is then accomplished...

The lifetime of any industrial equipment, be it an evaporative condenser or a cooling tower, also depends on the proper maintenance of its components. Maintenance activities This article shows the ordinary maintenance activities to carry out on a Decsa's CFR-C closed circuit evaporative condensers, made of Z-725 galvanized steel sheet, equipped with centrifugal fans, and ideal for industrial refrigeration applications. Decsa would like to remind the user that the indications given h...

Since the second half of 2020, Decsa has been involved in the supply of new evaporative condensers for Galbani, one of the largest dairy food factories in Europe, to replace existing ones in their cooling plants. The following units have been supplied: No. 3 evaporative condensers with a capacity of 1,700 kW for the Chiller Plant; No. 4 evaporative condensers with a capacity of 1,700 kW for the Clauger Plant; No. 6 heat exchanger sections for revamping other units not produced by Decs...

A key element in open circuit cooling towers is the thermal fill pack (also called the "fill pack"). The greater the surface area of the water that comes into contact with the airflow through the pack, the greater the efficiency in terms of heat transfer. Not only that, but the contact time also plays an important role in ensuring the high efficiency of the cooling tower. Type of fill packs in cooling towers There are two types of fill packs: film and splash.  Both have the sa...

World Refrigeration Day, celebrated every year on 26 June, pays tribute to refrigeration technology. This year’s motto is "Next Generation Cooling: The Future is in our hands." Refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technology is an industry of the future. It offers diverse career prospects with a variety of occupational profiles as well as innovative technologies. Economically robust refrigeration "The need for cooling will remain in demand despite global warming," says David Z...

As a facility management professional, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the different types of air handler units (AHU) used in commercial HVAC systems. Aims to provide a comparative analysis of three commonly used air handler units: chilled water air handler unit, package air handler unit, and direct expansion (DX) air handler unit. By exploring their unique characteristics, working principles, and applications, can gain valuable insights into their suitability for vario...

To help support the installation of its new Stratton mk3 wall-hung condensing boiler onto existing heating systems, Hamworthy Heating, a trusted British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products is pleased to announce its latest range of Plate Heat Exchangers, for increased boiler protection and performance. Energy-efficient boilers Energy-efficient boilers are the industry standard, but this can be an issue when integrating a new condensing boiler into an existing...

Ameren Missouri has donated 100 Energy Star-rated window air conditioners to the Samaritan Center in Jefferson City. On average, energy-efficient air conditioners cost less than a dollar a day to operate and can be lifesaving in extreme heat. 23rd anniversary of SOS cooling summer project 2023's air conditioner donation marks the 23rd anniversary of Cooldownmissouri.org’s “Save our Seniors” (S.O.S) Cooling Summer Project. It is Ameren Missouri’s 18th year of participat...

Danfoss was proud to be a sponsor of Reuters Events’ Global Energy Transition 2023, held June 7-8, at the Marriott Marquis in New York. The event provided an opportunity for Danfoss pioneers to share ideas and insight with pioneers from government, energy and industry on how society can address the challenges in reaching net zero emissions.  The two-day event, attended by 750+ people, featured keynote sessions and panel discussions on the regulatory landscape, strategies, financing a...

Variable frequency drives are a hot topic. Advancements in VFD technology and reductions in price are driving rapid market adoption. Dramatic energy savings can deliver a payback period measured in months, and VFDs enable precise motor control in many industrial process applications. But VFDs are also hot in the literal sense: the advanced electronics pack more semiconductor components into a smaller form factor resulting in more intense heat generation. Elevated temperatures degrade performanc...

Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, has been named to the 2023 Constellation Research ESG50. The ESG50 lists the most influential global executives, who are advancing sustainability in their fields through new business models, emerging technologies, and ethical, humane leadership. This award follows a year of sustainability milestones at Johnson Controls as the comp...