Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VRF or VRV) News & Trends

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...

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...

DENSO Corporation announced it has developed a Factory-IoT Platform that connects 130 production factories worldwide with information technology (IT) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, based on the concept of 'as if under one roof'. This is the first in-house development of a cloud-native platform using open-source software in the automotive supplier industry. The newly developed platform stores data collected from a variety of equipment at various production sites in a single...

Infinitum Electric, creator of the breakthrough printed circuit board (PCB) motor, has announced the first product shipment from its revolutionary line of IoT-enabled electric motors to Comefri USA, a renowned HVAC fan original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Twenty-five trillion kilowatt hours of electricity are consumed per year, of which 45 percent is consumed by electric motors. This leaves a significant opportunity for many industries, including HVAC, to develop or replace machines using tra...

Ajax Systems, the developer behind the most award-winning wireless alarm in Europe, has hired a UK Sales Leader to strengthen its presence in the UK market and expand the local team. Steve Norman is a security industry veteran. For the last 20 years, he was working for major international manufacturers from the US and China, and a distribution and integration company in the UK — this experience lets Steve understand the industry from all sectors. Active development and growth “S...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that the construction of its SUSTIE net zero energy building (ZEB) test facility, located on the premises of the company's Information Technology R&D Center in Kamakura, Japan, will be completed on October 14, 2020. In line with the company's support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the facility will facilitate accelerated development and testing of increasingly common ZEB-compliant energy -conservation technologies, as well as contribu...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announces that it surpassed a historic milestone with the production of its 500,000th elevator/escalator unit in Japan in September. The company has been developing and producing elevators and escalators for 85 years, since launching integrated production at its Kobe Works in Hyogo Prefecture in 1935. Since establishing its Inazawa Works as a dedicated elevator and escalator plant in Aichi Prefecture in 1964, Mitsubishi Electric has been a pioneer supplier of ele...

Iceland is a high street supermarket chain with 800+ stores across the UK selling frozen and chilled food and groceries. Famous for its pedigree in frozen foods, Iceland worked with Airedale to deliver a standard, optimized, control system which could be applied across all stores to maintain store environments and produce significant energy cost savings. Iceland required a standardized control system that could be integrated into all of the retailer’s stores for both new cooling plant and...

Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS), based in Leeds, is estimated to hold the data for around 39 million patient records. It is the supplier of healthcare software and related services to GP practices. EMIS required a new 24/7 data center as expansion to the existing facility in order to increase its secure and resilient capacity as it extends its range of services to GPs. The data center incorporates a highly efficient, reliable cooling and monitoring solution designed by Airedale. &l...

LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA has expanded its online residential LG Rebate Center tool to now include commercial HVAC products – the first in the industry to include rebates for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems. Custom-designed for LG products, the Commercial VRF rebate tool enables residential and commercial customers alike, to search for local and national rebates and incentives, related to the purchase of LG residential, light commercial and commercial HVAC systems. Com...

Winter in Colorado is something that most people look forward to. It’s a lot easier to get out there and enjoy the season—and the slopes—when one has got a nice, warm, cozy home to come back to at the end of the day. If one is thinking about replacing their old heating system, or they need to decide on a heater for a brand new home, they should definitely consider a heat pump installation in Fort Collins, Colorado. Standard heating systems The heat pump differs from more sta...

During this challenging time, safely transporting refrigerated essentials such as food, medicine, and blood plasma is a priority. Take action to mitigate risk in ones cold chain by adopting the following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). If temperature-sensitive cargo is improperly handled, there is a risk of temperature excursions, which can negatively affect public health, reduce product shelf life, or lead to rejected loads. These situations can increase ones operating costs and negative...

Thermo King has launched a new 2,000w Pure Sine Wave inverter. The inverter provides state of the art Pure Sine Wave technology, which offers a more consistent current. The inverter also provides increased capacity and an extended warranty, allowing drivers to bring the comforts of home with them on the road. Type Of Power Inside the sleeper cab, if a driver wants to run a laptop, recharge a phone, and heat food in a microwave, all while watching TV, the type of power the inverter uses is imp...

Johnson Controls announced - the YORK Mission Critical Horizontal Computer Room Air Handler (YORK MCH CRAH) designed to meet the unique cooling requirements of the world’s most demanding data centers. Offered in three standard capacities (105 kW, 210 kW and 315 kW rated at a 22F delta air temperature) with higher capacities available through customization, the YORK MCH CRAH is engineered with high-performance in mind and can be configured to meet the specific needs of each application.&nbs...

“As a co-sponsor of the ISH, the BDH supports Messe Frankfurt's decision to hold the ISH 2021 digitally,” said BDH President Uwe Glock. “The critical development of the corona pandemic at the end of the summer holidays, especially in important European target countries and in the USA, is the reason for Messe Frankfurt's responsible decision.” ISH Digital 2021 offers exhibitors digital formats with the ISH logo. In this way, innovative products and technical solutions for...

Karndean Designflooring UK has been bringing nature’s influence and cutting edge design to homes and commercial businesses with beautiful floors since 1973. Adcock was appointed to survey, design and install energy-efficient heat recovery heating, cooling and ventilation systems to Karndean Designflooring Head Quarters in Evesham. To meet building regulations, Adcock Engineers chose to incorporate a new Daikin heat recovery fresh air ventilation system to the ground floor Training and Tes...

From 21 to 25 September 2020, the Wilo Group is participating in the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), an initiative that aims to increase awareness of the need for sustainable action. The European Sustainable Development Week takes place once a year and was initiated by Austria together with Germany and France. This year the ESDW 2020 will take place from 18 September to 8 October 2020, with a core week from 20 to 26 September. The initiative aims at addressing the need for sustain...

In response to the COVID-19 crisis and an attempt to address the triple threat of crop waste, rising food insecurity, and food industry lay-offs, a rural food hub, and a local community organization joined forces to bring sustainable, locally grown food packages to households facing hunger in rural Northern New York State. Emergency Food Package (EFP) Program In late March, the Hub on the Hill partnered with AdkAction to create an Emergency Food Package (EFP) program. The program is on pace to...

Building services professionals from all over the UK will once again have the opportunity to take part in a series of virtual CPD courses focusing on key construction industry topics, from REHAU. REHAU’s virtual CPD courses With social distancing restrictions still in place, the polymer solutions provider is continuing its virtual training course offering to keep construction professionals up-to-date with the latest technology and solutions. Following the success of the last run of virt...

The HVAC system is one of the hardest working aspects of a home. It provides thermal comfort accompanied by indoor air quality. Depending on outdoor conditions, the outdoor air is drawn into the buildings and heated or cooled before it is distributed into the occupied spaces. A properly functioning heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is very critical to maintaining proper temperature, especially in Canada given the variable climate and harsh winters. Factors affecting...

Air recirculation can have a detrimental impact on the lifespan of the PTAC. Where outdoor air recirculation occurs the unit will need to work harder when operating, therefore, increasing energy usage and in turn putting additional strain on components. Outdoor Air Recirculation The normal operation of a PTAC unit is to draw cool, fresh air into the outdoor side of the unit, which gets pushed through the condensing coil. The refrigerant in the condensing coil transfers its heat to the air pa...

Adding an ultraviolet (UV) lighting system to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment of the California home or business creates a healthier environment for users and their loved ones. At Tassio Temperature, they take great pride in providing reliable information about the latest trends, products, and services in the HVAC industry. Users can trust their certified team of professionals to offer them sustainable solutions that will add another layer of comfort, safety, and...

To help facilitate remote HVAC management during the on-going COVID-19 global pandemic, Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced that it will extend, until the end of 2020, the offer of free subscriptions for its cloud-based remote asset management and analytics service platform, Pump Manager. “The original offer of three free months of Pump Manager service to new customers was scheduled to expire in August but we recognize that there is still a need to maintain social distancing wherever...

Jobber, the global provider of home service management software, has announced the availability of two-way text messaging within its platform. The new feature enables service professionals, such as landscapers, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and more, to stay better connected with their clients, respond to leads faster and improve customer satisfaction. “Home service professionals work in industries that are centered around creating relationships and loyalty with customers,” said Sam P...

It is a tricky time of the year for homeowners who are looking to protect their comfort at home. There will be a sprinkling of chilly days and nights tossed into the mix and then temperatures will jump right back up to the mid/high 80s Fahrenheit. Seeing those temperatures in the forecast may lead home owners to believe that it’s too early to really start thinking about the home heating system. However, this really couldn’t be further from the truth. Efficient heating services The...

WINT - Water Intelligence, a globally renowned company in cutting-edge water management and leak prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, has developed a solution that detects and prevents leaks and other issues in chilled water systems and pipes. Leak prevention solution The solution prevents water damage by detecting issues, automatically shutting off water flows and isolating impacted areas. WINT has developed a solution specifically designed to detect...

Nicknamed the gateway to Southern California, the city of Ontario, as well as neighboring city Montclair, is home to the third largest elementary school district in California, the Ontario-Montclair School District (OMSD). Founded in 1884, the district also incorporates portions of the city of Upland, and unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, comprising 24,000 students in 26 elementary schools and six middle schools. Ontario-Montclair School District Ontario-Montclair School District...

Living in the McLean County Unit District No. 5 region ensures one thing that children will receive one of the finest educations available. With one of its high schools ranked in the Top 50 Public High Schools in Illinois and listed in U.S. News & World Report’s Nation’s Top Schools, Unit District No. 5 is the place where excellence in education takes on a new meaning. Replacing antiquated HVAC systems But excellence doesn’t come without a price. In the current economic e...

The heating and cooling system is the lungs of the home. Over time, dust mites or debris accumulate inside the air ducts, making them infested with mice or other vermin. Duct cleaning refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components. From safety to comfort to health, it’s critical for homeowners to keep the ducts clean. Air ducts supply air to the indoor home environment. If they’re dirty, it could cause allergies and serious problems for people with respirato...

AHRI and the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy expressed strong support for a bipartisan amendment introduced by Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Committee Ranking Democrat Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) filed as an amendment to the Senate Energy Bill introduced last spring by Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Committee Ranking Democrat Joe Machin (D- W.V.). The amendment...