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CAREL has published a new white paper entitled 'Indoor air quality - Guaranteeing health and comfort in buildings', which examines the importance of indoor air quality and its impact on the health and well-being of building occupants. While outdoor air quality (OAQ) has been regulated for decades now to protect public health, air quality in the indoor spaces where we spend around 92% of the time is equally important. In enclosed environments, it is more likely to encounter high concentrations of pollutants, such as formaldehyde and particulate matter (PM), as well as a greater spread of microscopic pathogens, including viruses. How to achieve the right IAQ levels CAREL’s new white paper looks at global regulations and recent studies on IAQ, highlighting the need to monitor key parameters such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation, as well as the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) and pollutants. In the USA, for example, the ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2022 standard defines acceptable indoor air quality as being free of known contaminants at harmful concentrations, while the EU Level(s) common framework macro-objective 4 on 'Healthy and comfortable spaces' explains how to achieve the right IAQ levels. How to ensure healthy indoor air The white paper provides practical recommendations on how to ensure healthy indoor air The white paper provides practical recommendations on how to ensure healthy indoor air, suggesting which parameters should be monitored to improve the comfort and health of occupants of indoor spaces. It also highlights how controlling relative humidity can reduce the spread of pathogens, helping guarantee a safer and more comfortable environment. latest legislation and regulations Raul Simonetti, CAREL’s HVAC/R Corporate Business Manager, commented: "We are pleased to present this new paper, once again demonstrating our commitment to raising awareness of the trends and solutions for better indoor air quality management." Raul Simonetti adds, "As can be seen from some of the latest legislation and regulations, IAQ needs to be given the same importance as aspects such as sustainability and decarbonization, to ensure that protecting human health and protecting the environment go hand-in-hand."

At Chillventa 2024, to be held from 8 to 10 October in Nuremberg, CAREL will be presenting its latest technologies developed for the HVAC sector, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and natural refrigerants to meet the industry’s regulatory requirements and environmental goals. The coming into force of the new F-GAS regulations, together with European and global decarbonization targets, make the use of low GWP refrigerants such as propane essential. industrial heat pumps CAREL offers complete solutions for residential and industrial heat pumps In response to these challenges, CAREL offers complete solutions for residential and industrial heat pumps, with components designed to optimize the use of these refrigerants, thus improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. One of CAREL’s main strengths is its ability to develop advanced “A3 ready” solutions, which guarantee both safety and high performance even in applications that use flammable refrigerants, simplifying both production and certification of the units for manufacturers. High precision and reliability The new products to be presented at Chillventa include the three-phase inverter with an integrated active filter, which improves the performance of variable-speed compressors, as well as the hermetic electronic expansion valve, designed to manage refrigerant temperatures up to 100°C.  This technology guarantees high precision and reliability in all operating conditions, responding to the latest, stricter EMC regulations. Software development tool for managing heat pumps STone smart control functions for residential hydronic circuits while helping to optimize energy Another focal point of CAREL’s offering is the STone development tool, the perfect solution for the latest software development needs, with features that combine quality and efficiency.  The applications covered include heat pumps: STone provides smart control functions for residential hydronic circuits while helping to optimize the energy performance of the components. STone Simula and STone Virtual Loop Moreover, STone Simula and STone Virtual Loop can be used to simulate unit operation in a virtual environment, allowing different HVAC/R unit configurations to be tested in advance. This reduces the risk of errors and makes development and implementation much faster, facilitating the adoption of the latest technologies by the market. Residential and commercial ventilation In the field of ventilation, CAREL offers innovative solutions to improve indoor air quality In the field of ventilation, CAREL offers innovative solutions to improve indoor air quality, while at the same time ensuring low energy consumption. Heat recovery systems are designed to optimize energy balance and improve sustainability. The main solutions to be highlighted at the show include µAria, for the management of residential and commercial ventilation.  This allows complete control using the CAREL Applica app, accessible via NFC and Bluetooth®. For more complex applications, k.AIR provides modular solutions for the control of air handling units, with advanced pressurization management and HEPA filter monitoring functions to ensure air quality in critical environments. High-efficiency humidification solutions Regarding humidification, CAREL’s HygroMatik product line - a group company since 2018 - includes the FlexLine range of steam humidifiers designed to guarantee long life and limited maintenance in commercial and industrial applications. With both adiabatic and isothermal humidification solutions, CAREL provides a complete range of humidity control solutions, in compliance with European hygiene standards, for all sectors that require air temperature-humidity without compromising on environmental sustainability. Technology on stage at the CAREL stand Led by CAREL experts, the panels include question-and-answer sessions to clarify any doubts During the event, CAREL will also host a series of “Technology on Stage” panels, during which visitors will be able to delve deeper into the digital and software aspects of the solutions exhibited. These meetings include a presentation of the STone software development environment with advanced new features, providing a detailed overview of how these technologies can simplify the management and optimization of HVAC systems, reducing development times and improving operational efficiency. Led by CAREL experts, the panels will also include question-and-answer sessions to clarify any doubts. Efficiency of HVAC systems “Our solutions have been developed to respond to the most urgent energy challenges. With advanced technologies that integrate the control of heat pumps, ventilation and humidification, we can improve the efficiency of HVAC systems and reduce energy consumption, making a substantial contribution to meeting sustainability objectives,” commented Andrea Pagan, CAREL Regional Marketing Manager HVAC – EMEA. “We strongly believe that digital innovation, combined with the adoption of natural refrigerants, is the key to pioneering the HVAC industry into a more sustainable future.”

CAREL, in collaboration with Technoelectric, has provided the retailer Mega Image with the Total-Store system for energy monitoring and optimization across 973 stores in Romania, achieving an overall energy saving of 14%. Total-Store is a solution designed to integrate refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting technologies, allowing remote management of all energy consumption areas, both for new store projects and for retrofitting existing ones. Transition to natural refrigerants Mega Image found Total-Store to be a flexible system ideal for managing complex and third-party technologies Based on an analysis conducted on a sample of stores, this choice has enabled the Ahold Delhaize group retailer to achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions of 6.39 kilotons, with an estimated annual cost saving of dollar 5.3 million. Mega Image, which required a scalable solution capable of real-time energy consumption monitoring and optimization, found Total-Store to be a flexible system ideal for managing complex and third-party technologies, ensuring a smooth transition to natural refrigerants and a significant reduction in operating costs. Advanced monitoring tools CAREL has developed a centralized, integrated system that monitors and optimizes the various energy consumption areas of the stores. The Total-Store solution not only reduces energy consumption but also offers advanced monitoring tools for optimal resource and process management, such as automatic HACCP reporting for temperature compliance and remote diagnostics to avoid on-site interventions. "Our goal is to provide technological solutions that help our customers improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact," said Michele Mohorovicich, Marketing Manager Refrigeration – EMEA at CAREL. "Thanks to the collaboration with Technoelectric, we have once again demonstrated how innovation, centralized control, and the scalability of solutions can generate measurable savings, actively contributing to the green transition of Mega Image stores."