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The polish company - ETX and global climate solutions provider - Viessmann announced their strategic partnership in the field of local and district heating solutions in Poland. Subject to the approval of the anti-trust authorities, the family-owned company - Viessmann acquires the majority of shares in ETX. The cooperation aims to expand the strong market position of ETX in Poland and to become the top provider in the field of heat transfer stations for single- and multi-family homes, as well a...
National Air Duct Cleaners Association - NADCA, the HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration association, welcomes Charles Cochrane back to its Board of Directors. Charles Cochrane was officially inducted at NADCA’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, which took place in Aurora, Colorado, USA, from March 20 to March 22, 2022. Charles Cochrane is currently the President of Cochrane Ventilation, Inc., a renowned commercial ventilation cleaning and indoor air quality firm that was founde...
Buying a heat pump is a financially irrational investment according to a new study from the not-for-profit trade body Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA), who examined a range of decisions with modern capital investment appraisal techniques used by economists and accountants. The analysis, for the first time, combines both the upfront costs to install a heat pump compared to a new gas boiler, with annual running costs for a heat pump with a range of efficiencies. Financial rational investment...
Carrier Transicold has announced that it is bringing powerful new capabilities to its Lynx Fleet open ecosystem, which is now available for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies, in order to provide a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights, across their entire portfolio, so they can optimize their fleet and business operations. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe sustainable and intelligent building and...
PARAT Halvorsen AS will supply the 7MW 10kV, High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water with a control cabinet and control system to the district heating company. The IEH High Voltage Electrode Boiler for hot water is to be used for district heating and Primary Grid regulation. The 7MW Electrode Boiler has a design temperature of 110°C and a design pressure of 6 Barg. The IEH Electrode Boiler is the Power to Heat solution, when users choose this PARAT E-boiler they get a modern, fast, and...
Baxi is calling on the government to incentivize hybrid heat pump systems to reduce reliance on natural gas and increase heat pump installations. The large increase in the price of gas, in part because of the conflict in Ukraine, is leading to more costly energy bills for consumers. This means that the running costs of a gas boiler may no longer be the cheapest source of heat in many households. It is therefore recommending that the government incentivizes hybrid systems which combine a special...
Does the user's company handle potentially explosive gasses, liquids, or other materials in freezing environments? To heat critical systems, equipment, and work areas require heaters certified to operate in hazardous locations or “Hazloc.” Ordinary gas and electrically powered heaters can create a potential explosion hazard. hazloc heaters There are two ways users may have heard of hazloc heaters. The generic nickname for hazardous locations is hazloc. Users may also recognize the...
It’s not what users can see indoors that worries building managers. What they can’t see is just as dangerous. This is true for office buildings, classrooms, and medical clinics. In any indoor environment, what is invisible to the eye can impact the respiratory system and affect the health of building occupants. The pollutants in the air users breathe have both short- and long-term effects. Therefore, improving indoor air quality is a smart IAQ investment. Investment in IAQ Pays O...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has leveraged its Silent-Aire solutions, in order to offer the industry’s first hyperscale data center platform, which is focused on helping cloud providers to meet ambitious sustainability targets. The Johnson Controls Data Center Solutions platform delivers innovative solutions that conserve water and reduce energy consumption, including air-cooled chillers, liquid cooling, combination...
Radiation Safety and Control Services Inc. (RSCS) and Energy Solutions announced a partnership to decommission the world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, the N.S. Savannah. RSCS-EnergySolutions RSCS started working with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration in 2007 on Phase 1 decommissioning preparations and completed this phase in early 2021. The RSCS-Energy Solutions Joint Venture (Nuclear Ship Support Services, LLC) is conducting Phase II a...
To perform effective duct cleaning, it’s important to know what gets into a system and why. Contaminants can enter an HVAC system in a variety of ways, and can not only cause mold growth and unwanted odors in the system, but possibly affect air quality as well. As a professional air duct cleaner, one needs to know where contaminants might enter the system, how to identify any contaminants present, and what to do to prevent them from infiltrating the system in the future. Types of Contami...
The average lifespan of a below-ground well pump is 15 years, and an above-ground model has an average of 10 years. Being able to differentiate between when it is actually time to get a new pump and when a more minor fix is in order can mean hundreds of dollars in saved equipment and labor costs. Signs of Minor Problems If users are not getting any water to any of their appliances or faucets and the tank is empty, not being replenished by the pump, then check the pump’s circuit breaker....
Danfoss hosted the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of one of the world’s most energy-efficient supermarkets. The Smart Store supermarket will be filled with the latest and most energy-efficient refrigeration and heating technology. Instead of allowing the heat produced by cooling cabinets and freezers to go to waste, it will be captured and reused to provide heating for the supermarket and the local community through district energy. The cooling system in the new supermarket...
Baxi (Baxi Heating) apprentice service engineers took part in a week-long team building course, designed to develop the next generation of installers, with activities that focused on personal development and problem solving. The team building program was tailored to Baxi’s visions and values, with apprentices undertaking team-based exercises linked to their Level 3 Domestic Service Engineering apprenticeship scheme. Team building program for apprentices During the week spent at SKERN Tr...
To help facility professionals manage indoor air quality, workplace comfort, operational efficiencies, and meet their environmental, social, and governance goals, Automated Logic has added advanced variable air volume (VAV) controllers to its OptiFlex™ line of digital building controls. Automated Logic, a provider of innovative building management solutions, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold...
On 1st February 2022, Airedale hosted a panel discussion featuring industry-respected contributors from both end-user organizations and engineering contractors, to discuss the burning topic of sustainability with data centers. Broadcast on the DCD platform, and available to watch here, this article summarises the discussion. The panel consists of the following people: Abed Jishi – VP Design, Vantage Andy Hayes – CTO, Yondr Dan Loosemore – mediator, DCD Daniel Burczy...
Measures go from the use of photovoltaic plates to measures for the control and use of components with higher efficiency. It could always get worse. If the high energy costs, with ever-increasing signs of becoming scarce, were already aiming to higher numbers, it is skyrocketing. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the US insistence on choking the alleged China-Russia alliance through NATO is destabilizing the world and making prices skyrocket in an economy that was already trembling. commer...
Viessmann family is starting a new round of the successful ViMove for Climate initiative. The big special feature this time: the achievements made will not be converted into trees, but into euros, which will benefit people in need in Ukraine. Every kilometer or every minute of sporting activity counts – for example, for every kilometer run or three cycles, 1 euro will be donated. For four weeks now, the tragic events in Ukraine have turned the world upside down. The suffering of the peopl...
The Kensa Group, the ground source heat pump market pioneer based in Cornwall, has announced that long-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Simon Lomax, is stepping down due to health reasons with immediate effect. New CEO appointed Kensa Contracting MD, Matthew Trewhella, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Kensa Group has also taken the opportunity to further strengthen the board Kensa Heat Pumps MD, James Standley has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (CO...
Samsung’s (Samsung HVAC) exclusive WindFree Cooling technology provides end users with a cool indoor climate and optimal energy efficiency, without the discomfort of direct cold airflow. Samsung has expanded its offering of WindFree residential systems, by introducing the WindFree 2.0e models, which includes smart operation and voice control features. WindFree 2.0e models The new WindFree 2.0e models are Wi-Fi enabled, to allow for voice control with Bixby 2.0 and monitoring from anywhe...
Samsung’s new Light Commercial (CAC) single-zone systems offer 9 types of indoor units, ranging from 9,000 to 48,000 Btu/h, to provide solutions for almost any application. Energy Star® certified system With increasing decarbonization and electrification efforts, Samsung put a strong emphasis on high cooling performance, heating capacity, efficiency ratings, and features. Many systems are Energy Star® certified and qualify for numerous energy rebates and programs including...
DVM S2 is the latest generation of Samsung VRF systems boasting efficiencies and heating and cooling performance. Systems range in capacity from 6 to 40 tons in both heat pump and heat recovery configurations and will support up to 64 indoor units per system. The DVM S2 features Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Deep Neural Network algorithms to optimize system operation with high- and low-pressure control, defrost cycle activation and operation, and low refrigerant monitoring. Exact tar...
Indoor air quality (also known as IAQ) has become a major public health concern. It is essential for comfort and general health. Indeed, many undesirable substances are concentrated in the homes, which are often insufficiently ventilated. So, does this mean that air conditioning is an effective solution for improving indoor air quality? commonest pollutants in indoor air Usually, the following substances can trigger respiratory allergies and more serious diseases: Damp, which encoura...
“Stop it!” was a common phrase heard during the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s popular Essentials of Project Management boot camp. There were 22 attendees for the four-day class. The program was broadcast live online from A. O. Smith University, with instruction from Purdue University Professor Emeritus Kirk Alter. Takeaway “Don’t ever say in my company that ‘the general contractor made...
AAON, Inc. announces that Paul K. (Ken) Lackey, Jr. will retire from the company’s Board of Directors following the end of his current term at AAON’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12, 2022. Mr. Lackey, who has served on AAON’s Board since 2007, decided to retire and not stand for re-election to the Board upon completion of his current term as he decreases his professional commitments. Gary D. Fields, AAON president, and CEO, said, “On behalf of the Board, I would...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is launching its brand new, stylish Graphite Grey units to the Etherea with nanoe X technology range of air conditioners, available in capacities 2kW – 3.5kW. Designed to blend seamlessly into the most stylish homes, the latest Etherea AC units joins the existing silver matt and pure white matt units, in order to give customers a wider choice to suit more interior home décor needs. Heating and cooling to suit varied homes The high-quali...
People have been asking this question a lot more lately, and Ecotricity can completely understand why. It seems counterintuitive that the cost of clean green energy should be going up just because of the cost of polluting brown energy. Ecotricity's founder Dale Vince has addressed this in his recent podcast, here are two of the main reasons why they are in the place. Covering the cost of policy failure Ecotricity has recently been hit with additional costs of nearly &pou...
The Kensa Group (Kensa) was pleased to hear the UK Chancellor is pledging to cut VAT to zero on green measures, such as ground source heat pumps, for the next five years. Those installing heat pumps, which can cost upwards of £7,000, can expect savings of up to £2,000 on their final bill, according to the Heat Pump Federation. VAT reduction The VAT reduction is a step in the right direction to incentivize the uptake of the low carbon technology The VAT reduction is a step in the...
Even as vaccination rates increase and case numbers decline, COVID-19 remains a serious threat. The safety of workers, students, patients, and all building visitors remains a top priority for building managers. New in-building traffic patterns and room occupancy guidelines are now permanent. Increased cleaning and disinfecting are the new normal. Importance of clean HVAC systems For ventilation, clean HVAC systems play a vital role in controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus, as well as o...
Airedale is excited to announce the launch of Airedale Cloud Diagnostics, an advanced HVAC performance management tool available on the smartphone, tablet or laptop, in response to the pressure operators and facility managers are under, when working with cooling equipment that is increasingly critical to business operations. Airedale Cloud Diagnostics Airedale, known worldwide for their critical cooling solutions, has worked with data science experts to develop a new family of cloud-enabled pr...
