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Tank heating systems are often critical to most industrial applications, particularly with temperature control maintenance. For example, caustic tanks provide critical feedstock to refineries, chemical plants, and processes. Biodiesel feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats, palm oils or even jatropha will solidify at relatively normal ambient temperatures, requiring process temperature maintenance to ensure product quality. Keeping this product warm is vital to keep processes running ef...

Rinnai America Corporation (Rinnai) is launching a complete line of high- and low-intensity infrared heaters, in order to deliver efficient, quiet comfort with innovative gas infrared technology to customers. The latest additions from Rinnai complement the existing commercial and residential product offerings, while still holding true to delivering the best total solutions. New high- and low-intensity infrared heaters Available beginning in May 2021, the Rinnai SE and SE+ Infrared Patio Heate...

Peterman Brothers of Greenwood, Indiana has been named the 2021 Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a Bryant dealer can receive. Each year, this award recognizes the company whose hard work, expertise and business acumen have helped them to stand out as a leader in the industry. Bryant, a pioneering supplier of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the pioneering global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and...

There’s nothing that separates them more from the outside world than the air conditioning and heating they use in their daily lives. With these systems, they can create the environment, as cool or as warm as they want. There’s a push that people want to use their HVAC and energy systems as effectively as possible so it doesn’t have to run as long and can save them money: yet the answers on how they can do this are murky at best. These are the best ways to improve any building&...

The 1st certificate of the Eurovent Certified Performance program for Fans has been granted to direct driven centrifugal fans using EC motor technology. The scope of this certification program includes all fan types that are intended to be used as Air Handling Units components. The certification program is based on factory audits, software/DLL checking, random product sampling, and tests according to ISO 5801:2017 for aerodynamic performances and ISO 13347-2:2004 for acoustic performances. All...

The support pays homage to Daikin’s century of Japanese heritage and HVAC expertise, and brings together two organizations with a shared focus on building a greener, cleaner future for the planet. From Saturday 2 October to Sunday 31 October 2021, visitors to Kew Gardens will be invited to immerse themselves in the art, plants, and culture of Japan, and will be able to interact with the Daikin brand throughout their experience. Experts from Daikin will be on hand to educate visitors abou...

According to Digitized House, 70% of consumers already have at least one smart gadget in their homes and, if the trends are any indication, consumers will continue turning to devices and applications that offer convenience and comfort. Cooper&Hunter Remote WiFi app, for example, enables users to easily control their wall-mounted mini-split air conditioners with iOS or Android devices anytime, anywhere. Multiple users, such as members of a household or corporate office team, can conveniently...

  South Korea’s first commercialized hydrogen electric boat has been unveiled at the 2021 Busan International Boat Show, winning the event’s Best Boat of the Year award. Developed by Vinssen, the Hydrogenia vessel is powered by a Danfoss Editron electric drivetrain and sub-system. In late 2020, the South Korean government announced an US$870 million initiative to encourage the development of eco-friendly shipping to reduce po...

Ruskin announces the newest addition to the Critical Environment (CE) damper series; model CD60CE in 316 stainless steel construction. The CD60CE high level of corrosion resistance is great in marine (salt water) applications.The CD60CE is AMCA Class 1A leakage rated (3 cfm/ft2 at 1” w.g.). The CD60CE is designed for high performance in HVAC systems with velocity and pressures up to 4,000 fpm & 8 in. w.g. Features Corrosion-resistant, salt water Airfoil blades for low-pressure d...

They make day-to-day work easier, ensure maximum safety, save money, and round off Viessmann’s Integrated Solution Offering, these are Viessmann’s many services for trade partners and homeowners. The value-added services are designed to respond to the individual wishes of customers and partners and to provide additional services to meet their needs. One significant advantage for specialist partners is the financial benefit offered by services as additional sources of income, for exa...

The EU Ecodesign regulation 2019/1781 for low-voltage induction motors and variable speed drives comes into effect, paving the way for millions of motor-driven applications to reduce their energy consumption. Although electric motors consume about 45 per cent of global electricity, they are often not seen while in use. The issue is that too many motor-driven systems in use are inefficient which is why ABB is working with customers, partners, academia and governments to raise the awareness of...

For a limited time get a free first annual calibration with the purchase of a new instrument from Kanomax USA! This promotion is active from April 23, 2021, to June 30, 2021. This promotion only applies to new instrument purchase orders placed with Kanomax USA during the promotion time period. It does not apply to orders placed with distributors or other third-party resellers. Only Kanomax USA end-users are eligible. Distributors and resellers are not eligible. First annual calibration T...

If there’s a concern that every operator uses cold storage - and also a controlled temperature logistic company - really cares about, it must be the warranty for refrigeration systems to always work, mostly on summer. Even if not superstitious, everyone knows that Murphy’s law exists and also know that the refrigerant plant will stop working on a Friday night or Saturday morning of a hot and sultry weekend of August. Ecofreddo system A lot of refrigeration companies guarantee afte...

The processing of pig legs in Cuneo, Asti and a part of the Turin province has begun at least during the XVII century, where one can find the first written sources concerning the Norcia butchers’ work in Piemonte. The selection of the best legs, the salting and seasoning process in the cellars and barns ensured a valuable product that during the years has been able to establish itself as the typical culinary excellence of the Piemonte territory. DOP Cuneo’s raw ham...

HTS re-qualifies as Platinum members of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fourth consecutive year. The Best Managed designation demonstrates the efforts to continually strive to provide the best customer service to the clients. It is committed to the individual success of all those involved in a project’s HVAC system selection, design, purchase, installation, and maintenance. Its extremely dedicated staff members turn this promise into a reality. It would like to take this opp...

As warm weather settles in, one will rely more often on the home’s air conditioner to keep your family cool. Like any machine, too much strain on an AC system can cause it to break down or malfunction and provide substandard cooling.  As the summer starts and one makes more requests for the air conditioning system, it’s a good idea to know the signs that one needs to call us for air conditioning repair in Fairfax, VA. The sooner one gets a problem addressed, the better it is fo...

Humidity. It’s an ugly word during the summer because it makes hot days worse. Humidity doesn’t make the temperature warmer; it makes it harder for the human body to release heat through perspiration, which traps extra heat in the body and makes the temperature feel higher. When relative humidity rises above 60%, the difference in what the temperature feels like can be as much as 8° to 10° higher.  But one has an air conditioning system in the house to cool off so...

Heatmasters heat treatment furnaces are designed together with the customer to ensure that they provide a heat treatment furnace that is a perfect fit for the operations and heating processes. Recently, Heatmasters delivered another preheating furnace that was tailor-made and delivered to a large multinational corporation providing integrated solutions for the marine industry. The customer will be utilizing this furnace for pre-heating works in a variety of locations worldwide. Heat treatment...

The all-new TEC Temperature Controllers are packed with new features at a competitive price, bringing unparalleled value from the company that does its best. These high-performance controllers are easy-to-use, feature a compact design and bright LCD display. They can also be used for pressure, flow, and humidity control. Design Features Bright multicolor LCD display using NFPA/IEC standard colors New compact design Easy-to-use programming High-accuracy 200 msec sampling rate Fuzzy+ PID c...

Carrier has launched its new Wi-Fi-enabled smart air purifier, a simple, cost-effective way to improve the quality of indoor air in almost any room of a home or apartment – and the newest offering in Carrier’s Healthy Homes Program. The Carrier smart air purifier continuously samples incoming air, measures levels of pollution and indicates air quality with an easy-to-read LED screen. Additionally, the Carrier Home app allows homeowners to create a healthier home from anywhere. Car...

Warm drowsy meetings, stuffy classrooms, freezing office spaces, cold waiting areas, or just a room at home that never seems to feel ‘warm enough’. Everyone understands the importance of thermal comfort. And they understand its impact, particularly following a year where everyone has spent more time inside than ever before. The bodies are amazingly sensitive to temperature change. A lack of thermal comfort makes us feel stressed, annoyed, and distracted if it is too cold and sleepy,...

CoolMasterNet’s hardware was recently modified to comply with the KNX standards. With this hardware development, CoolMasterNet seamlessly integrates with the KNX ecosystem and is discoverable in ETS (all editions).  How Does the Integration Work? CoolMasterNet is a Universal HVAC gateway. It enables a VRF HVAC to be accessible and fully controllable through the KNX-based devices, providing bi-directional communication with real-time feedback. To simply design the project with the E...

Ruskin launches new CFD7T-SR UL Classified ceiling radiation dampers for wood truss construction. Unlike other ceiling dampers designed and tested for wood truss applications, the CFD7T-SR is supplied as a Ruskin CFDR7T damper factory mounted on top of an R6 insulated steel plenum.  Meeting the requirements Model CFD7T-SR meets the requirements for fire/radiation dampers established by:  National Fire Protection Association NFPA Standards 80, 90A, 92A, 92B, and 101 ICC Inter...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company announced a new Vertical Terminal Air Conditioner (VTAC) poised to reinvent the design of Single Packaged Vertical Units (SPVU). The GE Zoneline® Ultimate V10™ was designed in collaboration with hotel and residential property owners and architects to create a new way of installing the air conditioning chassis that makes installation 60% faster. With additional features like ultra-quiet cooling, onboard diagnostics, and SmartHQ WiFi capabilities, t...

GE Appliances. (GEA), a Haier company is continuing its U.S. manufacturing expansion with a $5 million investment in its Selmer, Tennessee Monogram Refrigeration subsidiary to begin production of new Zoneline® vertical terminal air conditioners, or VTACs, commonly used in hotels and private residential facilities. The new product line was formerly produced in Mexico, and the decision was made to restore production closer to U.S. customers. The new investment will create the fifth assembly l...

Have you ever walked into someone’s garage and noticed their water heater was raised high off the ground? It might look strange, but it’s actually a safety precaution. Plus, if you decide to install a new tank water heater at your home (which we don’t generally recommend), you should be aware of codes for ground clearance.  Height requirement for water heater installed in a garage According to the Uniform Plumbing Code, a natural gas tank water heater should be inst...

There is a long debate about the direct comparison between steam heating and electric heating efficiency across many applications. Powerblanket will discuss specifically the use of steam and electric immersion heaters to heat large tanks in industrial applications. Steam Coils In Tanks Large tanks are fabricated with coils in the bottom of their tanks. These coils are designed to hook up to a system that provides steam that is pushed through these coils. Coils are normally installed internally...

Microbusinesses have a vital role in the United Kingdom (UK) economy and the energy retail market, accounting for 96% of all UK businesses (5.7 million), 33% of UK employment and a significant proportion of energy expenditure (£3.4 billion in 2020). They are usually enterprises employing up to 10 people. When buying energy, most microbusinesses rely entirely on electricity as a source of power and 62% think of energy as a significant cost to their business. Almost all use a broker to get...

Architects no longer have to choose between looks and value when selecting indoor units for HVAC systems. Hitachi’s new Silent-Iconic™ design panel offers both. The Silent-Iconic transforms the Hitachi non-ducted, ceiling-mounted 4-way cassette indoor unit into a sophisticated architectural detail, combining the subtlety of ducted-concealed indoor units with the cost-effectiveness of 4-way cassettes for an optimal solution that is ideal for contemporary settings. Affordable premium...

Allied Air Enterprises, a Lennox International Inc. Company, announces new PRP14 and PRP16 Residential Packaged Units designed for unmatched application flexibility and simple installation. A new base rail design offers secure handling and placement in downflow applications, while upward flanges on downflow connections help water stay out of ducting. Each unit is shipped convertible-ready for downflow and horizontal applications, so a kit is no longer required for installation. A bottom utility...