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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...
Carrier has released its latest i-Vu Express building automation device. The new connected device comes pre-installed with i-Vu Express v8.5 software and can receive automatic software updates. Packed with features, the i-Vu Express building automation system provides a 360-degree view of a building’s entire operation allowing operators to maintain comfort for occupants, optimize energy usage and resolve problems faster. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider...
Paul Marsden, Technical Specification Manager at Baxi, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Society of Public Health Engineers’ Industry Working Group. Society of Public Health Engineers - SoPHE aims to provide a higher profile and focus for public health engineers within the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), as well as within the building services industry. Extensive industry experience Paul Marsden’s entire career has been centered on commercial h...
When was the last time the air conditioning or heating system inspected? It’s easy to overlook the importance of regular inspections, but it could be costing users in more ways than one. Not only can inspections help residents to stay more comfortable in their home, but they can also save money in the long run. In this blog post, Stack Heating, Cooling & Electric explores the benefits of HVAC inspections, how often should they be done, and tips for ensuring the HVAC system runs effici...
Cielo Linked is a cloud-based platform that revolutionizes smart integrated HVAC controls. It enables users to effortlessly link their central air conditioning system with room air conditioners, such as mini-split, window, and portable units, using Cielo smart climate control products. With Cielo Linked, users can create an intelligent automated environment control system for their home. They can set up links to automatically switch between the central and room air conditioners based on weather...
Ideal Heating is delighted to welcome Lord Callanan, the Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, to their Hull site, as they showcased the huge investments that they’re making in low carbon technologies. Ideal Heating has been manufacturing many of the country’s best-selling boilers for over a century at their headquarters in Hull, United Kingdom (UK). Now they’re undergoing a major transformation as they engineer the green heating solutions to support the UK’s...
Ensuring the health and well-being of students and staff is a top priority for any K-12 school. Mold growth is a common concern that can negatively impact indoor air quality (IAQ) and, subsequently, the overall learning environment. In this article, Pure Air Control Services Inc. delves into the importance of addressing mold concerns in school buildings and HVAC systems, offering actionable solutions to create a safe and healthy atmosphere for all. Mold Concerns in Schools Impact Health and Le...
GE Profile™ (part of GE Appliances) continues to bring superior features and smarter innovation with the launch of the GE Profile 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Dual-Dispense AutoFill Pitcher. In 2022, more than 44% of consumers purchasing 3+ door refrigerators chose a model with no external dispenser, signaling an appetite for a refrigerator that has a clean exterior aesthetic without sacrificing convenient access to premium filtered water in the fridge. New GE Profile 4-Door Refr...
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI, the ‘Company’ or ‘Johnson Controls’) has announced that it has commenced tender offers to purchase for cash the debt securities issued by the Company. The tender offers consist of offers to purchase for cash, on the terms and conditions set forth in the offer to purchase, dated August 7, 2023 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the ‘Offer to Purchase’), up to US$ 100,000,000 aggregate principal amo...
The National Education Association cites that nearly 57.5 million students and school employees enter the doors of the nation’s schools every day. According to estimates from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, half of these adults and children spend their school days breathing air polluted with toxic chemicals, mold, viruses, bacteria, asbestos, pesticides, smog and particulates from vehicle pollution, and more. While the threat of severe illness from viruses such as COVID may have...
Rheem, a renowned global manufacturer of water heating and HVAC products, was named an Eco-Leader for the sixth year in a row by the editorial team at Green Builder magazine, a major media company focused on green building and sustainable development. “We are proud to celebrate yet another honor for our sustainability leadership. Receiving this award six years in a row affirms that Rheem’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and global decarbonization is for the long-...
Fieldpiece Instruments, the manufacturer of HVACR tools pros trust, announced two key achievements: the Fieldpiece CAT85K2 Combustion Analyzer HC was a Gold Winner in the 2023 Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) Dealer Design Awards, and the privately-held company was honored as one of 83 companies named in the 2023 Best Places to Work SoCal list. Dealer Design Awards Program The Dealer Design Awards Program, sponsored by ACHR the News magazine, recognizes product d...
As the summer break comes to a close, it’s time to prepare the primary school for the much-awaited back-to-school opening. One of the most critical aspects of this preparation is creating a safe and healthy learning environment for the students and staff. One key factor that often goes unnoticed but has a significant impact on the well-being of everyone in the school is indoor air quality (IAQ) and the proper functioning of the HVAC system. This article will provide facility managers...
The EPA AIM Act 2023 Update The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending existing regulations to implement certain provisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. The AIM Act HFC phasedown rule establishes the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons: allowance allocation methodology for 2024 and later years. Understanding The HFC Phasedown Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) used in a variety of applications such as refrigeration and air condition...
The Chemours Company (“Chemours”), a chemistry company with pioneering market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal and Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, recently announced important achievements in the development and manufacture of Opteon™ 2P50, a new heat-transfer fluid for two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC). The proprietary fluid is currently in the final testing stages for manufacturing capability, with initial commercialization targeted fo...
Panasonic is celebrating the launch of its new Aquarea L Series R290 air source heat pump in the United Kingdom (UK) with a Smart TV promotion running from July to 30th September 2023. This exciting offer aims to reward Panasonic’s valued PRO Partners with a Panasonic 4K 65” Smart TV on their first installation of the new energy efficient and eco-friendly Aquarea L Series R290 Air Source Heat Pump. Panasonic 4K 65” Smart TV for Panasonic PRO Partners Starting July 2023, Pana...
Following the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest Progress Report to Parliament stating the United Kingdom (UK) is falling behind on its building decarbonization goals, Elta Fans have been calling on the building solutions supply chain to utilize available resources, such as TM65 reports and take measures to decarbonize current construction processes. The Climate Change Committee states the industry lacks urgency in its pace of reaching 2050 targets and needs more help to decarbonize...
In a pioneering effort to combat the high costs of commercial refrigeration, Ameren Illinois has partnered with the Schnucks supermarket chain to install a cutting-edge radiative rooftop panel system at its Fairview Heights store. As it becomes operational in July 2023, the SkyCool System at the Fairview Heights Schnucks represents the first of its kind in Illinois and one of only 20 such systems installed around the world. Improve performance “Refrigeration consumes more e...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has relocated its sales office from Mannheim, Germany, to a larger site in Frankfurt, in order to support the company’s European expansion. Armstrong has had a dedicated European HQ since 2018, following its acquisition of the Circulator Pump Business Unit of German-based HALM Circulators. New Frankfurt office Having outgrown its current site, the company has moved to larger offices to make possible the next stage in its European expansion. The new Frankfurt o...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, recently announced the results of a new study showing that a 44% energy saving can be achieved in data center cooling operations by the deployment of advanced cooling technologies. The study is based on a 10MW data center in London, and evidences the savings available at full and part load against a standard and recognizable data center cooling specification, detailing the methodology, technology and assumptions applied. Free cooling techno...
Bosch Home Comfort (formerly Bosch Thermotechnology), a global source of high-quality heating, cooling, and hot water systems, recently launched Bosch Home Comfort PRO, HVAC contractors’ new one-stop shop for their every servicing need. Benchmark User Interface This new portal improves upon the features offered by Bosch’s previous ABC program, brandishing a host of valuable new tools and rewards for loyal installers. Its industry benchmark user interface (UI) is designed for...
Cubic feet per minute (CFM) is a measurement used to quantify the flow rate of air or gas in a system. It represents the volume of air that passes through a specific point in the system in one minute. CFM is commonly used in various industries, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, to assess airflow rates and ensure proper ventilation. CFM in HVAC systems plays a crucial role in determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the ventilation process. Proper ventil...
Reinforcing its reputation for excellence in product design, Weil-McLain® was recognized for its exceptional manufacturing of HVAC technology in the 20th annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR) News magazine. An independent panel of HVACR contractors acted as judges in the contest that had more than 100 entries. ProTools™ App Weil-McLain’s ProTools™ App was the silver winner in the Contractor Services &...
Grandville Public Schools is pleased to announce a long-term partnership with Bradford White Corporation, an industry-renowned manufacturer of water heaters, boilers, and storage tanks, for naming rights to the robotics fabrication lab at the district’s new Robotics Competition Center. Grandville Academic Team Charitable grant funds from Bradford White Corporation’s signature charitable giving program, Industry Forward®, are targeted to support the new Robotics Fabrication Lab...
As heat alerts affected nearly 110 million people, a third of the U.S. population across 15 states, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new report on July 13 called "Enhancing Resilience in Buildings Through Energy Efficiency." The report – which followed a study by a team of energy experts from DOE’s Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – outlines...
Intelligent power management company - Eaton has announced the release of a new digital product targeting the healthcare sector. Leveraging Eaton’s smart breaker technology, the smart ambient monitoring Application Programming Interface (API) enhances energy usage data using proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. Application Programming Interface (API) API access can be granted on a subscription basis to owners/users of Eaton’s smart circuit brea...
During the 2023 Eurovent Annual meeting in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Eurovent Commission appointed Britta Permats, Managing Director at Svensk Ventilation, as its new Vice-Chairperson. Britta Permats succeeds Ilkka Salo, Managing Director at Talteka in the position of the Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson. She will be supporting the continuing Chairperson Lennart Ostergaard, Senior Manager at VELTEK Ventilation. Britta Permats elected Eurovent Commission Vice-Chairperson As Commission Vi...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online skilled trades training, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Southern Home Services Corporation, a residential home services provider specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and generator service, replacement, and maintenance. This important collaboration names Interplay Learning the exclusive content engine for technical training and the designated LMS provider across Southern Home Services' growing network of 25+ locations. trai...
Airedale by Modine, the critical cooling specialists, has announced the launch of MultiChill, a modular, low-GWP, free-cooling heat pump chiller range to join its new series of cooling solutions, as they continue to strive for a more sustainable future for all. MultiChill offers flexibility and efficiency as a smaller capacity heat pump chiller with modularity built into its design. With individual unit capacities between 53kW and 103kW, up to 16 MultiChill heat pump chillers can be connected o...
Rheem®, a manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, announces the launch of ThermaForce™, a platform of super high efficiency condensing gas water heaters and boilers for the residential market. Comprised of combi boilers, boilers and tankless water heaters, ThermaForce can provide hot water for hydronic space heating applications including radiant floors, baseboards and hydronic air handlers as well as domestic hot water for sinks, showers, washing machines and more. Touchs...
