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UK-based compression pioneer, Vert Technologies (Vert) has received a £1.9 million investment to expand the presence of its unique Conical Rotary Compressor (CRC) technology in the Refrigeration and Heat Pump sectors. Vert recently completed a £775,000 investment funding round, through the very supportive existing investors Par Equity, Equity Gap, Aeroden, and Scottish Enterprise, and this will be used primarily to accelerate volume production for the refrigeration, heat pump, and l...
Like never before, facility operators are working to improve the quality of the air in their building. While ventilation – or air changes per hour inside a building – play a critical role in this effort, it’s often thought that increased ventilation is too costly. Luckily, that’s not true. In fact, residents can simultaneously ventilate their building, reduce energy costs and future-proof the building for unforeseen pandemics. How? By incorporating energy recovery ventil...
A common perception is if something’s made of metal, it must be more durable and stronger than its counterparts. The thing is, it’s just not always true – especially when it comes to the energy recovery wheel used in the HVAC system. That’s because metal wheels are bulkier, less efficient, and more difficult to repair and maintain than their polymer counterparts. They are going to break down each issue and why it matters, when users are selecting the best energy recovery...
SPX Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Fan & Ventilator Co., Inc. (“Cincinnati Fan”), a leader in engineered air quality solutions, including blowers and critical exhaust systems. Welcoming note “We are very excited to welcome Cincinnati Fan to the SPX team,” said Gene Lowe, President, and CEO of SPX. “Bringing together Cincinnati Fan’s high-performance, engineered air quality solutions with SPX’s globa...
Ruskin is pleased to announce two new damper models CD450 and CD450V. These extruded aluminum models feature airfoil blades with mechanically fastened blade seals for the low-pressure drop when open, and achieve Class 1A leakage (3cfm/ft2 @ 1" w.g.) performance when closed. CD450 has a horizontal blade orientation and CD450V is a vertical blade orientation. Both models use a 4" wide frame design with finger-style jamb seals for a "light-tight" sealing effect. Features Acetyl copolymer bla...
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has signed a contract with Satellite Vu for a Mid Wave Infra-Red (MWIR) thermal imaging satellite which will pave the way for a planned constellation of seven MWIR spacecraft. The constellation will have the ability to measure the heat signature of any building anywhere multiple times a day, enabling Satellite Vu to derive new insights in real-time about building emissions, energy use, and insulation. The contract was signed at SSTL in Guildford by Ph...
Carrier continues to invest in digital technologies to better serve commercial HVAC customers around the globe and to help provide healthier, safer, and more efficient buildings. In support of that, Carrier’s Commercial Service business in Europe is launching a new tiered service offering to complement its existing BluEdge service platform: BluEdge® Digital. Digital cloud-based IoT platform The new digital offering, which is added to existing BluEdge service agreements, connects cust...
When homeowners invest in an HVAC system, they want to be confident that its efficiency lasts for years to come. Whether homeowners are searching for a new unit, or want to know whether it’s time for a new one, Van Druene is here to help. Choosing the right system for home is easy with the team at Van Drunen. The team is here to give homeowners advice on which models are best and offer the efficiency they are searching for. Things to consider Whether homeowners are choosing a new...
As winter sets in and the days get darker, many residents are probably thinking about ways to keep their homes warm and cozy over the harsh cold weather season. For those who are able to work from home under the UK government’s latest COVID-19 guidance, more time at home also means they’re using more energy to power their devices, boil the kettle, cook meals and keep the lights switched on. All of this, of course, impacts the power bills, as well as the carbon footprint. SO Energy...
CIAT's high-performance ClimaCIAT™ air handling units (AHUs) are fully compliant with the updated National Health Service (NHS) code of practice on ventilation in hospitals. CIAT is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The new NHS specification set out in Health Technical Memorandum 03-01 (HTM-03-01), was published earlier in 2021 following input from industry and healthcare estate special...
Motili, a globally recognized property and HVAC technology company, has announced a new integration with Yardi, a developer of industry-renowned investment and property management software, to bring automation to Motili’s work order capabilities, streamlining and modernizing the process for multi-family and commercial customer orders. Yardi Voyager integrated platform The Yardi Voyager solution is a web-based, fully integrated end-to-end platform, with mobile access for larger portfolios...
Eurovent has just released its brand-new Recommendation 6/17 on control systems for Air Handling Units. The document was prepared in a joint effort by participants of the Eurovent Product Group ‘Air Handling Units’ (PG-AHU). Eurovent 6/17 provides recommendations on minimum functional requirements for control systems of Air Handling Units and clarifies the importance of controls in regard to energy consumption, safety, commissioning and maintenance aspects. It also explains the ad...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has updated its AC Service Cloud to include a helpful System Health Check function, available from December 2021, in the selected Panasonic Commercial AC series. The AC Service Cloud is an ideal solution for HVAC professionals requiring remote access to a Panasonic air conditioning system for maintenance and multi-site monitoring, and now includes more additional service benefits for professionals. Functions and benefits The System Health Check functi...
Eurovent has published both the French and German versions of Recommendation 6/15. This Recommendation sets out the principles of good practice to limit the internal air leakages in bidirectional air handling units, notably those fitted with a rotary heat exchanger. Important measures Eurovent Recommendation 6/15 outlines the most important measures to be considered in the design and setting of a unit to minimize leakages and guidelines on how to correct the declared performance due to leakag...
Heatex has successfully tested its Model H2 cross-flow plate heat exchanger (HEX) according to the standard EN 60529, and it is now officially IP-rated. Additional tightness treatment is optional for all the cross-flow heat exchangers. Heatex’s IP65 Rated HEX An IP65-rated enclosure gives protection against low-pressure water jets from any direction, as well as condensation and water spray. Heatex’s tested object fulfilled the IP65 requirements, which means that neither dust nor...
Carrier® has collaborated with Barrisol®, the pioneer in HVAC ceiling solutions, to develop a range of integrated air conditioning solutions that deliver outstanding comfort, enhanced indoor air quality (IAQ), and low-operational costs. The new advanced ceiling solutions provide a high-quality, stable indoor environment, and the highest levels of aesthetic design and are ideal for any application where precise control of temperature and very low air velocities are required. The initiati...
Danfoss and Florida State University have announced a multi-year collaboration in which Danfoss will fund scholarships and provide research opportunities for faculty and students at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the joint engineering institution for Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Florida State University (FSU). The 5-year agreement, which was officially signed on November 12, establishes the Danfoss FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Fund with a $750,000 commitment from Danfoss....
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has expanded its Cassette range to now include the PACi PY3 60x60 Mini Cassette Panel with nanoe™X built-in, the ideal solution for commercial spaces such as restaurants, shops, and small offices. The new indoor unit is available in five capacities from 2.0 – 6.0kW. Features Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™X technology comes built-in as standard, providing 24/7 protection. The maintenance-free technology produces 9.6 trillion Hydro...
In an ongoing video series from Motili, the company highlights PropTech, CRE, multi-family, and single-family industry news. Motili’s latest video takes a look at the major factors and influences that are currently affecting HVAC pricing at Motili and in the entire HVAC sector. As background, Motili is an integrative, HVAC technology platform that offers products and services nationwide. Motili is part of the Daikin Company, one of the largest HVAC manufacturers in the world, with ac...
Range of sizes, imprints, and connections. Whatever the customer’s local system requirements, Reflex Longtherm heat exchangers will always have the appropriate solution. They are used to separate circuits with different parameters such as different operating pressures, water volumes, or water qualities as found in underfloor heating, district heating, drinking water heating systems, solar energy systems, or cooling machines. The objective is to ensure a highly efficient heat exchange with...
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for transforming health and well-being with its people-first approach to buildings, organizations and communities, announced that it has crossed the three billion square-foot mark of spaces enrolled in WELL. Expansion of WELL's building area In the past year, the building area applying WELL offerings has tripled from one billion square feet to more than three billion square feet of space, so that current WELL strategies sup...
Commercial air conditioning is an essential part of comfortable space. If the business is at a crossroads with upgrading or installing new units, then it’s time to consider the argument of financing vs. paying cash. Let’s look closely at the pros and cons of financing and cash. Financing Pros and Cons When you finance the air conditioning system, you are spreading the cost over a period of time in which you’ll be using it. It also allows you to pay what you are able...
With lockdown measures further easing across England – including allowing people back inside restaurants and pubs – the British Medical Association (BMA) has raised concerns that many premises may not be sufficiently ventilated to prevent airborne transmission of Covid-19. Calling for the Government to issue ‘explicit specifications’ on ventilation requirements for pubs, bars and restaurants, workplaces, and other public settings as they welcome the public back in...
Burnham Commercial, America’s Boiler Company is pleased to announce that the popular C-Series product line has been expanded to include four new, larger sizes. The new sizes 125, 150, 175, and 200 horsepower models are available for immediate order. To request a copy of the C-Series brochure, go to the Burnham Commercial website or contact the local Burnham Commercial sales representative. Electronic copies are also available by request or online.
According to the Carbon Trust, around 40% of commercial floor space is expected to be air-conditioned by 2020, compared with only 10% at the end of 1994. Demand is therefore increasing rapidly and due to this, building owners and operators are encouraged to look carefully at energy consumption, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, in particular, to see where savings can be made. The Carbon Trust also suggests that specifying a new air conditioning system should consider both user and...
Only 17 companies worldwide have signed all three of non-profit organization Climate Group’s initiatives to help accelerate the green transition. Danfoss is one of them. This week, Climate Group acknowledges the company’s commitment in a blog post, where the company are highlighted along with Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, and European Metal Recycling. Companies that signed-up for EV100 commit to electrifying their car fleets by 2030. RE100 binds signing companies to switch...
The Baltimore Aircoil Company’s (BAC) ENDURADRIVE Fan System ensures unmatched peace of mind in the operation of mission-critical cooling applications through a dramatically simplified design. The ENDURADRIVE Fan System features permanent magnet, direct-drive technology, in which the fan motor is directly coupled to the fan, eliminating the need for intermediary moving parts like gears or belts. The advanced design is specifically engineered so that the motor, VFD, and cooling tower work...
Whether it’s lighting, blinds, heating systems or smoke detectors: The open-source IoT platform - wibutler connects over 250 products from more than 30 manufacturers. With Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, the market renowned company in the area of electronics, they are joined by another top brand. The connection of the successful Busch-free@home smart home system to the wibutler platform creates new possibilities for linking electronic devices to Viessmann’s heating, ventilation and energ...
EVAPCO, Inc. has implemented a price increase affecting our North American HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration markets. Though multiple products will be impacted by this change, the average increase is between 3% and 6% across the board. All freight rates in SPECTRUM will be increased up to Five Percent (5%) for shipments from the Taneytown, Greenup, Iowa, and Madera plants. Product list Representatives and customers can expect to see price changes for the following products: Cooling Towers,...
Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released the results of a global study to evaluate progress sustainability-focused companies have made in pursuing their goals, showing that sustainability is now the top global business investment priority and that the overwhelming majority of companies see a clear competitive advantage from their sustainability focus and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon. Results from a series of interviews and an onl...
