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Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has launched the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program. As part of the program, Johnson Controls will give US$ 15 million, over the next five years, to support academic scholarships at non-profit community colleges. Community college Program Starting in the 2021‒2022 academic year, Johnson Controls’ program will endow a total of US$ 1 million to ten community colleges a...

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. GE Zoneline Ultimate V10 With additional features like ultra-quiet cooling, onboard diagnostics and SmartHQ WiFi c...

Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI) has entered into an agreement with Viessmann Group to acquire the business activities of two entities of the Schmack Group (Schmack), Schmack Biogas Service GmbH and microbEnergy GmbH, on 09.07.2021. The final closing is expected after formal approval by the regulatory authorities. By this date, the business activities of the Schmack entities will be transferred to HZI and the entire workforce will become part of the HZI Group. Schmack specializes in the engineerin...

Hitachi has raised the bar for Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) control with its latest line of controllers. Featuring intuitive designs and robust capabilities, these new models provide state-of-the-art control of multiple systems. The systems are ideal for applications such as hotels, schools, offices, and restaurants. They provide a variety of features for HVAC professionals and building occupants, including airCloud Pro, a VRF central touchscreen controller, and an advanced color wired remot...

Filtration Group has welcomed Jason Clayton to its team of entrepreneurs. Clayton has assumed the critically important role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for Filtration Group. “We are on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive while building a remarkable business that will long outlast us,” said Tim McCarty, President & CEO of Filtration Group. “We are excited that Jason is joining our team to help elevate our ability to attract and deve...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile modular power, temperature control, and energy services, has partnered with R&A to deliver a renewable power solution at the 149th Open Championship at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England. The hybrid system will reduce carbon emissions by up to 40% compared to the previously used fossil-fuelled systems and is a major step in Aggreko’s Net Zero journey, aiming to help clients deliver more sustainable events worldwide. renewable microgrids...

With the integration of the Viessmann hybrid electricity storage system Vitocharge VX3 in the Wibutler system, power generation, storage, and consumption are combined perfectly. The combined solution gives users more independence from expensive power supply companies, providing them with the comfortable use of energy-efficient, self-generated power for various applications. During the last two decades, the price of electricity for private households has more than doubled. Nowhere in Europe do...

Schneider Electric, the front-runner in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Easy9 Compact. The next-generation consumer unit complements the existing premium range to meet the needs of every household, combining design flexibility, ease of installation, and BS regulatory compliance. Design and Features The new Easy9 Compact is the most flexible residential solution on the market. Compact by name and by nature, the unit maintains...

The Conditioned Air Association of Georgia (CAAG) commends Governor Kemp for his exceptional selections to fill two vacant seats. CAAG President, Matthew Holtkamp, is one of the two appointees. He makes the second active CAAG member to serve on the distinguished board. James Martin Ford of Augusta, GA is the appointee to fill a vacant engineer position on the board. faulty construction installations The State Construction Industry Licensing Board protects the public against faulty constructi...

Eurovent Certita Certification (ECC) has released an updated website available at the companies website. The new website was designed to provide a better user experience to a wider audience (consultants, technical design offices, architects, and end-users) with quick and easy access to certified data. New Features The new website provides the following new features: An online search engine for third-party certified products, components, and systems in the HVACR fields with easy access to...

  Danfoss has received planning permission from Midlothian Council for a new £25 million Low-Carbon Innovation Center in Edinburgh, UK. Located in the Shawfair Business Park, the center will provide a home for Danfoss teams working on next-generation, climate-friendly technologies in hydraulics, digitalization, and electrification, plus include new manufacturing facilities. Center Plans Covering 75,000 square feet, the facility will serve as the Center of Excellen...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

When spring arrives, it’s time to schedule the annual maintenance for the air conditioning system. This is the best way to prepare the AC for the hard work it will perform over the summer keeping the family cool and comfortable. Every HVAC contractor recommends maintenance for air conditioners in spring, and the company has its own HVAC maintenance program to help make this job easier for the customers. “Is this really that important?” some people ask when told about maintenan...

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...

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...

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...

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...