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Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has completed the acquisition of Farrar Scientific, which the company initially announced in a press release on September 13, 2021. Acquisition of Farrar Scientific Farrar Scientific is a critical supplier for bioscience and biopharmaceutical customers that provides proprietary technology, to fill an unmet need for flexible, modular and efficient ultra-low temperature processing and storage, including cooling and heating/thawing. “We are d...

When it comes to proper temperature sensor placement in circulation heaters, it is important to start by understanding what the circulation heater is being used for. Circulation heaters are designed specifically to heat a flowing product, gas, or liquid, and are an essential part of a thermal loop used in process heating systems. Common uses for circulation heaters are for heating natural gas upstream of a gas turbine to dry the gas out before it is burned, heating hot oil going into a heat exc...

In 1991 Eurovent, together with the American, Canadian and Japanese associations founded ICARHMA, the International Council of Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Manufacturers Associations. Meanwhile, the membership has increased to eleven members covering many parts of the world. ICARHMA allows the association to discuss global issues related to energy and environmental related issues. Global Perspective ICARHMA members meet in general twice per year, once at the time of the AHR Ex...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control, and energy services announces the immediate availability of its solar power rental offer. The 1 MW PV solution is optimized for weak or off-grid applications and delivers clean energy innovation without long-term financial or technical commitment. Aggreko Solar Power Aggreko Solar Power can be contracted on a rental basis, with no upfront CAPEX required. Deployment time is three to four months, the system has low O&M req...

Danfoss announces the groundbreaking on its new manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Florida on September 21. The 167,000 SF building, scheduled for completion in early 2023, will host state-of-the-art manufacturing for the VTX line and two TT/TG lines for Danfoss’ Turbocor compressors. The new facility will triple current manufacturing capacity to meet fast-growing demand from the American, European, and Asian Pacific markets for cooling and heating high-efficiency compressors. Once m...

"The 2020s are a decade of setting the course. The task now is to create the appropriate framework conditions and initiate the essential measures to promote innovation and investment," states the summary of the eagerly awaited dena lead study, which was presented today in Berlin. It goes on to say, "To make the path to climate neutrality a climate policy and economic success story." Quite clearly the result is summarized: The energy mix of the future includes electrons and molecules! This appli...

Airthings, the globally renowned company in indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions for consumers, businesses, and professionals, has announced a new product addition to its portfolio, View CO₂ for Business. Battery-operated, wireless sensor The new battery-operated, wireless sensor will empower schools and offices everywhere, in order to take charge of their air quality, by warning them when carbon dioxide (CO₂) exceeds recommended levels and indoor air quality deteriorates. View CO₂ for Business...

On September 23, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule establishing a comprehensive program to cap and phase down the production and consumption of climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the United States. HFCs are potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, as well as foams and many other applications. A global phasedown of HFCs is expected to avoid up to 0.5 °C of global warming by 2100. This fin...

PowerPay, one of the fastest-growing home improvement financing technology company in the country, has announced integration with Sales Builder Pro platform, developed by Intelligent Mobile Support (IMS), the industry renowned company for HVAC proposal software solutions. The integration will provide current and future Sales Builder Pro users with access to superior consumer financing options by PowerPay. PowerPay offers consumer financing solutions with 0% dealer fees and rates starting at 4.9...

TZOA, pioneers of smart air quality technology for HVAC professionals and their home owner customers, have announced that they have become HAVEN (HAVEN IAQ) and launched the HAVEN Central Air Controller. HAVEN Central Air Controller Along with the bold new look and brand, comes an entirely fresh approach to air quality management. Combined with the existing HAVEN Central Air Monitor, the HAVEN Controller builds an ecosystem that makes any HVAC system smarter and homes healthier, by detecting h...

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the availability of new Parts Kits for more than two dozen pumps and circulators. This includes all Design Envelope pumps (permanent magnet motors, intelligent vertical multistage and intelligent variable speed) and select models of fire pumps and circulators. Armstrong’s new Parts Kits Consisting of engineered combinations of Armstrong genuine parts, the Parts Kits include all the replacement parts and related hardware that is required to complet...

Whether a user is a property manager or a business owner choosing the right Commercial HVAC Professional is one of the crucial decisions to make. An incompetent repair company or professional would either misdiagnose the issue or won’t completely resolve it. If a user wants the concern to be fixed at the earliest and doesn’t want to face the same problem time and again, they must contact the best Commercial Refrigeration Repair Experts in Palm Beach County, Florida. ...

The recently released report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) made it clear that there is an urgent need to combat climate change. Without achieving net-zero carbon emissions and reducing additional greenhouse gases over the next decade, global warming is expected to increase, resulting in pronounced environmental changes, including weather extremes and severe weather events. Conversations at both the state and federal level are focused on reducing the carbon...

New research reveals that 22nd October, 2021, over a week before the clocks go back, will be the day when the majority of the United Kingdom turns on their central heating, for the autumn and winter seasons.  The research, commissioned by Toolstation, one of Britain’s fastest growing suppliers of tools, accessories and building supplies, found that 60% of households were worried about being able to afford to keep their home warm, during the harsh winter months. Toolstation research...

Isaac Boot Camp is a 12-week program to learn how to be an HVAC technician. Courses are taught by experienced HVAC experts. It provides a comprehensive mix of classroom and in-the-field training. The training is paid, and those enrolled are assured of a job upon graduation. The first group of nine boot camp attendees graduated in early fall and started working at Isaac. They’re armed with extensive knowledge of furnaces, A/C systems, electrical services, gas piping, commercial refrigerati...

Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning are committed to training Isaac the best technicians in the business. To fulfill this commitment, Isaac is opening a brand new training and education facility. This new facility will provide hands-on experience with heating, A/C, electrical, and plumbing. “There isn’t a heating and air conditioning company in the country that’s doing what we’re doing,” said Ray Isaac, President. “The new Isaac Training & Education C...

Users are used to seeing Isaac’s red vans parked in the driveway or the driveways of the neighbors. But did they know that about half of Isaac’s business is supporting the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration needs of commercial establishments? These are the stand-alone businesses, apartment buildings, restaurants, and warehouses you work in and drive by every day. Climate-conditioning services “Isaac offers expert climate-conditioning services from a new...

Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announces that its industrial heat pump technology has supported Norwegian real estate company Entra ASA in securing top honors in the prestigious Heat Pump Award 2021.  Entra was awarded the accolade for a heat pump installation that has enabled its Powerhouse Brattørkaia commercial building in Trondheim, Norway, to be the first new building to achieve the Powerhouse plus energy standard, meani...

Istanbul, 01 October 2021. During the ongoing ISK-SODEX exhibition, Eurovent and ISKID (the Turkish Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers’ Association) have announced the confirmed date of the upcoming 2022 EUROVENTSUMMIT. The event is scheduled to take place from 25 to 28 October 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. Raúl Corredera Häner, President of Eurovent, remarked, "We are glad to be able to finally publicly announce the new date of the Summit. We believe that, with the...

Aggreko, the provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control, and energy services announces that it has exceeded a record of 2GW of live gas generation capacity. A key driver for achieving this milestone is increased demand for flare gas to power projects, as well as Aggreko’s innovative approach to monetizing stranded gas assets.  flare gas to power generation solutions With a global focus on flaring reduction spearheaded by initiatives such as the World Bank’s Global...

A machine works at its best, when it is running at most of its potential. It all boils down to its efficiency, reliability, and service. Typically, people tend to forgo the factors that help it functional hassle-freely. The maintenance factors are conducive to any system’s successful and lifelong functioning. Commercial Refrigeration Similarly, a commercial refrigeration system needs regular maintenance, in order to check premature system failure. Fortunately, the process is relatively q...

Imagine tasting life’s best beer and wondering who in heaven has made it? Well, gods don’t reveal their name, but sure they do tell their mechanism. A craft brewery is a heaven for all bear lovers. It is where this lovely drink gets its life commercially. Cooling and glycol system And, guess what makes the most critical part of breweries? A cooling and glycol system, better known as a chiller, this system is either directly or indirectly involved in the beer-making process. Remembe...

Commercial walk-in coolers are one of the most expensive kitchen equipment. As much as they are high-priced to purchase and install, they are costly to repair or replace as well. Therefore, it takes a great amount of thought into whether scrap this heavy investment. Reportedly, once this cooler turns ten years old, it ceases to perform efficiently. That’s when either the need to repair or completely replace it arises. But, both are not the correct options, simultaneously. Thus, the follow...

Artus Air Ltd. (Artus) has announced the launch of a new brand to market. Artus brings new advanced technology in air conditioning, with a unit that combines the flexibility of a fan coil unit and the low energy of a chilled beam. Artus Artus represents a step forward in traditional Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems and offers a more sustainable and comfortable future for buildings and their occupants.  This new innovation not only transforms the way buildings are...

As summers get hotter and extreme heat events to become more common, it is increasingly uncomfortable to live without air conditioning. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the vast majority of American households do have air conditioning, but about 9% do not have any air conditioning unit. Many of these households are located in cities with historically temperate climates, but climate change is expected to make extreme heat events not only more frequent but also more severe. Even are...

Applied Comfort Products Carver Inc. is delighted to have been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard that demonstrates the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet both customer and regulatory requirements through the use of an effective quality management system. The standard is based on several quality management principles including a strong customer focus from throughout the whole organization as well as a demonstrating a comm...

Jobber, the provider of home service management software, announces the recipients of its $150,000 grant program, Boost by Jobber. Thirty small businesses were selected from thousands of applications and received funds ranging between $1,500 to $20,000 USD. “From experienced entrepreneurs to those starting a new career in home service, all our Boost by Jobber recipients are unique—but the incredible impact they’re making on their local communities is something they all share,&...

Did homeowners know that they could change the temperature on hot water heater? The maximum temperature on most water heaters is 140 degrees Fahrenheit. There’s some disagreement among experts on whether it’s best to set it at 140 degrees, or at 120 degrees. Ultimately, it will depend on what’s right for them and their family. In the meantime, let’s take a look at the arguments for both. 120 Degrees Because of the energy involved in heating water, setting the heater...

Ofgem has appointed Octopus Energy to take on supplying Avro Energy’s approximately 580,000 domestic customers. This follows a competitive process run by Ofgem to get the best deal possible for customers. Outstanding credit balances, including money owed to both existing and former domestic customers of Avro Energy, will also be honored. Domestic customers will also be protected by the energy price cap with their new supplier. continuous energy supplies For existing&...

Danfoss has announced the introduction of the new VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 solution, which provides a flexible soft starter solution, to potentially long lead times that are currently seen in the industry. This product is in stock and ready to ship quickly, including the NEMA 3R enclosure.  VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 The new VLT Soft Starter MCD 600 solution from Danfoss offers the latest in soft start motor control and protection, for superior performance in fixed-speed applications, where...