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The LSAH 44.3 incorporates an optimized heat recovery system directly connected to the heating circuit, enabling it to reach leading electrical and thermal efficiency values. The LSAH 44.3 has been designed to be packaged into small natural gas generator sets built for combined production of heat and electricity. The main application of these gensets are residential and public buildings central heating. In order to maximize the heat recovery process, the LSAH 44.3 has been designed with a high-...
Nidec Leroy-Somer (Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding), the world specialist with a wealth of experience in drive solutions for industrial refrigeration, has for more than 40 years provided refrigeration professionals with its state-of-the-art and energy efficient motors, and speed drives to effectively enhance productivity of industrial refrigeration applications. IE5 synchronous PM motors Nidec Leroy-Somer’s latest development, the Dyneo+ range of IE5 synchronous reluctance permanent magnet (PM...
100kW hydrogen fuel cell energy supply system was successfully developed at the Hydrogen Demonstration Center of Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC). It marks the company's other technical breakthrough in hydrogen application after hydrogen refueling station system integration and energy tank production.
Understandably, maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Burbank homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing to worry about when the weather takes a turn toward winter is a broken furnace. Tassio Temp Control wants to help be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenanc...
When is the last time users had the air ducts cleaned? If they can’t remember, it’s probably been too long. The air ducts should be cleaned every three to five years in addition to the yearly maintenance of the heating and cooling system. Not sure if it’s time for air duct cleaning? Following are showing that these 5 signs that the air ducts are due for a cleaning: Unexplained High Energy Bill Over the years the Indianapolis area has had a few heatwaves and arctic winds...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) express their gratitude to House and Senate negotiators who included language in the just-passed Omnibus bill to bring about a national phasedown of HFC refrigerants. Particular appreciation also is due to Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) as well as Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Pete Olson (R-Tex.), and Paul Tonko (D- N.Y.) for their tireless efforts to see this bipartisan initiative throu...
Tankless water heaters have earned a range of nicknames, including on-demand water heaters and instant water heaters. These nicknames are accurate when they understand how tankless systems work compared to standard tank water heaters. But the reality is that the hot water isn’t literally ‘instant.’ With tankless water heaters, there can be a short delay as hot water must travel from the heater to the open outlet. If this is a major concern, a homeowner can try a few methods su...
Consumer advise experts at The Heating Hub have warned consumers not to get ‘hooked’ on the latest technologies in the drive to reduce carbon emissions, stating that they should focus on selecting the most appropriate system for their household requirements. The UK Government recently announced ambitious plans to install 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028 and has committed to phasing out natural gas boilers in new build homes by 2025. Decarbonizing homes Decarbonizing homes is a...
Energy Solutions announced that it has completed the nearly two-year process for its Energy Solutions subsidiary, TMI-2 Solutions, to acquire the Three Mile Island Unit-2 Nuclear Power Plant (TMI-2), from subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. The purpose of this sale is to complete the decommissioning process of the facility, located in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. TMI-2 license transfer request "This is a major step forward in the United States when it comes to decommissioning shut-down n...
Every child has the right to education. Likewise, every child has the right to an intact, protected environment. The Living Schools in Malawi, East Africa, achieve both. They offer several hundred girls and boys a good education with bright prospects for the future. In addition, they make efficient and careful use of natural resources in one of the poorest countries in the world. UNICEF Children's Fund project The UNICEF Children's Fund project is thus not only pursuing the goal of providing...
Carrier Global Corporation's BluEdge service platform continues to expand its reach with 1,000 signed service agreements in just six months and expanded geographic reach. The global, one of the best-in-class service programs that was originally launched in North America and Asia, is now available to Commercial HVAC customers in the Middle East and Europe. Through a deep understanding of customer needs and investments in cutting edge digital tools, BluEdge can help customers achieve enhanced equ...
Motili, a foremost property and HVAC technology company, announced the opening of its newest location at Interchange Tower in Bangkok, Thailand. This office will support Motili's US operations, which have seen record growth this year, and help better position the company to serve the increasing demands for HVAC, hot water repair, and replacement service software needs. Serving Clients Better Leading this expansion is Vice President and Managing Director at Motili, Meekiat Jongpisuttisophon, w...
Johnson Controls, the global front-runner for smart and sustainable buildings and the architect of OpenBlue connected solutions, has opened its new, state-of-the-art Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, offering world-class commercial and residential HVAC training. The first-of-its-kind 30,000 square-foot training facility features two large classrooms and two extensive training labs, offering remote and hands-on classes, including virtual reality training. Real-Life Experience The vi...
It is important to properly size a water heater to meet the needs of a business or household and ensure optimum efficiency. As a result, Ariston has introduced a comprehensive guide to its portfolio of high-quality vented, unvented and instantaneous electric water heaters, outlining which models are best suited for a range of domestic and light commercial applications throughout the UK. The guide can be found in the new Ariston hot water brochure. Ariston’s water heating guide makes it si...
RectorSeal, a globally renowned manufacturer of quality HVAC/R tools and accessories, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc., has announced its acquisition of TRUaire, to provide residential and commercial grilles, registers, and diffusers to its expanding product line, designed for professional contractors. Following an integration period, the combined organization will operate with a unified market approach, giving distributors access to RectorSeal and TRUaire products. As maj...
The Wilo Group will invest in a new high-tech factory in Changzhou. The hybrid signature Ceremony on 15th December marked the official start of this important milestone in Wilo history. More than 50 high-ranking guests from China and Germany came together on-site and digitally with the Company’s Top Management to celebrate. Dignitaries in Attendance High-ranking representatives from the People's Republic of China attended on-site like the Deputy Director of The Foreign Affairs Office of...
Moro Hub (Data Hub Integrated Solutions), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and US-based Facilio, an AI-driven property operations cloud platform, has announced a strategic partnership to launch Energy Management and Monitoring Services for commercial and residential buildings in the UAE. digital features The new service aims to reinforce and bring to focus the next level of energy-saving strategies of Dubai and the UAE. Equipped with innovative and top...
A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini-split, is a splendid choice for a Calabasas home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and users can enjoy them all for years to come, if they maintain the system consistently. As with any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, users need to protect their investment. By neglecting regular maintenance, users will shorten the system’s life span and greatly reduce how well it functions, as Tassio T...
Statement from Viessmann in response to the Climate Change Committee’s 6th Carbon Budget, from Darren McMahon, Viessmann Marketing Director: “We commend the ambition to reduce emissions in buildings to zero by 2050 in line with net zero legislation. The CCC report rightly notes that emissions reductions from heating have flatlined since 2015 and much further needs to be done to promote low carbon heating and efficiency investment in the 2020's. We are particularly encouraged by the...
The Cross-Industry Action Group has launched its Climate Framework. It represents a new, transdisciplinary, and holistic framework for the knowledge base that every current and future built environment professional will need to be equipped with in order to halt climate change and mitigate its adverse impacts. Stephen Hodder, CIC Chairman and Chair of the CIC Climate Change Committee, said: "The Construction Industry Council is delighted to support the Climate Framework. The Framework will equip...
The Federation of German Heating Industry (BDH) has expanded its organizational structure to include the new Energy Management Systems (EMS) department. On the agenda is the support of technological and market-relevant developments, as well as the political framework conditions in this topic area. “The expansion reflects the dynamic growth of networked systems, especially in single and two-family houses, but also in neighborhood solutions. The BDH member companies have been intensively in...
Semco Maritime has won a study to identify the break-even point of HVDC and HVAC transmission for a large-scale offshore wind farm. Large-scale offshore wind farms are trending up in size as well as distance from connection onshore these days. A key technological aspect that is heavily influenced by this change is the transmission system, i.e. the technology used to transmit the generated wind power to the connection point onshore. This topic is the backbone of the study that Semco Maritime has...
Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions, is proud to announce that Wabash Plastics has joined the Carrier Alliance program and signed a strategic long-term agreement with Carrier. Wabash will supply a wide array of injection molded components and assemblies for use across Carrier's Residential HVAC portfolio. Rapidly changing requirements "We are excited to expand our strategic relationship and collaboration with Wabash...
BioZone Scientific's residential, commercial, and healthcare products were independently tested for effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 by a third-party lab. In the test report titled, ‘SARS-CoV-2 Surrogate Inactivation by Ultraviolet Disinfection System from BioZone Scientific,’ the systems repeatedly delivered greater than 5-log inactivation (>99.999%) of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in less than one second of exposure to BioZone Scientific ultraviolet disinfection systems. The testing wa...
Recently, J&W Heating and Air and YORK® Factory Direct partnered with Building Homes for Heroes in Orange Park, Florida to gift a new YORK® HVAC system in the mortgage-free home of Army Specialist Alberto Diaz. Diaz joined the military in 2012 because he wanted to provide a better life for his family. While deployed in Afghanistan, his truck rolled over an IED, causing severe injuries, such as bleeding in his brain, nerve damage in his face, and posttraumatic stress disorder, among...
Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems (Bryant) launched an updated zoning sensor to be used with its flagship Evolution Zoning System. The sensor provides homeowners with a wall control featuring a new, contemporary design, with the ability to control an individual zone in the home’s Evolution zoning system. Bryant, an international supplier of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a renowned global provider of healthy, safe a...
Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing, a provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Southwest part of the country, has promoted its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kim Miramontes to Chief Operations Officer (COO). Miramontes’ experience will be a beneficial asset to Goettl’s predominately female executive team, a unique differentiator in the HVAC and plumbing industry. “Kim’s skills far outweigh those of seasoned executives I’ve have worked with in the past,”...
BG Energy Solutions (BGES), one of the UK’s foremost independent BMS and energy solutions companies, has welcomed three new specialists to its management team as it looks to further enhance its technology and service offering. Head Of Service Georgia Butler has joined as Head of Service and will be responsible for improving BGES’ service offering, a key part of the company’s #BecomeGreater strategy. The newly created role involves building client relationships and ensuring t...
Thermon announced the promotion of Kevin Fox to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 12, 2021, concurrent with Jay Peterson, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, stepping down from that role. Mr. Fox has served as the Company's Vice President, Corporate Development, since March 2019. Prior to joining Thermon, Mr. Fox served in various roles of increasing responsibility in strategy, corporate development, and finance wi...
BrainBox AI, the pioneer provider of autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for corporate and commercial real estate, is pleased to announce Houston-based Fortune Energy Partners as its first Master Systems Integrator, part of the company’s growing family of national and international commercial partners. BrainBox AI offers building owners a unique technology combining deep learning, cloud-based computing, and algorithms to support a self-operating building. Reduction Of Ener...
