Air Handling Units News & Trends

The GLO™ UV‑C disinfection upper-room fixture series from UV Resources™ includes two new open-style luminaries designed to irradiate and inactivate airborne pathogens in occupied spaces with high ceilings (12-feet and taller). UV‑C coverage The GLO “open” fixtures for tall spaces direct UV energy upward and outward to create an intense zone of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) or UV‑C in the upper air. At the same time, occupants can safely go about their...

When it comes to an HVAC system’s energy recovery wheel, users may not be thinking about all the features and benefits. After all, it’s tucked away and not something users take notice of every day until users do.  Energy recovery wheels are the workhorse of energy recovery ventilation systems. And with many facility managers responsible for increasing ventilation in the age of the pandemic, those wheels are working harder than ever. So, with that in mind, users inevitably...

Cooper&Hunter is returning to AHR Expo as a 5th-year exhibitor. Since the brand’s introduction to the U.S. market in 2015, the company has experienced exponential growth from year to year. To maintain an advantageous role in the market, C&H is adapting to new styles and trends in the HVAC market. At AHR, Cooper&Hunter’s team will introduce booth visitors to a brand new product lineup, including improved mini split series as well as air handler units and VRF systems. Whil...

Danfoss has named Jae Chon, the Director of Strategic Markets at Chesapeake Systems, a renowned Maryland-based HVAC consultant and equipment distributor, as its 12th EnVisioneer of the Year for their work on retrofitting the Towson Courthouse in Towson, Maryland. Chesapeake Systems recognized Chesapeake Systems was the project manager firm responsible for upgrading the courthouse’s HVAC system with a synchronized hydronic loop, utilizing Danfoss high efficiency scroll compressors, pressu...

SO Energy talked extensively about how to save energy in the home on its website and in many face-to-face office conversations. With energy prices rising, it’s never been more important to save energy, and so for a new perspective, it asked customers for their energy-saving tips. highlights Have an energy champion Have someone in the home whose responsibility it is to check lights are off, the thermostat is turned down and no appliances are left on standby needlessly.  Only...

General Filter announces its participation at two of the most important and prestigious trade fairs in the HVAC sector. FILTECH 2022 From 8th to 10th March 2022 users will find General Filter as the FILTECH Trade Fair in Cologne (Germany): this is a major international conference during which innovative solutions and new technologies within the filtration sector, along with current and future challenges will be presented. It will be in Hall 7, Stand L13. MCE 2022 From 27th June to 1st July...

Since Cooper&Hunter’s introduction to the U.S. market in 2015, the company has placed great emphasis on its single and multi-zone mini-split systems. But, in an ever-growing and fast-changing market, C&H has decided to expand their product line up with the addition of air handler units and commercial VRF systems. Air handler units offer a versatile replacement for traditional air conditioning systems that can be connected to pre-existing ductwork, but with smaller units that are q...

Daikin Applied introduced SiteLine™ Building Controls, a portfolio of scalable, cloud-based technologies to effortlessly connect, monitor, and manage both individual pieces of HVAC equipment and integrated building systems. With SiteLine, building owners and operators have the tools and insights to optimize performance, improve indoor air quality, and trim energy use and carbon emissions. Transparency in the HVAC ecosystem The new controls portfolio provides complete transparency into t...

Emerson will be showcasing its innovative solutions and award finalist products at the 2022 AHR Expo in Las Vegas starting January 31 through February 2. The company’s focus at AHR Expo will be around sustainable solutions that are reducing global impact while redefining comfort, efficiency, performance, and safety in the HVACR industry. Emerson’s booth will highlight solutions aimed at helping contractors and OEMs achieve regulatory requirements with ease and meeting the need for h...

GE Appliances, a Haier company, Air and Water Solutions, is introducing its first atmospheric gas water heater line at the 2022 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Expo (AHR Booth N8106). point-of-use water heaters With the RealMAX™ launch, Air & Water Solutions can offer distributors a comprehensive portfolio of atmospheric gas, electric, tankless, and point-of-use water heaters in a variety of capacities. RealMAX products, made in a state-of-the-art production facility in C...

A 4-Star Hotel & Resort located in South Florida unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2020 boasting more than 1,200 luxury guest rooms in three hotel towers, and a large entertainment venue seating more than 7,000. The Concern: The resort had complaints about musty odors and microbial issues within the chilled water Fan Coil Units (FCU’s) in the older section of the resort. Additional fouling was also the result of recent construction projects at the hotel. PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning...

Carrier Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Toshiba Corporation’s (TOKYO: 6502) ownership stake in Toshiba Carrier Corporation (TCC), a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) and light commercial HVAC joint venture with Carrier. The planned acquisition will strengthen Carrier’s position in one of the fastest-growing HVAC segments, as well as scale its global VRF product p...

Kirriemuir-based AAD Transport has taken delivery of four new trailers mounted with Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 MT (multi-temperature) refrigeration units. Impressed by its quiet operation and excellent sustainability credentials, this is the second time the company has specified Carrier Transicold’s ultra-efficient trailer system. Carrier Transicold is a part of the Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and col...

Control Valves provide reliable process flow control to many processes throughout your facility.  This type of valve is always very close to the final step of the process, and is key in delivering dependable flow right to the process. Freeze-ups occur on control valves all year long.  Many think that just cold weather is the cause of valve freeze-ups.  Not always the case.  Many processes require higher temperatures in order to work properly. For example, a line in a bread p...

EDF Renewables UK is launching its 2022 apprenticeship scheme, which will offer applicants from all over the country the opportunity to become Onshore & Offshore Wind Turbine Technicians. As part of the scheme, new recruits will spend a year and a half at Tyne Coast College at the Wallsend Campus, before learning the practical elements of the job at a number of EDF Renewables sites. These include operational wind farms such as Dorenell and Fallago Rig Wind Farm in Scotland, and service cent...

ClimateCraft’s highly popular FanMatrix arrays are built to offer efficiency, redundancy and longevity in use. When space is an issue, the compact MiniMatrix delivers a compact yet powerful solution. For lower airflow applications, the efficient and economical ECM array takes ECM-driven fan applications to a new level of efficiency and space-saving performance.  FanMatrix arrays FanMatrix arrays feature direct-drive fan wheels for a simple fan design. Optional BalanceStream technol...

ClimateCraft is a custom air handling partner, committed to providing solutions as exceptional as the unique project demands. They build air handling solutions engineered to optimize energy efficiency and improve indoor air quality. Designed and built from the frame up by the team of experienced craftsmen, ClimateCraft air handlers are engineered to exceed expectations for quality, configuration, and longevity. Nothing fits a building better than a custom air handler, and nobody does custom lik...

ClimateCraft’s airflow monitoring system makes optimizing fan array efficiency, performance, and reliability easier than ever. Available with an intuitive 10.7” touch screen display, MatrixMonitor® 3.0 continually monitors equipment operation, identifying and reporting on system issues before they become costly problems. MatrixMonitor® 3.0 is the smartest way yet to improve serviceability, resulting in significant cost savings and extended equipment life. The Feat...

These days, users cannot help but think more about killing germs, staying healthy, and paying a little extra attention to personal hygiene. Given that most of them spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, effectively destroying viruses and bacteria is now very relevant to all of the lives. Air scrubbers use the latest advancements in residential indoor air quality (IAQ) technology to keep the California home healthy and safe. Tassio Temperature Control strives to provide users with the ri...

DRI-STEEM Corporation, the manufacturer of humidification, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, announced that they are offering a free ON-DEMAND webinar that addresses the important role of humidity control in reducing airborne virus transmissions in K-12 schools. The webinar is presented by David Baird, DriSteem Senior Applications Manager. Maintaining relative humidity levels  The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way people do almost everything. It is not the first virus...

Built on a foundation of precise superheat control, the Danfoss TD1 thermostatic expansion valve now features a more sustainable stainless-steel capillary tube and sensing bulb. As part of Danfoss’ industry-renowned portfolio of low- and ultra-low GWP compliant solutions, the TD1 delivers up to 15% more energy savings and up to 20% reduction in pull-down time under actual operating conditions compared to capillary tubes. TD1 thermostatic expansion valve Known for its high efficiency and...

Carrier continues to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) with a new site certification that provides building owners, facility managers, and occupants confidence in the health of their buildings. independent IAQ assessment Carrier Certified Healthy Air Systems employs proprietary software to complete an independent assessment of ventilation, filtration, thermal comfort, and airborne pathogen transmission risk in a building to determine if IAQ meets or exceeds recommended standards. Buildings tha...

Pure Air Control Services, an industry pioneer in mechanical and environmental cleaning technologies, tackled head-on, Florida State’s (FSU’s) dirty coils to provide the students and teachers a healthier learning environment. Cleaning the coil with the environmentally friendly, and proven PURE-Steam method from the foam/rinse method that only superficially cleaned the surface of the coil and pushed small debris along with residue, further into the coil causing decreased airflow, a m...

The Viessmann Foundation is taking another important step towards expanding its social and societal responsibility. By providing 500000 Euros in funds, Viessmann, the globally renowned provider of climate solutions has made the largest single donation in its history. The money will be used to set up a new ‘professional unit for Sustainable Healthy Nutrition’ at the National Cancer Prevention Center in Heidelberg, Germany. Better promote cancer prevention Cancer is the second most...

NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull is a primary care and preventive medicine hospital serving North Brooklyn since 1982. Apart from regulatory and routine maintenance, a focus on energy efficiency is a top priority for operations. One of the main areas in need of optimization is the HVAC system. The Concern: Woodhull has 31 air handler units (AHU) of various sizes and ages. Many dates to the original 1982 opening of the hospital. Over the years of “always-on” operation, these AHUs ha...

The University of South Florida (USF) founded in 1956, covers over 1900 acres, 250 buildings, 10 million square feet, 34 residence halls occupy over 5,000 on-campus beds, with an enrollment of over 48,000 students, making USF the 4th largest university in Florida. USF is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities and is among three other universities in Florida to hold this highest level of classification. The campus of USF partici...

The Harvard Medical School community, located in the historic Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, is dedicated to excellence and leadership in medicine, education, research, and clinical care. Since the School was established in 1782, faculty members have improved human health by innovating in their roles as physicians, mentors, and scholars. Harvard Longwood is a large campus that encompasses over 4 million square feet of building environments covering approximately 14 buildings. Benefits of...

The City of Oviedo, located within Seminole County, Florida, has been a longtime customer of over 20 years with Pure Air Control Services. Throughout this relationship, the city has relied on Pure Air Controls for IAQ testing, HVAC system cleaning, and building disinfection. The successful outcomes of these past projects have made Pure Air Control Services a trusted vendor for the City of Oviedo. Concerns The COVID-19 Pandemic has affected many governments and commercial facilities with new gu...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, will address the worldwide HVAC industry’s top challenges, with an array of new products and solutions, at the AHR Expo 2022, at Booth C1336, from Jan. 31 through Feb. 2, 2022, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. AI and digital technologies The Johnson Controls exhibit will focus on the importance of connectivity and innovation, in order to solve modern built-...

Modine Coatings, the industry-pioneering commercial and industrial HVAC coatings division of Modine Manufacturing Company, has selected Ripley PR, the global public relations expert for manufacturing and B2B, to support its strategic communications goals, drive brand awareness and enhance business growth. Ripley PR’s new partnership with Modine Coatings expands the agency’s successful relationship with Modine. Since 2016, Ripley PR has helped the company’s HVAC manufacturing d...