Chillers News & Trends

µChiller is the solution for the complete management of chiller units and air/water and water/water heat pumps with on-off compressors and/or DC compressors. Main characteristics of µChiller integrated management of BLDC compressor and electronic valve, integrated connectivity to supervisory systems, Dedicated APP for installer/maintenance technician (Carel APPLICA), Integrated double-row LED display, poss...

CLIMASET srl offers a CAREL EVD driver for managing every electronic expansion valve, from CAREL or from other manufacturers. These drivers keep overheating to the desired value and can manage a great variety of refrigerants, from small domestic heat pumps to big industrial aero-evaporators, passing to precision conditioning units or process and conditioning chillers. CAREL EVD drivers offer high efficiency, configuration simplicity, and advanced function...

Daikin Applied has introduced the Magnitude® WME-D, a next-generation water-cooled centrifugal chiller featuring a two-stage, oil-free compressor and low-global warming potential (GWP) R-515B refrigerant. With an optimized compressor-refrigerant combination, the WME-D improves performance for up to 40% more energy savings than traditional fixed-speed compressors. low-GWP refrigerant The combination of a low-GWP refrigerant and enhanced efficiency allows building owners and operators to ac...

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced its first-time participation at Chillventa, an international trade fair for refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation, and heat pump technology, from October 8 to 10 in Nuremberg, Germany. Siemens will present cutting-edge technology for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) designed to transform the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry toward a more digital and sustainable future. Climatix Hub As OEMs tac...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced a significant expansion at its Holme heat pump and chiller facility in the region of Aarhus, Denmark.  The development will allow the company to produce and test larger, high-capacity commercial and industrial heat pumps to meet growing demand from customers across the globe. The investment is expected to create over 100 new jobs and is scheduled for completion by early 2026. new production and tec...

Carrier’s award-winning AquaEdge® centrifugal chillers have been voted finalists in an annual competition to find the “Coolest” product made in North Carolina. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Coolest Thing Made in NC The Coolest Thing Made in NC competition is in its fifth year and this year 145 companies and their products were nominated. After two rounds of voting, Carrier’s Chillers hav...

From September 4th to 7th, Geoclima Asia proudly participated in Bangkok RHVAC 2024, one of the world’s premier HVACR events, held at the BITEC Trade & Exhibition Center. The event was a huge success, attracting visitors and professionals from across the globe, eager to explore the latest technological innovations. Particular attention was drawn to the Circlemiser, the chiller featuring microchannel cylindrical condensers, that continues to impress with its increased heat ex...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, announced the expansion of production capacity at its plant in Izmir, Türkiye. This three-million-dollar investment enables Johnson Controls to address increased European market demand for commercial heat pumps by improving production efficiencies and offering shorter delivery times for HVAC solutions for commercial customers throughout Europe. HVAC solutions “Heating and cooling are a significant fa...

For 50 years, Danfoss’ reliable sensors have helped supertankers secure efficiency in operation and optimization of the energy output. Supertankers sailing the world seas are built to withstand harsh conditions from the humid southern hemisphere to the heavy, cold storms on the North Sea. But it’s what’s inside, that matters. Behind the long vessel’s hull, Danfoss’ Sensing Solutions are working hard to reduce energy costs, monitor engine operations, and convert pow...

Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has formed a new partnership with PACAIR for its full range of applied products. air conditioning solutions PACAIR specializes in the bespoke design and distribution of air conditioning solutions, with a particular focus on air source heat pumps, 4-pipe multi-functional heat pumps, chillers, and close control systems. A highly skilled applied projects team offers support to customers from PACAIR’s base in Hemel Hempstead and regional offices in the No...

Supporting the increasing interest in building electrification across the country, LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA’s mobile HVAC showroom is on the road for its national tour. In its eighth year, the mobile tour offers immersive hands-on demonstrations and expert insights for attendees, helping them gain invaluable knowledge about today’s cutting-edge HVAC technologies and LG’s commitment to innovation, electrification, and efficiency. 2024 mobile tour The re-energized...

They are pleased to announce Geoclima Asia's participation at Bangkok RHVAC 2024, taking place from September 4 to 7 at the BITEC Trade & Exhibition Centre in Bangkok. Bangkok RHVAC 2024, now in its 14th edition, is recognized as one of the world’s top five trade events for Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It also stands as the largest dedicated exhibition in Southeast Asia, offering Geoclima a prime opportunity to showcase their smart HVAC solutions. Limitl...

Glenn Price has joined Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK as an Applied Specialist. He will look to support and develop the company’s offering across chillers, heat pumps, and close control systems. Following an electrical apprenticeship, Price has since spent more than 13 years in the air conditioning industry, covering installation, breakdowns and maintenance before extending his knowledge base to include chillers, heat pumps, and ventilation. He joins Fujitsu from wholesaler TF Soluti...

As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to attend one of the world's largest sporting events.  Due to the latest technology from Johnson Controls, they will enjoy a more comfortable experience at some of the smartest and most energy-efficient stadiums on the continent. energy-efficient and sustainable By integrating advanced building automation systems, HVAC, and fire suppression technologies across eight venues, the co...

Geoclima is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey — Geoclima Group has been acquired by Munters Group, a distinguished Swedish firm founded in 1955 and listed on the large cap of Nasdaq Stockholm. This strategic acquisition represents a major step forward, unlocking immense growth opportunities for Geoclima in the dynamic data center market. Munters’ Data Center Technologies (DCT) Munters’ Business Area Data Center Technologies (DCT) specializes in creat...

Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a renowned HVAC, plumbing, and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, has acquired Frost Air Services and will retain the company’s owner to add to its pool of expert home comfort service technicians. Cody Frost started his Tulsa-area home service business in 2018 after serving as a lead technician for other heating and air conditioning companies in the area since receiving his associate’s degree in HVAC techno...

A collaboration between ABB and Arkitech has brought significant efficiency gains for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system on board MSC Magnifica. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data from over 1,500 sensors on the MSC Cruises ship, this technology enables up to 12 percent increase in chiller efficiency to achieve monthly energy savings of 100 MW by the 15-year-old ship, while maintaining optimal air-handling unit performance. energy effici...

Prompt action by Green Point UK, BITZER UK's compressor remanufacturing and services arm, ensured critical cooling at a major UK data center was maintained following the failure of several chillers at the site. The loss of cooling capacity meant the data center was vulnerable to a spike in ambient temperatures or an increase in the intensity of server usage, which could have overloaded the remaining cooling plant at the site, with potentially catastrophic consequences.  proactive approach...

Carrier is pleased to announce Carrier Cooling-as-a-Service, a portfolio of innovative solutions to help commercial customers simplify the operation of HVAC and other thermal or electricity-generating systems while meeting the challenges of the modern energy transition. Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Carrier Cooling-as-a-Service allows customers to contract for long-term performance and predictable payments rathe...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Danfoss announced their collaboration to deliver HPE IT Sustainability Services – Data Center Heat Recovery, an off-the-shelf heat recovery module, helping organizations manage and value excess heat as they transition towards more sustainable IT facilities. AI integration The rapid integration of AI technologies across organizations and businesses is expected to have a dramatic increase in the power demand and utilization of AI-optimized IT infras...

LG Electronics (LG) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Academy is reinforcing the company's human resources infrastructure by training over 30,000 HVAC professionals annually. Building a network of skilled installation and service engineers, the academy is playing an important role in supporting the company's global B2B expansion strategy. LG HVAC Academy Operating in 62 locations worldwide, the LG HVAC Academy provides comprehensive training on installing and maintaining LG's...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the creation of a dedicated Global Data Center Solutions organization, focused specifically on operationalizing Johnson Controls' global scale to provide integrated solutions to data center customers around the world in support of the company's business segments.  Todd Grabowski, President, Global Data Center Solutions, will lead the Global Data Center Solutions organization, reporting directly to...

Commercial buildings are huge, and they require huge HVAC systems to make the large space comfortable for people. Unlike home units that cool just one house, office buildings require powerful equipment that can handle up to hundreds of tons. That is why building owners need to carefully choose the right HVAC system for their building based on the size and the number of visitors every day. To choose the right HVAC system for any commercial property, owners will need the help of professional HVAC...

Geoclima launches the CM + FC chillers, a revolutionary range that integrates Free Cooling technology into the Circlemiser series. These next-generation chillers utilize cold ambient air to lower the entering water temperature and use cylindrical microchannel heat exchangers (Circlemiser) to reduce the load on compressors further. Benefits of chillers The series integrates the coils in a concentric configuration, with the condenser placed inside the free-cooling heat exchanger under a single...

Baxi has teamed up with Abode Heat, a pioneering national MCS Umbrella provider, to help support installer participation in the growing retrofit air source heat pump (ASHP) market. Through Baxi, Abode Heat will be offering discounted rates for its “Heat Pump Go” MCS Umbrella service which enables installers to easily access grant funding for homeowners. This means Abode Heat will take responsibility for key parts of the heat pump installation project, such as the DNO application in...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it will begin offering heat-related total solutions as a service from May 31 to enable manufacturers, building owners, and heat-supply operators to reduce their electricity and heat-energy costs and achieve greater decarbonization. As one of the company's newest Energy & Facility (E&F) solutions, the one-stop service will combine customized consulting, heat-system designing, as well as the provision of hot water and industrial cooling a...

Hecoclima, a significant company within the Geoclima Group, expands further their ProSeries range, which encompasses all units with R290 refrigerant. As of now, HPT units – the new air-cooled, reversible, high-temperature heat pumps designed for outdoor installation – are joining the green range. Hot water up to +70°C The new entry guarantees hot water production up to +70°C in ambients down to −3°C, and even with an outdoor air temperature as low as −15°...

To address growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, regulatory bodies, consumers and other stakeholders have placed an increased focus on the reduction of potent greenhouse gas emissions, such as traditional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, to the atmosphere. In the U.S., several states have introduced measures curtailing the use of these products, including the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) global warming potential (GWP) limit of 750,...

Johnson Controls, the global major for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of the YORK® YMAE 575 V Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump for use in Canada. The high-efficiency heat pump is now available in a 575-volt model and is compliant with the Canadian Registration Number (CRN) requirements for pressurized equipment in certain provinces. YMAE heat pump “The YORK® YMAE heat pump has achieved exceptional results around the world, and w...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings released its 2024 Sustainability Report, marking significant progress and unwavering focus on decarbonizing the built environment. Scope 3 emission reduced Notably, the company reduced absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017, putting it ahead of schedule in achieving its 2030 science-based target of a 55% reduction. The company also reported a 27.1% reduction in Scope 3 emissions derived from its p...