Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems (VRF or VRV) News & Trends

The STULZ company already has more than 50 years of experience in the field of data center air conditioning. As the STULZ portfolio has constantly evolved, it hasn’t only been outstanding quality and high efficiency that mattered: a high level of individualization, which can also cover special requirements, has also always been key for their customer-specific solutions. In recent years, a marked trend has been apparent in the global data center market: ever higher power densities –...

CLIMASET s.r.l. offers regulating kits for single and multi-compressor refrigeration units with condensation control. The software can manage semi-hermetic compressors from one to four capacity steps, it can control central units with compressors of different power and central units with a compressor with an inverter. additional functions The software also offers additional functions for improving performance and helping with its assistance: Var...

The range of CLIMASET s.r.l. applications is enriched with the dual-circuit hybrid regulation, developed to adapt to any combination of radiant and fan coil. What can be managed?  Heating with radiant system, Heating and cooling with Fancoil, Call of the heat pump (also with double setpoint), Management of a mixed circuit for the radiant, Bathroom management (heating only area), CMV air change management (also with free cooling function), Fancoil fan speed managemen...

Kits are composed by the regulation for the air handling unit, or also by the electrical panel tailor-made for the AHU to manage. Together with the regulation, CLIMASET s.r.l. provides probes to measure temperature, humidity, pressure, and air quality, but also protection devices such as differential pressure and flow switches. To complete the range they provide inverters, but also evaporative cooling systems and advanced&nbs...

CLIMASET s.r.l. proposed the radiant modular system for the management of the temperature, humidity, and production of hot sanitary water in environments in which they live and work. The architecture of the system allows the construction of single-zone and multi-zone systems managed by a single controller (apartments, villas, offices, etc.) or multiple controllers distributed on a field bus (condominiums, school buildings, etc.). Strongpoints of the radiant system...

Never as in this period have the aspects of air sanitization become fundamental, especially in air conditioning in the light of the latest laws.  CLIMASET s.r.l. offers a certified product that solves this problem in a simple and effective way, even in the case of retrofits on air ducts and air handling units. Activity of the Bioxigen device BIOXIGEN is the certified sanitizing solution against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19: the LAB ANALYSIS laboratory in...

Recently, a value has repeatedly popped up in air conditioning system specifications, defining the maximum permitted power consumption for the fans at a certain airflow. In the past, the primary consumer of energy in an air conditioning system was the compressor. Most Data Centers use air conditioning systems with Free Cooling. Air conditioning units Now mechanical or compressor cooling is only required if it is very warm outside, and the Free Cooling is insufficient for transporting heat out...

Hamburg, since it was founded in 1947, the STULZ family business has evolved into one of the world’s leading suppliers of air-conditioning technology for critical applications. Stulz already began persistently expanding its global air conditioning business and specializing in data centers and telecommunications systems as early as 1974. climate control solutions Stulz is one of the world’s pioneering manufacturers of reliable and energy-efficient precision climate control sol...

On October 18, 2017, the 5th China International Energy-saving and New Energy Vehicle Exhibition and Energy-saving and New Energy Automobile Development Plan Achievement Exhibition were held at the National Convention Center, Beijing, China. With a floor space of 35,000 m2, the Exhibition focuses on energy-saving, environment-friendly, new-energy-powered, and intelligent-network-connecting automobiles, covering the full body, batteries, motor, electronic control, and charging devices. The Exhib...

YORK® Factory Direct, a pioneer in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning services, is excited to announce contractors can order its award-winning products, technical expertise and fast delivery at the website and starting November 1, 2024, these services will be available to contractors through its brand new factory direct store locations. This direct-to-contractor offering provides high-quality and expedient delivery of the company’s full line of residential and commercial HVAC...

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...

Africa is the world's second-largest continent and also comes second in terms of population. It comes as no surprise, then, that the local Data Center market has developed strongly over recent years. This has a number of reasons. Where IT is concerned, the countries have some catching up to do, but the continent's decision-makers have recognized this and embraced new technologies with remarkable enthusiasm.  Mobile communications coverage is good or even very good, which opens up a multitu...

The increase of the electricity price carries the need to reduce the system management costs: the first thing to do is to understand which machines are too much energy-intensive. Here is the CLIMASET s.r.l. solution: CAREL energy meters + energy plugin for boss supervisors. CAREL energy meters record the consumption of each machine and they allow users to carry out a complete and detailed analysis to: Identify when and where consumption occurs; Identify wrong behaviors and uses; Diagnose f...

Vokèra by Riello is proud to announce the launch of its Vokèra Synergy boiler range. Designed by engineers, the Synergy range prioritizes installer-focused features with cutting-edge technology to help redefine the mid-tier boiler market. Vokèra by Riello is part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Digital modulating circulator The stainless-steel heat exchanger assures prime heat transfer and long-lasting durabili...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC, a pioneering supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and air-conditioning systems, introduces the s-MEXT indoor unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications. Uses include small-to-medium-sized data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, laborato...

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...

Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu® building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCV™) technology and smart damper actuators. These intelligent devices further enhance Carrier’s range of peripherals designed for the i-Vu system, helping operators improve comfort and efficiency in their buildings. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a global pioneer in intelligent cli...

Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. (Daikin) announces the creation and launch of Daikin Comfort Technologies Northeast, Inc. (Daikin Northeast). Daikin Northeast will unify ABCO HVAC/R Supply + Solutions, Universal Supply Group, and Robinson Supply Co. into one cohesive organization.   HVAC/R product and solutions The formation of a unified team of regional distributors represents a pivotal step in Daikin’s mission to further strengthen its HVAC/R product and solu...

Batchelor Air Conditioning & Refrigeration has announced a significant milestone in its operations, marked by record-breaking installations and service visits throughout the summer months. customer satisfaction Commenting for Batchelor, general manager Mark Richardson says, “This achievement underscores an unwavering commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction." "It is made possible by the trust and support of our valued customers, and a dedicated team of service engineers,...

Jobber, the pioneering provider of home service software, announced the launch of Jobber Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that serves as a business coach, data analyst, marketing specialist, and Jobber product expert to help home service pros make better data-driven decisions, improve their strategies, and streamline their operations like never before. "We're developing AI tools to further simplify the daily operations of service professionals, with the long-term goal of having AI handle all ad...

Leap Partners, one of the fastest-growing home service companies with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical businesses across the Southeast, has proudly announced its latest acquisition, of Appalachian Heating, a trusted third-generation business serving West Virginia since 1948. This partnership marks Leap Partners’ entrance into West Virginia, further extending its regional presence. Appalachian Heating brand Appalachian Heating, led by father-and-son duo Dan and Daniel Akers, has built a le...

EDEN, a pioneering digital sales enablement platform in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, will showcase its Instant Quote tool at its booth during the 2024 Service World Expo at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Oct. 15-17. EDEN’s booth No. 1303 will be located in Exhibit Hall B near the entrance of the event. Innovative solutions “Service World Expo is the premier conference for residential contractors and is the bes...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, has become the first company to accomplish the Green Power Aluminium certification procedures. The evaluation team from the China Non-ferrous Metal Industry Association (CNIA) Green Product Certification Center, led by Mr. Ma Cunzhun, head of the Green Product Evaluation Center, embarked on their first international certification visit. The goal was to assess RUSAL, one of the largest aluminum producers globally. Introducing innovative appr...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, today announced that its new 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit has earned a 2024 Pro Tool Innovation Award (PTIA) in the “Specialty Driver Bits” category. Now in its 12th year, the Pro Tool Innovation Awards evaluate hundreds of cutting-edge tools from across a wide variety of industries and manufacturers. This year, over 100 diffe...

SmartAC.com is proud to introduce its innovative “Connect” offer, designed to give contractors a way to stay connected to homeowners who decline to sign up for service agreements. The new app-only service offers many of the key benefits of the SmartAC.com software platform, while incorporating some new features to empower contractors to foster lasting relationships with the great majority of homeowners who historically haven’t been willing to commit to a full membership. ...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, will host its 21st annual convention at the Dallas Renaissance Hotel in Dallas, on Oct. 21–23, 2024. The conference, entitled 'Lone Star Leadership: Rising Above the Crowd', will feature keynote addresses by Amanda Brinkman, the Creator, Producer and Host of the Emmy-nominated TV show, 'Small Business Revolution', and award-winning Marketi...

Ventilation maintenance and fire safety specialist - Duct Hygiene Ltd has been acquired by First Compliance Group.  The Wrexham-headquartered business, which also has bases in Birmingham, Liverpool, Preston, Manchester, Leeds, and Middlesbrough, now becomes part of First Compliance Group, a compliance, training and regulatory safety specialist within the ventilation and specialist cleaning sectors. Duct Hygiene’s team The company also provides fire damper inspection, testing, and c...

Growing their already extensive brazed plate heat exchanger portfolio, Danfoss proudly unveils their latest innovations featuring the Micro Plate™ technology. With increasing regulations on the climate harming F-gas refrigerants worldwide, Danfoss steps up to meet the demand for products that operate with more climate-friendly natural refrigerants, such as R290 propane. Danfoss’ new innovative brazed plate heat exchangers Danfoss has introduced three innovative brazed plate heat e...

Finalized last July, the acquisition of the distributor Cora by Carrefour enters a new phase with the gradual transition of the 60 stores under their new brand. This integration will be carried out in three waves of brand change: a first of 19 stores, which will begin on October 1; a second of 20 stores from mid-October; and finally, a final wave of 21 stores from the end of October. Codes of the Carrefour group The changeover will take place during a transition period of approximately two...

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, announced that veteran construction industry executive Kevin E. Clark will serve as the president of Del-Air’s residential new construction division.  Clark originally joined the Del-Air leadership team in July as the executive vice president of the division. New construction division "Del-Air is proud to name Kevin as president of our residential new construction division. Kevin has...