Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) News & Trends

At the 2020 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Expo on March 15–18, 2020, Danfoss will introduce three new innovations: the complete integrated evaporator control panel, semi-welded plate heat exchanger, and digital gas detector. These products are the newest, most advanced components from Danfoss' industrial refrigeration solutions, which blend reliable hardware with intuitive software to create customizable intelligent, energy efficient, and cost-effective systems. These components, along with...

“Recently - this year at the G7 and UN meetings - the refrigeration sector which includes air conditioning, cryogenics and heat pumps, was brought to the spotlight almost for the first time." "Using the words of Mr. Antonio Guterres: “Implementation of the Kigali Amendment will be front and center for climate action. We need all countries to develop national cooling action plans to deliver efficient and sustainable cooling and bring essential life‑preserving services like vaccines a...

Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial, residential and industrial water heating and storage applications, publicly affirmed its ongoing commitment to America’s skilled blue-collar workers in a White House ceremony in January. Carl Pinto Jr., Senior Director of marketing communications, Bradford White Corporation, joined representatives from the Plumbing-Heating-Contractors—National Association at the White House on January 14 to sign the Pledge to America’s...

Anna Jaques Hospital opened as a small community medical facility in 1884. The main building was constructed at the turn of the 20th century and then greatly expanded in the mid 1970’s to early 1980’s time frame. As part of the HVAC design, 100% outdoor air handling systems serving the expanded facility were equipped with energy recovery wheels (also known as ‘enthalpy wheels’), in order to minimize the heating and cooling costs associated with 24/7 operation. ERV techn...

Schneider Electric, a globally renowned company in energy management and automation, has donated Easy9 products to Weston College in Weston-Super-Mare, to support the training of the next generation of electricians. With over 150 electrical students ranging from full-time level one to level three apprenticeships, the college runs multiple electrical courses allowing students to gain the hands-on skills and knowledge needed to open up career opportunities.  Easy9 pallets The donation by S...

As globally renowned UK-based pharmaceutical and drug-maker company, Napp Pharmaceutical’s air conditioning and refrigeration service supplier, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock), recently carried out an energy inspection to keep them TM44 standard compliant. A TM44 standard compliance inspection is mandatory every five years, if air conditioning systems have a combined rated output of more than 12kw (kilowatts). Local councils can enforce a fine if an inspection is n...

Fort Worth's historic downtown art-deco Sinclair building, now a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, boasts its new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC system which raised the first-floor ceilings and cleared the roof for a new bar. Baird, Hampton & Brown (BHB) provided civil, electrical, and mechanical/plumbing engineering design services to make the building one of the most technologically advanced hotels in the world. Variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system As part of the renovation,...

The Bundesliga football team, Borussia Dortmund and the technology specialist, Wilo have extended their partnership, which has existed since 2011, by a further four years with effect from the upcoming season. “As partners who have been working together for a while now and have some joint plans for the future, we are united by our love for Dortmund. And as ambitious companies, we’re united by our passion and our resolve to always become a little bit better in every area,” state...

LIXIL Americas, a globally renowned pioneering company in the field of water treatment and housing products, is pleased to announce that Beth Benevenia has been promoted to the position of Chief People Officer (CPO) for the Americas region. She will report to Steven Delarge, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President in the Americas region, and LIXIL Group Corporation CPO, Jin Montesano. Expansion of global HR team Beth Benevenia will join the global human resources team and will be taske...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and renowned supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced releasing the new P-Series Hyper-Heating INVERTER (H2i) PUZ outdoor unit, Mitsubishi Electric’s first single-zone 2-ton H2i unit. PUZ Hyper-Heating INVERTER Unit The PUZ hyper-heating outdoor unit is part of the P-Series product line from METUS, which includes indoor and outdoor units as well a...

international supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, has announced the introduction of kumo touch, a wall-mounted wireless remote controller with touchscreen operation designed to provide complete control of personal comfort. kumo touch wireless controller Compatible with all M-Series and P-Series residential products and CITY MULTI commercial products, kumo touch can be used with the kumo cloud mobile app and web service or as a standalone wall controller. ku...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces the PEFY-OA Ducted Outside Air Unit. The PEFY-OA is a high-performance indoor unit that improves comfort by pre-treating and filtering outside air before delivering it to each zone. Available in 36,000, 48,000, 72,000 and 96,000 BTUH capacities, the PEFY-OA has three modes of operation: cooling, heating and fan only....

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions and a supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, introduces an expanded lineup of CITY MULTI N-Generation single-module outdoor units for R2-Series and Y-Series. These new units will be available in summer 2020. The newest N-Generation single-module units offer improved energy efficiency, a smaller footprint and more personalized comfort control over prior generations o...

Mark Keogh, President of the Electrical Industries Federation of Ireland (EIFI), is celebrating 30 years with Schneider Electric Ireland and 37 years in Ireland’s electrical industry. Mr. Keogh began his career as an Application Engineer at Schneider Electric in 1990. During the following years he has held positions in Engineering, Marketing and Sales and became the Vice President for Buildings & Industry in 2015. Electrical industry veteran Mark has been very active in the wider el...

LG Electronics USA’s Component Solutions division has launched the cutting-edge R1 Variable Speed Compressor. “The LG R1 variable speed compressor combines LG’s dedication to high-precision performance and energy-saving technology, providing OEMs and their customers with a durable, cost-efficient solution designed to meet the needs of most residential or light commercial applications,” said Minhee Jang, Director of Engineering and Quality, LG Component Solutions USA. LG...

Airxchange® warrants its products to Original Equipment Manufacturing customers for a period of 5 years ‘parts only’. This warranty is for all components except the drive motor, which carries the motor manufacturer’s warranty. Most OEM’s pass this warranty along to the end user. The Airxchange® warranty is longer than most OEM product warranties. Therefore there is a multiple year period from the time the OEM warranty expires and the Airxchange® warranty expi...

Airxchange warrants its products to Original Equipment Manufacturing customers for a period of 5 years ‘parts only’. This warranty is for all components except the drive motor which carries the motor manufacturer’s warranty. Most OEM’s pass this warranty along to the end user. The Airxchange warranty is longer than most OEM product warranties. Therefore there is a multiple-year period from the time the OEM warranty expires and the Airxchange warranty expires. Airxchange...

Malco Products SBC the nation’s renowned manufacturer of high-quality tools for the HVAC trade market (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), has announced that it launched a new size of its best-selling C-RHEX driver. C-RHEX magnetic hex drivers Designed with HVAC professionals in mind, Malco’s cleanable, reversible magnetic hex drivers do double-duty with “2-EZ Technology” that ensure 5/16-inch and 3/8-inch hex drives are always at-hand. Featuring single-piece st...

Malco Products SBC, one of the nation’s renowned manufacturers of high-quality, American-made tools for professional use, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020. Malco’s history of innovation over the years stems from a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to producing labor-saving tools of lasting quality and performance.  In 1950, Mark Keymer, a young steel supply salesman, started Malco Products in his garage, manufacturing and marketing a pipe crimper for...

A tremendous rise in commercial construction is reshaping the skylines of major cities across North America, with Xylem Bell & Gossett’s unparalleled systems expertise helping to equip the buildings of the future with sustainable, advanced hydronic HVAC and plumbing system solutions. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, commercial construction spending in the United States topped $93 billion in 2018 — levels not seen since 2008 — with cities from New York to Los Angeles un...

Wilo products are in operation in several Unite Students’ facilities, one of them being Blithehale Court in London, United Kingdom. With energy efficient solutions and an extensive service offer, the pump manufacturer, Wilo ensures a reliable operation within the building. Bethnal Green Bethnal Green, situated north of Whitechapel and Stepney, certainly is an archetypical East End borough. Since London’s East End has been booming for years, the district has transformed from a no-go...

Panasonic will be exhibiting its successful heating and cooling solutions at EuroShop 2020, one of world’s largest trade fair for retail investment requirements, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany. Located in the Retail Technology zone in Hall 6 / H58 and in the Refrigeration & Energy Management area in Hall 16 / E32, Panasonic will be highlighting its wide range of efficient solutions such as the innovative CO2 Cold Chain Condensing Units, R32 PACi range, and reliable VRF system...

Moving forward with its commitment to build a net-zero carbon world, Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions, has announced its membership with The Climate Group’s EV100 initiative to launch a Green Fleet policy which aims to replace 100% of its car fleet with electric vehicles by 2030. The announcement coincides with the launch of the 2020 Progress and Insights Annual Report which is released, which shows d...

Resideo Technologies Inc., a global provider of smart home and security for the home, has announced that the company is starting to build a new, state-of-the-art technical center in Lotte. Resideo’s new technical center With this step, Resideo underscores its commitment to the region. The new technical center will be the working area of ​​various development departments in Lotte, which specialize in measurements and trials of safety devices for global boiler manufacturers. At the start...

Eurovent will host a seminar at EuroShop 2020 titled ‘European Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulations for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment’ on 17 February 2020 from 14:00 to 16:30h in a meeting room at the CCD/Ost entrance, with the participation of the European Commission. The seminar will offer an introduction to the new Ecodesign and Energy Labelling requirements which enter into force next year. Among the topics on the agenda are the actual product requirements entailed in...

Johnson Controls releases the U.S. results of its 2019 Global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The study found that 75 percent of surveyed organizations plan to increase their investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart building technology, a 16 percent increase over 2018. The research suggests that sustainability is a key contributor to this increase - 80 percent of organizations with energy or greenhouse gas reduction goals plan to increase investment next year, versus 37 pe...

Adcock was contracted by Munro Building Services (South) Limited to upgrade the air conditioning systems in Richmond Theatre’s offices as some of equipment was running on R22 refrigerant. The company removed all existing, outdated systems, and replaced them with a unique combination of energy efficient solutions offered by Daikin VRV heat recovery equipment. As a D1+ Premium Partner, Adcock offers an extended 7-year warranty as a standard. D1+ Premium Partners are selected by Daikin UK fo...

Indoor comfort technologies from LG Electronics spotlighted at the 2020 AHR Expo, helped transform a 1920s art-deco office building into a brand-new luxury boutique hotel. The Sinclair, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel, is featured in a new case study debuting at the 2020 AHR Expo show (booth No. 6343). Future-Ready Technologies The Sinclair Hotel aims to create an unforgettable and luxurious experience for its guests in a classic 1929 building in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. The hotel&rsq...

Enginuity Power Systems has announced that it is proud to be attending the 2020 AHR Expo event in Orlando, Florida, USA and to have the opportunity to inform industry representatives and experts present at the event on the benefits and availability of the revolutionary m-Combined Heat and Power product. Last week in Las Vegas, this product was presented at the NAHB International Builders’ Show. The efficient, smart home product was evaluated and decorated by a panel of judges with three (...

Danfoss’ latest Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger (iMCHE) integrates a chiller or rooftop unit's multiple circuits into a single coil with a shared air heat transfer area, controlling each circuit independently. Using the whole air side heat transfer area when operating under part-load conditions, iMCHE is able to maximize system efficiency. Interlaced Microchannel Heat Exchanger The new iMCHE provides a compact and cost-effective solution for dual-circuit rooftop units The new iMC...