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

Digitally networked heating technology is the focus of this year's technology and energy forum as part of the trade fair ISH. For the eighth time, the Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH), together with Messe Frankfurt and 14 partner associations, is organizing the special show in an area of ​​around 500 m2. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier has taken over the patronage of the forum. The location is new: for the first time, the exhibition will take place in Hall 1...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Hospitality, a simple, flexible, and sustainable guest-room integration solution. RC-Hospitality automatically assigns the HVAC/lighting occupancy setting for any room upon guest check-in, enabling the MACH-System to improve guest-room comfort and operational efficiency, while delivering analytics for the entire facility. Features of RC-Hospitality include: Property Management System Integration Provides custom integration int...

DENSO Corporation, the world’s second-largest mobility supplier, announced that DENSO Sales Japan Corporation, a subsidiary of DENSO Corporation; DENSO Ten Sales Limited and DENSO Ten Service Limited, subsidiaries of DENSO Ten Limited, will merge to form a new company called DENSO Solution Japan Corporation on April 1, 2019. With the rapid progress of vehicle electrification and automated driving within the auto industry, DENSO has previously announced several organizational changes to in...

Sensaphone will introduce its environmental monitoring system, the cloud-based, rack-mounted Stratus EMS, at the 2019 AHR Expo in Hall C, Booth C5124. The Stratus EMS is ideal for HVAC professionals because it provides real-time status of all monitored equipment and environmental conditions from a smartphone, tablet or computer.  Stratus EMS The Stratus EMS can monitor up to 64 Modbus registers and 12 universal digital or analog inputs for HVAC equipment, boilers, chillers, refrigeration...

Filtration Group Corporation has announced that Tim McCarty will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 2019. McCarty joined Filtration Group in 2012 as CFO and played a critical role in growing the company to more than $1.5 billion in revenue. He has been instrumental in shaping Filtration Group’s mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. Filtration solutions expert George Nolen, CEO of Filtration Group since 2016, said, “T...

IoT Breakthrough, an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market, has announced Rheem Manufacturing’s EcoNet Smart Thermostat, the latest innovation in the company’s EcoNet enabled product line, as the winner of the ‘Smart Heating and Cooling Product of the Year’ award in the global 2019 IoT Breakthrough Awards program. IoT Breakthrough Awards program The mission of the IoT Breakthro...

Rheem Manufacturing’s EcoNet Smart Thermostat, produced by Rheem, received the 2018 Good Design Award. This award is the world’s most prestigious, recognized, and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. EcoNet Smart Thermostat We take great pride in the innovation and intelligence built into the EcoNet Smart Thermostat" The awa...

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. (AISIN), ADVICS Co., Ltd. (ADVICS), JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT), and DENSO Corporation (DENSO) announced they have formally agreed to form a new company to develop integrated control software that will be used for automated driving, vehicle motion control, and other related functions. The new company is named J-QuAD DYNAMICS and will be established in April 2019. In August 2018, the four companies announced their basic agreement to establish a joint venture. Integrated vehi...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced the appointment of Samantha Slater to head its federal and state legislative activities as Vice President, Government Affairs. Experience  Slater comes to AHRI from the Renewable Fuels Association, where she was lead lobbyist for the past 10 years, with accomplishments that included preserving ethanol's role in the federal renewable fuels standard as well as the federal tax credit for ethanol. Slater has spent mo...

Working for Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd as an engineer is a hands-on, rewarding, technical role requiring a high level of responsibility and customer care. For a snapshot of engineer life, the company has written an ‘Engineer Career’ series based on insight, tips and feedback from their own engineers. In part one, the company explored the route to becoming an engineer. In part two, discover a day in the life of an Adcock engineer. Adcock publishes this article with...

Recently, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Quality Assured (QA) program has accredited the company as a Quality Assured Contractor. This accreditation means Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning is able to meet nationally recognized, industry-developed standards to provide excellent support of ENERGY STAR Certified Homes and Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Homes. Most importantly, this ensures the customers that the company is a professional in the field and...

Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) are currently working on an installation project for South Essex College at the new Stephenson's Road Campus, in Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. Engineering and construction facilities Stephenson's Road Campus will introduce motor vehicle courses to Southend for the first time. Phase one of the project is due to open in September 2018 with the motor vehicle courses starting. The second phase of the development will then introdu...

Mace MEP Services are an international consultancy and construction business. They shape the cities and communities of the future by connecting clients, communities, suppliers and partners. Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) has recently completed an installation project working with Mace MEP Services at 70 St Mary Axe, London, United Kingdom. The HVAC services company supplied and installed the Mitsubishi Electric R2 Series VRF System at the site, which offers the ultimate...

As part of The Community Housing Group, Oakleaf Commercial Services has been providing high quality, professional, property maintenance and construction services since 2000. They provide a wealth of services including responsive repairs, building construction, modernizations and adaptations, grounds maintenance, fleet services, a PVC-u manufacturing facility and a bespoke joinery. Their central operating base is located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, United Kingdom, which allows them easy ac...

Carrier and Whisker Labs have teamed up to help homeowners save on heating and cooling costs while allowing participating utilities to better maintain grid reliability during peak demand. ‘Bring Your Own Thermostat’ model Whisker Labs is managing this new program, in which participating utilities can now include connected Carrier Côr thermostats in demand response and energy curtailment programs that use a ‘Bring Your Own Thermostat’ (BYOT) model for customer enro...

On the 30th of November, 2018, the Chairman and CEO of Wilo, Oliver Hermes, met the French ambassador, Anne-Marie Descôtes, to discuss networks, location development and strengthening the Franco-German relationship. “Wilo’s activities in France are very important to us. Around 70 percent of our products are currently produced in France. There, too, we express our passion for technology through our work,” said Oliver Hermes during the visit by French ambassador Anne-Marie...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) held its inaugural Leadership Forum November 11-13 in Tucson, Ariz., during which it elected its new officers and presented awards to industry leaders. "Without these dedicated industry leaders, AHRI would not be the recognized voice of the industry and reliable source for information," said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. "We are very grateful for their service to AHRI and the HVACR and water heating industry." New appoin...

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning will introduce multiple new products at the AHR Expo in Atlanta in January 2019, including Hitachi Water Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pump and heat recovery cooling and heating systems. These compact systems: Are exceptionally energy-efficient Provide individualized comfort Are ideal when space is at a premium (high-rise condos, apartments, office buildings) Are optimal where outdoor placement is challenging (coastal areas, extremely...

Homeowners can now monitor their homes while away with the new Côr indoor and outdoor cameras. Compatible with Côr 5C and 7C thermostats, these easy-to-install, Wi-Fi-enabled cameras can be seamlessly integrated into the Côr Smart Home app, offering homeowners convenience and peace of mind. Côr 5C and 7C thermostats Furthermore, they can be added as stand-alone monitoring devices, or can assimilate into the smart home system by linking notification alerts to an existing...

The aim of the MethQuest lead project is to develop environmentally compatible, affordable, and feasible gas technologies for a successful energy transition. In the so-called power-to-gas process, methane-based fuels are produced using electric power generated from renewable energy sources. A total of 27 scientific, industrial, and business partners are working on solutions with the potential to significantly reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. Within the framework of the MethQuest project,...

The following statement regarding the letter released by House Democrats to Energy Secretary Rick Perry seeking information on the Department's Appliance Standards Program can be attributed to Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) President & CEO Stephen Yurek: “As the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment, we are working closely with both sides of the aisle in Congress, as well as with the White House and the Departm...

Côr 5C and 7C thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing customers to more easily manage their smart home. Côr is a brand under UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. Remote thermostats control Google Assistant smart speakers, like Google Home, have integrated support for home automation, letting users control smart home devices such as the Côr 5C and 7C thermostat with their voice. For example, customers can ask the Google Assista...

NAVAC, the globally renowned supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps, in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, charging machines and other industry-specific items, will introduce the latest product in its Master Series at the 2018 HARDI Annual Conference, taking place from December 1 to December 4, 2018, at the JW Marriott Hotel, in Austin, Texas, USA. At the show, NAVAC will feature the debut of its new NP12DM Vacuum Pump, which offers an impressive flow rate of 12cfm for fast, heavy duty performan...

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) will host three educational sessions at the AHR Expo, taking place January 14–16, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. The sessions are free and no pre-registration is required. AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance — Workshop 1/15/19, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM Convention Center Room B214 The Importance of Humidity in Modern Buildings (1 LU Hour) 1/15/2019, 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM Convention Center Room B316 Atte...

FUJIAN SNOWMAN CO., LTD made an appearance at the CHILLVENTA HVAC exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany, between 16th October and 18th October 2018. The exhibits include SNOWKEY propane flake ice machine, SRM open-type screw compressor, propane semi-hermetic screw compressor, AC chiller, Two-stage screw compressor package, and 4-cylinder piston compressor, a good opportunity to showcase SNOWMAN's comprehensive capability to provide customized and One-stop solutions in ice making, commercial and indu...

Homeowners who have experienced flood damage from the recent hurricanes and tropical storms are advised to take important safety precautions about their home’s heating and cooling systems, according to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), the trade association representing manufacturers of HVACR and water heating equipment. “Standing water in a yard, house, or basement can damage a home’s heating, cooling, and water heating equipment in ways that...

Crestron can now control Gree GMV5 series, the new generation of VRF systems by Gree. The updated driver for CoolMasterNet allows Crestron integrators to integrate Gree GMV5. This update is significant because Gree is one of the most popular HVAC manufacturing brands in the world. The main benefits of this compatibility: Pain-free Gree GMV5 integration to Crestron, otherwise achievable only with significant effort Bidirectional communication with delay-free, real-time feedback between the s...

Knauf Insulation has been voted Global Insulation Company of the Year 2018. The award was presented at the 13th annual Global Insulation Conference which brought together 160 delegates from the world’s leading companies to discuss the latest industry trends, news and research. In 2009, they were awarded the Global Insulation Product of the Year Award for their revolutionary ECOSE Technology. Tribute to hard work Our CEO Jean-Claude Carlin said, “These awards are an incredible tri...

Temperatures in the UK are becoming increasingly unstable. The extreme fluctuations that are now being experienced, particularly during the winter months, have strengthened the case for a more widespread use of sophisticated heating controls. So how can heating controls help customers get-ahead of swinging temperatures? Greenstar Sense II weather compensator When weather systems like the ‘Beast from the East’ strike, heating controls that can automatically respond to cooling house...

Reliable Controls is pleased to announce the release of RC-Reporter® 3.6. This fully customizable, server-based application allows one to analyze the trend and runtime data from any BACnet®, Internet-connected building, and generate professional performance reports, quickly and accurately. Improving operational efficiency This release of RC-Reporter introduces new features, which help deliver actionable insights to improve the operational efficiency. New capabilities include: A Data...