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A Flight Control System Manufacturer selected a competitor company’s 281 Pressure Relief valve for an actuator. The valve’s proved to have an instability issue causing the system manufacturer to 100% test and sort valves in-house. AUSCO responded with a valve design that incorporates a damper function, a design that has been used by AUSCO for decades, while meeting the same envelope requirement. Huge cost savings in eliminating 100% inspect and sort, and greater performance of an o...
A major oil tool manufacturer developed a tool to flow two phases’ media, liquid in one direction and gas in the opposite direction. A fixed diameter pipe required ten 0.5 in OD insert check valves in an annulus. The oil tool company initially selected a competitor company’s 0.500 insert check valve, which was later found to not meet aggressive pressure drop requirements. Greater flow efficiency AUSCO was able to respond with its ultra-high flow check valve technology and exceed c...
Logic Air has visited Old Trafford in Manchester, St James’ Park in Newcastle, Elland Road in Leeds and The Hawthorns in West Bromwich. Accompanying Logic Air is a world-class level of customer support from the dedicated UK-based team. UK domestic heating market Support is available to customers 364 days a year, including in-house team of engineers specially trained to service heat pumps. Logic Air represents a unique offering for the UK domestic heating market. It integrates seamlessl...
The Johnson Controls security team gathered with more than 40 exhibitors to showcase and demonstrate the latest in security innovation for the Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo. Advanced Services 25th Anniversary Expo Bringing together customers and partners from across the industry, Johnson Controls heard from the security professionals helping to make their vision to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable a reality. Johnson Controls celebrated the Advanced Servi...
IonicBlue® has announced a CAD $100 million agreement with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) to make net zero more attainable to Canadian organizations striving to reach their decarbonization targets. IonicBlue is a joint venture between Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, with funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (APO), a major global alternative asset manager. IonicBlue gets funding from Canada Infrastructure B...
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) last week sounded the alarm that global temperatures may temporarily surpass 1.5 C of warming within the next five years. It has been indicated that global warming of this amount would have 'far-reaching repercussions for health, food security, water management and the environment'. The change is fueled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and the naturally occurring El Niño event. Stephen Hodder MBE, Chair of the CIC Climate Change Committee, sai...
Tax Initiative 179D, also known as the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, is a federal tax incentive program in the United States of America (USA) that encourages energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings. It provides a deduction for the costs associated with implementing energy-efficient HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, lighting systems, and building envelope improvements. History of Tax Initiative 179D Tax Initiative 179D was introduced a...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is pleased to welcome the All in One units, available in T-CAP and High Performance, of its latest Aquarea K Generation heat pumps to market. With reduced noise levels and enhanced comfort and efficiency, the new generation of Aquarea heat pumps offers extensive technological advancements whilst retaining the strengths of the Panasonic Aquarea range. Aquarea K Generation All in One units Aquarea K Generation is a ground-breaking low-energy system for...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is enhancing its range of air conditioners with the new, wall-mounted TZ ZKE, which has the air cleaning nanoe™ X technology built-in as standard. Designed to fit in the smallest spaces of any home, the TZ offers smart comfort in a compact unit with an energy efficiency rating of up to A++ for both heating and cooling. New TZ ZKE featuring nanoe™ X technology Panasonic’s innovative nanoe™ X technology produces hydroxyl radicals...
The future of HVAC is all about sustainable innovation. Geothermal systems are used to cool or heat up rooms by using the earth’s temperature. Solar power can also be used to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Smart thermostats and ice-powered air conditioning increase efficiency. All of these cutting-edge technologies merged within an HVAC system are eco-friendly and can reduce energy costs for homeowners. Stay with them as they dive deeper into the latest HVAC technology and the most pop...
Eco-heating specialist - Daikin UK is marking its inaugural Green Heating Gap Day on Friday, 19th May. It symbolizes the point in the calendar at which its most efficient heat pump effectively stops emitting carbon compared with the average gas boiler over a full year. Efficiency Daikin’s most efficient heat pump emits just over a third (38%) of the CO2 of the average gas boiler, meaning that homeowners investing in this technology will effectively be heating their homes carbon-fr...
On 15-17 May 2023, Eurovent’s decision-making bodies met in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for its Annual Meeting to discuss issues concerning regulations, developments and the future of the association. This years’ annual meeting was hosted by the Eurovent Member Associations Binnenklimaat Nederland and NVKL, which represent the interests of the Dutch air handling and refrigeration industries, and promote the importance of healthy indoor climate. Healthy indoor climate The Eurovent dec...
After a winter of record-high energy bills, many will be wondering how efficient their boilers are, and whether the type of home they have has an impact on this. The age of a property and whether it is detached, mid-terrace, or otherwise, can all have an impact on how hard a boiler needs to work, and ultimately how heat-efficient the household is. To discover which property type and age has the greatest impact on a boiler’s efficiency, Uswitch boilers analyzed Energy Performance Certifica...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the launch of the YORK® YVAM air-cooled magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller, operating with the ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-1234ze, for hyperscale and colocation data center cooling. YORK® YVAM chiller The YORK® YVAM chiller is one of the most efficient options for data center applications because its magnetic-bearing technology allows the system to operate very effici...
Daikin Applied Americas announced the launch of the Trailblazer® HP, an air-cooled scroll chiller that uses heat pump technology to deliver electricity-powered heating and cooling for commercial buildings and industrial processes. Trailblazer HP The Trailblazer HP is built on a product platform that Daikin Applied has successfully leveraged in Europe, a region where heat pumps are prevalent hitting a record high in sales in 2022. This marks a significant, cross-region collaboration b...
Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, is excited to announce the return of its Leadership Excellence Academy this fall. This innovative program helps owners, managers, and team leaders develop leadership skills and build high-performance teams that drive business growth and success. Leadership Excellence Academy The Leadership Excellence Academy is a one-year leadership development...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides funding through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ELC) program. This funding supports state and local health departments in their efforts to respond to public health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, this allows public schools to provide CDC funding for HVAC and IAQ improvements. CDC Funding for HVAC in Schools The CDC has allocated ELC fun...
AUSCO, a designer and manufacturer of precision hydraulics and fuel system components, has renewed its Nadcap accreditation for chemical processing. Fuel system components “This accreditation renewal attests to the stringent controls we maintain to ensure safe and quality chemical processing. It demonstrates our on-going commitment to manufacturing excellence and to delivering the highest standards of passivation,” explained Howard Naval, Director of Quality at AUSCO, Inc. ...
Baxi has launched a new range of Baxi direct and indirect hot water cylinders to complement the existing range from its Megaflo brand, giving installers a full choice of hot water storage options for customers. Designed and manufactured in the UK by the Heatrae Sadia hot water storage experts at Baxi, the new cylinders provide a high-performance and cost-effective option for heat-only and system heating setups. outstanding hot water performance Delivering up to 76 liters per minute of hot wat...
Katie McGinty, Vice President and Chief Sustainability and External Relations Officer at Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, sustainable buildings, has been named to the 2023 Constellation Research ESG50. The ESG50 lists the most influential global executives, who are advancing sustainability in their fields through new business models, emerging technologies, and ethical, humane leadership. This award follows a year of sustainability milestones at Johnson Controls as the comp...
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has released a first look at its Net-Zero Roadmap to decarbonize across its entire value chain by 2050. In 2022, Trane Technologies became the first in its industry – and one of the first companies in the world – to have its net-zero carbon emissions targets approved by the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). Trane Technologies’ Net-Zero Roadmap Sustainability is core to our strategy, and its success shows in our superior...
The Australian government has unveiled plans for a new ‘net zero authority’ to oversee the transition to renewable energy. The authority’s goals include supporting workers in emissions-intensive sectors to transition to new jobs, coordinating programs to attract and take advantage of new clean energy industries across the regions, and assisting investors and companies to harness net-zero transformation opportunities. New ‘net zero authority’ The announcement has...
Baxi has launched its latest 600 and 800 Combi and System 2 boilers with a suite of new features introduced as a result of feedback from heating engineers, completing its range of high performance models. The new ranges have been specifically designed to make installation and maintenance run even smoother. Combi & System 2 boilers with new features Improvements to the new Combi & System 2 boilers include a pre-heated siphonic condensate trap, which prevents freezing and boiler lockout...
Armstrong Fluid Technology has unveiled a new high-performance Pressurizing Pump for the Latin American residential market that is designed to increase hydraulic pressure in homes that have dishwashers, high-flow showerheads, water heaters, and other high-demand equipment. new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump Featuring low power consumption and a flow sensor that allows automatic activation, the new Armstrong Pressurizing Pump can supply a home with 1 to 5 bathrooms. It can be installed a...
Resideo recently celebrated the grand reopening of its offices in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, following 12 months of renovation to modernize the site. The updated facility was designed to foster innovation and deliver a collaborative work environment for employees. The shared site is home to more than 180 team members across Resideo’s ADI Global Distribution and Products & Solutions businesses that span various departments including sales, marketing, customer service, sales support, an...
Vaisala’s Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer - Anne Jalkala has been appointed Member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, as of May 5, 2023. She reports to company President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kai Öistämö. Anne Jalkala started in Vaisala in 2022. She joined the company from Fortum, where she held several leadership positions focusing on growth, innovation, strategy and digital business. She also has extensive experience from the academic world. Extensive...
A well-functioning heating and cooling system is crucial for maintaining comfort and energy efficiency in the home. To ensure they make the best decision when purchasing a new AC, it’s essential to do the research and tick every box. That’s exactly what this article is here to help them do. The heating and cooling checklist will cover everything they need to consider before buying a new air conditioning unit or heater. From assessing the current system to choosing a qualified instal...
Johnson Controls, a pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, released its 2023 Sustainability Report, marking milestones on the path to achieving net zero in buildings around the world. Johnson Controls reports accelerated progress both in its own sustainability journey and in the reduction of customer emissions. “Climate change is a key defining theme of this century. We have seven years to cut global emissions nearly in half to reach net zero by 2050 and limit global warmi...
Two of Finland’s major hydro power plants, located in the freezing Arctic Circle, are now SF6 ‘greenhouse gas’ free, thanks to a turn-key generator circuit breaker retrofit that gears them up for a more resource-efficient future. ABB customer, Kemijoki Oy, is one of the most important players in Finland’s renowned carbon neutral electricity system – responsible for balancing half of the country’s grid output – as well as being the leading provider of hy...
Danfoss Power Solutions, a renowned global supplier of mobile and industrial hydraulics, as well as electric powertrain systems, has launched a new family of universal quick disconnect couplings for data center liquid cooling applications. The Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings help data center operators meet the thermal management challenges of more powerful chips, denser racks, and heavier workloads through reliable, leak-free, efficient operation. Danfoss Hansen® UQD couplings UQD coupl...
