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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...
It’s never a good sign when water is seen on the floor around the water heater. But before panicing, it’s important to figure out where it’s coming from. Upon further investigation, if water is found to be discharged from a small tube that comes out of the top or side of the unit, runs down the side of the tank, and ends near the ground, then the source is likely the temperature pressure relief valve, or relief valve, for short. What does the relief valve do? The relief valv...
Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd. (Adcock) are pleased to announce that their current maintenance agreement with a long standing and prestigious client, Cambridge Consultants has been extended to cover air conditioning and chiller equipment, located in The Richardson Building, in the Cambridge Science Park, in Cambridge, United Kingdom. As a maintenance customer, Cambridge Consultants has access to Adcock’s swift-response 24-hour call-out service, in case they should ever nee...
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...
‘A review of Building Regulations is well overdue’, says the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC as they respond to The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L (conservation of fuel and power) and Part F (ventilation) of the Building Regulations for new dwellings. Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said, “Part L of the Building Regulations was last reviewed in 2012. Since then there have been many technological and industry advancements, so a review...
The federal government introduced the coal phase-out law. This will regulate the end of electricity production from coal in Germany by 2038 at the latest. Article 6 of the draft law also provides for changed framework conditions for combined heat and power in the Combined Heat and Power Act (KWKG). The Federal Association of the German Heating Industry (BDH) sees major obstacles here for the market for decentralized CHP systems in the commercial sector. In particular, the association criticizes...
Bradford White Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial, residential and industrial heating solutions and storage applications, will showcase a range of new, upgraded and established products from its subsidiary companies at the AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida, in February. Representatives from Bradford White Water Heaters, Laars Heating Systems and Niles Steel Tank will be available at Booth #1343 during the event, which will be held February 3-5. Full range of solutions “We’re hig...
NevadaNano has announced the release of the Molecular Property Spectrometer - MPS A2L refrigerant gas sensors, available in two packaging options. The A2L IS sensor is safety certified and hardened for industrial applications, while the A2L Mini sensor has the same performance specifications of its bigger brother, but is specifically engineered for residential applications. Due to emerging state regulations, which require a phase-down of HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), more states are requiring cons...
On December 24, 2020, at 9:00 am, local time the second unit of the Kalteng-1 CFSPP project accomplished the 30-day reliability test, remarking the completion of all the tests and milestones stipulated under the contract. Previously on November 29 unit one had also completed the 30-day reliability test., During the testing time, both units operated with satisfying performance and parameters. Kalteng-1 CFSPP project The Kalteng-1 CFSPP project consists of 2×100MW CFB units that apply DEC...
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) express its continued strong support for a Department of Energy (DOE) rule submitted to the Federal Register that would set forth updated procedures for the Department to follow in its rulemaking activities. The procedures for use in new or revised energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and commercial/industrial equipment rule, more commonly known as the process rule, outlines binding rules that D...
With chilly weather that is likely to be sticking around for the next few weeks, now is the time to ensure that a user doesn’t get caught out by having planned, preventative maintenance on their HVAC Chillers. Here are six key preventative chiller maintenance tips from Airedale International Air Conditioning’s UK Service Manager, Adrian Trevelyan, to help maintain high efficiency, maximize resilience and uptime, and improve the longevity of the user’s air conditioning chiller d...
Environmental responsibility is at the very core of everything they do at Airedale. They invest heavily in research and development, and commit to constant improvement when it comes to the refrigerants that they use in their equipment. The result of many years of research and development, the Azure R32 range was launched earlier this year. The R32 units have been specifically developed for use with next generation R32 refrigerant; with both a low GWP and zero ODP, it has a significantly lower i...
NSITEXE, Inc., a group company of DENSO Corporation that develops and sells high-performance semiconductor IPs, has completed the development of the DR1000C, the first data flow processor (DFP) product, and started selling the product today. NSITEXE will exhibit the DR1000C at the 12th Automotive World - International Automotive Electronics Technology Expo to be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) from Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, January 17, 2020 (booth No....
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) expressed strong support for legislation introduced in the House of Representatives by Representatives Paul Tonko (D-NY), Pete Olson (R-TX), Scott Peters (D-CA), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) that would boost American manufacturing of next-generation refrigerant technologies, promote American technology, and create tens of thousands of new jobs. The American Innovation and Manufacturing Leadership Act, HR 5544, would bring about a ph...
To help consumers understand the benefits of installing Thermostatic Radiator Valves, TRVs, and the technology they use to achieve energy efficiency, the Heating and Hotwater Industry Council, HHIC, have created a ‘Consumer Guide to Thermostatic Radiator Valves’. Temperature control Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said; “TRVs are a simple and affordable way of controlling the heat output of a radiator and the temperature of a room. Effectively selected and installed, TRVs ar...
DENSO Corporation and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated announced the companies’ joint efforts in developing next-generation cockpit systems. In recent years, the amount of information provided by a vehicle to the driver has increased due to advanced driver assistance functions using cameras and sensors, as well as various entertainment functions. human-machine interfaces With these opportunities for vehicle-driver communication, human-machine interfaces...
Aggreko, the global provider of modular, mobile power, has launched an interactive 3D tour that demonstrates its expertise in powering large-scale, global events like the Rugby World Cup 2019™️ in Japan. The interactive tour harnesses the latest 3D technology to develop an immersive experience that demonstrates what it takes to power global events of scale. Viewers can experience the process from generation to transmission, demonstrating the complexity of solutions required so that specta...
The Clifford H. ‘Te’ Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), announces scholarship awards totaling $85,500 to 49 students, including seven military veterans, studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water heating industry. "We are pleased to award scholarships to these qualified and dedicated students and veterans, and we lo...
In the fight against climate change, even small actions in different fronts takes them to the right direction towards a cleaner future. This Christmas Leanheat has used their gift budget for obtaining a carbon sink produced by Puuni Ltd. Suonsaari carbon sink, located in the city of Mikkeli Finland, will offset 200 thousand kilograms CO2 during the next hundred years by the growth of 600 tree plants. The amount of CO2 equals over a million kilometers of mileage by car or about 230 return flight...
DENSO Corporation announced that it has taken a stake in PiNTeam Holding GmbH, a German company highly evaluated for its in-vehicle embedded software technology deployed primarily in Europe. With this equity stake, DENSO will accelerate the development of basic software that controls in-vehicle electronic control units (ECUs). Vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on complex, embedded software due to growing demands for vehicle performance, especially as new systems in advanced driver assi...
DENSO Corporation (DENSO) and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) will begin validating their jointly developed Vehicle Security Operation Center (V-SOC) technology for monitoring and analyzing vehicle’s security status from January 2020. The two companies are creating the technology to realize resilient security solutions for connected cars. Background Novel automotive technologies and solutions continuously appear when utilizing ICT technology Connected cars are becoming increasi...
On December 16, 2019, DENSO gladly announced the company’s 70th anniversary. DENSO CORPORATION was born in 1949 as “NIPPONDENSO CO., LTD.” in Kariya City of Aichi Prefecture. The company has continued to evolve and perfect its Monozukuri processes, overcoming many difficulties. human-centric mobility society To contribute to the realization of a new, human-centric mobility society that makes everyone happy and to continue to be a company that creates new value. That is...
Every year, Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning accepts nominations for local families in the community who need a new furnace. There were so many great entries this year, but one stood out above the rest. The winner of the free furnace is a woman from Wellington who lives on a fixed income because she had broken her back and can’t work. Her daughter-in-law, Sarah P, nominated her. Necessary home improvements The following is taken from her official entry: “I would like to...
A whole-home generator can save users from the inconvenience and the worry that typically follows a power cut or blackout. How does it do that? Well, a generator is the power supply’s second line of defense. It is powered by gasoline, propane, diesel, or the home’s existing natural gasses, which is then converted into electricity. Home backup generators can power homes for weeks on the go. Automatic Home Backup Generator Bob’s Heating & Air Conditioning recommends install...
The new DOE regulations being enforced as of January 1, 2020, will raise the standards of efficiency and energy conservation, taking advantage of the available advanced technology. Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration has utilized this emerging technology to design the industry’s leading refrigeration controller: intelliGen™. The intelliGen Refrigeration Controller is innovative, simple, and smart. Following are the benefits intelliGen controller will bring to the walk-in cooler or fre...
Ajax, a European manufacturer of smart wireless security systems, launched multiple new products: MotionCam, a motion detector with photo verification of alarms, and the updated OS Malevich 2.8 which includes automation scenarios, a smart home remote control Button, and Multi-Rex that enables protection of huge facilities. The new devices and updates allowed Ajax to achieve the following goals: eliminate the violation of privacy by traditional video cameras; combine security equipment and s...
LCS Heating and Cooling, LLC is currently accepting resumes for the position of HVAC Lead Installer. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience installing HVAC equipment. Candidates must also live in Indianapolis or the immediate surrounding areas. Why LCS? LCS believes in what it does, value its skills, and care about the customers LCS is a team. That means work together to reach goals, help each other and encourage each other. LCS take its work very seriously but it also like t...
GE Current, a Daintree company, the digital engine for intelligent environments announced the appointment of Manish Bhandari to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Randall Swift, a partner at parent company American Industrial Partners (AIP), who has served as the interim president and CEO. Lighting Portfolio Current’s extensive, controls-driven lighting portfolio is in an industry-led by innovation Current’s blend of efficient lighting solutions and controls, sensor...
The winter season is already here. Millions of homeowners will be using their home heating systems to enjoy a favorable and habitable indoor environment. One of the dreaded experiences is switching on the heater only to find out that it is not working as expected. This may prompt one to make frantic efforts to repair their furnace. Here are some common repair signs to watch for so one can avoid a heater emergency. Correct temperature settings If the furnace is blowing as expected but no hot a...
Nigel Evans, a Conservative Candidate for Ribble Valley, has visited Baxi Heating in Club Street, Bamber Bridge, Preston to see the hydrogen boiler that the heating manufacturer is developing. The prototype boiler, which has been developed in conjunction with Baxi Heating’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, works using 100% pure hydrogen, which does not produce any carbon emissions. That means no carbon dioxide is emitted through the flue into the atmosphere, and there is no danger...
