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As people around the world adjust to a new normal, the health of the buildings and how they influence personal health is critically important. Carrier introduced its Healthy Buildings Program in Europe, an expanded suite of advanced solutions to help deliver healthy, safe, efficient, and productive indoor environments across key verticals including commercial buildings, healthcare, hospitality, education, and retail. In support of this, Carrier launched to help customers consult with Carrier&rs...
Motili, a foremost property and HVAC technology company, announced that five of its customers, in multifamily, commercial real estate, and single-family property management, achieved $240 million dollars in total energy savings over the 10-year warranty of their systems in 2020. These Carbon Reduction Champions also accomplished carbon savings of over 183,000 air conditioning units - a savings of over 2 million gallons of gas. Motili began awarding its customers an annual prize at the end of 20...
Danfoss has expanded the capabilities of Turbocor® compressors TTS and TGS with a higher saturated suction temperature (SST) operating range, helping OEMs bring the benefits of oil-free technology to data centers operating at higher temperatures. Allowances for data center cooling temperatures have risen steadily in recent years, thanks to new server technology allowing them to operate at higher space temperatures, giving operators greater flexibility to benefit from lower power, infrastruc...
The moment Rishi Sunak, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, stepped up to make his budget speech, the entire nation collectively held its breath. While much had been already revealed on the extended furlough scheme and the expansion of the self-employment income support scheme, the UK Chancellor had reserved some announcements for the day. UK budget offers plumbing, heating incentives The budget covered several issues of particular interest to the plumbing and heating industry, including: Exten...
Underfloor air conditioning was specified by M&E Consultant, MTT for the refurbishment and is installed over 11,000 sq. ft. of Grade – A office accommodation on floors 1-4. With underfloor systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile) recessed into the floor. Systems can be either chilled water or direct expansion, configured with either floor level or high-level return an...
AET Flexible Space engineers have just completed a Cat-B fit-out of underfloor air conditioning equipment on the 5th floor of 180 Great Portland Street for a new incoming tenant, strategic communications specialist, Sard Verbinnen & Co. The Edwardian building, originally built for residential apartments was re-constructed in 2008, converting the restricted cellular floorplan to open plan, modern offices. The building is accredited with the 2008 BCO Award for Innovation due to its sustainabl...
AET Flexible Space, the foremost provider of underfloor air conditioning has returned to 33 Glasshouse Street in London to complete Cat-B fit-out works on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors for one of the world’s leading tech giants. The stunning 52,000 sq. ft. building has recently undergone full structural reconfiguration and refurbishment, features a Grade II Listed façade, and is located in a prominent position looking over Regent Street and Soho. Challenging Project Space-saving u...
Wattco heaters can be installed in a tank or a container that is mounted on wheels for easy portability. Many applications demand heat in hard-to-reach places, which require heaters to be situated and moved to nearby locations that are not known beforehand. Highly efficient flanged immersion heaters are used where heated gas or liquid is needed. The salient features of heaters on wheels are that all components, such as temperature controllers and control panels are assembled in one unit. The he...
A lot of emphasis is given to industrial heating elements and sheath materials, when discussing the electric heaters. However, equally important are the control panels for process heaters to function effectively. The control panel is a vital part of the immersion heaters to maintain stability. Failure to control the temperature may result in overheating and thereby, causing the deterioration of the medium that is being heated. Wattco makes it a point to design digital control panels for extreme...
The term ‘oil flushing’ is used extensively in the process heating industry to refer to the cleaning of pipes and process equipment. Typical applications use immersion or circulation heaters that heat oil for circulating through the system to a desirable Reynolds number. Viscosity and temperature play critical roles in such conventional oil flushing. In many process applications, conventional oil flushing is not suitable to achieve the desired cleanliness. Additional actions are nee...
Although immersion heaters are most often the best possible solution for tank content heating, sometimes it is not feasible. Wattco highlights some key alternatives. Processing tanks, storage tanks, and holding tanks with immersion heaters are regularly used within the processing industry. Whether these contain water, oil, chemicals, asphalts or another fluid, there is commonly a need for the tanks content to be heated. Heat may be required to: Prevent solidifying or freezing. Maintain the...
Air duct heaters are commonly used in the HVAC industry. They provide supplementary heat to the delivered air inside an air-delivery duct. For heavy duty industrial applications, air duct heaters are a perfect choice. With high tensile strength cages and durable tubular heating elements, air duct heaters provide appropriate heating solutions to the power generation industry. Air duct heaters An air duct heater is an electric-resistant heater mounted inside an air-delivery duct. It comprises b...
According to the Carbon Trust, around 40% of commercial floor space is expected to be air-conditioned by 2020, compared with only 10% at the end of 1994. Demand is therefore increasing rapidly and due to this, building owners and operators are encouraged to look carefully at energy consumption, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in particular, to see where savings can be made. The Carbon Trust also suggests that specifying a new air conditioning system should consider both user and...
AET Flexible Space signs a new distributor agreement with the Indonesian engineering and contracting company, PT Prima Solusi Jayantara. Prima Solusi Jayantara is a long-established local company with over 12 years of experience supplying and working with Chiller Control Systems, Air Conditioning, and Power Supply Systems. According to research reports, Indonesia is in a high growth region for HVACR, primarily driven by growth in the construction sector, and pioneer players are tapping into thi...
Victaulic announces the fire industry’s first Installation-Ready™ sprinkler that is ULlisted and FM-approved with the launch of its FireLock™ IGS Style V9 Sprinkler Coupling and line of FireLock™ IGS grooved sprinklers. Created to replace threads on both sprinkler outlets and sprinklers, this mechanical connection redefines sprinkler system design and installation in exposed applications, particularly the storage and warehouse market. The innovative coupling has one-bolt...
The Heating and Hotwater Industry Council (HHIC) has written to the Prime Minister confirming they have reached an agreement in principle with UK boiler manufacturers, that they will support any future UK Government legislation which mandates all new models of domestic boilers to be “hydrogen-ready” from 2025. This commitment is several years ahead of similar action being proposed within the EU. Future Switch Stewart Clements, Director, HHIC said “UK boiler manufacturers are...
Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions will showcase its Cold Chain Solutions at the Annual Natural Refrigerants Virtual Trade Show ATMO, organized by Shecco, taking place 30 – 31 March 2021. As a Premium Exhibitor, Panasonic will highlight its CR Series of CO2 Condensing Units which deliver reliable and sustainable refrigeration that is safe, uses patent-free available refrigerant. Panasonic’s CO2 Refrigeration Solutions are ideal for commercial spaces such as supermarkets, gas-...
GE Appliances., a Haier company, has unveiled a dynamic new corporate website. Through both a modern and mobile-friendly design, the new website captures the spirit of the company's legacy and its evolution. "Our number one goal is to be and be recognized as the leading appliance manufacturer in the U.S., and the debut of our new, innovative corporate website is another important step that will help us get there," said Kevin Nolan, President and CEO of GE Appliances. "Through the new si...
Amen Air, Inc. and YORK Factory Direct (YORK) partnered with Building Homes for Heroes during a Welcome Home ceremony in Lutz, FL. for Army Staff Sergeant Mylee Cardenas. Cardenas joined the military following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, citing her devastation over what occurred as her inspiration to serve. US Army veteran While deployed in Afghanistan, Cardenas found a lump on her breast, but did not seek medical attention as she did not want to abandon her all-female unit and t...
American Coolair Corp. introduces its mixed flow fan with a direct drive motor. The MXFD combines the high volume flow capabilities of an axial fan and the pressure capabilities of a centrifugal fan. Designed to meet ducted fan needs both economically and efficiently, these fans operate reliably in most environments, including contaminated air. Combined with a VFD, variable frequency drive, the speed of the fan can be changed to match the performance required. less maintenance, long life...
Vericon Systems, a foremost provider of innovative building management systems, has launched Airi, an intelligent autonomous SMS helpdesk to help property managers and tenants carry out soft fixes to their boiler, without the need for a call out. With some existing systems, communication between the thermostat and boiler is not possible, so if a boiler fault occurs it is up to the property manager or housing association to send a message to the thermostat within the property, but this requires...
Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, introduces the new ENVIRCO IsoClean CM Portable HEPA Air Cleaning System from KOCH Filter. IsoClean CM provides the optimum combination of efficient HEPA air cleaning with multiple air changes per hour to continually improve indoor air quality (IAQ) and help minimize the spread of airborne pathogens including COVID-19. IsoClean CM comes equipped with two air filters - a MERV-8 anti-microbial prefilter to capture l...
With Indianapolis winters having an average temperature below 46 degrees, there is no doubt that people rely on their furnaces. Sometimes furnaces produce concerning sounds, but what about concerning smells? Left unattended to, certain furnace smells could cause damage and expensive repairs. The 5 types of furnace smell that users should address right away are: Musty or Moldy Smells When the user starts up the furnace after not using it in summer, they may encounter moldy furnace odors....
Residential and commercial heating contractors can hone their boiler technology skills and training this spring by participating in Weil-McLain’s Knowledge Builder Sessions taking place twice a week in March, April, and May. The weekly educational sessions, hosted by the technical training team from the foremost North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems, will cover high-efficiency residential boilers on Wednesdays starting March 3 and high-efficiency com...
Danfoss has expanded the capabilities for Turbocor® compressors TTS and TGS with higher saturated suction temperature (SST) operating range, helping OEMs to bring the benefits of oil-free technology to data centers operating at higher space temperatures. Data center cooling temperature requirements have risen steadily in recent years, thanks to new server technology allowing them to operate at higher space temperatures—giving operators more flexibility to benefit from lower...
Johnson Controls, a global provider of smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced it has joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism. Signatories of the Pledge commit to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ten years ahead of the goal set out in the United Nations’ Paris Climate Agreement. Johnson Controls is one of 53 organizations that have now signed the Pledge, and the move comes hot on the heels of the company’s announcement...
Eurovent Product Group Air Handling Units’ (PG-AHU) has published the first edition of Eurovent Recommendation 6/15 – Air Leakages in Air Handling Units. The recommendation presents guidelines for improving Indoor Air Quality and correcting the performance of Air Handling Units due to internal leakages. Eurovent Recommendation 6/15 is the first comprehensive publication that gives an in-depth overview of the issue of air leakages in Air Handling Units, including: Explanation of l...
In 2020, the support programs of the Federal Office for Economics and Export Control (BAFA) and the Reconstruction Loan Corporation (KfW), which were increased as part of the climate package, ensured a significant market recovery. At the beginning of 2021, the Federal funding for efficient buildings (BEG) will come into effect, at least in part (individual measures in the grant variant) and will replace the previous programs. Federal funding for efficient buildings (BEG) Most of the funding c...
An experienced team of HVAC technical specialists is launching a new service to provide design expertise and systems for commercial developments. UnderFloor Climate Management (UFCM), which is a part of the Polypipe group, will work with architects, developers, and contractors to help deliver integrated underfloor heating systems for commercial projects including residential apartment buildings, hotels, student accommodation, and office developments. Commercial heating market The service is h...
Victaulic, the globally renowned manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control solutions has purchased a 220,000 square foot Waupaca manufacturing plant in Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. Enhanced Production capacity When operating at full capacity, the facility will increase Victaulic’s foundry production capacity by 70 percent in the U.S. and allow for future growth as Victaulic’s business demands increase. The facility, including two foundry molding line...
