ECEX are engineering specialises and they have launched a new product, air intake screens. There is a range and they are available for all types of heating ventilation and air conditioning.
By protecting the air intake equipment could reduce the amount of preventative plant maintenance by 70 per cent which in turn will extend the life of the HVAC internal air filters by 60 per cent.
Richard Betts is the managing director at ECEX and he has said, “Protection of air intake systems helps reduce energy and maintenance costs.
“Particles of airborne debris are drawn in HVAC equipment which can cause filters to clog up and increase airflow resistance.
“Over time, machinery will become less efficient and, in some cases, the airborne waste can cause failure. Air intake screens offer a simple and cost-effective preventative solution to these problems.”
The actual air intake prevents the growth of bacteria that is usually found in water cooling towers. It does this by stopping external nutrient sources, getting into the equipment in the first place.
The screens can also increase the efficiency of cooling towers by improving the airflow. By having a screen for the air intake it stops clogging occurring around the coils in condensers, air cooled chillers and dry air coolers. This means that cleaning them regularly isn’t necessary and means less damage will be caused by cleaning chemicals.
In Nigeria the hottest part tends to be in the North. However even though there has been the introduction of basic air conditioning units, they have always had to consider the implications of high rise buildings. As a result they started introducing commercial air conditioning units, albeit slowly.
This is because there needs to be power to operate them and in Nigeria there is an unstable supply of it. The growth for the air conditioning business has definitely been restricted by this. Another reason is technical skills. Within the area there is a lack of knowledge about commercial air conditioning.
Even though there are these setbacks major air conditioning brands have not been put off by putting its products into the Nigerian market. LG Electronics in the past have launched their Multi V III commercial air conditioning. By doing this they have proven that there are three areas that the consumers in this market like, higher energy efficiency, bigger capacity and longer piping design.
Mr Junhwa Jeong is the general manager for air conditioning and energy solution division at LG Electronics West Africa operations has said, “As a company with a great focus on producing energy-saving and efficient products, we are happy to introduce the Multi V III Solo into the Nigerian market. With this product in the market, we are in a better position to work with our dealers and business partners to keep LG in the lead as the NO.1 provider of smart and efficient HVAC solutions.”
Hurricane Sandy has been a devastating blow to the east coast of America and the countries that it hit before. However, it wasn’t a hurricane when it hit land; it was in fact a tropical cyclone.
It was the largest ever Atlantic hurricane on record in diameter as it had winds that stretched 1,100 miles wide. Hurricane Sandy was the 18th tropical cyclone so far this year and was the 10th hurricane that occurred during the Atlantic hurricane season.
It is predicted to have cost $20 billion worth of damage as it destroyed a lot in its path, ripping air conditioning units from buildings and flooding the subways in New York. When taking into account the cost that the hurricane will have had on businesses this figure is closes to $50 billion.
She began as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22 and was quickly upgraded to a tropical storm just six hours later. Sandy was only upgraded to a hurricane just before she hit land in Jamaica and then continued back into the sea before hitting Cuba and here she was recorded as a category 2 hurricane.
Before hitting the USA, Sandy was downgraded to a post tropical cyclone although she had category 1 strength. It is believed that because of this that many people will save money when it comes to claiming on their home insurance although this won’t make up for the loss they will have endured.
A new agreement has been made between Carrier Chillers and Climate Center. It means that Climate Center will be able to offer chilled water based air conditioning as well as its other refrigerant range. As a result of this, it means that as a UK supplier they have the most amounts of air conditioning offerings.
Within their extensive range it will include Carrier Chillers AquaSnap chiller which are award winning. Climate Center will also be able to supply their heat pumps which come in water cooled and air cooled versions.
Next in the range is AquaSmart. This is a control and monitoring system which makes sure the systems are providing the right levels of control and making sure they are optimised in terms of energy efficiency.
The deals means Climate Center will be able to provide all these solutions to shops, schools, offices and buildings that are used by the public.
The marketing director at Climate Center, Scott Craig has said, “We are delighted to have secured this agreement with Carrier. The company’s founder Willis Carrier is credited with with inventing air conditioning more than a century ago. Today, the company has grown to become the world leader in chiller technology.
The organisers of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show in 2014 have announced that the website is now live.
Those who are planning to visit and exhibit at the show are now able to visit the website where the latest news if the event will be updated. It is the only event that is just dedicated to air conditioning and refrigeration and it will be held at the NEC on the 11th to the 13th of February 2014.
If you want to receive regular updates about the exhibitors, technology launches and attractions then you can sign up through the website.
The show that will be held in two years’ time is being backed by the Institute of Refrigeration, the British Refrigeration Association, the Federation of Environmental Trades Associations and the Building and Engineering Services Association.
At the launch event that was held earlier on this year there was a total of 3492 attendees. Jane Thorpe is the event director and she said, “We are delighted with the excellent support for the show, both by the industry and the trade’s professional organisations.
“The 2014 event will be even bigger and better, providing unrivalled networking opportunities and enabling visitors to get up to speed with the latest developments across the refrigeration and air conditioning scene.”
Those who visited this year have made some huge equipment purchases which shows the benefits of this event and the buying power it brings.
UAE authorities have seized counterfeit refrigerants from a business in Sharjah.
The business, Sunrise Aircondtioning Spare Parts, has been fined and is no longer in business after DuPont and the Dubai Department of Economic Development took some of their products that they use in air conditioning units.
Greg Rubin is the global business manager at DuPont and he has said, “We are approaching the problem of counterfeit refrigerants very aggressively. Counterfeit refrigerants can cause significant business impact including business failure and more importantly can cause physical harm loss of life.”
Overall they confiscated 3,100 units of fake DuPont Suva and 6,000 units of another manufacturer. On top of the fine, Sunrise were also made to pay the storage costs of the goods that had been confiscated as well as the costs of painted and repackaging the products as unbranded so they could be transferred out of the country.
Counterfeit sales are not uncommon in the Emirates and it does happen across a range of industries. Research that was carried out in 2010 suggested that managers who had the responsibility of buying products, nearly half of them had bought fake ones.
Mr Rubin added, “We will continue our global effort to combat counterfeit refrigerants by working diligently with law enforcement in all regions.”
This shows us that just because a product is branded does not mean it is legitimate. Don’t run the risk of your air conditioning units breaking down, or risk causing harm to those around and buy your products from well-known suppliers of trusted brands.
Chemical engineers in Zurich have done research into a roof mat that could possibly replace air conditioning units in the future. This is because the mats essentially make the building sweat causing the temperature to be lowered, the same as humans.
The study was conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and they believe they have found simple solution to lowering room temperatures. It works because the mat is made from special polymer PNIMAP. This means when it is exposed to heat above 32 degrees the mat shrinks releasing the water absorbed from rainfall. This has been proven to reduce the surface temperature of a building by 15 degrees.
This seems like a great idea but so far this has only been tested on a very small scale but according to their statistics the mat could save you up to 60 per cent in energy.
In theory this could work but in practice, what if the temperature inside your house was 31 degrees and you had replaced your air conditioning unit with one of these mats? Nothing, there would be no way of cooling your house down in this stifling temperature because the mat only works at 32 degrees and above.
Over the last few days, we are all aware of the heavy rainfall that has hit most of us. However, in the North they are preparing for even more flooding than they are already experiencing as the most intense September storm since 1981 hits.
Having said this, the amount of flood warnings are declining from the Environment Agency although there are still 68 standing. On top of this there are some less serious flood warnings, 110 in total around the country. This is in advance of the predicted 4 cm of rain that is going to fall within the next 24 hours.
Those living next to the River Ouse in Yorkshire are preparing for higher water levels and protecting their houses.
The beginning of the year saw some of the wettest months in 100 years, and then followed by a rather damp summer. I think it is fair to say we were all hoping for an Indian summer but it seems 2012 will be known as the year of the umbrella (or sandbags). Looks like we won’t need to turn our air conditioning units on as frequently after all. However, it is essential to keep them well maintained in preparation and hope for next year.
It is not just the North that is expecting these heavy rainfalls. The South and the Midlands may also encounter flooding.
So far since Sunday, 400 homes have been flooded meaning that hundreds of people are having to take refuge in temporary accommodation.
Pretty much all of us have seen the glasses that get darker to sunnier it gets well now this technology could be moving to windows which will hopefully be able to do the exact same thing.
The technology is called glass architecture and scientists are hoping this will help many organisations save on their use of energy by up to a fifth. This is a great thing, especially as everyone is trying to be more environmentally friendly and also save some money in the current economic climate.
According to researchers at De Montfort University this window technology can be operated by a button. It is currently being tested in two office buildings.
The technology has been developed by SAGE Electrochromics and it works because the glass is covered with a ceramic coating. As a result of this is can change the level of tint required when it comes into contact with a small electric voltage.
Those looking into this technology are thought to be the first to investigate whether the system changes how employees use the air conditioning when their office becomes too hot.
Dr Birgit Painter is co-ordinating the project has said, “Window blinds that are typically used to control daylight are often left down so that occupants lose the benefits of daylight and views – this is known as “blinds down, lights on” syndrome. Electrochromic glazing could address this issue, as well as reducing reliance on electric lighting and air conditioning.
“The windows can be controlled manually or automatically, with the control settings tailored to the application. And unlike blinds, the glazing still gives the occupants a view outside.”
The world’s biggest air conditioning company Daikin announced last month that they will be acquiring their rivals Goodman Global as they look to expand into the North American Market. The deal is costs around $3.7 billion. This means they will add a “strong fourth pillar” to their operations which are currently in Japan, China and Europe.
Goodman focuses on North America because is the world’s largest market for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
The chief executive at Daikin, Noriyuki Inoue has said, “Most systems in this market are ducted-style, a segment where we have little presence.
“Goodman and Daikin can enjoy a complementary relationship by having more channels in the market to offer Goodman’s market-leading ducted products and Daikin’s existing products.”
Although this seems like a great move for the company, investors are less than impressed. This is because their shares have fallen by 3.53 per cent and the deal is going to change the size of Daikins balance sheet greatly. This is because it is being financed by debt and cash on hand. If regulators approve the deal then it is set to be complete by the end of the year.
ECEX are engineering specialises and they have launched a new product, air intake screens. There is a range and they are available for all types of heating ventilation and air conditioning.
By protecting the air intake equipment could reduce the amount of preventative plant maintenance by 70 per cent which in turn will extend the life of the HVAC internal air filters by 60 per cent.
Richard Betts is the managing director at ECEX and he has said, “Protection of air intake systems helps reduce energy and maintenance costs.
“Particles of airborne debris are drawn in HVAC equipment which can cause filters to clog up and increase airflow resistance.
“Over time, machinery will become less efficient and, in some cases, the airborne waste can cause failure. Air intake screens offer a simple and cost-effective preventative solution to these problems.”
The actual air intake prevents the growth of bacteria that is usually found in water cooling towers. It does this by stopping external nutrient sources, getting into the equipment in the first place.
The screens can also increase the efficiency of cooling towers by improving the airflow. By having a screen for the air intake it stops clogging occurring around the coils in condensers, air cooled chillers and dry air coolers. This means that cleaning them regularly isn’t necessary and means less damage will be caused by cleaning chemicals.
LG Air Conditioning Launch Product in Nigeria
In Nigeria the hottest part tends to be in the North. However even though there has been the introduction of basic air conditioning units, they have always had to consider the implications of high rise buildings. As a result they started introducing commercial air conditioning units, albeit slowly.
This is because there needs to be power to operate them and in Nigeria there is an unstable supply of it. The growth for the air conditioning business has definitely been restricted by this. Another reason is technical skills. Within the area there is a lack of knowledge about commercial air conditioning.
Even though there are these setbacks major air conditioning brands have not been put off by putting its products into the Nigerian market. LG Electronics in the past have launched their Multi V III commercial air conditioning. By doing this they have proven that there are three areas that the consumers in this market like, higher energy efficiency, bigger capacity and longer piping design.
Mr Junhwa Jeong is the general manager for air conditioning and energy solution division at LG Electronics West Africa operations has said, “As a company with a great focus on producing energy-saving and efficient products, we are happy to introduce the Multi V III Solo into the Nigerian market. With this product in the market, we are in a better position to work with our dealers and business partners to keep LG in the lead as the NO.1 provider of smart and efficient HVAC solutions.”
Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy has been a devastating blow to the east coast of America and the countries that it hit before. However, it wasn’t a hurricane when it hit land; it was in fact a tropical cyclone.
It was the largest ever Atlantic hurricane on record in diameter as it had winds that stretched 1,100 miles wide. Hurricane Sandy was the 18th tropical cyclone so far this year and was the 10th hurricane that occurred during the Atlantic hurricane season.
It is predicted to have cost $20 billion worth of damage as it destroyed a lot in its path, ripping air conditioning units from buildings and flooding the subways in New York. When taking into account the cost that the hurricane will have had on businesses this figure is closes to $50 billion.
She began as a tropical wave in the western Caribbean Sea on October 22 and was quickly upgraded to a tropical storm just six hours later. Sandy was only upgraded to a hurricane just before she hit land in Jamaica and then continued back into the sea before hitting Cuba and here she was recorded as a category 2 hurricane.
Before hitting the USA, Sandy was downgraded to a post tropical cyclone although she had category 1 strength. It is believed that because of this that many people will save money when it comes to claiming on their home insurance although this won’t make up for the loss they will have endured.
Climate Center and Carrier Chillers Reach a Deal
A new agreement has been made between Carrier Chillers and Climate Center. It means that Climate Center will be able to offer chilled water based air conditioning as well as its other refrigerant range. As a result of this, it means that as a UK supplier they have the most amounts of air conditioning offerings.
Within their extensive range it will include Carrier Chillers AquaSnap chiller which are award winning. Climate Center will also be able to supply their heat pumps which come in water cooled and air cooled versions.
Next in the range is AquaSmart. This is a control and monitoring system which makes sure the systems are providing the right levels of control and making sure they are optimised in terms of energy efficiency.
The deals means Climate Center will be able to provide all these solutions to shops, schools, offices and buildings that are used by the public.
The marketing director at Climate Center, Scott Craig has said, “We are delighted to have secured this agreement with Carrier. The company’s founder Willis Carrier is credited with with inventing air conditioning more than a century ago. Today, the company has grown to become the world leader in chiller technology.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show – 2014
The organisers of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show in 2014 have announced that the website is now live.
Those who are planning to visit and exhibit at the show are now able to visit the website where the latest news if the event will be updated. It is the only event that is just dedicated to air conditioning and refrigeration and it will be held at the NEC on the 11th to the 13th of February 2014.
If you want to receive regular updates about the exhibitors, technology launches and attractions then you can sign up through the website.
The show that will be held in two years’ time is being backed by the Institute of Refrigeration, the British Refrigeration Association, the Federation of Environmental Trades Associations and the Building and Engineering Services Association.
At the launch event that was held earlier on this year there was a total of 3492 attendees. Jane Thorpe is the event director and she said, “We are delighted with the excellent support for the show, both by the industry and the trade’s professional organisations.
“The 2014 event will be even bigger and better, providing unrivalled networking opportunities and enabling visitors to get up to speed with the latest developments across the refrigeration and air conditioning scene.”
Those who visited this year have made some huge equipment purchases which shows the benefits of this event and the buying power it brings.
Seized DuPont Refrigerants in the UAE
UAE authorities have seized counterfeit refrigerants from a business in Sharjah.
The business, Sunrise Aircondtioning Spare Parts, has been fined and is no longer in business after DuPont and the Dubai Department of Economic Development took some of their products that they use in air conditioning units.
Greg Rubin is the global business manager at DuPont and he has said, “We are approaching the problem of counterfeit refrigerants very aggressively. Counterfeit refrigerants can cause significant business impact including business failure and more importantly can cause physical harm loss of life.”
Overall they confiscated 3,100 units of fake DuPont Suva and 6,000 units of another manufacturer. On top of the fine, Sunrise were also made to pay the storage costs of the goods that had been confiscated as well as the costs of painted and repackaging the products as unbranded so they could be transferred out of the country.
Counterfeit sales are not uncommon in the Emirates and it does happen across a range of industries. Research that was carried out in 2010 suggested that managers who had the responsibility of buying products, nearly half of them had bought fake ones.
Mr Rubin added, “We will continue our global effort to combat counterfeit refrigerants by working diligently with law enforcement in all regions.”
This shows us that just because a product is branded does not mean it is legitimate. Don’t run the risk of your air conditioning units breaking down, or risk causing harm to those around and buy your products from well-known suppliers of trusted brands.
Roof Mat, Thing of the Future?
Chemical engineers in Zurich have done research into a roof mat that could possibly replace air conditioning units in the future. This is because the mats essentially make the building sweat causing the temperature to be lowered, the same as humans.
The study was conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and they believe they have found simple solution to lowering room temperatures. It works because the mat is made from special polymer PNIMAP. This means when it is exposed to heat above 32 degrees the mat shrinks releasing the water absorbed from rainfall. This has been proven to reduce the surface temperature of a building by 15 degrees.
This seems like a great idea but so far this has only been tested on a very small scale but according to their statistics the mat could save you up to 60 per cent in energy.
In theory this could work but in practice, what if the temperature inside your house was 31 degrees and you had replaced your air conditioning unit with one of these mats? Nothing, there would be no way of cooling your house down in this stifling temperature because the mat only works at 32 degrees and above.
Intense September Storm
Over the last few days, we are all aware of the heavy rainfall that has hit most of us. However, in the North they are preparing for even more flooding than they are already experiencing as the most intense September storm since 1981 hits.
Having said this, the amount of flood warnings are declining from the Environment Agency although there are still 68 standing. On top of this there are some less serious flood warnings, 110 in total around the country. This is in advance of the predicted 4 cm of rain that is going to fall within the next 24 hours.
Those living next to the River Ouse in Yorkshire are preparing for higher water levels and protecting their houses.
The beginning of the year saw some of the wettest months in 100 years, and then followed by a rather damp summer. I think it is fair to say we were all hoping for an Indian summer but it seems 2012 will be known as the year of the umbrella (or sandbags). Looks like we won’t need to turn our air conditioning units on as frequently after all. However, it is essential to keep them well maintained in preparation and hope for next year.
It is not just the North that is expecting these heavy rainfalls. The South and the Midlands may also encounter flooding.
So far since Sunday, 400 homes have been flooded meaning that hundreds of people are having to take refuge in temporary accommodation.
Tinted Windows Could Save on Energy Bills
Pretty much all of us have seen the glasses that get darker to sunnier it gets well now this technology could be moving to windows which will hopefully be able to do the exact same thing.
The technology is called glass architecture and scientists are hoping this will help many organisations save on their use of energy by up to a fifth. This is a great thing, especially as everyone is trying to be more environmentally friendly and also save some money in the current economic climate.
According to researchers at De Montfort University this window technology can be operated by a button. It is currently being tested in two office buildings.
The technology has been developed by SAGE Electrochromics and it works because the glass is covered with a ceramic coating. As a result of this is can change the level of tint required when it comes into contact with a small electric voltage.
Those looking into this technology are thought to be the first to investigate whether the system changes how employees use the air conditioning when their office becomes too hot.
Dr Birgit Painter is co-ordinating the project has said, “Window blinds that are typically used to control daylight are often left down so that occupants lose the benefits of daylight and views – this is known as “blinds down, lights on” syndrome. Electrochromic glazing could address this issue, as well as reducing reliance on electric lighting and air conditioning.
“The windows can be controlled manually or automatically, with the control settings tailored to the application. And unlike blinds, the glazing still gives the occupants a view outside.”
Daikin Aquires Rivals Goodman
The world’s biggest air conditioning company Daikin announced last month that they will be acquiring their rivals Goodman Global as they look to expand into the North American Market. The deal is costs around $3.7 billion. This means they will add a “strong fourth pillar” to their operations which are currently in Japan, China and Europe.
Goodman focuses on North America because is the world’s largest market for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
The chief executive at Daikin, Noriyuki Inoue has said, “Most systems in this market are ducted-style, a segment where we have little presence.
“Goodman and Daikin can enjoy a complementary relationship by having more channels in the market to offer Goodman’s market-leading ducted products and Daikin’s existing products.”
Although this seems like a great move for the company, investors are less than impressed. This is because their shares have fallen by 3.53 per cent and the deal is going to change the size of Daikins balance sheet greatly. This is because it is being financed by debt and cash on hand. If regulators approve the deal then it is set to be complete by the end of the year.