Variable Speed Drives as a means to specify sustainable buildings

Dubai, 18 August 2019. Eurovent Middle East has announced the next event forming part of its ‘HVACR Leadership Workshop’ series, which will focus on specifying Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and takes place at the Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre on 11 September 2019 from 18:00 to 21:00h.

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Middle East and Africa Chiller Market Expected to Grow With a CAGR of 3.6% During the Forecast Period, 2019-2024

The Middle East and Africa (MEA) chiller market is predicted to generate a revenue of $1.3 billion by 2024, progressing at a 3.6% CAGR during the 2019-2024 period. The increasing demand for chillers from the transportation and hospitality sectors and district cooling systems is responsible for the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising adoption of inverter-based chillers is predicted to create huge opportunities for the players operating in the market during the forecast period.

Homeowners Can Beat the Heat With Central Air Conditioning

Central air conditioning was once considered a luxury, but now comes standard in most homes. Central air conditioning can be retrofitted into most HVAC systems, with a large unit installed outdoors. The cost of an air conditioner depends on several factors including

HVAC Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts to 2025

The report predicts the global HVAC systems market to grow with a CAGR of 6.25% over the forecast period from 2019-2025. The report on the global HVAC systems market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2017 to 2025. The study on HVAC systems market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2017 to 2025.

Global Compressor Industry Outlook 2019: Growth Opportunities

This study identifies, analyzes, and evaluates the existing and upcoming trends having an impact on the global compressors market. Amid uncertain economic conditions and revival of investments in key end-user industries such as oil and gas and chemicals, it seeks to provide insights into the growth prospects for compressor manufacturers for the year 2019. It discusses the product, market, technology, and regional trends impacting the industry's growth rate and also analyzes the key trends in various end-user markets.

AWEB Geothermal has New Ownership

AWEB Geothermal Supply is under new ownership. Chris McCaskill and Ronnie George are the new owners but are quick to point out that their design and technical support team will remain the same. The team continues to be Alan Watts, Barbara Watts, Steve Winters, and James O’Marr.

Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations

Emerson has expanded AMS Device Manager with HART-IP™ support, making it easier to connect with devices and control systems and potentially eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars in project hardware and engineering.

Panasonic Expands Family of Integrated Home Monitoring Solutions with the Stylish HomeHawk FLOOR

Panasonic today announced the latest addition to the Panasonic HomeHawk™ family of home monitoring solutions, the HomeHawk FLOOR-- KX-HNC850, is now available for purchase for the first time. The sleek and stylish home monitoring camera looks and functions like a floor lamp, and its minimalistic design, available in black satin or gray fabric finishes, blends well with any existing décor. Additionally, the simple structure of the lamp eliminates the need for drilling, cutting or mounting on walls. Simply find an outlet and plug it in.

Global Automotive Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Compressor Market 2019-2023: Emergence of Eco-Friendly Automotive HVAC Systems

Brexit: RHA asks for urgent meeting with Calais port head

Prinova establishes new subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand

Global Plasma Solutions Obtains OSHPD Seismic Certification

Parts Town Announces First-Ever HVAC Partnership With York

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France Struck by Heat Wave and RAC Sales Surge in Europe

In recent years, Europe has been frequently experiencing scorching days in summer. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, Europe has been suffering from consecutive scorching hot days since the end of this June, and many parts of Europe have been struck by heat waves. On June 28, the temperature in town of Gallargues-le-Montueux in the Gard area in southern France hit 45.9℃, the hottest temperature ever recorded in France. Moreover, Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic experienced temperatures reaching 40℃ for several days in some areas, hitting record high temperatures in June for these regions.

Trade War Accelerates and Supply Chain Heads South

The intensifying trade war between the United States and China not only casts a shadow over the global economy, but also seriously impacts both the supply and demand sides of the air conditioning industry. Manufacturers, retailers, and consumers face pressure to share the 25% tariff increase. At the same time, the air conditioner supply chain has begun or is about to start changing.

Use of R290 for Heat Pumps Expanding in Europe

In Europe, demand for rotary compressors using propane (R290) refrigerant is expanding. There are several contributing factors for this increase such as growing demand for heat pump applications such as washer dryers and air-to-water (ATW) heat pumps. The European Commission (EC) is in the final steps of the legislative process that should result in the publication after the summer break of revised EcoDesign and energy labeling regulations for five types of household appliances including washing machines and washer dryers.

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Johnson Controls Expanded Water-cooled Screw Chiller Portfolio Perfectly Matches Customers’ Needs

JARN interviewed Helen Zhao, global product line manager – water-cooled screw chillers, Johnson Controls (JCI), to hear about its new water-cooled screw chillers and their features in detail.

YAIR Focuses on Stable Development of Air Conditioner Business

Yangzi Air Conditioner (YAIR) is a Chinese air conditioner manufacturer set up over 30 years ago. YAIR is sticking to a stable development route, and has become one of the major Chinese air conditioner manufacturers. What vision has made YAIR so dedicated to air conditioner development and production for 32 years so far? JARN visited YAIR’s factory in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, and interviewed Niu Bin, president of the company.

Castel Expanding Its Business Foothold to Come Closer to Its Customers

During China Refrigeration Exhibition (CRH) 2019 held in Shanghai in April, JARN visited Castel’s booth and interviewed Michele Roda, chief executive officer (CEO) of Castel, and Yaqing Zhang, CEO of Castel Refrigeration (Shanghai), to hear about the company’s profile, business performance, highlighted exhibits at CRH, among other facets.

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Derry Refrigerated Transport opens first phase of new coldstore

Portadown, Northern Ireland: Derry Refrigerated Transport is opening its first phase of its £9m coldstore at Carn this month. Derry owner Patrick Derry expects the move to strengthen the company’s position as one of the leading distributors of chilled and frozen food on the island of Ireland

World Energy Balances-Complete energy balances for over 150 countries and regions

The IEA’s World Energy Balances presents comprehensive energy balances for all the world’s largest energy producing and consuming countries. It contains detailed data on the supply and consumption of energy for 150 countries and regions, including all OECD countries, over 100 other key countries, as well as world totals.

WEBINAR: Trane’s Portfolio Continues to Grow—Trane ® / Mitsubishi Electric Ductless and VRF

When choosing a partner for your job’s specification, you need a wide-range of HVAC technologies coupled with guidance and expertise for any building application. Trane’s comprehensive portfolio continues to grow with the newest addition of Trane ®/ Mitsubishi Electric Ductless and VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) technology.

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University of Birmingham and ISA heat things up

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the University of Birmingham are working together to help farmers in ‘sun-rich’ countries make the most of chilled food distribution systems powered by solar and solar-hybrid solutions.

Rinnai celebrates centenary

Rinnai is globally celebrating its first 100 years of manufacture by serving its customers with a three-year period of planned anniversary related events to connect to the start of the company’s next centenary.

Georgia Power Unveils Atlanta’s First Smart Neighborhood

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently helped unveil a new community of 46 smart townhomes in Atlanta. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency Alexander Fitzsimmons joined Building Technologies Office (BTO) Director David Nemtzow in Georgia to unveil Atlanta’s newest community, “Altus at The Quarter,” which will serve as a living laboratory for DOE researchers to evaluate how homeowners are using energy in a real-world, smart home environment. This research, along with what is being discovered in Altus’s sibling neighborhood of smart, single-family homes in Hoover, Alabama (Reynolds Landing), is instrumental to understanding how emerging smart technologies and distributed energy resources can impact energy efficiency, energy management and resiliency.

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CRH Expo 2019 in Shanghai—Continued from May Issue

CAREL—received an Innovation Product Award in the Refrigeration category at CHR 2019 for Hecu CO2. Hecu sistema is the CAREL high-efficiency solution for condensing units with BLDC compressors and natural refrigerants. The use of Hecu CO2 is expected to expand in China.

Japan IT Week Showcases Cutting-edge Technologies in 11 Fields

From May 8 to 10, Japan IT Week Spring was held at the Tokyo Big Sight. Japan IT Week Spring is Japan’s largest IT exposition consisting of 11 special expositions such as Data Center Expo, Software & Apps Development Expo, Big Data Management Expo, Data Storage Expo, Information Security Expo, and Cloud Computing Expo.

Pursuit of High-Quality Life with Energy Saving and Environmental Stewardship--Photo Report

Gree—released several new products such as an independently developed high-efficiency and energy saving magnetic-bearing centrifugal compressor featuring a permanent magnet synchronous motor. Other exhibits included GMV series VRFs, heat pumps, etc.

Exhibition & Event

The 5th CRAA Certification Annual Meeting and International Forum on Air Conditioning Heat Pump Technology and Energy Efficiency Improvement

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Exhibition & Event

The 5th CRAA Certification Annual Meeting and International Forum on Air Conditioning Heat Pump Technology and Energy Efficiency Improvement

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