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2014.02.20

Samsung VRF launched

Samsung Business Enterprise Summit themed ‘Technology of the Future for Your Business’ took place on November 19 at the WTC Golden Hall in Sao Paulo. Working under this theme, Samsung focuses on offer...

2014.02.08

AAF International Pioneers Next Generation Filter Technology

AAF International announced on January 6 that it has entered into a global license agreement with LPD Technologies for access to unique filtration technology patented by LPD Technologies. In conjunction with the license agreement, AAF will also acquire all plant assets of Filtration Advice. This investment will strengthen AAF’s leadership in the high performance filtration market.   The agree...

2014.02.24

Danfoss Focuses on Variable-speed Technology

On January 21, the first day of 2014 AHR Expo, JARN interviewed Noel Ryan, president of Danfoss Commercial Compressors, to learn about the company’s recent developments in compressors for air conditio...

2014.02.16

First ATMOsphere Asia Held in Japan

The first-ever ATMOsphere Asia -Technology & Innovation took place from February 3 to 5 in Tokyo. Around 180 Asian and international HVAC&R industry stakeholders, including leading end-users, suppliers, and government representatives, gathered at the conference to discuss the latest natural refrigerant technologies, market trends, and regulatory issues.   Kenji Matsuda from the Japan ...

2014.02.18

Heat Recovery Products in Germany

The EnEV energy saving regulations in Germany require all new air handling systems rated at over 4,000 m3/ h, or with a cooling capacity of more than 12 kW, to have a means of heat recovery. Depending mainly on the size of the unit, this can range from the simple cross flow plate heat exchanger to the thermal wheel. A survey by cci Zeitung identifies some of the main players. Seven are listed for ...

2014.02.19

Heat Pump Market Stabilizes

The German heat pump association Bundesverband Warmepumpe (BWP) reports a virtually stable market for sales of heat pumps in 2013 at a total 60,000 units (+0.8% compared with 2012) in spite of sharp rises in electricity tariffs during the period. In addition, dedicated domestic hot water supply packages registered sales of 12,000 units, showing a 13% increase over 2012. An analysis in terms of sou...

2014.02.17

ACR Systems Growth in Germany

Latest figures from the German engineering association Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA) show that in the sector classed as ‘air handling systems in general’ production rose by 4% to ?13 billion in 2013. The two largest segments in this sector are air conditioning (36%) and refrigeration (30%).   Exports in 2013 are reported as ?8.5 billion with the largest increase in sales ...

2014.02.18

Stiebel Eltron in Switzerland

Market leader for electrically driven heat pumps in Switzerland, Stiebel Eltron attributes its success to the technical support it offers to designers at the planning stage of a project. The aim is to maximize performance and work out the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) rating -currently the favored environmental impact assessment method. The Swiss space he...

2014.02.07

Noise from Heat Pumps

The popularity of air-source heat pumps for houses and apartments in Europe is leading to an increase in the number of complaints from neighboring properties about noise from the evaporator units -normally installed outside the building. Although most countries have now introduced permissible noise limits, the actual level must be demonstrated through measurement if complaints are to be upheld in ...

2014.02.09

ACR Market in Spain Today

Suppliers of ACR equipment in Spain have to react to the changing character of the market in which questions of energy efficiency, alternative sources such as solar and other renewables are playing an increasingly important part. At the same time the emphasis is shifting to building refurbishment and the industry can no longer rely on new construction. This was the viewpoint of an Italian manufact...