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May 31 - Carel Conquers the Skyscraper "Taipei 101"

The Carel distributors in Taiwan - Teu Hsin - have already finished the project that sees Carel controllers being used in the world's tallest building, mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records: the Taipei 101.
The ground floor of the Taipei 101, which towers 508 meters into the sky, has since last November hosted a modern supermarket covering around 1,200 square metres, the only one in the building: the Jason Market Place operated by the Wellcome chain.
The Carel solution has been chosen to supervise the entire refrigeration system in the supermarket. Overall there are more than seventy IR series controllers together with pCO controllers connected in a network to the PlantVisor, the Carel web based supervisor, located in the main control center. The PlantVisor solution guarantees the following advantages: flexibility in terms of customization, easy access to information, powerful alarm detection and responses (signals sent by e-mail, fax and SMS, activation of relays).

May 30 - Alfa Laval's New Products at MCE

Alfa Laval, a leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions, exhibited at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort.
Some of its new innovative products and technologies - like the new revolutionary compact heat exchanger AflaNova were displayed.
The AlfaNova is the world's first plate heat exchanger made of 100% stainless steel. It's based on a revolutionary innovation in material design and manufacturing method, named and patented as AflaFusion. The AlfaFusion technology is utilized in the brazing process during manufacturing. The technological breakthrough is in two parts: a new stainless brazing filler and a new method of brazing the plates.
Other products on display included the AlfaCubic unit cooler that is especially designed for use in small and medium cold rooms from 10 to 400 m³.
The CB100 is a new member of the Alfa Laval brazed plate heat exchanger family for HVAC applications and is suited for district heating duties like radiator and tap water heating.

May 29 - SEU Speeds up GHP Commercialization

Electricity shortage has seriously influenced China's AC market since the second half of last year. In order to solve the serious problem of electric load, some electric power plants and part of research institutes are conducting studies on natural gas powered GHP (gas heat pump). The Southeast University (SEU) in Nanjing, China has been involved in GHP study for more than two years. This study was sponsored by the National "985 Project" fund and is led by the famous Prof. Zhang Xiaosong, Department of Thermodynamic Engineering of this university. Prof. Zhang has accepted JARN's phone interview recently. Prof. Zhang told our correspondent "China's west-east gas transport project" sends high-quality natural gas in China's western region to the eastern region including Jiangsu, and provides an opportunity for gas-fired air conditioning systems. A gas-fired air conditioning system is characterized by energy saving and environment protection, as it consumes 50% less energy than an electric air conditioning system.
It ensures much cheaper operation than an electric air conditioner if we comprehensively consider the cost." The product developed by Prof. Zhang's research team is a household central gas-fired air conditioning system, which not only can provide cooling and heating, but also can provide domestic hot water by using waste heat. Although this gas-fired air conditioning system is expected to pass the appraisal by relevant authorities at the end of this year, it may not enter the market till next year.
It is said that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), being very interested in this study of SEU, has visited this university and its related research facilities.
For the purpose of product promotion in China, MHI had signed an agreement with SEU in connection with an intent of cooperation, and donated SEU a set of the gas-powered VRF system, which will be used in the laboratory of this university for evaluation with respect to low temperature performance, etc.

May 27 - Mr. Nigo Named President of Toshiba Carrier

Toshiba Carrier Corp., Tokyo, decided to change its president as of April 1, 2004, at an extraordinary meeting of the board of directors held March 16. Mr. Toshiro Nigo (Director) was nominated the new president. Mr. Hiroshi Ikeda (now president) is retiring but will assume office as advisor.
Profile of Mr. Toshiro Nigo
Born on March 31, 1950, Mr. Nigo graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, in March 1973.
In April 1973, he entered Tokyo Shibaura Electric Co., Ltd. (now Toshiba Corp.). In April 1996, he assumed office as Engineering Manager of Room Air Conditioner Department, Fuji Works, and then became Director of Fuji Works in October 1998.
In April 1999, simultaneously when Toshiba Carrier Corp. was inaugurated, he assumed office as General Manager of the Air Conditioning Department. In June 2003, he was promoted to Vice President in Charge of General Management of Production.

May 26 - Hitachi Launches Heat Pump Water Heater with R410A

Hitachi Home & Life Solutions Co., jointly with Kansai Electric Power, has developed a commercial instant-type heat pump water heater using the new refrigerant R410A for the first time in the industry, and will release it in April. The company plans to sell 1,000 units in this year.
On the basis of a domestic instanttype heat pump water heater released in June 2003, the new water heater is designed so that heavy hot water users can connect plural units to secure a large supply capacity.
The new model makes energy savings compatible with high power thanks to the PAM (pulse amplitude modulation) control technology adopted in ACs
High power and high efficiency By incorporating two PAM compressors, high power is secured to make "instantaneous water heating" possible.
With only 5.0 kW of power consumption, it heats 17°C water to 42°C in the intermediate season (when outside temperature is 16°C), while realizing highefficiency water heating by 23 kW of high output. As a result, 4.6 of COP (coefficient of performance = heating capacity per power consumed) has been realized (5.6 of COP in the intermediate season and summer season when outside temperature is 25°C.
The instantaneous system is a spacesaving electric water heater, since it dispenses with a hot water storage tank.
Discharing no CO₂, it is a safe and environmentally friendly appliance. By means of a heat pump, it boils water up to 40 ~ 45°C which is normal service temperature, it realizes high COP by effectively utilizing the characteristics of R410A.
Hitachi strengthens sales of the new product as a compact energy-saving water heater which also saves space due to a built-in support tank.
Since it can be connected to a commercial dish washer and cut down on the running cost, it is effective for rationalization of shop management and curtailment of light & fuel expenses. The company plans to additionally release, in the coming autumn, a model capable of supplying more hot water by being connected to the hot water storage tank.

May 25 - Lennox Honored By EPA ENERGY STARR Program

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have selected Lennox Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Lennox International Inc. as an ENERGY STAR Manufacturer of the Year for Lennox's outstanding contribution to developing, manufacturing, and promoting energy-efficient products. Lennox is the only heating, ventilation, and air conditioning manufacturer ever to be chosen for the annual EPA award.
"Partners like Lennox exemplify the success of ENERGY STAR," said Ms. Kathleen Hogan, director of EPA's Climate Protection Partnerships Division.
"By offering the latest and greatest products that are also energy efficient, the consumer wins and so does the environment. Lennox products show you really can have it all - features and energy savings." While thousands of organizations participate in the ENERGY STAR program, the award is presented to only a select few.
"Given our longstanding leadership role in not only promoting the message of energy efficiency, but developing industry- leading products that exemplify that message, we're honored to once again be selected for this special award by the EPA," said Mr. Bob Schjerven, chief executive officer, Lennox International Inc.
2003 was a record year for energyefficient product introductions by Lennox, with nearly 90% of the new products in the Dave Lennox Signature ? Collection ENERGY STARqualified - including eight new furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps.
The Dave Lennox SignatureTM Collection HSX19 air conditioner Lennox also continued to build alliances with utility companies across the United States, as well as spread the energy efficiency message through national consumer education campaigns.
Commercially, Lennox joined forces with the DOE to educate retail business owners on the importance of energy efficiency, including a lifecycle cost analysis that demonstrates how Lennox commercial rooftop units save 20% in overall energy efficiency, resulting in significantly lower utility bills.

May 23 - Fedders Sets Aggressive Pricing on High Efficiency ACs

Lower Manufacturing Costs in China Enabled up to 25% Price Decrease Fedders HVACR, a division of Fedders Corporation recently announced a significant price cut of up to 25% on their 12 SEER central air conditioning products. The products include all cooling only and heat pump condensing units from 1.5 to 5 tons. Known primarily for quality room air conditioners at affordable price points, Fedders has extended its product line in recent years to include a full line of air treatment solutions including condensing units, air handlers, gas furnaces, air cleaners, and humidifiers, as well as vertical and horizontal packaged air conditioners and heat pumps for residential, commercial and telecommunications applications. "Fedders is the largest exporter of air conditioning products from China through our seven manufacturing plants. Our world-class organization provides tremendous efficiencies and we bring that value directly to our customers," said Mr. Daryl Erbs, President of Fedders HVACR. "Our customers are not just buying a lower priced central air unit - they are buying 100 years of Fedders engineering and manufacturing expertise," continued Mr. Erbs. "This is a great product at a great price and demonstrates just how aggressively we are pursuing the central air conditioning business."
Fedders introduced its line of 12 SEER central air conditioning products late last year and showcased them at the AHR and International Builders' Show 2004 in January. Both heating and cooling systems boast quiet top air discharge, state-of-the-art reciprocating and scroll compressors and a control box located for easy access. The 12 SEER split cool condensing unit is available with a performance range of 18,500-55,000 BTU/hr. and the heat pump condensing units have a range of 17,600-54,000 BTU/hr.

May 21 - Chongqing Gree AC to Come off Line

Recently the head of the planning department of Chongqing Gree Sales Company Mr. Li Qiang confirmed to the correspondents that the first set of air conditioner will officially come off line in April for the Gree phase II project with its market target aimed at the varieties of packaged air conditioner.
According to Mr. Li's introduction, Gree phase II project with a total investment of 200 million RMB yuan and occupying an area of about 13.3 hectares, will finally form an annual production scale of 2 million sets (units), at that time it will not only supply ACs to Chongqing local market, but also will export a significant part of ACs to foreign market.

May 19 - Many Visitors Flocks to ARBS 2004 Held in Melbourne

The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services (ARBS) Exhibition took place on May 3 - 5, 2004 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
ARBS is the largest HVAC & R and Building Services trade exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere with about 200 exhibitors.
At ARBS, Australian and international manufacturers, importers and distributors met and talked with buyers, system designers and real decision makers in a planned commercial environment. ARBS offered the exhibitors the opportunity to openly demonstrate their involvement, commitment and support within this increasingly competitive industry. They seem to have consolidated their industry relationships, communicate with key decision-makers and exposed their companies to the key markets.
The future of the industry is driven by on-going innovations and new technologies. This was highlighted by the large number of exhibitors was displaying groundbreaking and unique products at ARBS 2004.
As well as local manufacturers, actively exhibiting were such global players as Fujitsu General, LG Electronics, Daikin, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, Airwell,etc. Also component makers such as Bitzer, Bock, Carel, Emerson group, ZIEHL-ebm, Danfoss, Alfa Laval were showing their positive presence to some 8,000 visitors from Australia and foreign countries.

May 17 - Carrier to Acquire Automated Logic Corporation

Carrier Corporation, USA, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Automated Logic Corporation, a technology leader in building automation systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
Carrier, a world leader in commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning, will significantly broaden its commercial controls offering with the acquisition of Automated Logic.
Founded in 1977, Automated Logic designs and manufactures innovative building automation and control systems primarily for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and energy management applications. Automated Logic distributes and installs commercial systems through a network of independent dealers.
"Automated Logic's leading controls technology enhances Carrier's current electronics controls business, said Mr. Ken Fox, vice president and general manager of Carrier Electronics.
"With the continued growth and acceptance of open standards, commercial customers are asking for connectivity within and among different building systems, enabling centralized monitoring, lower operating costs and vendor flexibility," Mr. Fox continued.
Automated Logic and its subsidiaries will continue operating under their current names, and its headquarters will remain in Kennesaw, Georgia. Carrier and Automated Logic brands will be positioned for growth through the combined and coordinated activities of the two companies' expanded network across North America and around the world.
Automated Logic systems are installed in commercial office buildings, educational facilities, industrial plants, critical data facilities, healthcare facilities, government complexes, hospitality/entertainment venues and retail locations worldwide. Their clients range from small, family-owned businesses to large Fortune 500 companies.

May 15 - Sharp to Build No. 2 Plant and Technical Center in Wuxi, China

Sharp Corporation has announced that it will build a new plant at Wuxi Sharp Electronic Components Co., Ltd. (WSEC) to boost production of small- to medium-size LCD modules. WSEC is located in Wuxi, China. Sharp began the construction of the new No .2 Plant from the end of March and plans to complete it in September 2004. The plant will help WSEC increase its production capacity by approximately three times the current level to a monthly output of 7 million units in the second half of fiscal 2004.
Sharp will also construct a Technical Center on the same site that will complete WSEC's transition to an integrated manufacturing organization capable of carrying out everything from design and development to manufacture of highly customizable small- to medium-size LCD modules. This will expand Sharp's global R&D system and allow it to more swiftly respond to worldwide customer needs.

May 13 - York Coments on 2004 Outlook

York International Corporation, USA, commented on its 2004 expected performance at an investor conference sponsored by the Electrical Products Group in Florida. In addition to discussing the Company's strategies and goals, York's President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. C. David Myers expressed comfort with the previously announced guidance of earnings per share at the lower end of the range of $2.70 - $3.00 for 2004 full year.

May 11 - Very Sunny Forecast for AHR EXPO" 2005 Orlando

With some eight months still remaining before AHR Expo" 2005 in Orlando, February 7-9, the show is already on pace to become one of the largest events in the 75-year history of the exposition.
According to show management, 1,400 companies have already reserved 321,000 net square feet of exhibit space. These early numbers indicate it should become the fourth largest event of all time and bigger than last year's record breaking West Coast show in Anaheim. The 2004 Anaheim show finished with 324,590 square feet of exhibit space, but as of May 1, 2003, it had only 239,000 square feet as compared to 321,000 square feet for Orlando at the same time this year. The 2005 Orlando show currently has more than 80 percent of the available exhibit space reserved.
Mr. Clay Stevens, President of International Exposition Company, said if the current rate of booth sales continues, the 2005 event will easily surpass both Anaheim in 2004 and the 1995 Chicago show that boasted 336, 326 net square feet. "We are very excited about this overwhelming response from the industry so far in advance of the event," Stevens commented. "This is especially gratifying since this is the first time AHR Expo has been held in Florida." Mr. Stevens said he believes there are several reasons for the enthusiastic early response to the 2005 show. "The improving economy is certainly a key factor. In addition, we believe that an increasing number of companies are confident that they will receive a good ROI participating in the world's leading HVACR event." He also attributed the response to the fact that the Show will be in Orlando for the first time and will attract many new visitors from the Southeast, besides the usual strong national and international attendance.

May 9 - Turbocor Awarded Most Coveted Climate Protection Award

The Turbocor compressor, manufactured by Turbocor Inc., was awarded the prestigious U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Protection Award. This is only the second HVAC refrigeration technology to be selected to receive this highest of environment awards.
"All of us at Turbocor are indeed honored to receive this prestigious award. We feel that the Turbocor technology epitomizes the goal of the U.S. EPA's Responsible Use vision; a vision that encourages owners, system designers, and manufacturers to invest in highest efficiency/lowest emissions technologies and then provide documented sustainability of this high level performance over the entire lifetime of the product, system or service. This is a great achievement and reward not only on behalf of our employees who have worked extremely hard to bring this vision to life but also to our customers who are helping to make this a reality as well," commented Brian Evans, Turbocor President & CEO.
Eugene Smithart, Turbocor Vice President Sales & Marketing concluded, "We believe the U.S. EPA's Responsible Use vision will define the future of our industry; a future that is both economically and environmentally sound. When one combines the advanced, web-based monitoring and diagnostics of the TURBOCOR compressor, providing real-time performance documentation, with the Oil-Free nature of the compressor, providing enhanced sustainability, and the highest efficiency/lowest emissions performance, one can see why this compressor represents, in the important mid-range market, the future of compression technology. Winning the U.S. EPA's climate protection award underscores that message in a way little else could. To that end we want to thank the U.S. EPA and everyone else worldwide that was involved in this selection and evaluation process."

May 7 - ARI Elects Two Members to Board of Directors

At its May 1 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) elected Tim Kraus, president of Manitowoc Ice, and Daniel L. Ellis, president of ClimateMaster, to serve as directors-at-large on the ARI Board.
The new directors-at-large were elected at the Board meeting to fill the remaining terms of Eric Evans, from Copeland Corp., and Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., from Morrison Products, Inc., who resigned as ARI directors-at-large.
Kraus term as a director-at-large will expire in November 2005. Ellis term expires in November 2006.
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute is the trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of North American-produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment.

May 5 - Kessler Clima Tech Units for Ras Laffan Power Plant, Qatar

A joint effort between ZAC Dammam Office and Clima Tech has yielded yet another prestigious project for Zamil Air Conditioners.
Four numbers of giant chilled water Air Handling Units are to serve the turbine hall of Ras Laffan Power and Desalination Plant in Qatar. M/S Kettaneh Construction Co. are the HVAC contractors and Enel Power of Italy are the main contractors for this project.
These units are distinctive in their physical and technical parameters. Each unit will supply 220,000 m³/hr of airflow, corresponding to a cooling capacity of 2,800 kW (800 Tons!). With a cooling coil face area 7 meters wide and 3.3 meters high (=23.1 m²), twice that of the biggest coil supplied by ZAC to Ghazlan project (KW130), these units outsize any other similar units in the region. They have been produced at Clima Tech works in Austria and shipped in knocked down condition to the project site where they were assembled by the ZAC production staff.
"We are proud to have been selected for Ras Laffan project", says Fawaz Bitar, Area Manager, Unitary & Applied Products for ZAC, "meeting stringent technical specifications of Enel Power was a great challenge".
The Ras Laffan Power and Water Desalination Plant will have a power generation capacity of 800 MW and the desalination plant will produce 50 million imperial gallons of potable water. This is the first private power project in Qatar.

May 3 - Fedders Reports 1st QR Fiscal Year 2004 Results

Fedders Corporation, USA, reported sales of $122.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 compared to $123.3 million in the prior fiscal year period.
Sales in the HVACR reporting segment were $111.4 million compared to $114.9 million in the prior-year period. Sales more than doubled for residential central air conditioners. Room air conditioner sales declined due to a major U.S. customer's change in invoicing terms from FOB China in the prior year to delivered to the customer's U.S. distribution centers. The effect of this timing change is to shift sales to the fiscal second quarter.
Sales in the Engineered Products reporting segment increased by 33% to $11.2 million from $8.4 million in the prior-year period due primarily to increased sales of industrial air cleaners in China.
For the quarter, consolidated gross profit was $21.8 million or 17.8% of sales, compared to $28.0 million or 22.7% of sales in the prior-year period. Gross profit and margin percentage in the quarter were impacted by transition and start-up costs related to the final stages of transferring production of high volume products from the U.S. to China.
Operating income for the first quarter was $4.8 million compared to $12.8 million in the prior year period, and was also affected by higher selling and warehousing expenses due to increased sales activity globally and warehousing costs to support higher seasonal inventory requirements.

May 1 - Daikin "Convenience Pack" Receives Energy Conservation Awards

Energy efficiency has always been one of Daikin's key focuses in its development of new products. This commitment was recognised by the Japanese government in last January when it awarded Daikin's "Convenience Pack" ZEAS-AC three major awards, including the prestigious 2003 Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award. The award is the top accolade among the Japanese government's Energy Conservation Grand Awards.
Daikin's advances in energy saving technology were also rewarded with the receipt of the 2003 Minister of the Environment Award for the Promotion of Measures to cope with global warming. This was followed by yet another important honour, the 2003 Chairman of the Japan Society for the Promotion of the Machine Industry Award.
"Convenience Pack" is a packaged freezing, refrigeration and air conditioning system having integrated 4 outdoor units into one unit and realized 50% cutdown on power consumption and 60% reduction in installation space. It has been widely accepted by many convenience stores, drug stores, etc.
Simple installation work
The ZEAS-AC (LRYCP9B) is equipped with the variable refrigerant control, which gives constant control of liquid pressure as well as appropriate sharing of refrigerant throughout the system. This circuit allows the integration of all refrigeration, freezing, heating and cooling operation functions.
Whereas conventional systems require 8 refrigerant pipes, ZEAS-AC models require only 3. In addition, the variable refrigerant control provides the following special benefits in winter:
(1) 100 percent heat recovery operation for heating: Uses exhaust heat from refrigerators and freezers.
(2) Highly efficient operation using non-defrost feature: Combines heat-recovery heating operation and heat supply from outdoor air.
(3) Economical operation based on integrated operation of refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners: Draws the required heating capacity from the exhaust heat from refrigerators and freezers. Also expels damp exhaust heat into the outdoor air.
Large reduction in power consumption
Daikin's application of a range of proprietary technologies in its ZEASCandZEAS- AC condensing units has enabled the integration of refrigeration, freezing and air conditioning functions into a single system.
Included among these advanced technologies are:

• Heat recovery technology
• Two-stage compression method
• DC inverter compressor
• DC inverter outdoor unit fan motor

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