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2006
September 30 - Future.Now - Bock at the IKK 2006
The trade fair appearance of the compressor specialist, Bock Kaltemaschinen
GmbH at this year's IKK in Nurnberg is a sign of the future.
Over the next years, the subject of environmentally compatible refrigerants -
particularly with regard to the refrigerant CO2 - is going to be the paramount
topic in the sector.
Bock has accepted this challenge and is presenting a comprehensive range of
semi-hermetic compressors for the CO2 refrigerant at the IKK for the first time.
With these special models for CO2, Bock is today already providing compressor
solutions for the requirements which the future refrigerant CO2 involves.
As well as the CO2 modified compressors of the HG series for subcritical
applications, with pressures up to 40 bar, Bock will be presenting two
completely new compressors for use in transcritical applications with operating
pressures up to 120 bar.
The expert audience should be particularly impressed by the extremely compact
design of the new compressors for transcritical applications. Bock is setting
the standard in this field with them.
Together with the central topic of CO2, Bock is also presenting numerous
other innovations on its exhibition stand.
September 27 - The Big 5 - The Middle East Largest Show
Oct.28 - Nov. 1, 2006; Dubai, UAE
The largest trade show for the Construction industry in the Arabian Gulf will
take place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from October 28 to
November 1, 2006. The Big 5 is a unique event, combining five major exhibitions
under one roof, featuring around 2,000 companies from 50 countries.
The most comprehensive event of the year for contractors and specifiers,
architects, engineers and buyers throughout the GCC countries, the Big 5 is the
annual meeting place for all industry professionals. Approaching 34,000 key
buyers and decision-makers from the public and private sector attended the 2005
event, as well as architects, engineers, contractors and other specifiers.
One of the most commercially successful trade fairs in Dubai, The Big 5 features
National Pavilions from all major exporting countries in the East and West,
alongside important local developers, contractors, importers and distributors.
The Building and Construction section is largest event for suppliers of systems,
components, materials, fittings and services, to the GCC's buoyant building
sector. This is the main component of The Big 5 Show and it is growing every
year.
September 27 - Petra Products Cooling Hawaii
Petra is always searching for new markets for expansion. Considering
sustained sales in the USA for over five years and with the building boom taking
place in Hawaii, Petra felt that the next step is to broaden their market reach
to include Hawaii. Hawaii is known to have one of the most varied and harsh
climates of all the states. Local climates range from being very wet to other
areas being dry and sunny during the same season.
Moana Pacific
Petra supplied the HVAC units for the Moana Pacific residential condominiums
developed by KC Rainbow Development. Located between Downtown and Waikiki, as
well as within walking distance to Ala Moana Beach Park, the Moana Pacific
condominiums offer a luxurious living experience with a view of the Hawaiian
beach.
This project was supplied with 320 T.R. (1125 kW) water-cooled rooftop package
units. Petra design engineers were faced with the challenge of having to custom
design the units in a T-shape to fit the available space. The units were also
supplied with a hot gas reheat coil to lower humidity. Due to the shape of the
unit, Petra engineers designed the units to be shipped in parts but made the
necessary provisions for easy reassembly and installation on-site without the
need for any pipe brazing.
September 21 - Submissions for 2007 AHR Expo Innovation Award
August 31, 2006 - Submissions are now being accepted for one of the most
prestigious honors in the HVAC/R industry - the 2007 AHR Expo Innovation Awards
Program. The fifth annual competition is designed to encourage the development
of new products that are both creative and useful, meet today's HVAC/R demands,
and feature new technology that will have a significant impact on the
residential, commercial or industrial markets.
Sponsored by International Exposition Company (IEC), the American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), the 2007AHR Expo Innovation
Awards competition seeks out products and solutions that meet today's complex
energy challenges, offer innovative design, provide value, and have useful
applications.
The panel of judges is made up of specially selected ASHRAE members who are
knowledgeable about a wide variety of products. Each year, the industry sees
imagination become reality with submissions in nine product categories: Building
Automation, Cooling, Green Building, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Refrigeration,
Software, Tools & Instruments, and Ventilation.
September 18 - Japanese Commercial AC Price Hikes
Following Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Melco) and Toshiba Carrier, which
announced their commercial AC price increases in August, Sanyo Electric Co.,
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Hitachi Appliance also announced their
commercial AC price increases. Price increases of around 15% were officially
announced in turn by Hitachi, MHI and Sanyo. They judged that, due to the
copper, aluminum and other material price hikes, they cannot could not absorb
procurement cost increases through rationalization alone. Daikin has not yet
expressed an intention to increase its commercial AC prices. Steps the company
will take from now here on are worthy of watching.
To enhance commercial packaged air conditioner (PAC) production efficiency, MHI
has decided to transfer production facilities to Thailand and China. Judging
that "since material price hikes are a phenomenon occurring globally, it is
too optimistic to expect that our production cost will drop simply by shifting
our production facilities to Asia. The material cost -pushincreases can no
longer be absorbed with corporate efforts alone," MHI decided to raise
commercial PAC prices ahead of competitors.
On the other hand, Daikin said, "To lead the industry, we requested a 10%
price increase twice in 2004 and 2005 at the anticipated risk of our share
drops. So, we'll not easily be able to follow our competitors here."
September 16 - IKK 2006: eurammon Hosts Industry Party
Eurammon, the European initiative for natural refrigerants, will be providing
information on all aspects of refrigeration technology using natural
refrigerants at the International
Trade Fair Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation (IKK) in Nuremberg from
18-20 October 2006.
All questions relating to natural refrigerants such as ammonia, carbon dioxide
and hydrocarbons will be answered by qualified personnel at eurammon's booth in
Hall 2, No. 217:
from suitable fields of application to technical regulations for construction
and operation, to opportunities for continued education.
The effectiveness, operational security and environmental friendliness of
natural refrigerants make for sustainable solutions in refrigeration and climate
control technology.
The highlight of eurammon's trade fair presence is its traditional
"Breakfast for Friends of Natural Refrigerants," which will take place
on 19 October 2006 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the eurammon booth.
September 16 - ACC Offers Compressors with Various Features
The new S range
The S range of compressors has a new look. In addition to the modification of
the internal suspension system done in late 2005, ACC is adding a completely
redesigned case that gives it the look it deserves: the one of an improved and
renovated compressor.
The S range ranges between 26 and 34cc, with models for both HMBP and LBP,
working with HFC's R134a (GS) and R404A (MS).The renewed S range compressors are
also working with R22 in order to serve those clients still using this gas.
The new case extremely reduces the compressor's aerial noise by 5 dB(A) when
compared to the current range, in addition to the robustness provided by the
redesign of the internal suspension previously made last year by ACC.
The new case for S range does not affect the dimensions of the compressor so
can be easily fitted in ACC's customers' appliances without major changes .The S
models mounted in condensing units will also incorporate the new case.
CO2 Project
ACC from its R&D laboratories in Spain has been actively working in a
project of compressors that use the R744 (CO2) gas as refrigerant. A new model
of 2.5cc has been added to the initially planned of 1.5cc, always for use in
HMBP applications.
The design of the new case has been completed achieving a lower weight and
higher pressure resistance complying with the security requirements that are
expected to be demanded from CO2 compressors. They can be classified in a class
lower than Class I according to the European Guideline for Pressure Equipment (PED,
just as it happens to current HFC and HC compressors.
September 9 - Melco Unveils New Heat Pump Chillers
From October 1, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (Melco) will release the F Type
(high-efficiency series) and FII Type (compact series) air-cooled heat pump
chillers (cooling/heating) and air-cooled chilling units (cooling-only) for
large- and middle-scale sized air conditioning systems for buildings and
factories. All models in the F Type have ccleared thea cooling/heating average
COP of 3.58, and those in the FII Type have realized the industry's top
compactness while maintaining equipment efficiency comparable to that of their
predecessors series.
The newly released F Type air-cooled heat pump chillers and cooling-only
chilling units each come in 7 each highly-efficient and compact models of
high-efficiency and compact series from 40 to 180 hp, while the FII Types also
each come in 7 each highly-efficient and compact models of high-efficiency and
compact series from 40 to 160 hp.
For replacement jobs, which occupy make up more than 50% of total chiller
demand, more compact equipment is required towith less restrictions on
introductionallow freer installation in areas of restricted access is required
to reinforce the air conditioning capacity under limited installation
conditions.
To meet these requirements, Melco has releases released new lines of air-cooled
heat pump chillers and air-cooled chilling units.
September 9 - Dual Scroll - Copeland's Solution for Large Systems
After the successful introduction of the large commercial scroll range (20 to
30 hp), Copeland again is setting the standard with the launch of the new Dual
Scroll compressor for 50 & 60 hp in single and 100/110/120 hp in Tandem
applications. This innovative compressor is designed for application in chiller,
rooftop and custom engineered systems.
(Photo: Copeland Dual Scroll compressor )
The new Dual Scroll is leveraging all the best of Copeland's compressor
technologies: low sound semi-hermetic design, scroll efficiency and reliability,
capacity modulation and electronic protection.
Electronic diagnostic and protection :
An advanced electronic diagnostics and protection module is provided with the
Dual Scroll. Data are acquired from one oil pressure sensor, six temperature
sensors within the motor windings, and two discharge temperature sensors - one
for each scroll set. The Compressor Alert module provides advanced warning,
tripping and lockout facilities, depending on the level and repetition pattern
of the fault, and information can be transmitted to the unit controller.
September 6 - Global Search for 2007 AHR Expo Innovation Award
Submissions Now Being Accepted For 2007 AHR Expo Innovation Award
Submissions are now being accepted for one of the most prestigious honors in the
HVAC/R industry - the 2007 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Program. The fifth annual
competition is designed to encourage the development of new products that are
both creative and useful, meet today's HVAC/R demands, and feature new
technology that will have a significant impact on the residential, commercial or
industrial markets.
Sponsored by International Exposition Company (IEC), the American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), the 2007AHR Expo Innovation
Awards competition seeks out products and solutions that meet today's complex
energy challenges, offer innovative design, provide value, and have useful
applications.
The panel of judges is made up of specially selected ASHRAE members who are
knowledgeable about a wide variety of products. Each year, the industry sees
imagination become reality with submissions in nine product categories: Building
Automation, Cooling, Green Building, Heating, Indoor Air Quality, Refrigeration,
Software, Tools & Instruments, and Ventilation.
September 6 - Warm Weather Boostss AC Sales in Turkey
Sales of air conditioners grew by nearly 15 percent compared to the same
period last year, said the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers'
Association (ISKID) head A. Metin Duruk.
According to Duruk, this increase is a result of the recent heat wave.
"One reason for the increase in sales was the warm weather since July;
another was increasing signs of confidence in the overall economy. I believe
that all producers will sell all of their air conditioners and stocks will be
finished by the end of this summer, " said Duruk.
Turkey's air conditioner market has previously been among the world's top 10,
and sixth in the Europe, said Duruk. However, sales figures have recently risen
to place Turkey eighth in the world and third in Europe, he added.
Turkey is not only an important market for air conditioners, but also a main
producer. Turkey is on its way to becoming a European center in air conditioner
manufacturing. The Turkish air conditioner sector will grow [in the near future]
by 20 to 25 percent to reach a [annual] production figure of 350,000 units.
Duruk said that buying air conditioning equipment was not necessarily an end to
the problem of overcoming warm weather; correct installation was also essential.
It is very difficult to find competent mechanics in this field in Turkey.
Trained and skilled personnel are scarce, he added.
September 1 - Sanyo and KOBELCO Tie up for Screw Technology
Dalian Sanyo Refrigeration Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sanyo Electric Co., and
Kobe Steel, Ltd. (KOBELCO) have recently agreed to a tie up for electric
water-cooled screw chiller technology and signed an agreement for that will
further reinforcement of competitive power and assist in the expansion of Sanyo
Electric's refrigeration/air conditioning and commercial application business in
China and increase their competitive power.
Established in 1992 as a J.V. company of Sanyo and Dalian Bingshan Group, Dalian
Sanyo has developed an integrated business for absorption chillers; as and
gas-fired large commercial air conditioning equipment covering their
manufacture, sales and services, Dalian Sanyo has now secured the thereby
securing No. 1 share in the Chinese market. From 2005 the company set about
manufacture, sales and services of commercial gas heat pump air conditioners (GHPs),
aiming to attain sizable business expansion along with the back of the spread of
gas infrastructure throughout China.
KOBELCO, with sophisticated screw chiller technology, is Japan's top
manufacturer of electric water-cooled screw chillers having sophisticated screw
technology. The ultra high efficiency and compact "High-Efficiency Mini
(HEM)" series released in October 2003 has been highly rated by many
customers, and more than 200 units have already been sold in Japan for
building/factory air conditioning and other industrial applications.
In China, where the commercial central air conditioning market is growing
steadily, the air conditioning screw chiller market is sized at 8,000 units, or
about 10 times larger than that in of Japan, and is predicted to grow at an
annual rate of about 15% for over the coming next 5 years.
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