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February 27 - Daikin Unveils High-Efficiency Centrifugal Chillers

Daikin Applied Systems, a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, has unveiled and will start receiving orders for 6 models (400 - 700 RT) of high-efficiency two-stage centrifugal chillers used for applications such as industrial cooling and large air conditioning equipment in large buildings.
High-efficiency two-stage centrifugal compressors used for the new models have adopted a two-stage economizer cycle for raising the cooling capacity with optimum control of refrigerant in two stages. Adopting ODP-free R134a as refrigerant, they have attained the industry's top-class COP of 6 - 6.3 for 400 - 700 RT chillers.
The control panel has a moving touch panel with a large display screen which has been popular. Also, by responding to general-purpose networks such as the BAC-NET and LON, it has become possible to connect the chiller unit to a monitoring system, thus simplifying the management of operation/maintenance.
The new chillers have been developed by fusing Daikin?s know-how, nurtured through R&D with air conditioners (ACs), with IHI?s expertise with rotary machine technologies such as turbochargers and jet engine.

Following the current introduction of 400 - 700 RT models for the domestic market, Daikin intends to develop 800 - 1,500 RT models for further expansion of its centrifugal chiller lineup.
So far, the company has realized a COP of 6.4 for models above 1,000 RT, and exhibited its 1,000 RT model at HVAC&R JAPAN 2008 held in February in Tokyo.
Daikin also intends to expand its centrifugal chiller business globally by introducing their products in the USA, China and other countries.

February 23 - Daikin to Establish of New AC Factory in India

Daikin Industries, Osaka, Japan, through its subsidiary Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd., has recently acquired an industrial site to establish a new air-conditioning equipment production base in the Neemrana Industrial Area of the state of Rajasthan, Republic of India.

With an investment of approximately 3.7 billion yen, construction of the new factory will begin next spring and operations are scheduled to commence in March 2009. Manufacture of multi-split type commercial-use air-conditioning equipment and chillers is first planned at the factory. By reducing supply lead-time and meeting market needs in terms of product specifications, Daikin intends to strengthen its competitiveness in the Indian AC market. Product supply to Southwest Asia, the Middle East and Africa is also envisioned in the future.
Aiming to further improve the level of product quality and service, Daikin will also establish a research & training center within the factory grounds for the purpose of enhancing workmanship in terms of installation, commissioning, after sales service, etc.

The scale of the Indian AC market in fiscal 2007 is regarded as 110 billion yen, while AC ownership stands at less than two percent. Construction of large-scale commercial facilities and projects, including construction and upgrading of airports, has increased sharply accompanying recent economic growth. Air-conditioning demand is expected to surpass 200 billion yen in 2010.
Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. currently imports and sells air-conditioning equipment and enjoys high market share in the commercial-use luxury air-conditioning market, and has established the Daikin brand in the country. It has domestic sales bases in major cities and plans sales of approximately nine billion yen in fiscal 2007.

February 23 - Sanyo Releases New 'eneloop Air Fresher'

On February 18 Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. announced the'eneloop air fresher', the latest member of the 'eneloop universe' product lineup. This new product combines the benefits of eneloop portability by adopting the use of rechargeable battery for total flexibility, sporting a lightweight and compact design, with the benefits of Sanyo's proprietary electrolyzed water technology used to clean the air with the 'virus washer' function.
The built-in rechargeable battery can be reused up to approximately 500 times. Using only tap water, the 'virus washer' function is able to suppress airborne bacteria*1, viruses*2 and allergens*3 such as pollen, as well as odors such as cigarette smoke and pet-related smells. The new 'eneloop air fresher' will become available in stores in Japan starting from February 21, 2008.
Based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA,' SANYO will continue to expand the 'eneloop universe products' lineup for better compatibility between comfortable life and caring for environmental concerns through true 'Global Energy Solutions' and 'LOHAS Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.'

February 20 - JARN's Interview with President of Carrier Corporation

More than a century ago, in 1902, Dr. Willis Carrier, the founder of Carrier Corporation, invented modern air conditioning. A hundred and six years later, at the beginning of 2008, we at JARN paid a special visit to Carrier, the world's largest provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, and had an interview with Mr. Geraud Darnis, the President of Carrier Corporation.
At the beginning of the interview Mr Darnis said "we at Carrier are very proud of the legacy of our founder, and the father of modern air conditioning, Dr. Willis Carrier. Air conditioning has played a very important role in the development of human civilization. Residential air conditioning has enabled people to live more comfortably in hot and humid climates such as Japan, Singapore, India, the southern U.S. and many other places. Commercial air conditioning made it possible to build high-rise buildings where people could work in a productive environment. Modern modes of travel would be very uncomfortable or impossible without air conditioning".
For further detail of the interview, read the February 25 issue of JARN.

February 20 - Danfoss Announces 2008 EnVisioneering Symposia Series

Danfoss, a global leader in supplying components, controls, compressors and systems for air conditioning and refrigeration, recently announced the following dates for its 2008 EnVisioneeringSM Symposia Series:

• Symposium 7 - "Is the Tide Turning? The Future of Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy," April 4, Washington, D.C. This event will address whether the world has reached a tipping point on energy and efficiency strategy.
• Symposium 8 - "The Challenge of Innovation: What the Private Sector Needs to Create a 21st Century, Energy-Efficient Built Environment," Nov. 7, Carlsbad, Calif. Scheduled to coincide with the Air conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute's annual meeting, this symposium will address how energy efficiency technology is creating novel possibilities - and positive returns on investment - in the built environment.

February 19 - Tecumseh Releases New VSA Scroll Compressors

Tecumseh has assembled a vibrant line of products and solutions that range from the basic compressor to complete refrigeration systems for food and retail stores with their new Scroll compressors taking the key center stage. As in previous years, Tecumseh continues to focus on providing solutions that have the highest of efficiency combined with a solid line of applied products to meet the needs of their Aftermarket and OEM customers The scroll compressors are not only shown as bare compressors but in both the Outdoor Condensing Unit (ODCU) and the new OD Max unit.
VSA Scroll Compressors
Tecumseh has released a full line of Commercial temperature R404A scroll compressors for medium temperature commercial refrigeration applications ranging from 2hp to 6hp. This line will be further expanded with Low Temperature models to 4hp designed for freezer applications in the 2nd quarter of 2008. With several hundred already installed in North America, this product will be introduced into global markets during 2008 and will expand to include higher capacity models over the next 2 years.

February 18 - JARN Visits Carrier World Headquarters

On January 25, 2008, Mr. Keisho Ka, President of JARN, visited the World Headquarters of the Carrier Corporation in Farmington, Connecticut, USA.
Mr. Geraud Darnis, President of Carrier greeted Mr. Ka and presented a brief overview of the history of this global company. Mr. Rajan Goel, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Communication, and Ms. Gia L. Oei, director of Communications also attended the meeting. During the interview session, Mr. Ka posed questions which covered such topics as Carrier's strategy in the global economy; the HVAC&R market in the US; environmental issues and challenges; and energy efficiency. During the course of the interview, Mr. Darnis acknowledged JARN to be a highly regarded publication and valued resource worldwide in the HVAC&R industry. He commented that the international scope of JARN's efforts could be strengthened with more attention on US markets. He looks forward to the opportunity for Carrier, the largest HVAC&R maker the world, and JARN to cooperate in the future by way of reports from the field, factory visits, etc. Mr. Ka also said that JARN plans future reports on other leading US companies such as Carrier.
From the time the company's founder Dr. Willis H. Carrier invented the basics of modern air conditioning in 1902, Carrier has been the world leader in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems. Through its market-leading products and solutions, the company is constantly striving to help people live more comfortable, healthy and productive lives. The cooperation of Carrier and JARN has paved the way for the future exchange of ideas and information and the latest air conditioning news from the industry both east and west.

February 10 - MCE, Mostra Convegno EXPOCOMFORT

The 2008 edition of the biennial international exhibition - organized by Fiera Milano
International - will show as usual the new trends in its four main sectors: heat (Heating;
Components for plants; Implements-Tools), energy (Photovoltaic-Solar thermal; Bio-fuels-
Cogeneration; Insulation), cold (Air-Conditioning; Ventilation; commercial and industrial
Refrigeration) and water (Plumbing Technology; Water Treatment). The essential target of
MCE 2008 - which will be held from 11th to 15th March at the new Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre in Rho - is to further increase quality and presence of Italian and international trade visitors, compared to the excellent results obtained in 2006. The last edition achieved a record turnout of about 170,000 trade visitors, 30,000 of whom came from 134 different countries and saw the consolidated participation of 2,750 exhibiting companies. MCE 2008 will offer a series of important initiatives with a rich calendar of conferences to debate industrial and technical issues, increasing new business contacts between professional trade operators and exhibitors and promoting new ideas and events.
MCE 2008 will host a series of special events including a rich conference programme organized in cooperation with the most important trade associations in the reference sectors; the renowned Comfort & Design Award, set up by Fiera Milano International under the sponsorship of ADI (Italian Industrial Design Association) and aimed at all exhibitors, Italian and international alike, of MCE Mostra Convegno Expocomfort.

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