Daikin Applied has developed its redefined Pathfinder. The company says this makes it the first air-cooled chiller with variable volume ratio technology, allowing for greater customization. Rivaling the efficiency of water-cooled chillers, officials claim the newly upgraded Pathfinder is also equipped with new variable speed technology, offering easier maintenance and improved part-load performance.
Titus HVAC has introduced the VENTUS LUX, an integrated chilled beam system that combines the efficiency of chilled beams with LED lighting. The company says the compact system is 30% more energy efficient than conventional overhead VAV systems and installation time is faster and more affordable. Future VENTUS LUX product enhancements will include other services and components such as smoke detectors and lighting controls.
Bitzer has modified all models of its 2-stage reciprocating compressors to enable them to run with R448A and R449A refrigerants. With low global warming potential (GWP) values of 1386 and 1397, both refrigerants are eco-friendly alternatives to R404A.The EU F-gas Regulation prohibits the use of R404A beyond the year 2020 in stationary areas.
Greenheck’s line of Model EQB mixed flow inline fans has expanded with the addition of five new sizes. Now available in eleven sizes, 9 through 33, Model EQB offers a performance range up to 26,000 cfm and static pressure up to 3 in wg. All Model EQB sizes are licensed to bear the AMCA Seal for Sound and Air Performance.
Big Ass Fans® unveiled the redesigned LED attachment for the Powerfoil®X2.0 ceiling fan. The LED produces up to 20,700 lumens, equal to the light output of 25 60-watt incandescent bulbs. For spaces that require less light, there are 9,050- and 14,500-lumen configurations available.
Daikin Applied’s new SmartSource™ Compact vertical water source heat pump (WSHP) is designed to help facility managers and engineers who need to maximize building floor space and budgets. With a comprehensive selection of voltages, sizes, and special features (including hydronic heat and waterside economizer), the company says the SmartSource units give customers the flexibility to customize based on their job requirements for new construction or retrofit applications.
Kohler Power Systems is launching an all-new line of large natural gas generators designed specifically for standby, prime, or continuous power applications in the North American market. The new line of large gas gensets, which will be available in nodes ranging from 425 kW to 1,300 kW, meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) operational requirements and offer advanced control and monitoring capabilities through the Kohler Decision-Maker® 8000 digital controller.
Johnson Controls introduced seven new Coleman® duct-free mini split product lines, offering more indoor options, additional multi-zone products, light commercial applications, and low ambient options available throughout the United States and Canada.
The UV Resources RLM Xtreme fixtureless UV-C lamp system delivers high-output ultraviolet energy to irradiate coils and destroy mold, bacteria, and microbes in high-volume HVAC environments. This modern UV-C system aims to help improve air quality, while creating a more energy-efficient HVAC system that does not need to waste energy to distribute properly conditioned air to the space.
Emerson Climate Technologies has released the Copeland™ Next Gen C-Series Compressor for Ice (CSKIE), a reciprocating hermetic compressor geared toward any business with ice machines and designed to optimize the performance of the ice cycle. The compressor will be in full production at the beginning of 2016.