Topic
Cooling
Celebrating the 2nd Annual World Refrigeration Day
June 23, 2020Taking place on June 26 – Lord Kelvin’s birthday – the day raises awareness of the refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump sectors, and draws attention to their role in modern life.
Cooling For Comfort
June 19, 2020 by Robert BeanCooling load calculations and A/C design should not be interpreted as being comfort design.
Chillers for Residential and Light Commercial Applications
June 19, 2020 by Ian McTeerWater moves a lot more btu’s per pound than refrigerant, thus the commercial chiller is likely to be a viable HVAC product for the foreseeable future.
UPDATED: CMPX 2020 Product Spotlight
March 9, 2020 by HPAC MagazineThe Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition (CMPX) was scheduled to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 25-27, however due to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus in North America and around the world, on Friday, March…
Energy-Efficient HVAC Technologies Help Address Climate Challenge
March 3, 2020 by The Master GroupThe Canadian government has committed to decreasing the country’s carbon footprint by reducing dependency on fossil fuels and lowering emissions. The HVAC industry can play an important role in this effort: In Canada, buildings produce 17% of greenhouse gases, in…
Cold Water Piping
February 28, 2020www.ipexna.com
Aquatherm Pipe for Large Commercial Heating & Cooling
February 28, 2020www.aquatherm.com
Biocomposite commercial ventilation units made using recycled plastic
February 26, 2020Annexair plans to phase out its steel HVAC units next year.
Thermostatic expansion valve troubleshooting
December 23, 2019 by Jeffery StaubOften misdiagnosed, take a system-wide approach when searching for root cause problems with AC and heat pump systems.
AHR Expo announces 2020 Innovation Award winners
November 26, 2019AHR Expo show management has announced the winners of the 2020 AHR Expo Innovation Awards. The winners will be formally recognized for their contributions to the HVAC industry at this year’s 2020 AHR Expo, happening February 3 to 5 at…
Johnson Controls acquires Synchrony from Siemens
November 4, 2019Johnson Controls plans to use Synchrony’s technology to improve the performance and efficiency of its centrifugal chiller products.
Hydro-Québec and Stelpro partner up to develop connected smart devices
October 31, 2019Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC— Hydro-Québec’s new subsidiary, Hilo, and Stelpro have announced a joint venture to develop connected devices for smart homes that will contribute to efficient energy use. The joint venture will develop innovative energy management products and will provide them to…
Electro-Breeze Manufacturing headed south of the border
September 30, 2019The Saint-Sauveur, Quebec-based manufacturer of commercial and residential HVAC air filtration systems will be re-branded under the newly created ‘Electro-Breeze by Fresh-Aire UV’ brand.
RectorSeal’s New Tool Blows Out A/C Blockages
September 26, 2019RectorSeal’s LineShot™ is a handheld tool that clears blocked HVAC/R condensate lines using pressurized CO². It is designed specifically for Safe-T-Switch®, All-Access™ and other brands of access cleanout fittings on air conditioning systems. The LineShot is a reusable tool that…
Central Air Equipment named Atlas Copco Compressors’ newest distributor
September 13, 2019Central Air Equipment (CAE) in Calgary, AB will focus on promoting and selling Atlas Copco’s Industrial Air range of products and servicing this equipment with OEM spare parts. In addition to its existing installed base for over 24 years, CAE…
Canadian manufacturer Arctic Chiller Group sold to Trane
September 13, 2019Trane has announced that it has acquired Arctic Chiller Group, a Canadian-based HVAC manufacturer, specializing in high efficiency air- and water-cooled, modular and process chillers for commercial HVAC and process cooling applications. “We are pleased to incorporate Arctic Chiller Group…
Trane celebrates investments in newly-expanded plant, business sustainability
September 11, 2019Trane, a provider of indoor comfort solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, recently held a celebration marking significant expansion to its Columbia, South Carolina facility, and ongoing efforts in environmental, social and business sustainability. Local and…
Tempers and temperatures rise, BC report exposes implications of air conditioning
July 31, 2019The use of air conditioning in offices across British Columbia has increased by almost a third in recent years, and temperature tensions among employees and those in control of their office temperature are rising according to Cold War, a report…
Fortress™ The professional grade ducting for mini-splits
July 30, 2019 by RectorSealFortress professional duct/ fitting system hides unsightly AC lineset. 2 duct sizes – 3.5″ and 4.5″, accommodate single or multiple lineset configurations. Longer ducting length – 8ft. Allows for fewer joints. Complete fitting line. 17 fittings assure a complete professional finish for even the…
Feds award $2.6 billion contract to upgrade heating, cooling plants in Ottawa
June 10, 2019A consortium has been selected to modernize the aging district energy system used to heat and cool more than 80 structures in the city
Cooling systems meet the challenge of power-dense data centres
May 28, 2019 by Jillian MorganIt is no easy task to cool power-hungry data centres. Operators rely on efficient and cost-effective cooling systems to combat climbing power densities, which can reach upwards of 50 kilowatts per rack – the physical structure used to house the…
Ontario homeowners neglect testing, servicing of air conditioners: poll
May 28, 2019Ontario homeowners rely on air conditioners to keep cool during hot weather, but many fail to have the systems serviced or tested before summer, according to an Ipsos poll, conducted on behalf of Enercare Inc. The survey of more than…
Is your client’s compressor ready for the summer heat?
May 28, 2019 by Dave DemmaOther than the cost there are no serious arguments against performing preventive maintenance on air-conditioning and/or refrigeration equipment. And to the customers who would balk at paying a qualified technician to merely “maintain” their equipment, the only response to them…
The overlooked technology
May 27, 2019 by Lance MacNevinBy its very nature, the engineering profession is based on the constant search for new and better ways of accomplishing a task. However, there is also a well-known human tendency to do things the way we have always done them.…
Air conditioning system procedures
May 23, 2019 by Ian McTeerEvaluating the performance of a cooling system requires the use of accurate tools and techniques. Many of you will be familiar with the proverb “the proof of the pudding is in the eating” meaning something can only be a success…
Small scale hydronic cooling
February 15, 2019 by John SiegenthalerHydronic heating has long been known for providing superior cold weather comfort. Even so, the question that often comes from potential clients who are already convinced about of the benefits of hydronic heating, is: “What do I do about cooling?”…
New heat pump technology remedies past issues
February 15, 2019 by Ian McTeerCertainly all of us have been truly disappointed by something or other at least once in our lives. Perhaps your new service vehicle spends more time in the shop than on the road or you are working for a seemingly…
Whole house ducted HVAC: The end is near?
December 12, 2018 by Ian McTeerAutomotive analogies can be useful in explaining otherwise obscure HVAC concepts because many consumers of heating and air conditioning systems also have cars and understand the joys and sorrows associated with four-wheeled ownership. For example, suppose some car enthusiast purchased…
Innovative Solutions for Heating and Cooling
December 5, 2018Consider the benefits of Viega ProRadiant – it’s energy efficient, easy to install, can be used for new or retrofit construction and it’s vertically integrated with other Viega products. Design support is available for both residential and commercial projects. LEARN…
Daikin launches smart HVAC unit in Las Vegas
September 26, 2018A new smart HVAC system from Daikin North America LLC aims to “revolutionize the future of condensing units.” The company unveiled Daikin Fit September 25, 2018 to employees, distribution management, Daikin Comfort Pro contractors and news media in Las Vegas,…