‘Arbitrary conclusions’
VRF systems have a strong case going for them and deserve accurate observations, argue Utpal Joshi, V. Sekhar Reddy and Dharmesh Sawant…
Added: Sep 12, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Stories tagged with: cooling
Why we do what we do
In the July 2021 issue of the magazine, Dan Mizesko, writing his monthly column (Licence to Chill), dismissed variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems as inferior in their energy performance when compared to chilled water systems, and raised doubts over their operational safety. In doing so, he opened a can of worms, his words attracting criticism […]
Added: | By Surendar Balakrishnan
‘We are headed back to Las Vegas with a vengeance’
ASHRAE wraps up 2021 virtual Annual Conference; says anticipation growing for in-person 2022 Winter Conference, AHR Expo, in Las Vegas
Added: Jul 1, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Empower highlights value of district cooling for community health
Says 200+ medical facilities are benefitting from its district cooling services
Added: Jun 22, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
FIFTY MILLION MORE PEOPLE FACE HEAT-RELATED RISKS
Situation attributed to COVID-19, which has increased global cooling access challenges for the first time
Added: Jun 17, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
On the surface of it
It is imperative that the chiller’s evaporator and condenser tube surfaces have the lowest resistance to heat transfer possible to prevent the scenario of chillers operating above their design efficiency.
Added: Jun 10, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Why the Hx should we go with copper?
Frank Gao and Kerry Song of International Copper Association, Yoram Shabtay of Heat Transfer Technologies and Harry Schmitz of The Kellen Company explain the role copper heat exchangers could play in safeguarding the atmosphere.
Added: | By CCME Content Team
Taqeef survey: Seven in 10 concerned about increase in AC bills this summer
Fifteen per cent highlight that their air conditioning breaks down regularly every summer, company reveals
Added: May 25, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
AHRI Board approves decarbonisation general position statement
Establishes industry as a resource
Added: May 18, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Systemair Group announces changes in management team
Bjørn-Osvald Skandsen, MD, Systemair Norway, joins as member of Systemair Group Management
Added: May 12, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Rubber World Industry launches AED 90mn HVAC production unit
Company says the new entity, ‘United Air-Conditioning’, based in Ajman, will complement its efforts in manufacturing heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, cooling, mechanical, electrical and plumbing products, parts and accessories for commercial and residential use in the UAE
Added: Mar 18, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
HEATING HAMBURG WITH HYDROGEN
With Germany’s green hydrogen economy being further fuelled by a EUR 9 billion investment from the government, the port city of Hamburg has embarked on a bold initiative to build one of the world's largest electrolysers. Stefan Kleimeier of Wärme Hamburg GmbH, Hamburg's municipal heat supplier, speaks on the collaboration with Vattenfall, Shell and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). Hannah Jo Uy has the story…
Added: Feb 21, 2021 | By Hannah Jo Uy
ASHRAE 2021 Annual Conference to be held virtually
To be held in Phoenix, in the US state of Arizona, the event will provide actionable and innovative content to support HVACR and building systems professionals, Society says
Added: Feb 17, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
GEA introduces BOCK HGX24 CO2 T
Company releases new transcritical CO2 compressor for small capacity requirements
Added: Feb 8, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force releases updated Building Readiness Guide
Clarifies HVAC systems’ guidance for evaluating HVAC systems and reopening of buildings
Added: Feb 2, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Empower reveals AED 901 million net profit in 2020
District cooling utility reports 3.4% growth
Added: Jan 20, 2021 | By CCME Content Team
Retrofitting in Kuwait, Oman and the UAE
Ashok Jha, Head, FM & Retrofit Projects, Universal Voltas LLC, provides an overview of trends driving demand for retrofits in Kuwait, Oman and the UAE
Added: Jan 18, 2021 | By Hannah Jo Uy
A complete 180
Dan Mizesko, Managing Partner/President, U.S. Chiller Services International, speaks candidly on how the changing political landscape and occupancy trends, triggered by COVID-19, will impact the built-environment across the United States. Excerpts from the interview he gave to Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East…
Added: | By Hannah Jo Uy
Building for the “new normal”
The drying up of new projects from COVID-triggered economic uncertainty has spurred greater awareness and interest towards retrofit projects. Will the new wave of retrofits place greater emphasis on IAQ, or like before, will efforts solely be towards energy efficiency, with an eye on reducing operational costs? Hannah Jo Uy has the story…
Added: | By Hannah Jo Uy
‘The UAE leadership has a view of the future – and it is not just tomorrow’
Tomas Anker Christensen speaks exclusively with Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East on his appointment as Denmark’s first Climate Ambassador, opportunities for greater cooperation between the UAE and Denmark and the intangible benefits of cultivating local expertise and solutions. Excerpts…
Added: Jan 11, 2021 | By Hannah Jo Uy
European cooling industry to launch membership forum
Forum expected to raise awareness on efficient cooling among relevant stakeholders.
Added: Jun 7, 2017 | By Benwen Lopez
District Cooling in the air in Jordan
The Abdali area in Jordan’s capital, Amman, needed cooling and heating solutions customised to suit the ambience of the upmarket hub, while working within the constraints of the country’s climatic conditions and water scarcity. Araner proposed a design based on air-cooled chillers with zero water consumption. We bring you the case study…
Added: Apr 18, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
ENGIE Refrigeration’s chillers to cool Boehringer Ingelheim Ellas’ production processes
Company installs Quantum chillers for the first time in Greece
Added: Mar 23, 2017 | By CCME Content Team
Smart building technology can cut the GCC’s cooling bill by 40%: Siemens
Company claims that its Demand Flow technology, used in the chilled water system of a cooling plant, can deliver energy savings of between 15 and 30%
Added: Sep 1, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Cool-Therm offers ‘off-the-shelf’ chillers for immediate delivery
Available chillers will be listed on the company’s website
Added: Aug 28, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Panasonic names Allan Dziwoki to lead HVAC Business in North America
Company says Dziwoki had earlier spent 15 years with Mitsubishi Electric US
Added: Jul 26, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
‘Top management wants to apply the Turkey blueprint to the whole region’
Levent Taşkın, former General Manager of Danfoss Turkey and the company’s new Regional President for Turkey, Middle East and Africa, in conversation with Fatima de la Cerna of Climate Control Middle East to discuss his plans for the region, including replicating the company’s performance in the Turkey market through an improved customer service system and unified business units.
Added: Jun 29, 2016 | By Fatima de la Cerna
Testing times
Saying that Thermal Energy Storage is not economically feasible in the GCC region until we have utility demand charges, rate shifts and incentives, Dan Mizesko explains the fine print.
Added: Aug 4, 2015 | By CCME Content Team
