An expert in industrial infrastructure, this author provides strategic insights into commercial climate systems and mechanical engineering. She focuses on sustainable efficiency and the technical standards driving modern facility management.
Compressors
Armaturenwerk Altenburg (AWA) has introduced its Oil Level Control (OLC) system, designed to maintain optimal oil levels in refrigeration compressors, especially within compound systems. More information is available in the original source article. The AWA OLC employs an electronic float sensor for precise level measurement, accommodating systems up to 120
Heat Pumps
Good Energy, a founding partner of Heat Pump Week, is highlighting the benefits of heat pumps. The firm points to potential savings of up to £300 annually for a typical three-bedroom home replacing an aging boiler, with eligible homes also able to apply for a £7,500 grant. Switching to
Heat Pumps
Swedish clean energy-tech firm Aira has opened a training academy in Sheffield, aiming to address the UK's shortage of heat pump installers. This venture forms part of Aira’s £300 million UK investment, with the goal of creating 8,000 new jobs over the next decade. The Aira
Heat Pumps
Danfoss has launched its new DST P070 pressure sensor, a compact and reliable solution designed specifically for heat pump applications. The sensor addresses the increasing demand for space-saving components and compatibility with a wider range of refrigerants. Danfoss is addressing the practical implications of adopting new technologies with its new
Compressors
BITZER has expanded its ECOLITE condensing unit range for small commercial applications. The seven air-cooled ECOLITE models are designed for low and medium temperature applications. These units are available in an attractive housing. The three ECOLITE LHL3E condensing units (one fan) and the four LHL5E models (two fans) cover a
Heat Pumps
AREA, in partnership with World Refrigeration Day, has launched its fourth European Rising Stars Video Competition. The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association (AREA), in collaboration with World Refrigeration Day, has announced the fourth edition of the European Rising Stars Video Competition, highlighting excellence and innovation among young professionals and
Heat Pumps
GEA is equipping Angola's new veterinary vaccine institute in Huambo with separation technology, including a CSC 6 centrifuge and VESTA® sterile valves – presumably to keep everything nice and clean. The new veterinary vaccine institute will receive GEA separation technology. This includes a CSC 6 stainless steel disc centrifuge
Heat Pumps
GEA has been selected to deliver and commission a precision and biomass fermentation upscaling line for Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF), an open-access site on the NIZO Food Innovation Campus in Ede, Netherlands. This facility gives food and ingredient companies a food-grade infrastructure to test, validate and scale products such as
Fans & Motors
Paloma Rheem's acquisition of a majority stake in Groupe Atlantic signals a notable shift in the HVAC landscape. Paloma Rheem Holdings Co., Ltd. (“Paloma Rheem” or “PRH”) has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Groupe Atlantic, a France-based European leader in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and
Heat Pumps
DAB Pumps has launched a new brand identity, centred around the slogan “MAKING WATER EASY”. This marks a shift in their communication style, according to the company. The new statement is intended to reflect DAB Pumps' commitment to simplifying water management. They state it captures the essence of their
Heat Pumps
E.ON’s pilot project suggests that offering energy solutions as a service – combining heat pumps, solar, and storage – could significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions. E.ON, in partnership with Energy Systems Catapult, has conducted an "Energy as a Service" (EaaS) pilot project to explore how