The HVACR World COMES FULL CIRCLE in ATLANTA

The HVACR World COMES FULL CIRCLE IN ATLANTA

BY JORDAN BRANDES

he 2019 AHR Expo has come to a close and, as in has found a way to be built into the culture of most HVACR previous years, given us new perspectives on the ever companies, don’t expect it to go anywhere anytime soon. Tchanging world of HVACR. Walking the show floor What was most fascinating was the way new technology remains an eye opening experience as manufacturers from found its way into old technology. More companies have all over the world come out to show what the future of found that they can build sensors into many of their products HVACR holds. allowing both the company and the user access to instant The past couple of years one could see the seeds of IoT data. That data can be used to create on-the-spot reports or starting to take hold and this year it seems the industry finally potentially get ahead of disasters. got the hang of it. Over the course of a year companies Below you will find just a small idea of what was available learned to really harness the technology and bring it out of at the show. We tried to find products that fit everyone’s the R&D phase into real world applications. Now that IoT needs to fit all job sites.

Constant Airflow Regulator Automatic Balancing Dampers The constant airflow regulator from The ABD pressure independent automatic eFlow USA provides non-powered, balancing damper from Greenheck main- Automatic Air Balancing, energy savings, tains a constant airflow by adjusting to better IAQ and eliminates stack effect changes in system pressure. Designed for for commercial and residential buildings. Available in 3 in. use in both supply and exhaust applications, the device’s to 10 in. diameter, 10 to 500 field adjustable CFM and Pres- damper blade automatically adjusts position to account sure Operating Range of 0.08 in. WC (20 Pa) to 2.4 in.WC for changing pressures in the duct work. Circle 4 on the (600 Pa). Circle 1 on the reader service card. reader service card.

Dust Extractor Stair Climbing Hand Truck The FlexVolt 60W Dust Extractor The PowerMate is a motorized electric hand from DeWalt features Wireless Tool truck for moving loads up or down stairs, on or Control™ with remote, allowing the user off vehicles or across flat surfaces while keeping to activate the extractor from the tool, the load in a well-balanced position. The hand at a distance. It also features an automatic filter cleaning truck features an automatic braking system and mechanism and includes HEPA filters. The extractor can a range of models capable of holding up to 1,500 lbs. Circle 5 be used on wet or dry applications. Circle 2 on the reader on the reader service card. service card.

Turbo Crimper Condensing Unit Platform The TurboCrimper IMPACT from Malco The Argus air-cooled low- and medium- is designed to work with a minimum temperature condensing unit platform from 12V DC cordless or maximum 7 amp Tecumseh can be used for both indoor and AC corded impact driver. No set up or outdoor options. The unit was designed specifically for R-452A, adjustment is needed. Works on galvanized steel round duct R448A and R-449A and has a capacity of 1/2 to 6 HP. The or a cold rolled steel stove pipe. Users should note that the hinge system on the unit allows technicians to remove the door crimper should only be used with impact drivers. Circle 3 revealing LED lights, an enlarged diagram and a QR code which on the reader service card. provides access to wiring diagrams, performance data and a service parts list. Circle 6on the reader service card.

10 RSES Journal MARCH 2019 www.rsesjournal.com Refrigerant Scale Quick Connection Tool The CC220 Compute-a-Charge Scale from The CyroVent quick connection tool CPS Products has a removable 8.75 in. plat- from FasTest connects to liquid gas form for operation in or out of its protec- cylinder relief valves and upon connection, tive case. The device accommodates 30, 50, gas is piped away to a safe location. 90 and 125 lbs cylinders and is calibrated to The connection reduces noise by funneling sound through strict National Institute of Standards & Technology standards. the vent line to the outside atmosphere. Circle 12 on the Circle 7 on the reader service card. reader service card.

Quiet Air Curtain VRF System The QuietPro 10 from Mars Air Systems The CITYMULTI N-Generation VRF emits half the noise output of traditional system from Mitsubishi Electric has air curtains by using an internal dampener flash injection technology built-in with and anti-vibration technology. The unit has a lightweight heating capacity down to -13°F. The anodized aluminum finish and an airfoil directional vane to unit has an up to 295 ft of vertical separation between out- minimize air performance loss. Circle 8 on the reader door and indoor units and provides continuous heating service card. during defrost. Circle 13 on the reader service card.

Evaporative Media Condensing Boiler The Durapro evaporative media from Portacool was The Instinct high-efficiency condensing boiler made with edge coating technology, specially designed from Triangle Tube has an input range of 110 to protect and extend the life of the evaporative MBH, 115 MBH and 199 MBH. Each unit has a media in harsh environments. The dark color of the coating turn down ratio of 8:1 with a max vent length prevents light from entering the media and reduces the growth of 100 ft with a 3 in. flue and air inlet.Circle 14 on the of algae. When used on the bottom edge of evaporative media, reader service card. DuraPro prevents the media from dissolving due to constant contact with water. Circle 9 on the reader service card.

Building Controller Dynamic Fire Dampers The Proton web-based building controller from The Series 99 dynamic fire dampers from Optergy combines energy and building manage- AireTechnologies, Inc. are available for ment features, uses an intuitive web interface, and both vertical and horizontal installations. The can connect to a companion IOS or Android ap- units are constructed of galvanized steel but us- plication suitable for use with mobile devices. The ers have the option of designing it with stainless steel as well. hardware can maintain up to 100 devices across four ports and The dampers were created for installation in systems where fans the software does not require additional programming. Circle remain running during fire and smoke control.Circle 15 on 10 on the reader service card. the reader service card.

Brazing Preparation Digital Adjustable Torque Brasotek from Marketair Inc. is a liquid Wrench brazing preparation for copper pipes and The digital adjustable torque wrench from fittings. Users brush the liquid on to the Yellow Jacket comes equipped with a surfaces surrounding the weld area and it buzzer and LED indicator for its nine tar- evaporates within 5 to 10 seconds of contact. This provides a get pre-set torques. The wrench gives the user four units of mea- bright clean surface that remains usable for up to 90 minutes. surement including ft. lb., in. lb., N-m and kg-cm. The tool itself Circle 11 on the reader service card. has an adjustable spanner head and an integrated notch on its wrench head to insure it fits tight on flare nuts.Circle 16 on the reader service card.