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New Report Documents HFC Product Spotlight Leaks in Major Supermarkets itsubishi Electric Trane he Environmental Investiga- MHVAC US (METUS), Ttion Agency (EIA) recently a leading supplier of Duct- released a report that it says ex- less and Ducted Mini-split poses Walmart and other major and Variable Refrigerant U.S. supermarkets leaking potent leaking these refrigerants. A few Flow (VRF) heat-pump and greenhouse gases into the atmo- stores had high concentrations of air-conditioning systems, sphere. HFCs still present months later. introduces the Deluxe Wall- Leaking Havoc: Exposing Your The leakage of refrigerants can mounted Single-zone System Supermarket’s Invisible Climate be avoided through proactive with H2i plus™ technology changer, vanes, air duct and blower Pollution is the result of a months- refrigerant management, stated (MSZ/MUZ-FS). The system wheel, the Dual Barrier Coating long investigation of dozens EIA. In spite of the current lack of includes the new Deluxe Wall- limits particle build-up, improving of supermarkets in the greater regulations on HFCs, the recently mounted Indoor Unit with durability, efficiency and indoor Washington, D.C. area, includ- passed American Innovation and Dual Barrier Coating and new air quality. The high-performing ing Maryland and Virginia, that Manufacturing Act (AIM) Act au- outdoor heat pump model with coating reduces maintenance focused on detecting leaked refrig- thorizes EPA to regulate produc- Hyper-Heating INVERTER® requirements and maintains high erant in refrigerated aisles. The in- tion, use, and emissions of HFCs. plus (H2i plus™) technology. efficiency levels throughout years vestigation, using industry-accept- “It’s alarming that today’s The Deluxe Wall-mounted of operation, resulting in energy ed leak detector technology, found regulatory landscape still allows Indoor Units are the first in savings. over half of all stores investigated supermarkets to legally use and the industry to feature the Deluxe Wall-mounted Indoor to be leaking refrigerants. Using leak HFCs in massive quantities,” patented, next-generation Dual Units are available in an extensive an infrared camera, EIA captured said Christina Starr, senior policy Barrier. Hydrophilic particles, range of sizes and include an im- video showing HFCs leaking out analyst at EIA. “With recent including dust and dirt, and proved, remote controller featuring provides up to 100 percent onto products in an open refriger- passage of the AIM Act, it’s high hydrophobic particles, like oil backlit display with easy-to-read heating capacity at outdoor ated display case in a store. time for the EPA to design more and grease mist, can accumu- operation modes. ambient temperatures as low as EIA’s investigation, which effective regulations to acceler- late on the heat exchanger, air The Deluxe Wall-mounted -5° F. H2i plus is designed for focused on Walmart and other ate replacement of HFCs with ducts and fan over time, reduc- H2i plus™ System also includes continued performance down top-grossing supermarkets, showed climate-friendly refrigerants and ing an HVAC system’s heating MUZ-FS heat pump outdoor units to -13° F without the need for that 60% of Walmart stores visited to require companies to monitor or cooling efficiency. Applied equipped with new-to-market had an HFC refrigerant leak. and mitigate leaks.” on the inside of the heat ex- H2i plus™ technology. H2i plus Across all other stores investigated, Continued on Page 23 more than half were measurably Inside DEPARTMENTS Industry News 4 Features 17 Technical Training 18 Classiﬁeds 26

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The LonWorks commitment to implement the and expansion in 2021 and into gateway can connect up to 32 indoor LonMark especially during this Stock Plan Makes the future,” said Rachel Newport, and 32 outdoor air-conditioner units past year,” said Rolf Bienert, Fieldpiece’s director of marketing. LonMark Names to the LonWorks Building Automa- executive director, LonMark Wallner Expac 100% “We hope it provides our custom- ‘20 Award Winners tion System. The LonWorks gateway International. “Despite a world Employee-Owned ers and those looking for better transforms RS-485 communication pandemic LMI is positioned to ways to service HVACR systems, San Ramon, Calif. – LonMark protocols into a standard LonTalk see continued growth and has Ontario, Calif. – Wallner Expac with a resource for product knowl- International, a non-profit inter- protocol, thus achieving integration generated renewed momentum Inc. has completed a transaction edge and HVACR education.” national association recognized between the central air conditioning with a refreshed strategy, vision to become 100% employee-owned Fieldpiece’s redesigned website for the certification, education system and LonWorks’ BAS. and value proposition.” through its newly-created Employ- will include a blog that will be and promotion of interoperability Visionary of the Year: Matthias For more information on ee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). regularly updated with customer standards for control network- Lurkens, Gesytec - Matthias has the award categories, photos All eligible employees will be spotlights, HVACR pro tips, and ing, announced the winners of served on the LonMark Board of and winners’ entries, please granted shares of company stock product updates. its “Best of the Year” awards for Directors for six years. During his visit https://www.lonmark. each year, at no cost, allowing 2020. As an organization LMI time as a board member of LonMark org/best-of-year-winners/. them to earn ownership over time continues to thrive with more Germany he managed a seamless through their service to the com- Dynamic Air Quality than 1,000 products tested and integration of LonMark Germany to pany and accumulate tax-deferred certified, and over 1,000 industry LonMark International. In addition, ServiceTitan retirement wealth. Names DMG for professionals worldwide. Products he is the chairman of the LonMark “Each employee of Wallner IAQ Systems based on the ANSI/CTA-709 Technical Committee as well as the Responds to Expac is a trusted team member,” (ISO/IEC 14908) standard con- chairman of the German Marketing said Mariana Orozco, Wallner Orange, Calif. – Dynamic Air tinue to be widely deployed with Task Group. Matthias along with Contractors Hit Expac president. “The founders of Quality Solutions announced products installed in over 500,000 his company Gesytec have been key by Texas Storm our company want our employees that it has entered into an agree- buildings worldwide. These contributors to the LON HD-PLC to feel that they ‘own and operate’ ment with DMG Corporation of awards reflect the vision and inno- standard (ANSI/CTA 709.8). Mat- Los Angeles, Calif. – Service- their own business which fosters Orange, Calif., to distribute its vation shared among the members thias has been a key supporter and Titan is responding to the win- tremendous pride resulting from air filtration air cleaning systems of the LonMark community. LMI is proud to honor his contribu- ter storm crisis throughout the owning a stake in the company. in Southern California, Central Categories and winners for tions with this well-deserved award. central Southern United States They also want our hard-working California, and Hawaii. 2020 include: LMI Contributor of the Year: by coordinating volunteer as- and loyal employees to benefit “We are very pleased to have Multi-Vendor Project of the Catherine Rambaud from Arcom sistance and relief efforts with beyond their wages alone if they Dynamic IAQ Products avail- Year: ISDE is being recognized for is an active and valued member of service professionals around the continue to help grow Wallner Ex- able through the DMG team providing an integrated, energy LMI’s Smart City Council. Her country. pac. Together we strive to be more who pride themselves on their efficient automation solution for involvement, support and creative in- “We’re putting out a call to efficient, innovative, safe, and ability to offer the right solu- the Royal Hideaway Corales Re- sight have been instrumental for new all Titans who are available responsive to our clients’ needs.” tions to meet design standards sort in Spain. ISDE’s HOTELON marketing programs. In addition, she and willing to help their fellow contractors continue to meet the needs of their communities during this emergency,” said Ara Mahdessian, co-founder and CEO of ServiceTitan. “We had over 50 plumbers reach out to help in the first 24 hours, and we are matching them as they come in with businesses that need help. We know that tradespeople show up during difficult circumstances, and we’re in a position to connect contractors on the ground in the affected states with colleagues who can help them continue providing essential services to their customers.” “The dedicated professionals in Texas and surrounding states have been working tirelessly to respond to this urgent situation, which unfortunately is likely to continue for several weeks,” Mahdessian said. “There are multiple ways that our customers and other con-

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Continued from Page 4 Grande Valley.” weeks, not years. We’re excited to estimator can provide the im- Winsupply RGV partners with be partnering with Interplay as age to the installer so he or she tractors can support their efforts, a local food bank, and for every they continue to scale and expand knows exactly where to place whether it’s sending a plumbing air conditioning system sold, the on their market leadership.” the units.” crew to the area, assisting with business commits 10-12 meals to “This new capital enables us Other Mitsubishi Electric phone calls, or donating equip- feed the hungry in the community. to broaden our offering into new MEView app enhancements ment.” Through programs like Maytag markets and accelerate our vision include: Meals for the Valley, Frigidaire for ‘comersive’ learning, com- • Availability of the full suite Feeds the Valley, and a number bining immersive learning with of METUS products, including of supplies programs, Winsupply human connection,” said Doug floor and ceiling units is aiming to provide over 20,000 Donovan, founder and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric • Simplified room image meals in 2021 alone. Interplay Learning. “There is a Trane Updates App sharing – users are now able to critical shortage of essential skilled share renderings via text and workers in the U.S. that is being Suwanee, Ga. – Mitsubishi Electric email Interplay Learning exacerbated by the accelerating Trane HVAC US (METUS), a lead- • Inclusion of products from rate of retirement. This growing ing supplier of Ductless and Ducted additional METUS brands Raises $18M in skilled trades gap is what drives Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant such as Trane®/Mitsubishi Elec- Winsupply Opens in us every day. We’re excited about Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air- tric and American Standard®/ Series B Funding our growth in 2021; we plan to conditioning systems, announces ad- Mitsubishi Electric Rio Grande Valley Austin, Texas – Interplay Learning double our employee headcount vancements to the Mitsubishi Electric • In addition to iOS mobile Mission, Texas – Winsupply Rio announced it completed an $18 and fulfill our mission of better MEView™ mobile app. devices the app is now compat- Grande Valley opened its doors to Million Series B round of financ- careers, better lives.” The newest version of the Mit- ible with Android devices HVAC contractors on January 1, ing. Owl Ventures and S3 Ventures subishi Electric MEView app allows For more information about 2021. The new company serves co-led the round, with additional contractors and homeowners to select Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC contractors in the Rio investment from Strada Education ICD Building the most appropriate model and HVAC US residential heating Grande Valley of southern Texas. Network and The Venture Reality Automation Grows location for an indoor unit using aug- and air conditioning systems, Ernesto “Ernie” Pena is the Fund, as well as participation from mented reality technology to visualize visit mitsubishicomfort.com. president of Winsupply of Rio existing investors SJF Ventures, Si- Honeywell Products the installation. Using the app is easy: Grande Valley. Pena has been in erra Ventures, Holt Ventures, Wild simply choose an indoor model, align the HVAC industry for more than Basin Investments, and Shelter Distribution the app with the floor for detection, DiversiTech Buys 10 years. He previously worked for Capital Partners. Houston, Texas – ICD Building then point the phone at the wall or Packard, Inc. Carrier, where he was in sales. Pena “Interplay Learning is setting Automation announced it will be ceiling to place the 3D model in the is joined by an equity partner at the standard for fully interac- a Honeywell Authorized System space. Duluth, Ga. – DiversiTech Winsupply of Rio Grande Valley tive, lifelike, hands-on simulation Distributor (ASD) in California “We’re pleased to unveil these im- Corp., a leading supplier and in Joseph Midkiff, who was also learning that can be experienced and Hawaii. provements to the Mitsubishi Electric manufacturer of highly-engi- previously at Carrier and leads through VR, mobile and desktop “ICD Building Automation is MEView app,” said Suzanne Rig- neered components, accessories non-sales related operations at the applications,” said Ian Chiu, man- proud to continue our successful don, director, integrated marketing, and tools for heating, venti- new company. aging director of Owl Ventures. relationship with Honeywell in Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US. lating, air conditioning and “Ernie, Joe, and the rest of their “Thousands of companies are these new markets,” said David “The new app uses the latest detec- refrigeration (HVAC/R) profes- team have 40-plus years of experi- leveraging Interplay to build their Wilken, vice president of Rawson/ tion technology to virtually place sionals, announced that it has ence in the HVAC industry,” said own scalable, job-ready workforce Industrial Controls. “We look our models in a home. The home- acquired Packard, the leading Rob Ferguson, president of Win- faster than ever before. Interplay’s forward to delivering the latest so- owner will know exactly what a unit supplier of electrical aftermar- supply Local Company Group. “As on-demand skilled trades training lutions to help buildings become will look like, whether they choose ket and OEM components in owners of their own company, they courses are designed to help the healthier and safer for occupants a wall-mounted, floor-mounted or the HVAC/R industry. have autonomy and local decision- existing 24 million skilled work- today and in the future.” ceiling-cassette indoor unit. They can “Today marks the beginning making to decide how to meet the ers, as well as those just entering experience all of our model types in of an exciting new chapter for needs of their customers in the Rio the workforce, to be field-ready in the comfort of their homes. Plus, the Packard, Inc., one where the joining of two great organizations will accelerate our growth and service within the HVAC/R Industry,” said Pack- ard President Susan Kirkland. “We are excited to embark on this journey with DiversiTech.” DiversiTech CEO Andy Bergdoll, commented, “Di- versiTech is committed to being a supply chain solutions provider for parts & supplies. This means having the broad- est product portfolio in the HVAC/R industry to enable wholesalers to consolidate sup- pliers, streamline ordering & logistics and improve profitabil- ity. Last year we commissioned our newest Manufacturing plant in Leesburg, Fl to support our pad growth. We are excited to start 2021 with the addition of Packard to support our growth in electrical aftermarket components. Bringing together the great teams at Packard and

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Continued from Page 6 ment with manufacturing locations award yet again,” said Carrie Stro- ally through education about and indoor environments, which across the United States, was named bel, Greenheck Group Vice Presi- encouragement of the adoption of is critical during the pandemic DiversiTech will ultimately enable as one of Forbes’ America’s Best dent of Human Resources. “Our healthy building practices. and will remain an imperative us to deliver more value to our Midsized Employers on Tuesday, team members play a significant “Carrier has been a force in the for generations to come,” said wholesale partners”. February 9. Employers are chosen role in providing clean, safe indoor healthy building movement from Carrier President and CEO Packard and DiversiTech have based on results from an indepen- air with the products manufactured the beginning, just as they were Dave Gitlin. “In addition to each serviced the HVAC/R indus- dent survey distributed to more in our facilities. The past 11 months with the green building move- our offerings, customers can try for over 50 years. than 50,000 U.S. based employees have been unexpected; this recogni- ment,” said Rachel Hodgdon, turn to us knowing that they’re For more information about working for companies that employ tion reflects our company culture president and CEO, IWBI. “The working with a company DiversiTech, go to diversitech.com. more than 1,000 individuals. and the ongoing efforts made by ev- company has long been a leader in that’s walking the talk. We are For more information about Companies considered for this ery Greenheck Group team member the assessment and optimization working toward achieving the Packard, Inc., go to packardonline. award were rated by nationwide to live our values.” of buildings, including improved WELL Health-Safety Rating com. survey respondents on work-related indoor air quality and the fun- for Carrier facilities and to topics such as working condi- damental elements of safety and implementing broad WELL tions, salary, potential for develop- Carrier, IWBI Form security, and we’re pleased to see Accredited Professional status Forbes Names ment, and overall company image. their continued leadership in this across our company. Together, Greenheck Group ranked as one of Healthy Buildings critical space. We’re excited to have with our experiences and our Greenheck One of the top 250 midsized companies such a tremendous global power- offerings, we’re committed to Best Employers in the nation and one of the top Partnership house working alongside us toward making healthy buildings more 15 manufacturers nationally in the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – The the same goal: getting us back prevalent around the world, Schofield, Wisc. – Greenheck midsized category. Greenheck was International WELL Building indoors, in the places we love, with and to giving customers visibil- Group, one of the world’s leading also selected for this award in 2019. Institute (IWBI) and Carrier Global confidence.” ity and confidence in the safety manufacturers of air movement, “Greenheck Group is honored Corporation intend to join forces to “Carrier is excited to collabo- of their indoor environments.” control, and conditioning equip- to be a recipient of this prestigious advance industry engagement glob- rate with IWBI to provide safer The WELL Health-Safety Rating and WELL AP collaboration is expected to include: • Research • New healthy building solutions designed to help people Free Online Energy-Efficiency feel more confident indoors • Policy work to advance initiatives that will help restore Courses Available confidence in workspaces, Access online classes from the comfort of your home or office get economies back on track, and improve accessibility to healthier and safer residences Motor Efficiency for everyone 4-Part Series This work will be supported March 30 & April 1, 6, 8 | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. by Carrier experts who are expected to serve on two IWBI Electrical Module / WELL advisory boards. 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Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland which makes the recognition to supporting our businesses the boxed lunches, banners were for more than a century. Their com- even more special.” throughout the pandemic. Na- hung in the employees’ honor mitment to empower and invest in tionwide, my colleagues and I felt stating, “Not every hero wears a HB McClure Named their employees not only helps set them a deep need to show our grati- cape.” apart from their competition, but their American tude,” said Kidwell. “In a normal “Clean, hot water is essential, ACCA Commercial unique style of leadership will also help year, reps and contractors from Standard Honors especially with more people at Contractor of Year move the HVACR industry forward for across the country visit the A. O. home, and A. O. Smith plant everyone.” O’Connor Co. Smith facilities to meet employees employees have been working Alexandria, Va. – The Air Con- “We are very thankful to have earned and see product production first- tirelessly, so homeowners and ditioning Contractors of America this award through ACCA, who pro- Lenexa, Kan. – O’Connor hand. That sense of community is business owners can stay safe and (ACCA) concluded its winter vides so much value to our industry and Company was recently named core to our industry, and this is a comfortable during the pandem- board of directors and member- the companies that make it,” said Adam the winner of the American first step to get it back.” ic,” said Dave Warren, senior vice ship meeting by announcing HB Smith, vice president of HB McClure. Standard’s 2020 Pinnacle “While many businesses saw president at A. O. Smith Corpora- McClure Company in Harrisburg, “To be recognized as the Commercial Award. This designation recog- massive delays due to COVID, tion, and president and general Pennsylvania, as the ACCA 2021 Contractor of the Year is a testament to nizes performance vs. plan in the A. O. Smith team kept things manager for North America Water Commercial Contractor of the the hard work and continual progress all the following business-critical moving, so our customers could Heating. “This event really speaks Year. our employee owners make each day. In areas: residential, commercial, parts and supply, new dealer business, residential new construction, multi-family, and GILBERT, AZ 480-571-3710 non-owner occupied. Awards are based on market MESA, AZ A PARTNERSHIP BUILT ON INNOVATION 480-968-0168 share, sales, growth, and cus- PEORIA, AZ tomer satisfaction and are the 602-269-0300 result of a successful relation- PHOENIX, AZ ship between distributor and 602-841-7385 dealer. 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Continued from Page 10 include maintenance and trouble- Victaulic Adds New Clint Owlett. “I look forward The new Latin American shooting, steam boiler replacement, to welcoming this family-owned management is responsible for manufacturer of hydronic comfort commercial condensing boiler Manufacturing Plant business with Pennsylvania roots to the entire region and is headed heating systems, will cover high- piping, hybrid applications, specify- our community along with the jobs by Anthony Josué Ramirez, efficiency residential boilers on ing high efficiency equipment and Easton, Penn. – Victaulic, the it will bring to our hard-working sales manager–Caribbean, Wednesdays and high-efficiency commercial condensing boiler world’s leading manufacturer residents.” Central and South America; commercial boilers on Thursdays. controls. of mechanical pipe joining, fire Victaulic, headquartered in and Veronica Lozano, national Each course, running through For more information or to protection and flow control solu- Easton, Penn., has nearly a thou- sales manager for Mexico. Both late May, will cover a specific Weil- register for a session, visit www. tions has purchased a 220,000 sand employees in the Lehigh Val- executives report to Fabric- McLain boiler as well as installa- Weil-McLain.com/Training. square foot Waupaca manufactur- ley and remains one of the region’s Air CEO, Brian Refsgaard. tion and servicing applications. ing plant in Lawrenceville, Penn. largest employers of steelworkers, Ramirez and Lozano have a The complete course offering is When operating at full capacity, with plants in Northampton and combined 18 years of experi- available at www.weil-mclain.com/ Plumbline Services the facility will increase Victaulic’s Lehigh counties. ence selling fabric duct in Latin training. foundry production capacity by 70 “Victaulic greatly appreciates the America. “Our livestream training pro- Opens New percent in the U.S. and allow for support of Develop Tioga, Tioga The Denmark-based Fabri- gram will cover the gamut, from Location in Colo. future growth as Victaulic’s busi- County, the Tioga County Com- cAir has manufactured fabric technology, features and benefits, ness demands increase. The facility, missioners, and its local elected duct for HVAC/R applications to maintenance, troubleshooting, Denver, Colo. – Plumbline Ser- including two foundry molding officials, particularly Senator Cris since 1973 and markets it glob- installation, controls and set-up,” vices, a Wrench Group company, lines, will also enable Victaulic to Dush and State Representative ally. Previously, Latin American said Dante DeVille, Technical announced the grand opening of its produce larger scale products. Clint Owlett,” commented Rick projects were facilitated by its Training Manager with Weil- newest location in Arvada, Colo. “The addition of Waupaca’s Bucher, Victaulic President and U.S. Atlanta-based office. McLain. “Contractors, engineers With the expansion, the com- Lawrenceville foundry will provide CEO. “We are dedicated to build- Fabric duct is a metal duct and facility managers alike can pany now provides its services to the scale and capacity necessary ing a long-term, mutually beneficial alternative for open architec- select a specific course for in-depth many communities both north and to continue our growth plans partnership with the region and its ture ceilings that is superior product training and gain insider west of Denver including Arvada, and most importantly service our hardworking residents.” in airflow uniformity, instal- tips for keeping Weil-McLain Boulder, Broomfield, Golden, valued North American customers. The company is also nearing lation time reduction, en- boilers running at peak operational Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville, Additionally, Victaulic is doing its the completion of an additional ergy efficiency, condensation efficiency.” Superior, Thornton, and Westmin- part to add vital manufacturing 400,000 square foot light assembly prevention and other benefits. The residential training programs ster. jobs within Pennsylvania,” com- operations facility in Lower Naza- “We can see a potential growth will cover applications, installation “We are thrilled about the grand mented John F. Malloy, Chairman reth, which is expected to be fully for fabric duct in the Latin and servicing of Weil-McLain’s opening of our newest location in of Victaulic. “A major aspect of our operational in 2021. American HVAC market for popular condensing and non-con- Arvada,” said Bob Logan, president business strategy has always been supermarkets, food processing densing boilers, including its new of Plumbline. “We chose Arvada to manufacture products in close industry, warehousing, labora- ECO® Tec high-efficiency premium because we wanted to provide our proximity to our customers.” FabricAir Opens tories, sports facilities, schools, residential boiler, the Evergreen® outstanding and timely customer Victaulic anticipates adding offices and other applications stainless steel condensing boiler, service to communities north of new jobs to Tioga County in the Ofﬁces in Mexico requiring optimum indoor air the Ultra™ corrosion-resistant Denver, just as we have for the city near future. It is expected many of Lawrenceville, Ga. – FabricAir, the quality,” said Ramirez, who has boiler, GV90+® high-efficiency cast and other areas near our location the new positions will be filled by original manufacturer of HVAC/R past fabric duct sales experi- iron boiler and the AquaBalance™ in Centennial for more than two local talent from the area’s skilled fabric duct, established a Latin ence in the Caribbean, Central combi or heat-only boiler. decades. We now proudly serve the workforce. New hires will join the America subsidiary on Jan. 1 with America, Bolivia and Uruguay. Commercial boiler training entire metro area, from Longmont current Victaulic team of more offices and warehousing headquar- “It’s perfect timing for this sessions will feature the Stainless all the way south to Castle Rock.” than 1,600 Pennsylvania employees tered in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. venture because many proj- Vertical Firetube™ (SVF) com- Plumbline employs more than 35 and approximately 4,500 people FabricAir Latin America S.A. de ects that were on hold due to mercial condensing boiler line with people at the new Arvada location. globally. C.V. now serves the Mexico, Cen- the pandemic are now re- industry-leading thermal efficien- The new location’s address is 5980 “Victaulic’s investment in tral America and South America emerging,” said Lozano. “The cies up to 96.8%, the SlimFit® W. 59th Ave., Arvada, and can be Tioga County is a testament to the markets to provide cost-effective, Latin American market is ready boiler designed for limited spaces, reached via phone at 303-436- company’s incredible track record high quality fabric HVAC/R dis- for better quality fabric duct Evergreen® Pro and the full line of 2525. of growth, vision and passion persion systems backed by expert products with unprecedented Weil-McLain cast iron boilers. for the communities they serve,” engineering support and short lead engineering and customer sup- Commercial application courses commented State Representative times. port.” The FabricAir Latin America team will be calling on consulting engineers, architects, speci- fiers, contractors and end-users. The subsidiary has already named the initial sales team as: Anaid Olivares Lira, Adriana Lopez and Gustavo Adolfo Vil- larreal Ramos, who are territory managers for Mexico North, Central and South, respectively. Sales support for design, installation and service will be provided by eight-year veteran, Carlos Iriarte, inside sales and engineering support, from Fab- ricAir Inc.’s U.S. Atlanta office.

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Honeywell to Buy local market. It was also important low-cost grid energy storage. spaces, including Fellowship Labs, technologies by propagating rigor- for us to hire experienced people “The Grid Storage Launchpad which will provide dedicated space ous performance requirements. Majority Stake in in Watertown. We’re excited to facility will bring together researchers for researchers to incubate storage During this new phase of establish a business that is active in and industry from around the coun- technologies originating from the development, PNNL will select a Fiplex Comm. the Watertown community.” try to modernize and add flexibility U.S. research and development design and construction contrac- Charlotte, N.C. – Honeywell to the power grid, advance storage community. tor and begin working toward the has signed an agreement to ac- technologies, and boost use of clean The GSL will focus on three start of construction, which could quire a majority stake in Fiplex DOE to Build $75M energy,” said Secretary of Energy Jen- outcomes to advance grid energy begin late this year. The building Communications Inc. nifer M. Granholm. “Deploying new storage development: is expected to be operational and “We are looking to reshape Energy Storage grid technologies means we can get Collaboration: Bringing DOE, ready for occupancy by 2025. how communications and more renewable power on the system, multidisciplinary researchers, and “It took 40 years to get to the connectivity within buildings Research Facility support a growing fleet of electric industry together at the facility current state of today’s lithium-ion work,” said Vimal Kapur, presi- Washington, D.C. – The U.S. vehicles, make our grid more reliable will lower the barriers to innova- battery technology, but we need to dent and chief executive officer, Department of Energy (DOE) and resilient, and secure our clean tion and deployment of grid-scale move much faster to develop the Honeywell Building Technolo- today announced the beginning of energy future.” energy storage. long-duration, low-cost batter- gies. “The addition of Fiplex’s design and construction of the Grid The planned facility will include Validation: The facility will en- ies needed to meet the significant products and software allows Storage Launchpad (GSL), a $75 30 research laboratories, some of able independent testing of next challenges of decarbonizing the us to move toward creating the million facility located at Pacific which will be testing chambers generation grid energy storage ma- energy system,” said PNNL Direc- next generation of fire and life Northwest National Laboratory capable of assessing prototypes and terials and systems under realistic tor Steven Ashby. “The GSL will safety solutions to keep both (PNNL) in Richland, Washington new grid energy storage technologies grid operating conditions. speed up the process considerably building occupants and first re- that will boost clean energy adapta- under real world grid operating con- Acceleration: From benchtop by doing the work needed to de- sponders safer. The Fiplex team tion and accelerate the development ditions. The GSL will include flexible to systems, the facility will de-risk velop and deploy new grid storage brings superior engineering tal- and deployment of long-duration, workstations and collaboration and speed the development of new technologies.” ent and unique capabilities for wireless communications that will enable us to enhance our in-building communications offerings and complement our innovative, industry-leading solutions.” “Honeywell has long dem- onstrated leadership in the fire and life safety industry, and we are pleased to join their team,” said Matias de Goy- coechea, chairman and chief technology officer, Fiplex. “We look forward to working with Honeywell to expand our technological advancements and to support the creation of better-connected buildings.” Terms of the investment were not disclosed, and there is no change to Honeywell’s finan- cial outlook as a result of the acquisition. The acquisition is pending customary deal closing conditions.

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Indoor Air Quality, Zoning, & Air Distribution Products removal of contaminated air They’re sandwiched between a black • The UV-reactive media adsorbs opposite counterparts and agglom- bacteria, mold and mildew, that and significant improvement of carbon core for improved VOC household odors from chlorine, erate in the fiberglass media. Unlike agglomerate into the fiberglass occupants’ thermal comfort. removal. The frame’s grill, which acetones, formaldehyde cooking electrostatic technology where col- media. More information: www. includes two UV LED disinfect- odors, pet smells and other VOCs lector plates need periodic cleaning The PLP-LED performance effectiv-hvac.com. ing arrays, opens easily for quick from the air. to continually attract contaminants, can be enhanced with an optional media replacement every four to six • The polarized media capture the PLP-LED polarized media installation of a Fresh-Aire UV’s months. The PLP-LED also em- 97-percent of particulates as small requires only replacement. renowned Blue-Tube UV® or ploys low-voltage negative and posi- as 0.3-microns (.00001-inch). The • The LED disinfecting light APCO system for keeping the tive polarization to charge, attract, polarization, activated by a 24V field, the first in the HVAC evaporator coil, air handler interior impinge and agglomerate particu- connection or optional plug-in industry to appear on a one-inch surfaces and airstream free of mold lates into the fiberglass media. transformer, electrically charges polarized filter, disinfects biologi- The three stages are: particulates so they attract to polar cal contaminants, such as viruses, Continued on Page 16

Fresh-Aire UV Purity Low Profile LED Fresh-Aire UV, Jupiter, Fla., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality (IAQ) products, introduces the Purity Low Profile LED (PLP-LED) the HVAC industry’s first one- inch-thick (24-mm) replaceable filter that combines biological contaminant disinfection, VOC removal and particulate capture. The PLP-LED offers high efficiency filtration with minimal static pressure loss and is designed to fit the most common one-inch filtration rack sizes in residential and commercial air handlers. The PLP-LED is the 2020 Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo Innovation Award winner in the IAQ category. Fresh-Aire UV also won the same award in 2011 for its APCO® combination UV, carbon-media and photocatalytic oxidation air purifier. The PLP-LED is a three-stage filter using mini LED light arrays, advanced photocatalytic-coated reactive chemical adsorption media, and polarization technology to disinfect biological contaminants, remove VOCs and collect particulates, respectively. The PLD-LED consists of three filter layers held together inside a corrosion-resistant, latched aluminum framework/ mesh grill clamshell. The top and bottom blue layers are a particulate-capturing, UV reactive fiberglass media treated with Nanotech antimicrobial and photocatalytic coatings.

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Indoor Air Quality, Zoning, & Air Distribution Products

Continued from Page 15 The new air-to-air heat pumps Greenheck HVLS Fans mercial and industrial applications, feature expanded heating op- the DuraMAX line of filters is a and other biological contaminants. eration ranges, offering powerful superior indoor air quality solution Other PLP-LED features include: heating capacity at an outdoor to help a wide range of buildings • Doesn’t create ozone, which ambient temperature of -15°F. combat the spread of COVID-19 has been defined by ASHRAE, The J-IVs offers efficiency levels and other airborne diseases,” said UL-Spot.com, the Environmental up to 19.7 SEER and is available Mark Mattingly, vice president Protection Agency (EPA), Califor- in 3- and 4-ton capacities, while and general manager, Air Filtra- affected by the change. nia Air Resources Board (CARB) the J-IV offers up to 19.8 SEER tion Products, Johnson Controls. More information: www. and other organizations as harmful and is available in 3-, 4- and 5-ton Greenheck high volume low speed “These medium and high-efficiency promarkassociates.com. to human respiratory systems. capacities. J-IV models also allow (HVLS) fans can now be specified filters include the DuraMAX 4V • Fresh-Aire UV’s LED array up to 150 percent connection with electronic air cleaning technol- and 4VS-16 with an industry- methodology has been found effec- capacity of indoor units. ogy. A needlepoint bipolar ioniza- leading MERV 16 rating and low Ruskin HZ700 tive in 2017 for surface sanitizing Installers can connect up to 9 tion (NPBI®) accessory is available resistance to airflows, allowing efficacy according to test standard indoor units to each 3-ton con- on all models of Greenheck HVLS customers to save money on energy ASTM E1153 “Test Method for Ef- densing unit, 12 indoor units per fans. The NPBI® accessory, designed costs while experiencing the high- ficacy of Sanitizers Recommended 4-ton condensing unit, and 15 in- to be installed on the ceiling near est levels of filtration.” for Inanimate Non-Food Contact door units to each 5-ton condens- the HVLS fan, includes a universal Tested in accordance with Surfaces” administered by third- ing unit. Choose from 11 indoor mounting kit for easy installation. ASHRAE Test Standard 52.2- party lab, Microchem Laboratory, unit styles to create individually- The accessory is also self-cleaning for 2017, DuraMAX is an ideal choice Round Rock, Texas. zoned comfort for any size space low maintenance. The needlepoint in filtration systems with high • Lifetime warranty. LED arrays or decor. With more than 11 types bipolar ionization system meets velocities or variable air volumes. are replaced every five years; of indoor units, ranging from UL-867 and UL-2998 standards for The high-capacity mini-pleat More information: www.fres- 4,000 to 96,000 BTUH, the J-IV ozone-free operation. design allows a nominal 24x24x12 The new HZ700 louver from haireuv.com. and J-IVs meets a broad range of Licensed to bear the AMCA Seal filter to incorporate 194 square feet Ruskin® is a 7-inch deep louver design requirement and aesthetics. for Circulating Fan Performance, of filter space, which creates an ex- comprised of two pieces – a Other enhancements include Greenheck HVLS fans are avail- tremely high dust-holding capacity 4-inch horizontal front and a Fujitsu General America the ability to reduce electrical cir- able in model DS with three- and to significantly prolong the service 3-inch vertical rear louver. The J-IV cuit breaker sizes, several improve- six-blade designs in sizes 8 to 24 feet life of the filter. HZ700 was designed for ap- ments to base pan including base and model DC with a five-blade The DuraMAX 4v is designed plications needing a horizontal pan heaters, and the addition of design in sizes 8 to 14 feet. Full to replace almost any competitive blade appearance but a vertical durable metal fan guards, updated color customization and an array high-efficiency air filter in today’s blade level of performance. wiring, and fan motor to meet low of accessories are available, includ- market. The lightweight, all-plastic “Ruskin designed the ambient specifications. ing automatic controls based on frame installs into side-access hous- HZ700 based off customer Fujitsu’s Airstage VRF controls building temperature and humidity. ings or front-load holding frames feedback,” said Jay Ramku- offer additional energy savings Greenheck HVLS fans are ideal for and is an ideal choice to replace mar, director of louver sales at and comfort features, including destratification, comfort cooling and bag filters and other box-style rigid Ruskin. “Our representatives scheduling, sleep timer, economy condensation prevention in educa- filters. The durable, all-plastic and their customers – including Fujitsu General America, Inc. operation, and automatic season tion, warehouse, manufacturing, frame makes the DuraMAX 4v the architects, engineers, contrac- has released the new, single-phase changeover. Several J-Series units automotive, and retail applications. filter of choice in filtration systems tors and building owners – J-IV and J-IVs Airstage VRF heat can be connected to central con- More information: www.green- with high velocities, variable air sought a 7-inch louver with pump systems to replace the J-II trol, building management systems heck.com. volumes and high moisture, or extreme performance abilities. and J-IIs lines. The systems serve (BMS) over BACnet, LonWorks in areas where the user desires to This new model not only meets heating and cooling applications or Modbus. incinerate the filters after use. those expectations, but exceeds between 3- and 5-ton capacities, More information: www. Johnson Controls More information: www.koch- competitive louvers by offer- making them ideal for the residen- FujitsuGeneral.com. KOCH DuraMAX filter.com/. ing an option with a high level tial and light commercial markets. of water and enhanced mis- sile protection. The HZ700 is ProMark engineered for economy and ProGaurd Filters high performance to satisfy our Synergy ProGuard Filters from ProMark customers’ needs.” COMPANIES We Treat People Right™ Associates are a way for building The HZ700 meets AMCA Since 1982 owners and facility managers to 550 and AMCA 540 standards We Are improve IAQ. In most cases, there for enhanced protection, and is a ProGuard Filter that is sized to has a low pressure drop, which be a direct replacement for filters delivers greater energy savings. Johnson Controls, a global leader currently in use. For each size, It can be paired with equip- Hiring for smart and sustainable buildings, there are also different technologies ment that requires high energy HVAC Leads & Helpers in announces the KOCH™ DuraMAX available to respond to a particular filters, resulting in improved air line of air filters. With a range of situation. quality in critical facilities. The efficiency ratings from MERV 11 ProGuard Filters use safe chemi- high-velocity wind-driven rain The Central Valley to MERV 16, DuraMAX filters are cal and particulate filtering to qualification allows the HZ700 GREAT COMPENSATION • HEALTH BENEFITS a smart and safe upgrade from bag replace existing particulate-only to be used in essential facilities, YEAR ROUND WORK • MOVING INCENTIVE • 401K filters and other box-style rigid filters filters. ProGuard Filters use high- such as hospitals, where high air WELLNESS PROGRAM • $25K LIFE INSURANCE and effectively help lower the spread capacity potassium permanganate quality is necessary in extreme of COVID-19 indoors. on alumina to kill pathogens. weather. The visible mullion The DuraMAX line of filters Other filters from ProMark can construction and horizontal CALL FOR INTERVIEW works alongside other Johnson Con- block the recirculation of viruses front blade construction makes trols HVAC products and solutions with MERV 14 filtration. These the louver aesthetically appeal- to help make buildings more safe, filter upgrades provide up to 95% ing and high performing. 209-263-0744 secure and sustainable. www.synergycompanies.org/careers/ airflow so that the overall resistance More information: www. “Primarily used for large com- of the system will be only slightly ruskin.com/model/hz700.

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Johnson Controls Highlights Three Women as it Celebrates International Women’s Day Johnson Controls is working In addition, she has recently tor of portfolio marketing for to create gender diversity in the joined Johnson Controls Women the Ducted Systems division of HVAC industry. in Operations steering commit- Johnson Controls, has a degree in “At Johnson Controls, we be- tee, which is an internal business mechanical engineering. Working lieve increased diversity in our resource group with a focus on for an HVAC manufacturer is what workforce makes us a stronger, attracting and retaining women afforded Davidyock the opportunity more robust company,” said within operations. She also vol- to earn her MBA. After receiving Joe Oliveri, vice president unteers as a mentor to a female her degree, she was promoted from and general manager, Global engineer through the University of marketing engineer to product Ducted Systems, Johnson Oklahoma’s Jerry Holmes Leader- manager. Controls. “And we are living ship Program for Engineers and Theresa Gillette, engineering out this belief. We are investing Scientists, which provides leader- manager for residential controls at in employee resource groups, ship education for students in the Johnson Controls began her career (L-R) AMELIA BARDWELL, VICTORIA DAVIDYOCK, AND THERESA GILLETTE. such as our Women’s Global Gallogly College of Engineering. at Johnson Controls. She started Network and Women in Ops Through the program, Bardwell as an intern while she pursued her group for the residential business. uct introduction (NPI) projects group. Through these initiatives helps her mentee grow her leader- engineering degree at Wichita State Most recently, she was awarded related to zoning control solutions, and many others, we are estab- ship skills, nurtures her professional University. After graduation she Inventor of the Year at the 2020 thermostats, air conditioning, heat lishing diversity in leadership development, and introduces her to secured a full-time position within Global Patent Award Ceremony. pumps, furnaces, and packaged positions as the expected and all the opportunities that manufac- the engineering department. Last Gillette has been been instru- unit control. In February 2021, normal way we do business. turing can offer. year, Gillette was promoted to her mental in developing control she celebrated her 10-year anniver- And it’s working. Women Victoria Davidyock, the direc- current role, and leads the controls strategies for multiple new prod- sary with the company. currently lead our two largest manufacturing plants and other diverse employees hold many other roles critical to our success. But we can’t rest. We are continually recruiting diverse candidates to fill positions at all levels throughout our organization.” In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Johnson Controls highlighted YOURYOUR COMMERCIALCOMMERCIAL three female HVAC professionals. Amelia Bardwell is the plant HVACHVAC HEADQUARTERSHEADQUARTERS manager at the Johnson Con- trols residential HVAC manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. “What sets Amelia apart is her ability to grow relationships and engage all levels of our organization, from the shop-floor to senior leaders,” said Mike Mattacola, senior director of operations, Chillers and Ducted Systems, Johnson Controls. “She has great people skills, listens well to the needs of the team, and drives quick change. As a result, Amelia has had a big impact re-energizing our team in Wichita.”

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www.indoorcomfortnews.com ICN APRIL 2021 17 Technical Training Growing Green Technicians Part 138: Cleaning Coils to Prevent Wasted Energy By Jim Johnson Contributing Editor

Looking ahead to the upcoming summer season, it’s a good time to consider one of the simplest main- FIGURE 2 tenance procedures a technician FIGURE 1 can accomplish to ensure that air volve the required follow-through inspection of the duct system, and 3. Total Pressure conditioning equipment is operat- that would confirm that the air making sure the proper duct system Static Pressure is a force that ing as efficiently as possible…in- accessing an indoor coil for visual volume and velocity traveling pressure can be achieved are just natu- is exerted in all directions on specting, and, if necessary, cleaning inspection and cleaning is a rela- through the supply and return rally part of the job. The simple theory a duct, and in our example in an indoor coil. Of course, we know tively simple task. In other situa- duct systems is correct. behind ensuring that the air flow in a Figure One we’re showing a that this is something that needs to tions, though, it’s not. And in those When taking a green approach system is working properly in con- positive pressure being applied be done even if the system has only cases, it’s common to find that the to evaluating system performance, junction with the refrigeration system to the supply ductwork interior. been in service for a few years, and response to a customer’s complaint however, procedures such as static capacity involves the three pressures: On the return side of the sys- filters have been changed regularly. that their equipment isn’t keeping pressure testing to check the drop 1. Static Pressure tem, the static pressure theory In some HVAC installations, the building comfortable doesn’t in- across a coil, performing a visual 2. Velocity Pressure still applies, but as a negative pressure. Velocity Pressure, as the term implies, is caused by the velocity of the air moving in the direction of flow in the duct system. Education for Your Future This pressure is always positive. Total Pressure is the sum of Energy Efficiency Starts Here Static Pressure and Velocity Pressure, and is the basis of cal- culations that lead to the proper sizing of the fan assembly. When these three pressures are understood from the perspective of the design of equipment, the need to consider the possibility of an indoor air flow problem when a customer is complaining that their cooling system isn’t cooling enough, or their heat pump isn’t heating enough (or costing more than it should to operate due to excessive run time or supplemental heat kicking in when it shouldn’t be) is obvious. And the same philosophy applies to outdoor coils. Studies performed by HVAC Pacific Gas and Electric Company is pleased to offer the following HVAC/R training manufacturers have proven the impact of dirty coils in equip- courses specifically designed to advance the skills of HVAC/R professionals. ment. When comparing the operation of equipment with APRIL MAY JUNE clean coils to systems in which the coils were moderately dirty for a time frame of 1,000 hours, which allowed them to measure Webinar Webinar Webinar performance over a full season, the test results clearly showed Electrical Module AC & HP Refrigeration Module Air Distribution Module how much money is wasted Instructors: Mitch Bailey / TBA Instructors: Mitch Bailey / TBA Instructors: Mitch Bailey / TBA when a system is not properly Wed., April 21 – Part 1 Wed., May 19 – Part 1 Wed., June 16 – Part 1 maintained. (See Figure Two) Thurs., April 22 – Part 2 Thurs., May 20 – Part 2 Thurs., June 17 – Part 2 This chart shows that in Wed., April 28 – Part 3 Wed., May 26 – Part 3 Wed., June 23 – Part 3 the case of a 5-ton system, the operating costs for that particu- Thurs., April 29 – Part 4 Thurs., May 27 – Part 4 Thurs., June 24 – Part 4 lar equipment for a season with a clean coil was $470.00. With Webinars are FREE of charge and online registration is required. dirty coils, the cost of operating You can register online by visiting: pge.com/hvactraining the same system was $687.00. Attendees must register for each night separately and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Taking the time to perform “PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2017 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. proper maintenance on this These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. system results in a savings of $217.00 for the season.

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More Than 1,800 in Attendance as ASHRAE Wraps Up 2021 Virtual Winter Conference

The 2021 ASHRAE Virtual promotion campaign, the work of place through ASHRAE,” said Little- ashrae.org/president. ASHRAE members were recog- Winter Conference concluded ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force ton during his report. “Thank you Attendees received a behind-the- nized during special honors and with more than 1,800 people during the pandemic, the estab- to the thousands of volunteers at the scenes look at the solutions that awards segments each day, includ- in attendance over three and lishment of a diversity task group, society, regional and chapter levels went into ASHRAE’s new global ing the elevation of 16 members to a half days and presentations government affairs involvement, that have adapted and persevered – headquarters through a technical level of ASHRAE Fellow. from industry thought leaders. and the opening of ASHRAE’s new and in many cases flourished – under tour of the building, guided by All technical sessions are now The conference, which ran global headquarters. these trying circumstances. Because ASHRAE Building Ad Hoc Com- available on-demand to registrants from February 9-12, featured “ASHRAE volunteers remain of you, ASHRAE will emerge from mittee Chair Ginger Scoggins. for the next 18 months. Regis- 59 live sessions, 27 Q&A chats committed to sharing their valuable the pandemic stronger and more The ASHRAE Global Head- tration for the 2021 ASHRAE with presenters of Confer- time, wisdom and expertise – they influential than ever before.” quarters technical tour video can Virtual Conference remains open ence Paper Sessions, and 80+ remain steadfast in their determi- The ASHRAE Meeting of the be found at ashrae.org/newhq. for both individuals and groups at on-demand sessions. In the nation to make the world a better Members video can be found at The accomplishments of 165 ashrae.org/2021Winter. weeks leading into the conference, committee members also participated in meetings of technical, standards, and stand- ing committees, developing guidance for the future of the industry and ASHRAE. The technical program included numerous sessions eXPand Your on topics surrounding rapid changes in technology, policies, Indoor Air Quality tools, and engineering practices related to the pandemic. Top sessions included “Building Investigations Operation and COVID-19: Standard of Care,” “What Did Building Do During the Pan- MEASURE MASS AND IAQ GASES demic, and How to Make your WITH TSI’S NEWEST INSTRUMENT Buildings More Resilient”, and “Lessons from Managing Infra- Having a multi-parameter IAQ instrument that can be configured, structure through the COVID Shutdown.” Other sessions customized and expanded to monitor and maintain optimal indoor included labs, IAQ, ASHRAE air quality is important, and can save you a lot of time. With the standards, ethics, controls, and new Q-Trak™ XP Indoor Air Quality Monitor, you can measure: energy efficiency. “The ASHRAE Virtual + Up to 20 IAQ measurements simultaneously Winter Conference provided + Up to 6 different types of gases an ideal place for our members + PM2.5 and PM10 mass concentrations and particle counts and industry professionals to + Temperature and relative humidity connect directly with each + Large data logging capacity other, to explore the latest research, and learn how to address the challenges that we all face in establishing healthy indoor environments for building occupants,” said 2020-21 ASHRAE President Charles E. Gulledge III, P.E. “We were pleased to be able to showcase the new and exciting ways we’re moving ASHRAE forward as a society and how our resources have become an invaluable asset as the world learns more about the relationship between infectious disease mitigation and indoor air quality.” The conference kicked off IDEAL FOR: with the ASHRAE Meeting of the Members, including a Sec- + IAQ surveys and investigations retary’s Report from ASHRAE + IAQ compliance testing in schools and commercial buildings Executive Vice President Jeff + Evaluating thermal comfort Littleton and the State of the Society address from President Gulledge, updating the mem- bership on the traction gained To learn more, visit from his society theme “The ASHRAE Digital Lighthouse tsi.com/Q-Trak-ICN and Industry 4.0”. Both spoke on recent society accomplishments including a research www.indoorcomfortnews.com ICN APRIL 2021 19 Case Study

Resort in Music City, USA Nashville Opts for Mechanical System Stardom Today, Nashville is known as the was in need of new heat rejection reached their expected lifecycle,” said heart of country music, though this equipment to battle Nashville’s hot, Jason Dawkins, Project Manager at wasn’t always the case. humid summers. Nashville Machine Company, Inc. The turning point came in The scope of the hydronic system “They’d been considering replace- 1925, when “Music City, USA” retrofit was daunting. The resort’s ment of the towers for almost a saw completion of The Grand Ole massive cooling load calls for decade. The resort suffered a severe Opry. This truly kick started the 24,000 gallons of chilled water per flood in 2010, and replacing the music industry in Tennessee, mak- minute, enough to fill two Olympic cooling towers was discussed at ing Nashville the epicenter of the sized swimming pools in less than the time. Ultimately, they were country music universe. an hour. To make the project more reconstructed, but after eight years, More recently, its economic interesting, the system had to re- maintenance costs to battle leaks and growth outpaces many other cities main online without interruptions fan failures was rising. We’ve done nationwide, and tower cranes can to serve the 3,000+ guest rooms many projects at the resort, so we be seen all over the skyline; signs and suites, 15 restaurants, and the were familiar with the cooling system of a swelling economy. Hotels and rest of the resort facilities. long before the retrofit began.” resorts, both new and existing, have Success came by way of a Nashville Machine Co. was found- AN EXTERIOR PHOTO OF EVAPCO’S COOLING TOWERS AT A MUSIC expanded and improved to handle cohesive team – including reps, ed in 1887 as a machine shop. As RESORT IN NASHVILLE, TENN. the influx of tourism. engineers, mechanical contractors, the city grew and expanded, so did One small part of the citywide resort maintenance personnel and the firm, branching into commercial union shop, Nashville Machine Co. Engineer at EVAPCO. “In a improvement was a large mechani- manufacturers – that operated like HVAC, plumbing and fabrication. typically employs between 500 and counterflow tower, air is induced cal system improvement at one a well-oiled machine. The company provides pre-fabrica- 1,000 tradesmen and women. up through the fill in the oppo- iconic, four-and-a-half million tion, pipefitting, welding and sheet Their task was to remove and re- site direction of the falling water. square-foot resort on the city’s Retiring old cooling towers metal for other mechanical shops in place the resort’s four original cool- Our counterflow models also eastern side. Its cooling system “The resort’s cooling towers had addition to their own projects. As a ing towers, with a total of 19 cells. feature sun-tight louvers, helping The units are adjacent to a mechani- stem the growth of algae in the cal/service building east of the resort basin of the tower. That can’t be proper. The system includes seven, accomplished with a crossflow 1,200-ton water-cooled chillers to tower.” provide cooling capacity to fan coil “After learning what the resort units and air handlers throughout was hoping to accomplish, it the huge resort. became apparent that a counter- These components, along with flow tower design would better large pumps that serve the cool- serve the property,” said Phil ing towers, were still serviceable. Collison, Director of Replace- Chilled water is piped roughly ment at EVAPCO. “At first, 1,000 feet from the mechanical there was resistance from the room to terminal units within the director of physical plant, simply resort. because his earlier experience The design phase for the retro- with cooling towers involved fit included input from Nashville crossflow designs.” Machine Co., Beech Construction MRG organized a trip with Services (the resort’s chosen general several of the resort maintenance contractor), Mechanical Resources personnel to visit EVAPCO’s Group (MRG), a Nashville-based manufacturing headquarters commercial manufacturer’s rep firm, in Maryland, allowing them to and I.C. Thomasson & Associates, see the potential advantages of an employee-owned engineering counterflow towers in person. consulting firm based in Nashville. One of the benefits that “Our in-house CAD department counterflow units provided was worked with MRG to complete to simplify the maintenance the 3D modelling for the retrofit,” process. The original crossflow said Nashville Machine Co. Project towers included 19 cells lined up Manager, Miller Orr. “Throughout in a row with no space between. two phases, we replaced the original Components could only be towers with new stainless steel accessed from either end of the EVAPCO models for the same cool- 192-foot row of towers, requiring capacity.” ing shutdown of each tower that personnel passed through. Counterflow solutions “The size and layout of The original spec included the new counter-flow towers crossflow cooling towers, but given provides 360-degree access to the goals set by the resort – ease of the water basins of each tower maintenance, aesthetics, and ideal via access corridors between the discharge air movement – MRG’s towers,” said Matt Fruetel, Busi- design team worked with EVAPCO ness Development VP at MRG, to assemble a new spec using coun- which has carried the EVAPCO terflow models. line for 12 years. “Maintenance “In conventional crossflow cool- personnel no longer have to ing towers, air is drawn across the duck-walk through water basins tower’s heat transfer media (fill) to reach any of the cells.” perpendicular to the direction of the Tower aesthetics was a cascading cooling water,” explained Brett Alexander, Applications Continued on Page 22

20 ICN APRIL 2021 www.indoorcomfortnews.com Troubleshooting

An Electric Furnace That’s Running Too Long and Not Heating Enough By Jim Johnson shows a result of lower than called Contributing Editor for according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Our troubleshooting problem With your air flow evaluation ac- this time around involves a com- complished, you check the electrical plaint from a customer who is system and find 240 VAC applied concerned that their 9-year-old to terminals L and R on each of electric furnace is running exces- the 4 heating element connections. sively and wasting energy. The Your subsequent ammeter tests customer also tells the dispatcher show a current draw within the that the system has never been manufacturer’s specifications on serviced, and they considered two of the elements, while at the calling last season because they top element (ORG from Circuit thought that the operation of Breaker #1) and the bottom ele- the unit may not be normal, ment (BLK from Circuit Breaker but they put it off. Now, their #2) show 0-Amps. description of the situation is Your troubleshooting question: that they’ve recently noticed that What is your next step in servicing the problem seems to be worse this equipment? than it was the year before espe- If you believe you have the cor- cially since the temperatures are rect answer to one of Jim Johnson’s milder early in the spring season. Troubleshooting Problems, please What you find on this service submit it by email to Jim Johnson call is that this system is stand- at icntroubleshooting@techtrain- alone straight heating, while the assoc.com or by U.S. Mail to: cooling system for the building Technical Training Associates, is a separate evaporative cooling PO Box 2259, Green Valley, AZ unit. The temperature is not 85622-2259. comfortable in the building and In your email subject line please the thermostat is turned to a include “Troubleshooting Answer” maximum setting. After con- and indicate which month the firming that the filter is clean, question you are responding to was you check the equipment wiring published. diagram (see Figure One) and Correct answers will be entered FIGURE 1 note that the indoor blower mo- into a drawing and will be eligible tor is wired to ORG and RED. to receive a copy of Jim Johnson’s As your first step, you note the video “Evaluating Refrigeration temperature rise listing on the Systems: Troubleshooting & Iden- equipment tag and perform tifying Problems.” a temperature rise test, which

Answer to Last Month’s Question In order to get this unit back to full operating capacity, the first issue is that the indoor coil needs to be cleaned. Our il- lustration shows that the air handler discharge is directly into the supply duct, which means that the squirrel cage fan draws air through the indoor coil. When we removed the access panel to the air handler, we provided an alternate air supply other than the path of air flow that was through the dirty indoor coil and measured an increased air flow with our second test. The second issue is the overcharged sealed system. To be certain that the system will be correctly charged and that there will be no contaminants, the best course of action is to recover the refrigerant, install a new filter-drier, evacuate to a level of 500 microns, and charge the system by weight according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

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heat transfer equipment and coat- closely with our customers and giv- served as vice president of the ings to Rahn Industries and will ing them the support, they need on dealer channel at Harvey Windows manage Southern California and their projects going forward.” and Doors. Hawaii as the Regional Commer- Rahn Industries is a recog- “We’re so pleased to have Tom cial Sales Representative. nized national leader as a custom join our team,” said Steve O’Brien, “I am thrilled to have Jay join HVAC/R coil manufacturer and senior vice president, sales, mar- the Rahn team and we are fortu- supplier of OEM coils to vari- keting and supply chain, Mitsubi- nate to have someone with Jay’s ous national and internationally shi Electric Trane HVAC US. “His background in HVAC’ systems recognized HVAC/R manufacturers. extensive knowledge of the HVAC in this role,” said John Hancock, Rahn Industries is also a lead- industry, strong customer focus President at Rahn Industries. “Jay ing supplier of coatings for coils as well as his sales and product JAY TORRES brings a wealth of knowledge and and HVAC package system using TOM OVERS management expertise will support industry relationships to this new antimicrobial coating materials. the residential business in reaching Rahn Industries announced Jay role. He has a mechanical engi- Rahn Industries has earned ISO hiring of Tom Overs as vice new levels of success.” Torres has joined Rahn Industries neering degree from UC Irvine 9000:2015 certification for our president, residential business. Overs holds a Bachelor of Sci- team as Regional Commercial Sales and a background of working on quality systems ensuring the prod- Before joining METUS, ence in mechanical engineering Representative. large projects like the Chase Center ucts we make meet our customers’ Overs spent 18 years with Len- from Ohio Northern University Torres will be joining Rahn In- and Levi’s Stadium in Northern high standards. nox International and affiliated and a Master of Business Ad- dustries from DMG North, where California.” companies, serving in continu- ministration from Saint Joseph’s he was in outside sales for almost “I am looking forward to work- ally advancing roles includ- University in Philadelphia. five years. He has worked with ing with Rahn Industries team and Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC ing product manager, district brands such as Carrier, York, Dai- I am impressed with the already US (METUS), a leading supplier of manager, general manager and kin, and LG and has designed vari- well-established name recognition Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and as vice president of Heatcraft Uponor North America an- ous types of systems using chillers, Rahn Industries has here on the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Australia and Advanced Dis- nounced the appointment of Brett air handlers, packaged units, VRF, West Coast,” said Torres. “I am heat-pump and air-conditioning tributor Products (ADP) in the Boyum to the position of vice and fans. Jay brings experience in going to be focused on working systems, is pleased to announce the United States. Overs recently president of marketing & offerings

Case Study hotel loads,” explained Dawkins. “Good planning with the gen- Continued from Page 20 eral contractor and execution by field personnel including but not significant factor, too. Because limited to Wolfe and Travis, Inc. the cooling towers are installed for power requirements, and MRG just above ground level, they’re for product support and tower start easily seen from the street. Scale up.” buildup or icicles on the fill The original tower cells were material of the original towers taken offline and replaced in two were impossible to hide. In a phases. Temporary piping was used counterflow tower design, the to maintain service to the resort’s heat transfer sections are fully chiller plant. New dunnage was enclosed. fabricated and the original tower “Another design consideration basin steam heat system was modi- was avoiding air recirculation,” fied to serve the new cells. said Fruetel. “During the winter, “We replaced everything from visible plume from the original the strainer on,” said Orr. “Prefab- towers showed that the units ricating components in our shop were recirculating discharge air.” helped reduce downtime. A total This challenge came from the of 9,000 tons of cooling capacity fact that the old towers sat below is now provided by stainless steel the roof level of the mechani- EVAPCO AT towers. cal building, and because the “The footprint of these units cross-flow towers only drew air needed to fit very specific dimen- from two sides, one of which was sions on top of a raised platform against the side of the building. behind the mechanical building,” “The new towers, which were said Fruetel. “We selected EVAP- designed to have a smaller foot- CO’s AT line because of the huge print and greater height, clear range of models and box sizes avail- the top of the building,” said able, including the largest counter- Collison. “Pulling air from four flow towers on the market.” sides is a big advantage, too. To The counterflow design of the match the original capacity, the AT towers saves water and increases resort could have selected smaller efficiency, and with Cooling Tower box sizes and larger fan motors. Institute certification, designers That would have reduced the could rely on the provided cooling initial cost. But they opted for performance data. MRG’s knowl- larger boxes, focusing on energy edge of the line streamlined both efficiency.” the design phase and start-up. From start to finish, the sys- Phased replacement tem was operational in about six “The largest upfront challenge months. The investment made by #./9/6%9)3 19 9 9& 01179 *4 2+(9 was tower sequencing with new the resort will pay dividends by 965"9 !),'#989 ,*9-8$99 9 steel, while keeping the plant reducing energy, water and sewer online to provide enough heat expenses, and all of the resort’s rejection capacity to support the expectations were met or exceeded.

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worked early in his career at both believes that having an executive programs across several business Recovery Engineering Inc. (PUR level position that concentrates on segments and geographies. The brand) and Northern Hydraulics customer experience will allow her intersection between brands and Inc. the opportunity to continue the consumers is narrowing through He earned an MBA from growth of a culture that keeps cus- consumer experiences, and Walden University in Minneapo- tomers at the center of everything Chacko’s global experience and lis, an undergraduate degree from they do. transformational marketing and the University of Minnesota, and “As we grow and Goettlize the strategy work at this intersection of completed marketing-focused ex- nation, it’s vital to have consis- consumers and brands will prove ecutive development programs at tent world-class customer service invaluable in Neighborly’s journey both the University of Minnesota in place across all markets,” said to creating and delivering excep- and Columbia Business School. Rymut. “I look forward to develop- tional home service experiences BRETT BOYUM ROGER CHACKO ing the skill sets of our current and to our consumers and franchise new team members.” Neighborly has recently appointed partners.” and a member of the company’s Rymut’s vast experience in Roger Chacko as its new chief strat- Chacko brings over 25 years senior management committee. Goettl Air Conditioning and customer service, sales and call egy and marketing officer. of global brand building, corpo- Boyum will focus on growing Plumbing announced Laura centers will be a welcomed addi- “To help build further on the rate strategy, and growth catalyst business by accelerating the in- Rymut as Vice President of Cus- tion to Goettl. “Providing quality growth momentum we have at experiences. He has held various novation pipeline, managing the tomer Experience, a brand-new and elevated customer service the Neighborly, I am delighted to marketing, commercial, and strat- product portfolio, connecting the executive position within the right way, not the easy way is es- welcome Roger Chacko to lead egy roles with global companies technical aspects of solutions to HVAC and plumbing company. sential to continue Goettl’s genuine the marketing and strategy of our including Carlson Hotel Group, the needs of Uponor’s customers, In her new role, Rymut will legacy,” said Ken Goodrich, CEO organization,” said Mike Bidwell, Bloomin’ Brands, USAA, Kellogg’s, and building stronger connections focus on elevating the quality of of Goettl. “The addition of Laura president and CEO at Neighborly. and more. Immediately prior to between company strategies and customer experience throughout to our team will ultimately provide “Chacko has a proven track record joining Neighborly, Chacko served customer experiences. all Goettl markets in Nevada, our customers with the best pos- of developing and delivering seg- global fitness chain Planet Fitness “We believe Brett is a great fit California, Texas and Arizona. sible Goettl experience every time.” ment-defining marketing and sales as its chief commercial officer. for Uponor, as he will help move Her goal is to seamlessly deliver our company into the future,” a Goettlized experience through said Bill Gray, president, Uponor every customer touchpoint start- North America. “Specifically, we ing from the contact center to were impressed with his range of the technicians. expertise in creating differentiated This newly developed position solutions to solve customer chal- at Goettl is a unique differen- lenges; a passion for developing tiator throughout the HVAC strategic portfolio growth oppor- and plumbing industry. Rymut tunities; and an ability to deliver award-winning digital and analog engagement marketing strategies.” Boyum most recently served as senior vice president of marketing for Cambria. Previously, he worked more than 17 years at Marvin Windows in marketing roles of increasing responsibility, ultimately serving as vice president, Brand Strategy and User Experience. He also owned a marketing consultancy and LAURA RYMUT

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