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2012 AHR EXPOSHOW COVERAGE

FAST FACTS

Total Attendance .....................57,727

Attendees .........................39,844*

Exhibitors ............................17,883

Net Exhibit Space ........ 428,884 ft2*

Exhibiting Companies ...............1,968

International Exhibitors ..............422*

Countries Represented ................... 36

Educational Sessions .................. 100+

*Record

Biggest AHR Expo Yet

CHICAGOChicago has always beenthe site o big AHR Expos, and this yearsShow was the largest and best attended inthe Shows 82-year history.

Final results show that 57,727 peopleattended the Show. This included a record39,844 attendees and 17,883 exhibitor

personnel. The attendee record was about5% higher than the registered attendanceat the 2008 Show in New York City.

Net exhibit space also was a recordwith 428,884 t2, which is 9.85 acres(38 845 m2/4 hectares) o exhibits. Thisis 5% larger than the previous record setin 2006 in Chicago.

Clay Stevens, president o International

1000s of the registered attendees gather for the Show Opening at McCormick Place.

Birds eye view of the North Hall (left) and packed aisle (right): Both North and South Halls were lled by a total of 1,968 exhibitors.

Exposition Company (IEC), attributedthe records in part to the many new en-ergy-ecient technologies and productsin the marketplace, as well as pent-updemand or new equipment.

We also hope this is an indication thatthe economy is on the upswing and will

continue to improve, he said.Products, not records, were on the

minds o attendees, and there was moreon the foor than could be absorbed in thethree-day event.

Brothers Matt and Teddy Lech o NewJersey were among the thousands wait-ing or the Show to open on Mondaymorning.

Were here to see everything, I meaneverything, said Matt Lech. We planto stay all three days so we dont missanything, added Teddy Lech.

Both said they that were interested inheat pump technology and other productsthat provide eciency.

Our customers are educated now, andthis is what they want, said Teddy Lech.

The show has been outstanding or usthis year, said Mark Handzel, director omarketing or Xylem RCW. This is thebest show that we have.

This article was published in ASHRAE Journal, March 2012. Copyright 2012 American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers, Inc. Posted at www.ashrae.org. This article may not be copied and/or distributed electronically or in paper form without permission

of ASHRAE. For more information about ASHRAE Journal, visit www.ashrae.org.

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SHOW PRODUCT SHOWPLACE

Whats New, Improved1,968 Exhibitors DisplayProducts in 9.85 Acres

Cooling & RefrigerationAdvanti x Systemsoers the DuTreat

rootop (FTRT 5000/30) liquid desic-cant HVAC unit, a actory-assembled,single-piece system that requires minimalinstallation. The galvanized steel wallenvelope design operates using electricityalone and requires no other hookups. Itsliquid desiccant technology enables moreprecise control o indoor environmentsby oering independent temperatureand humidity control in a single pack-aged unit. It also eliminates almost allairborne bacteria and microorganismsand prevents mold and mildew orma-tion, improving air quality and removingodors.http://tinyurl.com/7jwslvzThe Multi V III variable rerigerant

low (VRF) HVAC system rom LGElectronicsis or large-scale acilities.

The Multi V III is available in both HeatPump and Heat Recovery models, andoers a more compact design. Its longerpiping distances allow owners to reach

zones that are urther away rom the unit.The new inverter scroll makes it morereliable in cold climates. http://tinyurl.

com/7wghlvwTheCMW30 water-cooled, ceiling-

mount air conditioner romMovinCoolisdesigned or server rooms and other ap-plications with dense heat loads. It can beused in applications where an air-cooled

model cannot be used due to the lack oavailable space to direct hot exhaust air.http://tinyurl.com/87kp2xe

REHAUproduces the ECOAIR ground-air heat exchange system, which takes ad-vantage o consistently moderate groundtemperatures to pre-condition incomingresh air, improving indoor air ventila-tion while reducing heating and cooling

Brian Kuhn examines the inside of the UCA Air Cooled Packaged Modular Chiller from

ClimaCool. It is congurable up to 360 tons per bank.

Left photo: Fiona Martin uses the FlexSys Controls touchscreen that is part of the MS650FP water-cooled ooded chiller from

Multistack. FlexSys offers control of multiple compressors on a single refrigerant circuit. Right photo: Doru Stihi (left) learns more

about ebm-papsts line of Hyblade axial fans from Scott Beauchemin. They feature a new, dimensionally stable hybrid design

that incorporates the latest insights into aerodynamics and permits three-dimensional styling.

2012 AHR EXPO

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costs. It can also be designed to lower relative humidity duringcooling phases, and eliminate derost cycles in heat recoveryventilators, ensuring a continuous supply o resh ventilationair. http://tinyurl.com/74ssm9qTate Access Floors in-foor active chilled beams provide the

energy savings and capacity o overhead chilled beams whileminimizing leaks and condensation.http://tinyurl.com/7uuuhrvTheDaikin McQuayVision Plus air handling system rom

McQuay Internationalis designed or applications requiringhigh static pressure, low leak construction, advanced ltra-tion, and energy recovery. In addition to its easy installation,

energy-saving eatures, and modular design, the Vision Plusboasts leakage well under the industry standard o 1%. http://tinyurl.com/85n8wqmTorads Spool Compressor delivers a smaller size, lower

cost, and high-eciency or air-conditioning and rerigera-

How do you rate prospects for business in 2012?

Data from ASHRAE Journal surveys of 2012 AHR Expo attendees (448; 6% response rate) and exhibitors (162; 11.5%response rate).

Exhibitors

Excellent ...............12%

Good ....................58%

Fair ........................28%

Poor ..........................2%

Attendees

Excellent ...............15%

Good ....................57%

Fair ........................24%

Poor ..........................4%

Attendees jam the aisles on the opening morning of the Show.

Total attendance was 57,727.

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What ExhibitorsSay Are TopTrends or 2012

More than 400 exhibitors responded toan online survey done by ASHRAE J our-nal. Ten trends emerged rom the morethan 200 responses to the survey questionWhat do you see as the most importantissue in the HVAC&R industry?

1.Energy Eiciency Energy Ei-ciency and energy use monitoring.

2.New TechnologiesI see solar ther-mal can have a substantial eect on dailyenergy demand.

3.Costs/the EconomyThe economyneeds to improve along with job creation.

4.SustainabilityIt is a waste o timeinstalling the greenest most energy e-cient equipment in the country i it doesnot do what it is intended or.

5.Government Too much govern-ment intervention.

6.Training/StaingLack o newyoung talent or eld work.

7.U.S. Moving manuacturing backto the USA.

8.IAQ IAQ and tighter buildings.

9.EnvironmentReducing the impacto humans on the environment.

10. O&MMaintaining the operationo ecient buildings.

Top 10 Trends

For AttendeesMore than 160 attendees responded to

an online survey done by ASHRAE J our-nal. Ten trends emerged rom the nearly70 responses to the survey question

What do you see as the most importantissue in the HVAC&R industry?

1.Energy Efciency Greater pushtowards improving energy eciency andthe impact on customers ROI.

2.Costs/the EconomyOverall growthin new homes and apartment construction.

3.New TechnologiesActual integra-tion o automation in buildings.

4.GovernmentGovernment regula-tions that are highly complicated andrestrictive.

5.SustainabilityConversion to alter-

native energy sources, solar and biomass,also geothermal.

6.EnvironmentReducing our carbonootprint at no extra cost.

7.RerigerantsPossible urther regu-lation o rerigerants by EPA.8.Training/StafngLack o qualied

technicians or installation and servicing.9.U.S. This economy needs to con-

tinue reshoring products, which willcause a rise in employment, business

investment in this country.10. O&M Aging, inecient equip-ment.

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tion systems. The design is suitable ora wide application range. http://tinyurl.com/7eks8dz

The SamsungDVM Plus III air-conditioning system enhances comortwhile reducing energy consumption. Ituses variable rerigerant fow technologyto allow more than 60 indoor units to beconnected to a maximum o three outdoorunits. http://tinyurl.com/7zhpb8mThe VMC Groupeatures TeleCurb,

the rst and only seismic curb that tele-scopes to t most manuacturers HVACunits between 3 and 12 tons (10 and 42kW). It is seismic/wind compliant, andavailable in isolated and non-isolatedversions.Balti more Air coil Companyintro-

duces the Whisper Quiet Fan or its PT2Cooling Tower. It provides 12 15 dBAsound reduction. The chemical resistant,durable, single piece, molded an is maderom iberglass-reinorced polyesterand requires no eld installation. http://tinyurl.com/7dqpgpcBitzerproduces the STE U-Tube DX

medium-pressure evaporator or water orbrine in commercial or industrial appli-

cations. Its U-tube design eliminates anentire tubesheet compared to traditionalstraight-tube evaporators, resulting in50% ewer potential leak points andgreater reliability.Tateintroduces its EcoCore Phase

Change Panel, incorporating micro-encapsulated phase change materials toreduce indoor air temperature fuctua-tions and save energy. During peak solarload, the material is designed to melt andabsorb energy that would otherwise be

refected back into the room as heat or

transerred to the airstream. Cold nightair causes the material to re-solidiy, re-leasing its energy during o-peak hours.http://tinyurl.com/7pqlm8The Emerson Cl imate Technologi es

Copeland Scroll K5 rerigeration com-

pressor or supermarkets and grocerystores delivers signiicant e iciencyadvantages. I ts variable volume ratiotechnology optimizes low-condensingperormance, and its enhanced vaporinjection capability allows or maximumcapacity at low set points, reducing thenumber and size o compressors required.http://tinyurl.com/8xwk7ebThe Habilis CO2automatic evacuation

and CO2charging machine romGalileoTPuses CO2 in a vapor, liquid, or inter-

mediate state. The machine carries out

In general, how much are government and/or utility incentive programs

helping increase adoption of energy-efcient products and technologies?

Data from ASHRAE Journal surveys of 2012 AHR Expo attendees (448; 6% response rate) and exhibitors (162; 11.5% response rate).

Exhibitors

A Lot........................................27%

Some .......................................46%

Very Little ..............................20%

Not at All ................................. 7%

Attendees

A Lot........................................23%

Some .......................................46%

Very Little ..............................26%

Not at All ................................. 5%

Jeff Pearson (left) discusses GEA PHE Sys-

tems FlatPlate brazed heat exchangers

with attendee Herman Jakubowski. The

booth also featured a tractor trailer that

housed the Interactive HX Workshop.

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diagnostic tests and can interace with anautomated network. It is part o a widerrange o equipment or charging newenvironmentally riendly gases. http://

tinyurl.com/8ymc2t2McQuay Internationalintroduces a700-ton (2460 kW) model to its Daikin

McQuay Magnitude line o centriugalchillers. The oil-ree, magnetic-bearingchiller is designed or use in universi-ties, hospitals, manuacturing acilities,

and data centers. It requires no con-ventional bearings or oil managementsystem, which increases reliability and

reduces maintenance. http://tinyurl.com/7xjgjcj

Humidication

& DehumidicationModi ne Manuacturi ngs Atherionprovides customers with a state-o-the-art solution or their dehumidicationand ventilation needs. It is available in1530 ton (53105 kW) sizes with op-tional energy recovery. It is designed orease o installation, energy eciency anddurability.http://tinyurl.com/85n73zcSporlan Di vision o Parker Hannifn

oers the CSG Catch-All lter-drier. Itcombines the system protection o theCatch-All with the easy monitoring capa-bility o the See-Allmoisture and liquidindicator. http://tinyurl.com/7c88s3qThe SerescoNE Series indoor pool

dehumidier addresses the need to pre-serve occupant comort in rooms withnaturally high relative humidity, reducinghealth risks and structural damage. TheNE Series eatures a direct-drive blowerwith no belts, reducing maintenance andincreasing liespan. It also comes stan-dard with a ull range o unit-mountedsensors, which can be read and controlled

via the units LCD display, or remotelyvia its browser-based control suite.http://tinyurl.com/835yvkoHumidiallproduces an aesthetically

designed humidiication solution thatemploys an exposed low o iltered,sterilized water, precisely adding heat toinduce evaporation across its entire sur-ace. Humidialls sel-cleaning, closed-loop circulation system maximizes thedelivery o moisture to indoor environ-ments while continuously cleaning the

air by capturing airborne particles includ-ing allergens, pathogens, mold, pollen,dust, smoke, and other pollutants.http://tinyurl.com/87vwakg

Filters & InsulationUl traViolet Devices, I nc.produces the

V-MAX GRID system or disinection ocommercial HVAC systems. Installed inair plenums, the system generates a highintensity UV-C kill zone that mitigatesthe threat o microbial contamination in

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2012 AHR EXPOSHOW COVERAGE

Intelli-Hood by MelinkIs Product o the YearThe Intelli-Hood kitchen ventilation control by Melink

was named the Product o the Year at the InnovationAwards ceremony at the 2012 AHR Expo.The product was one o 10 products selected to receive In-

novation Awards in various industry-related categories. TheMelink product was the winner in the Ventilation category.The product reduces the exhaust and makeup an speeds

during idle, non-cooking conditions, yielding an energy sav-ings o up to 90% and conditioned air savings o up to 50%.

I am surprised to receive the award, and very honored,said Melink engineering manager Bryan Miller, who acceptedthe award. Energy eciency and sustainability permeates

through [Melink] and that spirit is shown in this product.The Innovation Awards have been a highlight o the last10 AHR Expos.

This Show [AHR Expo] is the place that people in theindustry can go to see the latest, the best, the most innova-tive products, said Clay Stevens, president o InternationalExposition Company, which manages AHR Expo. Its ap-propriate that we honor the best o the best, but these awardsrefect the entire Show.

Proceeds rom entry ees rom the 2012 AHR Expo Inno-vation Awards competition have been donated to Metropoli-tan Family Services, a more than 150-year-old organizationthat provides services and counseling or amilies in needin the Chicago area.The Innovation Awards are cosponsored by ASHRAE,

the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Rerigeration Institute(AHRI) and IEC.

International ExhibitorsGrowing Part o ShowCHICAGOA record 422 international exhibitors partici-pated in this years AHR Expo, continuing a trend o growinginternational participation, both in companies exhibiting andinternational attendees. The previous exhibitor record was 400set in 2006 in Chicago.

International attendance also has been increasing. This yearsShow had 6,508 international visitors, slightly less than the re-cord 8,072 international visitors at the Las Vegas Show in 2011.

I think the Show in general is becoming better known as

a world event, said Clay Stevens, president o InternationalExposition Company.

International exhibitors came rom greater distances or manyo the same reasons that domestic rms attend AHR Expo: todisplay their products, to actually make sales and to connectsynergistically with other companies in their industries. Forsome international companies, however, there was an additionalreason: to announce Were here.

An example was KU Solar, which was created via a merger oKloben, Italys largest manuacturer o solar thermal equipment,and Universal, one o Italys largest solar integration companies.

The new company exhibited at AHR Expo to announce its inten-

tion to distribute solar HVAC systems in the U.S. The technologyis widespread in Europe, but America remains largely untapped.The new company introduced a scalable product line o pack-

aged systems and components, with units ranging in size rom 3

Global nature of the HVAC&R industry is reected in the grow-

ing participation of international exhibitors and attendees. The

international exhibitors represented 35 countries.

International Attendees

to 20 tons. The solar HVAC systems use solar thermal collectorswhich are designed to take energy rom the sun and produce acooling eect in the summer and a heating eect in the winter.

Our goal is to introduce this kind o product that in Europeand Italy are almost a consolidated marketsolar cooling, KUSolar COO Massimo Galli told ASHRAE Journal. And now we

are trying to understand i the U.S. is the same kind o market.SKY CPC 58 solar collectors or orced circulation hot water

heating systems are made o a series o doubled-walled boro-silicate glass pipes, welded at the end. A vacuum is inducedbetween the two glass walls, and the internal wall is coatedwith a recycled multilayer metallic selective material whichmaximizes the absorption o the suns energy. http://tinyurl.com/88ay7o2

Galli said winter temperatures in northern Italy, near theAlps mountain range, are commonly rom 5F to 15F (2.7Cto 8.3C). Very much like Chicago. So, the AHR Expos lo-cation served as an ideal locale or the company to introduce

its products.

2012 (Chicago) .................................................................6,508

2011 (Las Vegas) .............................................................8,072

2010 (Orlando) ................................................................5,880

2009 (Chicago) .................................................................4,783

2008 (New York) ..............................................................6,469

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the air. The UV-C lamps are mounted onadjustable, telescoping support struts.3Ms new V-Bank line o Filtrete com-

mercial HVAC lters can reduce energyuse and minimize total cost o operationswhile providing building occupants withhigh-quality ltered air. Perormance anddesign eatures such as integral gasketsand nested pleats contribute to low pres-sure drop, eciency, longevity, and low

weight.http://tinyurl.com/7zjn67cDurkYlex fexible thermal insulation

romDurkeeis designed or the thermalinsulation o residential air-conditioningand hot-water pipe systems, and plumb-ing. It protects against heat fow and watervapor diusion, and ozone.http://tinyurl.com/7s2rxp3Enershieldair barriers are available

or applications including warehouses,hangars, and maintenance acilities. Theair barriers save energy, enhance com-

ort, stop cold drats, keep out heat andhumidity, deter dust and insects, and canmaintain interior temperature to within 2degrees o set point even against below-zero outdoor temperatures.http://tinyurl.com/2dw6bzaK-FLEXDuct Liner Gray is a ber-

ree, closed-cell elastomeric insulationthat is designed or noise reduction,energy savings, and indoor air quality induct-lining applications. http://tinyurl.com/88hxtrj

MWVhas renamed its structured me-

CELEBRATIONS

dia known as the honeycomb matrix toVersacomb. It is a robust adsorptionmedia that provides excellent peror-mance or controlling contaminants,corrosion and odors. The design providesenhanced perormance over pellet media,while the strength and resistance to waterand solvents enables broad application.http://tinyurl.com/7ykvqymOwens Corningoers EcoTouch in-

sulation or fexible ducts. EcoTouch is

made rom natural, ormaldehyde-reematerials and a minimum o 57% recy-cled content.http://tinyurl.com/8xo8ekzTitus HVACintroduces EcoShield, a

natural iber insulation comprised ohigh-quality, natural cotton made romrecycled denim. The liner is treated withan EPA-registered microbial mold, un-gus, and bacteria inhibitor, and containsno harmul irritants or chemicals. http://tinyurl.com/7beeqh3Silentiumintroduces Quiet-Bubble

technology, its latest active noise controltechnology. It captures ambient noiseand creates a quiet zone. http://tinyurl.com/6p6skrs

Heat Pumps & GeothermalDaiki n McQuayRebel heat pump

unit with variable inverter compressortechnology has high part-load ecienciesand is congurable as constant volume,VAV or 100% outdoor air. http://tinyurl.com/7k825ke

White-Rodgers Marks 75thST. LOUISWhite-Rodgers, a busi-ness o Emerson, kicked o a yearlongcelebration o its 75th anniversary at

AHR Expo.In 1936, a small group o engineers

rom Emerson Electric developed anew hydraulic action, temperature-control device or use in thermostats,stacks and other heating and ventila-tion applications. This group ormedMissouri Automatic Controls in 1937and soon became White-Rodgers Elec-tric Company, named ater principalengineers Jim Rodgers and Chester-eld White.

Modine Celebrates 95thRACINE, Wis.Modine Manuactur-ing, one o the exhibitors at the rstAHR Expo in 1930, celebrated its 95thyear at this years show by providingthe industry a rst-hand look at thecompanys extended line o HVACheating and cooling solutions, includ-ing the new Atherion.

Modine was ounded in 1916 inRacine by Arthur B. Modine, whopatented the Spirex radiator or trac-tors. A mechanical engineer with 120patents, he helped lead the companyuntil 1972. Today, the company hasalmost 3,000 employees and operates16 manuacturing plants. Modine diedin 1980 at age 95.

ecobee introduced two products at AHR Expo: the Smart Si thermostat and the newly

redesigned Contractor Web Portal.A.B. Modine at work in an early lab.



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2012 AHR EXPONEWS CONFERENCES

AHRI Product Certifcation

Called Turning Point or VRFCHICAGOLG introduced its new Multi V III VRF technol-ogy and talked about the uture o VRF in an interview withASHRAE Journal sta.The Multi V III (http://tinyurl.com/7wghlvw) eatures a COP

o 4.58 at ull load, which translates to a 14% improvement overthe Multi V II. The part-load COP or the V III is 5.3. In additionto gains in eciency, the Multi V III creates less noise (77 dBA)and has a smaller ootprint.

As or the uture o VRF, the VRF market in the U.S. is ex-pected to reach $7.3 billion in 2013, a 40% increase over 2011.

This expectation is being ueled in part because AHRI has addeda Product Perormance Certication Program or VRF manu-acturers, said Teddy Hwang, executive vice president, globalsales and marketing, and Kevin McNamara, vice president ocommercial air conditioning.

I see this as a turning point in the industry, said McNamara.This is a perormance-based certication done by a third party thatenables engineers to see how VRF brands and technology comparewith each other and with traditional HVAC technologies.

Xylem Announces AppsCHICAGOXylems Bell & Gossett, a water technology com-pany spun o rom ITT, announced at a press conerence herethat its ESP System Syzeris now available or the iPhone andiPad. The ree ESP-System Syzer includes a calculator or rictionloss and velocity through pipe, based on fuid conditions. Theapplication can be used to determine the relationship betweenfuid temperature, system fow and heat/cooling load. Also, aCv tool can help in multiple ways.http://tinyurl.com/6lkepqc.

Also, Xylem announced that the Bell & Gossetts Little RedSchoolhousehas been approved by the Green Building Certi-cation Institute (GBCI) as a provider o continuing education

or LEED proessionals.http://tinyurl.com/7dh2jp9

Smart Grid Becoming CriticalCHICAGOSenior leaders o Danoss talked about the marketand policy outlook or 2012 during the companys 17th annualpress conerence at the AHR Expo.

Danoss North America President John Galyen outlined threespecic climate and energy challenges acing the industryenergy eciency, the Smart Grid and rerigerants. Specically,Galyen noted that the Smart Grid is becoming increasinglycritical to HVAC since buildings consume 40% o all energy inthe U.S. and demand is estimated to increase by 21% by 2030.

The way supply and demand are synced, the managemento electrical power, and improving the eciency o existinginrastructure, will continue to be critical issues moving or-ward. Well need to be aware o three main elementsdemandresponse, energy eciency and load management. Technologieslike variable speed enable end users and utilities better loadcontrol and demand response benets, he said.

Robert Wilkins, vice president, public aairs, said there islittle change in policy expected at the national level. Meanwhile,manuacturers are moving ahead with developing equipmentor hydrocarbons, using CO2 in supermarkets and industrialrerigeration, and considering HFC-32 or air conditioning.

The HVAC&R world continues to change, Wilkins said.Its becoming more and more complex, with more rerigerants,more system types and new regional dierences.

LG introduced its new Multi V III VRF technology.

Daikin Says Its Sales LeaderCHICAGODaikin AC (Americas), Inc., announced that it hadachieved the position o number one in HVAC sales worldwidein 2011. In addition to this news, Daikin displayed a numbero product line enhancements or 2012, and gave a series olive training presentations in its booth. Attendees stood threeand our deep in the aisle as the new AHRI 1230 VRF standardwas presented, along with the companys announcements on theenhanced VRF product lines and new control oerings.

On the residential side, Daikin displayed the new streamlinedL-Series Single-Split products with eciencies up to SEER24.5, introducing a unique three-tier strategy that should reso-

Daikin displayed multisplit systems, energy recovery ventilator,

and many more products.

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NEWS CONFERENCES

Dimes Add Up

For Energy SavingsCHICAGOStanding in ront o arerigerated display case with 200,000dimes, Emerson executive vice presidentEd Purvis unveiled a new rerigerationcompressor that can help a supermarketor grocery store reduce its energy ex-penses by up to 10%.The new Copeland ScrollK5 Rerig-

eration Compressor is designed or largererigeration needs (7.5 to 15 hp) and oruse with low to medium temperature ap-plications, in both stand-alone and paral-lel systems (http://tinyurl.com/8xwk7eb).

The display case, said Purvis, repre-sents the $20,000 a year that an averagestore will save.The compressor comes wi th

CoreSense technology, which enablescontractors to diagnose problems, eitheron-site or remotely.

nate well with contractors and consumers.Multi-Split systems were on display show-ing expanded Indoor Unit capacities andmore than 1,000 connection combinations.

Commercial products eatured includ-ed the new FCQ Round Flow Cassette,FBQ Ducted and FTXS Wall-Mount

an coils or the SkyAir (http://tinyurl.com/7ybkvvn)series, oering improvedcomort, easier installation and up to 35%higher SEER levels (up to SEER 19.3).

The new VAM Energy Recovery Venti-lator, multiple port branch selectors andMERV13 lter kits were also on display.

Emersons display case held 200,000

dimes to demonstrate the savings that can

be achieved using the Copeland Scroll K5Refrigeration Compressor.

How are you being affected by the

trend toward green buildings?

Attendees

A Lot....................................... 23%

Some ...................................... 52%

Very Little ............................. 22%

N/A ...........................................3%

Data from ASHRAE Journal surveys of 2012 AHR Expo attendees (448; 6%

response rate) and exhibitors (162; 11.5% response rate).

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Fujitsuintroduces its Halcyon split-system heat pump that more than doublesthe DOEs minimum SEER eciency

rating. It includes three dierent Btumodels and oers increased heating per-ormance, a newly designed chassis, andthe ESP energy saving program. The heatpump can operate at 75% o rated capac-ity at outdoor temperatures as low as 5F(21C) and 100% o rated capacity at20F (7C). http://tinyurl.com/7dzmwzeFujitsuintroduces the Airstage V-II

VRF line o variable rerigerant fowheat pumps. The pumps are designedor commercial applications and eatureWeb monitoring capability, low noisedesign, easy service and maintenance,and peak cut operation. http://tinyurl.com/77d5hmlMcQuay Internationaloers the Dai-

kin McQuay SmartSource water sourceheat pump or the commercial market. Its

variable-speed inverter contributes to itshigh eciency and low sound levels. Theheat pump is available or a range o ap-

plications including smart dehumidica-tion, waterside economizers, and internalelectric heat.http://tinyurl.com/6mdml62NextAireoers a range o high-ecien-

cy, natural gas-driven heat pumps designedor both ducted and ductless applications.They use up to 80% less electricity thanconventional units, and urther increaseeciency by capturing waste heat. Theirvariable rerigerant fow (VRF) systemsallow them to serve multiple independentzones. http://tinyurl.com/75objttThe RAUGEO ground loop heat ex-

change system romREHAUis a high-eiciency geothermal energy sourceor heating and cooling. Composedo RAUGEO PEXa pipe, EVERLOCittings, geothermal maniolds, and ahorizontal or vertical ground loop heatexchanger, the system capitalizes on theearths ability to provide and store heatenergy. The sealed, closed-loop pipe

Among Xylems product offerings was theBell & Gossett Series 1510 Series base

mounted end suction pumps.



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system can provide both heating and cooling. http://tinyurl.com/6vw7rd8Zehnders horizontal heat pumps are designed or sound at-

tenuation and eciency that exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 standards.They use multiple orms o insulation to improve indoor airquality and abate sound and vibration. The heat pumps areavailable as an easy-to-install, eld-congurable unit, with easyservice access rom three sides.The Tranquility 22 Digital series geothermal system romCli-

mateMasterincorporates eatures such as a two-stage compres-sor, a variable-speed an, communicating digital controls and

true plug-and-play unctionality. http://tinyurl.com/6wsrrkw

Motors & Drivesebm-papsts intelligent, single- or three-phase ac line powered

EC drive motors can attain ull speed eciency to 90% andmaintain their high eciency when operated at greatly reduced

speeds. http://tinyurl.com/6oow5anThe AEGIS SGR Bearing Protection Ring romElectroStati c Technologyprevents electrical bearing damage by saelychanneling harmul shat voltages away rom the motor bearingsto ground. http://tinyurl.com/7plgmpoThe Z1000 drive romYaskawa Ameri cais designed or build-

ing automation applications such as ans, pumps and coolingtowers through 250 HP. It eatures an easy-to-read LCD keypadthat provides Hand-O-Auto interaces and a real-time clock.http://tinyurl.com/7ltwsh6Danossintroduces its Vertical Bypass Panel Assemblies,

prepackaged drive solutions that are structured around DanossVLT HVAC drives, but with a vertical layout that requires halthe horizontal width o traditional panels. Vertical Bypass PanelAssemblies provide variable speed drives or HVAC applica-tions, are seismically certied, and are designed with phase-loss,imbalance, and brown-out protection to prevent damage anddowntime. http://tinyurl.com/79xrd6uTecogenoers the InVerde Ultra 100, a low-emission, natural

gas engine-driven cogeneration system. The InVerde Ultra 100meets or exceeds Caliornia emission standards, is UL171-certied, and delivers scalable, distributed power generationwith black-start capability to ensure grid independence. Plugand play installation and the ability to adapt to internationalvoltages via sotware change alone make the InVerde Ultra 100

extremely adaptable. http://tinyurl.com/8xsvszb

Left: Keith Morris (left) examines uid ow switches at Harwil. Center: The QIFE induced ow, mixed ow exhaust fan and TVIFE

direct drive, induced ow, mixed ow exhaust fan attracted a lot of attention. Right: Earl Horntvedt (left) learns about this

photovoltaic panel from Tecumseh Products Company that powers the SunDanzer refrigerator.

Kollin Killebrew (right) demonstrates a Goss torch tool for braz-

ing for several attendees.


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Pumps, Valves, and PipingLOCUSis showcasing aluminum tube ttings and valves

or air-conditioning and heating systems. They are made o analuminum alloy with lead content less than 0.01%. The tube

ttings and valves are installed using the threaded lock-typetting connection method, with no welding required.TheTacoViridian is a Web-enabled, high-eciency, wet ro-

tor, variable-speed commercial pump. Its ECM motor saves upto 60% o electrical energy compared to conventional commer-cial pumps. Its multiple operating modes t most applications.http://tinyurl.com/7joplzq

Advanced Groove System (AGS) couplings romVictaulicare available or pipes ranging rom 14 in. to 60 in. (356 mm to1524 mm). The couplings eature two-piece housing segments,oering greater speed o assembly without welding. Its patentedwedge-shaped groove can handle higher end loads and pressureso up to 350 psi. http://tinyurl.com/7mzz3cc

COMPLETE SEAL ttings romSheet Metal Connectorseature a double legged EPDM rubber gasket secured in placewith a 180 hem. The gasket creates an airtight connection thateliminates the need to caulk. http://tinyurl.com/7xtcgtThe EnviroFlo VIL series o vertical in-line pumps rom

Patterson Pumpcomes in split-coupled and close-coupled con-gurations. Flows to 10,000 gpm (631 L/s) with heads to 400t total dynamic head are oered. http://tinyurl.com/6uqc27pTheNew Dong Hae Companyoers copper and stainless

steel vibration absorbers or rerigeration and air conditioningsystems. The vibration absorbers implement a piston stopperto provide a more positive seal and reduce leak rates. They are

tested against hydrogen and helium leaks, and are rated to op-erate at temperatures rom 40C to 120C (40F to 248F).

Software, Sensors, & ControlsAir Testintroduces a BACnetcommunicating CO2transmit-

ter in its popular TR9294 wall-mount enclosure. This adds tothe companys capability to provide LonWorkscommunicationor dual analog outputs. The sel-calibrating sensor requires nomaintenance over its operating lie.http://tinyurl.com/7rhm3yBell & Gossett, a Xylem Brand, oers System Syzer, an

HVAC tool that helps with system design. Version 4 employsmajor improvements in the Windows program and is now

available as a mobile application or the iPad

and iPhone

atiTunesand the App Store.http://tinyurl.com/7alyn9yStandex Electronicseatures a ull line-up o fuid sensing

and power products or residential and commercial HVAC&Rapplications. http://tinyurl.com/7ykvqymTheData Industri al340 BN/MB Btu energy transmitter by

Badger Meter is or submetering applications that use BACnetor Modbus. It measures thermal energy by integrating the liquidfow rate in a closed-pipe system and the dierential tempera-ture between the supply and return.http://tinyurl.com/6rb3whcTheRel iable Controls MACH-ProZone is a ully pro-

grammable BACnetadvanced application controller (B-AAC)

with scalable I/O in a small ootprint. It is suitable or a range o

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applications including small to mid-sizedrootop and heat pump applications, aswell as small mechanical room applica-tions. http://tinyurl.com/76abha

The TSIVelociCalc

9565 multi-unction ventilation meter accuratelymeasures air velocity, airfow, tempera-ture, humidity, and pressure simultane-ously. The parameters are presented ona graphic display with on-screen mes-sages and instructions. http://tinyurl.com/86q7lscTridiumis oering NiagaraAX, Re-

lease 3.6, which includes many recentlyadded eatures and enhancements in-cluding support or battery-less optionsand 802.11 Wi-Fi, heightened security, anumber o new usability enhancementsand options or BTL OWS and AWS.http://tinyurl.com/7onua59

VTR7300 controller romViconicsisavailable in network and network-readymodels. This retrot solution can be inte-grated into building automation systemsby using existing controller wiring andoptional integrated PIR motion sensorand wireless window and door switches.http://tinyurl.com/7lcl8x7

Delta ControlsDNS-CHM24 com-bines temperature, humidity, CO2 andmotion sensing options into a singleBACnet MS/TP device with a display andpush button interace. Combining sensorssimplies installation.

IAQPoint2 romHoneywell Analyticseatures a customizable touchscreen moni-tor with ability to control three IAQ param-eters (carbon dioxide or volatile organiccompounds, temperature, and humidity).IAQPoint2 increases energy eciency andcomort through on-demand ventilationwith relays triggering ans locally or via aBAS. http://tinyurl.com/7vylud5KMC Controlsand Titus HVACin-

troduce the Titus Alpha Controller line

o products. Select digital variable airvolume (VAV) terminal units rom

Titus are now available with integratedBACnet Applications Specic Control-lers designed and manuactured byKMC Controls. The Alpha line advancesair distribution using VAV by loweringinstallation costs and increasing ease oinstallation, startup, and commissioning.http://tinyurl.com/7wplpnnNest Labsoers the Nest Learning

Thermostat, a smart home thermostat

that programs itsel based on the usershabits. The Nest Learning Thermostatautomatically observes users sched-ules and temperature preerences andresponds by adjusting the temperatureto a comortable level when the user isat home, and changing it to an energy-saving level while the user is away.http://tinyurl.com/5t7qzbSiemensintroduces its Facility Prime

iOS app or the APOGEE BuildingAutomation System. Through custom-

ized screens, Facility Prime enables ast,

convenient, mobile interaction with amultitude o acility conditions. http://tinyurl.com/89kscxThe new Smart Si thermostat rom

ecobeeeatures a high-resolution colordisplay, an intuitive user interace, sleekbuttons, and live weather reports. It alsooers access rom anywhere in the worldvia a computer, smart phone, or tablet.

The Smart Si uses advanced algorithmsto ensure the greatest possible energysavings and can be easily programmedor vacations or daily schedules. http://tinyurl.com/7jbjdxnThe OnGuard RMT system rom

Bradord Whiteis a remote monitoringservice or commercial and residentialgas-powered water heaters. OnGuardRMT combines proprietary hardware,alert status notication, 24/7 actory-based technical support, and ast servicedispatch. http://tinyurl.com/7ndga8The Right-Mobile Consultant rom

Wrightsotis a powerul, easy-to-useCloud-based tool that helps HVAC deal-ers calculate block loads, utility costs, andpayback analyses. It can automaticallygenerate and email proposals based onthis data. The app is accessible rom a

Web browser on virtually any Internet-en-abled device.http://tinyurl.com/79oetctThe WattNode BACnet meter rom

Conti nental Control Systemsallowsseamless accessibility to electricalsystem measurements including power,energy, voltage, current, and poweractor. WattNode meters support ullsel-discovery o the meter and all oits objects, and provide more than 50electric power-related measurements, 64addresses, and selectable baud rates up to

76.8K. http://tinyurl.com/6tm8w2pTPIs condition monitoring system di-

agnoses basic vibration problems such asout-o-balance, misalignment, loosenessand bearing damage. Its C-Trend sotwarepredicts breakdown based on conditions.http://tinyurl.com/6rtlquy

VentilationComort System Z-2000 romJack-

son Systemsis a commercial zone controlsystem that allows a single HVAC unit to

have up to 20 individual zones. Each zone

Where do you see the best

prospects for business in 2012?

AttendeesRetrot/Renovation ............. 58%

Maintenance ......................... 21%

New Construction ................. 21%

Data from ASHRAE Journal surveys of 2012 AHR Expo attendees (448; 6%

response rate) and exhibitors (162; 11.5% response rate).

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is controlled by its own space thermostat and a modulating zonedamper.http://tinyurl.com/7c4uwwnModular Framingoers thermal break dampers that are

manuactured using the companys aluminum rame and inter-nally housed gear system with thermal break qualities. http://tinyurl.com/8922scPanasonicintroduces the WhisperSupply-Wall ans, designed

to meet ASHRAE 62.2 requirements or makeup/supply air.The product takes air rom the outside and lters it through aMERV 8 lter to supply clean air to the home. It uses an interiordefector to push airfow up and around the walls to avoid drats.Rosenberg USA announces its electronically commutated

(EC) ans with Modbus controls. The ans are available in axial

and backward curved radial congurations. The EC ans aredesigned or use in orced air heaters, heat pumps, condensers,cooling units, evaporators, electronics cooling, air handling andHVAC systems. http://tinyurl.com/6w278neSchebler Chimney Systemsoers WingFan drat inducers or

boilers and hot water applications. The simple drat inductionan helps achieve proper drat by drawing high-temperaturefue or process gases out o appliances, and, in some cases,initiating a fow o gas during the warm-up phase. WingFan isa helpul option or applications where adequate natural dratis not available. http://tinyurl.com/7b3zz2y

Titus HVACoers a new, solar-capable entry in its Plexicon

line o displacement ventilation systems. The solar Plexiconuses a wireless energy harvesting process to power the unit.With the ability to both heat and cool rom the same diuserassembly, it reduces cost and eases design and installation. Thesolar Plexicon can harvest both sunlight and ambient room light.http://tinyurl.com/7arpks7Ki netics Noise Controls QuakeLoc seismic cable restraint

system seismically restrains piping, ductwork, suspendedequipment and electrical systems. http://tinyurl.com/7avh8k

Heating & BoilersHar sco Industr ial Patterson-Kelleyannounces custom de-

MACHboilers, DURATIONexchangers, and tanks with asingle point electrical connection. http://tinyurl.com/7vswdwtHurst Boiler & Weldingannounces the FIREMaster monitor-

ing system that controls boiler operations including makeup

water consumption, steam fow and condensate return. http://tinyurl.com/7l5kuz7KUSOLARoers SKY CPC 58 solar collectors or orced

circulation hot water heating systems. They are made rom aseries o borosilicate glass pipes with double walling, weldedat the end. A vacuum is induced between the two glass walls,and the internal wall is coated with a recycled multilayer metal-lic selective material, maximizing the absorption o the sunsenergy. http://tinyurl.com/88ay7o2Lochinvaroers the Armor X2 condensing water heater or

commercial applications. The Armor X2 combines stainlesssteel heat exchanger technology with modulating/condensingcombustion to deliver thermal eciencies as high as 96%.It eatures two independent combustion systems as well as aull-color, touchscreen control panel.http://tinyurl.com/6uqtslgTheM& G DuraVents PolyProis a 100% recyclable, engi-

neered venting system. It is designed or Category II and IVgas burning appliances, including tankless and storage waterheaters, high-eciency water heaters, condensing boilers andwarm-air urnaces. http://tinyurl.com/8abtxd5The CBEX Elite iretube system rom Cleaver-Brooks

achieves high uel eciency and low emissions by maintain-ing 3% oxygen across the ull operating range. http://tinyurl.com/7lacxj7The Creek condensing boiler romSuper ior Boil er Worksis

available in a variety o sizes. It operates at eciencies as highas 98% and can be congured to minimize NOX emissions.http://tinyurl.com/6mu22TheFul ton Companiess Caliber boiler is a condensing,

lightweight commercial hydronic boiler with ultra-low emis-sions o carbon monoxide and NOX. The product line eatures ahigh quality, ull stainless heat exchanger suitable or hydronicheating. http://tinyurl.com/7zb583o

Features o the Re-Verber-Ray QT Series romDetroitRadiant Productsinclude a multi-burner and multi-exchangerplatorm that is available in both single- and dual-stage opera-tion. It is suitable or comort or spot heating applications.http://

tinyurl.com/7qb33bJaga Climate Systemsintroduces the Briza radiator. It mea-

sures only 4.5 in. (114 mm) deep and generates as much heat astraditional an-coils while operating more quietly and eciently.http://tinyurl.com/7szz687The in-foor Micro Canal radiator romJaga Climate Sys-

temsis only 6 in. (152 mm) high and 13 in. (330 mm) wide.The radiator generates a substantial heat output while remain-ing ultra-responsive to changing temperatures. The advancedtrench-heating unit saves energy with its Low-H2O technology,and an advanced height adjustment system allows the productsgrilles to be aligned perectly with the foor. http://tinyurl.

Mark Neely (left) examines the Humidifall, which is a water

lter, humidier and air lter wrapped in one.

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