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Industry News
Daikin Purchases McQuay's Parent Company
CARROLLTON, Texas—Daikin Industries announced that it will
purchase McQuay’s parent company, Malaysia-based OYL Industries.
The purchase reportedly will make Osaka, Japan-based Daikin the
second-largest manufacturer of HVAC equipment in the world. OYL
and McQuay will continue to operate as subsidiaries of Daikin.
The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, will
not be completed for several months, according to Daikin.
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Architects Lobby Mayors to Commit to Carbon-Neutral
Buildings
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Conference of Mayors is scheduled
to vote during its annual meeting in June on a measure endorsing
a goal of carbon neutrality for all city-funded buildings by 2030.
Resolution 50 is sponsored by the mayors of Chicago, Seattle,
Miami, and Albuquerque. The American Institute of Architects is
lobbying for its passage. AIA has created a Web site to educate
its members about the measure and has written sample letters for
members to forward to local authorities.
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Professionals Say Energy Efficiency, Building Automation
Are Key Issues
WESTPORT, Conn.—HVAC&R professionals are most interested
in learning more about improving energy efficiency, building automation,
and sustainable building technology, according to an online survey
by the AHR Expo. According to the 2006 AHR Expo Visitor Survey,
99% of visitors attended the Show because they felt finding new
products was important. Show management will use the survey to
gauge the pulse of the industry and to help plan 2007 Show offerings.
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ASHRAE News
Annual Meeting Seminar to Examine Airborne Transmission
of Infectious Diseases
Airborne and droplet transmission of infectious diseases and
effectiveness of isolation room ventilation will be the topic
of a seminar at the 2006 ASHRAE Annual Meeting. Speakers will
discuss effective design for applications including isolation
rooms, surgical suites and entire isolation care facilities to
minimize transmission of infectious diseases. The Annual Meeting
will be held on June 24–28 in Quebec City, QC, Canada. The seminar,
Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Controlling Transmission of Infectious
Diseases in Hospitals, will be held from 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.,
Monday, June 26.
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Feature of the Week
Sizing VAV Boxes
By Steven T. Taylor, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, and Jeff
Stein, P.E., Member ASHRAE
This article covers selecting the inlet size
of a variable air volume terminal box. The authors present an energy
cost analysis that incorporates life-cycle costs for a range of
economic and operating assumptions.
After June 7, access to the article from this eNewsletter will no
longer be available. It will remain available for free download by
Members and for purchase by nonmembers in the ASHRAE Journal section of the ashrae.org
bookstore. AHR Expo Innovation Awards Honorable Mention Recipients
IAQ Category: Humidity/Dehumidification Controller
MINNETONKA, Minn.—The RC2110 Wireless Humidity/Dehumidification
Controller from Trs Systems combines spread spectrum wireless
humidity sensing technology, an intelligent sensing/control
algorithm and remote communication over the Internet.
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more (PDF)
Product News
VFD Controller From SJE-Rhombus Controls
DETROIT LAKES, Minn.—SJE-Rhombus ® Controls
introduces the VFDC-4000 water pressure booster controller. It is a
microprocessor-based controller designed for constant pressure
applications using up to four variable frequency drives. It features
PID control, automatic alternation, data logging, and communication
capabilities.
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Electronic Thermostats From Siemens Building
Technologies
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill.—Siemens Building Technologies offers a line
of electronic room thermostats for applications including room
control of constant air volume, fan coil, hydronic, and heat pump
equipment. Models feature inputs for remote air temperature sensors,
and automatic and remote changeover switches.
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Modulating Boiler Controller From Hydrotherm
WESTFIELD, Mass.—HydroTherm offers the MOD-SMART modulating
lead/lag controller that operates multiple condensing boilers. It
modulates boilers, reserve/return piping systems, and
primary/secondary piping systems at the lowest possible firing rate
that will satisfy the overall plant heating load. It monitors
outdoor air temperature, and resets the boiler water temperature
setpoint when necessary.
Read more
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