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n a high-profile move, Tesla, in the first quarter of the year, deployed a 13MW solar power system, linked to a 13MW/52MWh Powerpack System, in Kauai Island, Hawaii, which was expected to come online in the second quarter. The project, for the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC), involves the use of approximately 55,000 solar panels and 272 Powerpack units to store the energy generated by the panels. Based on a power-purchase agreement with KIUC, the “solar energy shifting”, utility-scale project will serve over 30,000 customers in the island – Tesla would be selling generated and stored energy at 11 cents per kWh, which according to Tesla would be significantly cheaper than the cost of power that is generated through burning fossil fuels. According to estimates, the project will be instrumental in replacing the use of over two million gallons a year of diesel with clean energy.

A significant feature of the project is that it is the only one of its kind for the simple reason that it will be powering an entire island during daytime, and beyond – according to current estimates, up to 10pm. This,Tesla says, gives hope and an answer that the project with the prospect of uninterrupted power supply – at least for the hours that matter – can be scaled up to power entire continents. A second is its clean nature, which opens up very interesting possibilities, indeed. Among them, perhaps an answer to the question, ‘How do we balance the need for greater energy-efficiency with the demand for better indoor air quality (IAQ)?’

About a year ago, delegates at the World Indoor Environmental Quality Forum, in Dubai, saw an interesting debate unfold on whether the pursuit of greater energy efficiency was at the cost of IAQ. Tighter insulation profiles and fewer fresh air changes, the IAQ camp argued, were putting paid to efforts to ensure healthier buildings. They called for many more fresh air changes than the number prescribed by ASHRAE, say.

The counter-argument rode on the premise that fresh air changes would mean more energy usage, which would increase indirect emissions.

When viewed from that context, the Kauai Island project, if successfully scaled up across the globe, would deem the argument based on indirect emissions nearly irrelevant. Clean energy, available round the clock without any disruption – or minimal disruption that is limited to non-peak hours – and, importantly, able to handle the critical mass of HVACR equipment, including energy-intensive chillers – would be as close as we would ever get to energy-utopia and healthy air in the built-environment.

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Without enforcement, regulations remain a paper tiger, says Benwen Lopez, as he looks at various options, including block-chain, that can help monitor the sea of activities in a construction cycle

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hile regulations in the GCC region have been commendably carved out, industry insiders and government regulators concur that the level of enforcement, be it related to construction or something as specific as indoor air quality (IAQ), is yet to reach its full optimisation, owing to a variety of reasons.

The question that needs an answer is: ‘What are the common solutions that can overcome the impediments for all stakeholders to bridge the gap between regulations and enforcement?’ It is also important to introspect on prospective gamechangers that can bring about a rafting change and bridge this critical gap between regulations and enforcement.

The key challenges Dr Ramiz Babus’Haq

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Governments invest a lot of resources to draft regulations; however, the role of implementation needs to be strengthened.

Explaining one of the focal encumbrances, Brian Suggitt, Managing Director of Systemair Middle East, says: “One of the biggest problems in the industry is while you do have sufficient regulations, you do not have enough policing to ensure that the regulations are enforced, thus making the regulations and certifications redundant.

While we have a regulatory framework, we also need to have an even bigger framework for enforcement.”

Citing an example of LEED certification, Suggitt suggests that once a building acquires the certification, there is no followup to find out if the standards are still being maintained in the building, post-occupancy.

Offering a case-in point, Suggitt argues: “The Systemair India factory is the only HVAC factory worldwide that is LEED Platinumrated, but since we got the certification, nobody has ever followed up to see if we are continuing the efforts to maintain the certification requirements. However, in Europe, you do have authorities that will ensure the buildings are adhering to the certification requirements.”

Voicing a similar view, Prabhakar Naik, CEO & Managing Director of Vastu & Engineering Consultancy, says: “Generally speaking, while regulations are drafted out on paper, there is a lack of enforcement, and hardly anyone follows up with it.

While the gap between regulation and

enforcement is prevalent, there are different methods, which government agencies can adopt to enforce the regulations and bridge the gap.”

Other stakeholders, like Dr Ramiz Babus’Haq, Deputy General Manager at Hydro Engineering Consultants, believes that the level of enforcement by the different regulatory bodies should be a closely coordinated effort for better clarity. “As engineering consultants, we have to comply with various regulatory bodies,” he says.

“While the regulations by the municipal, and electric and water authorities are clear from the beginning of the project, the civil defence will step in at a much later stage, offer different scenarios, and we have to comply or else we do not get the certificate.

We do welcome such enforcement, but at the same time such actions cause delay in launching of the project. Therefore, the level of enforcement must be clear from the beginning to ensure a smooth flow of the project.”

Even in specialised areas, such as testing of IAQ, the level of enforcement is yet to gain momentum. IAQ in today’s age is one of the most crucial aspects, which contribute to the performance and wellbeing of building occupants, as expert studies point out. Arguing a case of how enforcement in this area needs to be driven forward, Leo Radford, Managing Director of Envida Technical Services, says that although the GCC region has set the best standards in the world, without enforcement, the standards remain on paper. “Adoption of IAQ testing has been slow,” he says. “Over the last two years, we have seen a concerted effort by Dubai Municipality to push hotels, hospitals and malls to keep records of IAQ testing.”

But Radford does wonder if regulators are equipped enough with the necessary workforce to inspect and test all the buildings in Dubai. Explaining the required manpower for the building inspection, he says: “If each of Dubai’s 120,000 buildings were to be inspected annually, there would need to be a team of over 50 inspectors checking at least two buildings each per day 365 days a year. I hope that the authorities have enough manpower to address this issue.”

Regulator-speak Peeking from the other side of the looking glass, regulators have a different set of challenges ranging from how much they can enforce to what factors contribute to the lack of enforcement.

Offering a governmental perspective on the challenges of enforcement, Dr P R Jagannathan, Manager of Sustainability at Trakhees, says: “Enforcement post- occupancy would be a challenge for building control or regulatory authorities, and this is not something specific to Dubai but anywhere in the world, owing to the fact that upon completion and occupation, there is hardly any regulatory interaction between the owner and the authorities. “[However], as a practice, we ensure to provide adequate advisory notes, highlighting the importance of operational sustainability, post-occupancy and the need for the building to deliver, as promised.”

Through this system, the ministry expects consultants and contractors to point out what are the key differentiators and how unique they are from each other

While it is understandable that regulators may have their limitations, it is important to discern if the value of green buildings is really appreciated, and the role of the stakeholders in the chain that contribute to successful enforcement or, in this case, the proper adherence to enforcement. Elaborating on the contributing factors that drive down the true principles of green building regulations, Dr Jagannathan explains: “From our experience, one of the main barriers is the lack of awareness and appreciation of green building principles that scuttles the enthusiasm required.

“The next major barrier is the lack of management commitment. Our experience shows that a management-driven process significantly increases the success rate of green buildings design as well as operations.”

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Highlighting another challenging factor, Dr Jagannathan says that the lack of technically skilled resources poses as another hindrance. However, he adds that though this issue is slowly diminishing, it yet persists.

For smooth enforcement, it is critical that the industry supports the government regulatory bodies through collaborative governance by sharing of domain knowledge, says Anwaar Al Shimmari, Director - Design Department at the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development. She says: “When it comes to enforcement, some of the issues we face are either outdated information or lack of updates from the field. I expect consultants, contractors or even suppliers to provide us with continuous updates from the industry, which will help us to understand the changes and witness the improvement. This practice will also assist in the enforcement framework. Collaborative governance is not very easy. But we have to work together, ensure a smooth flow of communication and deliver a healthy relationship and project at the end of the day.”

Speaking on government initiatives to smoothen out the regulatory and enforcement framework, Al Shimmari reveals that the ministry is developing a grading system for contractors and consultants. “This is a very important step for us, because in this country we have several consultants and contractors, but it is unfair to classify them all in one category, because performance is based on people,” she says. “So if a company has got a good rating for one year, but the teams have changed, then the rating will also change. It could either go up or down, depending on what type of expertise has been hired to replace the team.”

Through this system, she says, the ministry expect consultants and contractors to point out what are the key differentiators and how unique they are from each other. We are not concerned about how long a company has existed but rather what is its performance record.”

Moving ahead Supporting the view of collaborative governance, Naik says that the upcoming grading system will boost the market.

Suggesting further measures, he adds: “The government should also look into the resumés and quality of people at least once a year at the time of renewing the trade license.

If the teams do not match the parameters, then the company should be penalised by a downgrade of the rating. Unfortunately, according to the market, the organisation is bigger than the individual.”

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A key solution would be for the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to incorporate IAQ in the soon-to-bereleased building star appraisal system

He further suggests that authorities must also ensure that building completion certificates must not be issued unless 90% of all payments are paid to all stakeholders.

Voicing a similar view from an IAQ perspective, Radford says: “In any walk of life, enforcement is the key to changing behaviours. I know from personal experience the reason I try not to speed is that I do not want to get fined and get points on my licence. Enforcement of IAQ regulations is no different. The penalty may not be financial but could be linked to a possible hotel style star rating performance of the building.”

The lack of awareness of IAQ as a subject, Radford adds, is also the cause of poor enforcement. “Building owners, occupants and users need to recognise the problems of indoor air and rectify it through certified professionals, even when there is no direct odour,” he says.

Radford also suggests that owing to the lack of education surrounding IAQ, many industries do not comprehend the cause and effects of using certain products to construct, maintain and clean buildings. “All functions within these phases of a building's life affect the quality of air within them,” he says. “The understanding of the causes and effects certain tasks have on the IAQ of a building can only have a positive outcome.”

Elaborating on the role of the industry in supporting the government towards better enforcement, Radford says: “The industry itself should support the efforts of the government by conducting inspections in partnership with the government. A key solution would be for the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) to incorporate IAQ in the soon-to-be-released building star appraisal system.”

As another method to smoothen out enforcement processes, Suggitt suggests the hiring of a quality task force for policing.

“It is easy to hire 10 people to carry out inspection, but the question is whether or not those 10 people are knowledgeably and skilfully competent enough to understand the enforcement process and how to carry it out.”

Therefore, he adds, “Governments must have one central body and hire specialised teams with different expertise, who can enforce the regulations, and then have them reporting to that central body. In this manner, there is a smooth flow of information, and enforcement is carried out effectively.”

Mirroring this view, Naik adds that the government can work towards hiring parttime specialists, who can contribute their expertise to better enforcement.

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Prospective solutions One of the critical challenges of enforcement plaguing the construction sector is payment of the stakeholders.

Although the regulations are in place, every stakeholder of the construction supply chain cringes when it comes to dealing with payments. However, a new technological trend, block-chain, is slowly penetrating payment systems.

Several sectors across the board are now looking at how this new technology will revolutionise payment systems.

Nesar Reza Khan, Managing Director, FP Global, suggests that this disruptive technology will be the right tool to enforce the regulations. Explaining how the technology would work, he says: “With the current enforcement of payments between the developers, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers, there is a break in the chain. Any one of these stakeholders ends up not getting paid.

“If block-chain were to be involved, regulating this process would be far easier, because if the sub-contractor or the supplier, who is part of that block-chain were not paid, based on the performance or reaching a certain milestone or delivering a certain product, then the main contractor would not be paid. And then going backwards, the developer would be blacklisted. Every transaction of the developer, which is

digital now because of the block-chain, will cease to exist until that one person in the supply chain, who may be the supplier of a light bulb in that project gets paid off first.”

Further elaborating on the technology, Khan explains that 60-page contracts are now transformed into smart contracts, so that all stakeholders have a copy of the contract readily available through an app. Thus, every party, he says, is held accountable for their actions. Block-chain, he says, ensures that every stakeholder meets the criteria that are pre-embedded in the system by the governing body.

Offering an instance, Khan says that if a developer decides to lay a foundation in-house, without going through a proper contractor, which is a requirement, and requests the release of payments, the authorities will not release the payment citing that the criteria of hiring a contractor has not been met and “block-chain does not permit this kind of transaction”. The big question that now prevails upon the construction segment is whether blockchain can come to the rescue of delayed cash flow, and ensure a smoother flow of regulations.

Government regulators do point out that enforcement in a post-occupancy scenario is not within their jurisdiction, but as Al Shimmari suggests, through collaborative governance of knowledge-sharing, the gap can be filled. Other stakeholders, like Dr Jagannathan, Radford and Suggitt indicate that through commitment, communication, education, awareness programmes, and collaboration between regulators and specialised talent from the industry, the enforcement framework can become more effective.

It is inevitable that the industry needs to support the government regulators in ensuring a smoother framework of regulations and enforcement. Industry and end-users also need to develop a selfenforcement attitude by honestly adhering to the regulations. Till the industry and endusers turn a moral corner, though, it remains to be seen if block-chain and initiatives like the consultant contractor grading system float in the rafting change and bridge the gap between regulations and enforcement.

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ustom-engineered cooling towers made of Pultruded Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester (PFRP) represent the best solution in impervious corrosive environments. Thanks to its unique properties, PFRP is becoming the preferred industry standard for new projects as well as for the refurbishment of old cooling towers.

FRP material is recognised for its many advantages over conventional materials of construction, such as concrete, wood or steel, owing to:

PFRP (Pultruded Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester) cooling towers, which conform to CTI STD137, CTI STD-152 and ASCE 7-05 standards, are destined to be a driving force in the District Cooling industry, says Imran Ali…

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• Exceptional chemical and corrosion resistance to acid, salt, sand, etc., due to the inert nature of the material • Resistance to all types of aggressive water, such as sea water and brackish water

Sea water and PFRP cooling towers The countries of the GCC region are blessed with shorelines and, hence, have more responsibility in terms of saving the marine life and preserving the potable water. Many process industries are located in coastal areas and are using once-through cooling systems.

Now, such systems have a negative impact on the marine ecosystem, when discharging the water back to the sea at a higher temperature. More recently, stringent environmental regulations on industrial cooling water usage and discharge have made such once-through systems redundant. According to new environmental standards, it is mandatory to cool the process water before discharging it to the sea, to avoid a thermal shock to marine life.

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Using cooling towers to cool the process results in economical control of the discharge temperatures within acceptable international and local guidelines. In the event of nonavailability of utility water supply, mobility of potable (tanker) water is the most critical factor within cooling towers, but it can lead to an escalation of process costs.

Many sea water cooling applications with successful case studies, describing very large sea water cooling towers for applications ranging from power plants to petrochemicals are operational in various parts of the world and are attracting the attention of the Middle East region mainly owing to the benefits they can bring to the industrial sector.

PFRP cooling towers for sea water applications can directly contribute to safeguarding the delicate marine ecosystem in several plants and to reducing the environmental impact.

Sea water cooling tower technology has succeeded in saving the costly desalinated water, which also results in reducing the carbon footprint.

PFRP cooling tower projects in the GCC region In June 2014, the Abu Dhabi midfield terminal complex awarded a contract of PFRP cooling towers (with a flow rate of 23,848 m³/h @ Delta T 9C, which can achieve 70,000 TR plant capacity). The PFRP cooling tower will be designed in a backto-back arrangement and equipped with the lowclog PVC film filling. The tower will be designed based on stringent specifications related to noise, design criterion and performance. The PFRP material is suitable to survive the harshest ambient conditions and water quality in the Arabian Peninsula, where extreme temperatures and highly corrosive environments are prevalent. This would be the third airport project in the GCC region after the A380 hangar at Dubai Airport and new Doha International Airport. –Imran Ali

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It has high fire resistance, which minimises the need for a costly fire-protection system. PFRP can be supplied with a flame spread rate below 25

When using sea water as make-up, the selection of materials is a very important issue. The best choice involves the use of corrosion-free plastic materials for the cooling tower structure and the main internal components. The mechanical equipment should be protected with suitable coating for salt water application.

The steel parts should be of high-grade stainless steel ("Duplex" EN 1.4462 and AISI316) or special alloy (silicon bronze, aluminum bronze).

PFRP is endowed with numerous positive characteristics, some of which I have enumerated here: 1) Resistance to any weather condition, as it is not affected by UV, sunlight, sandstorms, snow and acid rains.

2) High-impact strength and rigidity, which allows for deformation without fractures. FRP approximates the strength of steel in tension and compression. It is 80% less than steel and 30% less than aluminum.

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3) Very good life cycle cost.

4) The light-weight nature minimises foundation loads, which is very important in many applications and in areas like the Middle East, characterised by sandy-soil.

5) High fire resistance, which minimises the need for a costly fire-protection system. PFRP can be supplied with a flame spread rate below 25.

6) High temperature resistance, which makes it ideal for high-temperature process cooling.

7) Excellent cost performance. It has a low installation cost and involves 50% reduction of erection time compared to concrete. It also has a longer service life than traditional materials and requires minimal maintenance.

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8) Excellent creep and fatigue performance, owing to a high glass content.

9) Very low rate of deposit and scale formation.

10) Inert to biological attack and microorganisms.

11) Lends itself to high-quality construction, owing to pre-cut and pre-drilled components, as per specifications. The PFRP will not wrap, twist or split after fabrication, which simplifies field assembly. Tower construction is safe, reliable and efficient using pultruded structural components.

As it involves only bolted connections, with FRP plates, nuts and bolts, no specialised manpower is required to assemble the structure.

12) The material is environmentally friendly and fully recyclable.

Overall, thanks to these properties, customers can benefit from long lifeoperation of their cooling rower. In addition, PFRP construction avoids production loss by minimising expensive downtime and shutdown.

It maximises the performance of the plant. PFRP cooling towers can conform to CTI STD-137, CTI STD-152 and ASCE 7-05 standards.

CPI Industry accepts no liability for the views or opinions expressed in this column, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided here.

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n its launch edition, The Consultant Contractor Conference, produced by CPI Industry, publishers of Climate Control Middle East, was a comprehensive gathering of consultants, contractors, developers, legal experts, suppliers and regulators from across the UAE. The event was held on September 18 and 19, 2017, at the Sky Bubble, The Meydan Hotel, Dubai, UAE. Among the regulators that participated in the conference were the UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development, Trakhees and Dubai RSB. The discussions dug deep into the challenges that plague the consultant and contractor community, and reflected upon an array of solutions to propel their business and resolve issues amicably and effectively.

Here we present to you in pictures some of the highlights of the conference.

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L to R: Saeed Al Abbar, AESG; Carlos Amaya, ADQCC; Jagath Gunawardena, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Markus Lattner, Eurovent Middle East; Craig Ross, Cavendish Maxwell; Shamim Rashid Sumar, Jensen Hughes; Mark C. Wilson, Atkins

L to R: Mario Seneviratne, Green Technologies; Anwaar Al Shimmari, UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development; Carlos Amaya; Ahmad Chok, Underwriter's Laboratories; Dr P R Jagannathan, Trakhees; Graeme Lindsay Sims, Dubai RSB; Brian Suggitt, Eurovent Middle East

L to R: George Berbari, DC PRO Engineering; Raef Hammoudeh, KEO International Consultants; Sagar Kulkarni, Consistent Engineering Consultants; Amjad Ibrahim, Al Qudra Holding; Riad Nashif, AECOM; Chandra Sekhar Reddy, Elmec Electromechanical Contracting; Christopher Seymour, Mott MacDonald

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L to R: Markus Lattner; Nada Tadros, Royal Gulf-Mekar Air Handling Units & Samsung; Abhay Miglani, Armacell Middle East; Vijay Jesudas, Underwriter's Laboratories; Karim Badruddin, CVS; Kishore Deotarase, Unigulf; Serdar Kumbaraci, Turkish Trade Center; Colin Bridges, Belimo; Purwanti Alissa PaillĂŠ, Careers Bay

L to R: Khaled Derhalli, Efeco (Arabtec); George Berbari; Sameer Daoud, Drake & Scull International; JĂŠan van Loggerenberg, CKR Consulting Engineers; Martin McFadden, KEO International Consultants

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L to R: Chandra Sekhar Reddy; K Anbalagan, Proleed Engineering Consultants; Nathan Cartwright, Godwin Austen Johnson; Scott Coombes, AESG; Khaled Derhalli; Ian Hauptfleisch, Construction Computer Software; Prabhakar Naik, Vastu & Engg Consultancy DMCC

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L to R: B Surendar, Climate Control Middle East; Abhay Miglani; Chandra Sekhar Reddy; Nesar Reza Khan, FP Global; Khaled Derhali; Sougata Nandi, 3e Advisory; Prashanth BS, Eros Group

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HCTC team in Dubai, part of Hamon thermal Europe, is well-versed in designing, supplying, installing and commissioning of cooling towers for various processes including District cooling, Sea water cooling, Power plants and Oil & Gas industries.

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ater hammer has the potential of causing significant damage to pumping systems.

Most people in the pumping industry have a tale to tell about burst or collapsed pipes, broken or damaged valves, pressure gauges and even pumps. This article looks at ways to prevent damage and extend the life of pumping systems.

The basics of water hammer

How to protect pumping systems from damaging pressure surges

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The term “water hammer� is used to describe pressure surges within a piping system.

There are a range of mechanisms and triggers for water hammer, and having a clear understanding of what is causing the phenomenon in a particular installation is a key aspect to identifying the right solution.

THE SCIENCE IN A NUTSHELL The mechanics of water hammer are actually quite simple.

One cause of water hammer is when the leading edge of a fluid column in a pumping system encounters a blockage, a common example being a suddenly closed valve. When

this happens, the flow of the water at the leading edge is instantly halted, but the fluid behind is still moving and starts to compress.

Owing to this compression, a small amount of fluid continues to enter the pipework, even though the water at the leading edge has stopped moving.

The kinetic energy of the water in the system is converted to pressure energy as the water compresses. Logically, this pressure energy created cannot continue past the blockage in the system. Instead, the pressure wave generated by the compression of water in the pipe will travel back upstream.

The other primary cause of water hammer is water column separation and closure. This occurs when the column of liquid water within a piping system is separated and, subsequently, closes again, generating a damaging shockwave.

This can occur in a two-phase system

Regardless of the cause, the increased pressure generated by the water hammer phenomenon can cause significant damage to any system not designed to accommodate such stresses, bursting pipes, damaging valves, and more.

– one in which water changes state and can exist as both a liquid and a vapour in the same confined volume. This ‘phase change’ (that is, liquid water to water vapour) can take place whenever the pressure in a pipeline is reduced to that of the vapour pressure of the water1.

These causes have a number of triggers. Pump starts and stops can cause water hammer through both mechanisms.

A rapid change in flow and system pressure during starting or stopping can cause sudden closure of check valves, while changes in the direction of flow can induce water column separation.

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CALCULATING THE BIG BANG The damaging potential of water hammer can be calculated using the formula P(additional)= aV /2.31g where: - P = the additional pressure created in the system - a = 4860ft/s (the speed of the pressure wave) - V = the velocity of the flowing water in the pipe (ft/s) - g = the universal gravitational constant (approximately 32ft/s2) Example: Water is being pumped at a flow rate of 10 ft/s. A valve in the pipeline is closed (one of the primary causes of water hammer) instantaneously, stopping the flow of water in the system.

Using the formula P(additional) = aV /2.31g, it is evident that an additional 657 PSI of pressure will be created within the pipe. If the system is not designed to cope with this, severe damage is likely to occur to the valves, pipework, and/or pump.

The solutions

The effectiveness of electronic speed control in the reduction of water hammer is determined not only by the type of technology within the soft starter or VSD but also by the pump and system curves

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Solving the water hammer problem requires either mitigating its effects or preventing its occurrence altogether.

To this end, there are a number of solutions to consider when designing a pumping system.

Pressure tanks, surge chambers or similar accumulators can all be used to absorb pressure surges and are useful tools in the fight against water hammer. That said, preventing the pressure surges, in the first place, is often a better strategy.

CONTROLLING VALVE CLOSURE TIME (PREVENTION) As discussed earlier, sudden closure of a valve is one of the primary causes of water hammer. Of the many variables at play within a pumping system, valve closure time significantly impacts the likelihood of damaging water hammer occurring, yet is a factor over which we have a level of direct control.

The following equation shows the relationship between valve closure time and the magnitude of the water hammer pressure surge:

P = 0.07 (VL / t) Where: - t = the valve closing time in seconds - L = the length of the pipe between the barriers in feet - V = the flow velocity in ft/s

The additional pressure generated by the closure of a valve is inversely proportional to the valve closure time.

That is, the more slowly the valve is closed, the less significant the increase in pressure will be. Furthermore, it is evident that by careful consideration of the variables within our control (closure time and flow velocity), incidence and intensity of water hammer can be notably reduced.

Controlled valve closure can be achieved manually or by use of motorised valves.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL DURING PUMP STARTING AND STOPPING (PREVENTION) Electronic motor control devices, such as soft starters and variable-speed drives (VSDs) can be used to control the speed of the pump during starting and stopping.

This allows for a more gradual increase or decrease in pump speed (and hence of flow and head/pressure) to prevent water column separation, flow reversal and sudden check valve closure.

Controlled starting and stopping of pumps also offers other advantages, including reducing mechanical stresses on the system and electrical supply caused

by DOL/ATL/electromechanical starting.

This results in reduced maintenance and extended life. Furthermore, soft starters and VSDs can provide a range of advanced motor and system protection functions as well as monitoring and control options.

For example: - Pump/motor-overload protection to detect burst pipes - Undercurrent protection to detect blocked pipes - Phase-rotation protection to prevent reverse rotation of the pump - Phase-loss protection to prevent damage from power disturbances - Instantaneous-overcurrent protection to prevent pump damage due to debris - Automatic timers and schedulers for control of operation - Operational logs and recording WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN USING ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL TO PREVENT WATER HAMMER The effectiveness of electronic speed control in the reduction of water hammer is determined not only by the type of technology within the soft starter or VSD (which will be discussed later) but also by the pump and system curves.

PUMP CURVES Pump characteristics vary widely, resulting in a range of different possible pump performance curves. With a ‘steep curve’ pump, a large change in pressure produces a small change in flow. Conversely, with a ‘flat curve’ pump, a small change in pressure will result in a large change in flow (Figure 2).

To help abate water hammer in a system, choose a steep curve pump, wherever possible. The relationship between pressure and flow rate for such pumps makes precise control of the flow rate via control of pump speed much easier.

Figure 2: Pump curves

SYSTEM CURVES The system curve displays the relationship between flow rate and pressure within the system. It is made up of two components, static head and dynamic head (Figure 1). Flat system curves are more sensitive to changes in speed. A small change in speed will create a big change in flow. This means speed control must be precisely managed to prevent water hammer.

Figure 1: System curve

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Water hammer

Voltage, current and, more recently, torque control, are all common approaches to starting and stopping. Each influences acceleration and deceleration, but none provides direct control

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FIXED- OR VARIABLE-SPEED CONTROL Once electronic speed control has been decided upon as a solution, next comes the choice between use of a soft starter and a VSD. Both are able to control the acceleration and deceleration of the motor/pump and, thus, mitigate water hammer, so which is the best choice? This will depend on the system characteristics.

Soft starters run the system at full (fixed) speed during operation, controlling the speed during pump starting and stopping only. Once the system reaches full speed, the soft starter is typically bypassed and operates with very high efficiency (losses of less than 0.1%), thus reducing running costs. Soft starters also come at a lower cost than VSDs. Additionally, harmonic generation on to the electrical supply is not an issue with soft starters, meaning they do not necessitate the use of costly filters.

On the other hand, VSDs control pump speed during operation as well as during start and stop. This additional ability to control 'run time' speed comes at a cost. VSDs have a considerably higher capital cost than soft starters, often require harmonic filters (costly devices that prevent harmonic distortion on the electrical supply) and, typically, produce energy losses of 4-6%, adding to the lifetime cost of the system. That said, in some pumping systems, the ability to control flow during operation will produce other system efficiencies that outweigh the higher capital and running costs. Unless

such system efficiencies are proven to exist, soft starters should be the preferred method of electronic speed control for the mitigation of water hammer.

SOFT START: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION CONTROL IN COMBATING WATER HAMMER With an understanding of the mechanics of water hammer, the system curve and the pump performance curve, we can explore the correct application of soft start technology to prevent water hammer.

Not all soft starters are created equal.

Over the past 40 years, the starting and stopping modes offered by soft starters have evolved considerably. Voltage, current and, more recently, torque control, are all common approaches to starting and stopping. Each influences acceleration (and deceleration), but none provides direct control.

The most advanced soft start (and stop) mode is direct acceleration (and deceleration) control. This mode is ideal for pumping applications and the elimination of water hammer, because it enables selection between a variety of starting and stopping profiles, depending upon the unique characteristics of the pumping system (pump and system curves).

For example, AuCom’s XLR-8 technology provides selectable acceleration and deceleration profiles. These profiles are of particular benefit for pumping applications.

Further, the ability to select and adjust a variety of control strategies makes it simple to tailor operation for optimal results, no matter what the system characteristics may be.

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Mode

Profile

Starting

Early acceleration

Gets the pump up to pumping speed quickly, ensuring water lubrication and reducing wear on thrust bearing (if applicable), then provides maximum control of flow for the rest of the start.

Early acceleration

Ideal for open systems without non-return valves. For example, pumps lifting water from one level to another.

Reduces pump speed promptly, so that flow stops while still maintaining forward pump rotation, as water drains from the pipes. This provides an effective stop and prevents any reverse pump rotation.

Stopping

Constant deceleration

Late deceleration

Summary Water hammer has the potential to cause significant damage to pumping systems.

Most in the pumping industry have a tale to tell about burst or collapsed pipes, or broken or damaged valves, pressure gauges and even pumps.

Solving the water hammer problem requires either mitigating its effects or preventing its occurrence altogether. To this end, there are a number of solutions to consider when designing a pumping system, including electronic motor control.

Electronic motor control devices, such as soft starters and variable frequency drives, can be used to control the speed of the pump during starting and stopping.

This allows for a more gradual increase or

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Application

Ideal for low head situations with high flow rates and long pipes.

Provides a long and steady reduction in flow, ensuring fluid momentum is gradually dissipated, thus preventing any pressure surges.

Ideal for situations with flat system and/or pump curves.

Provides an extended and gradual reduction in speed through the critical point of control, then finishes the stop quickly once proper flow control has been achieved.

decrease in pump speed, preventing water column separation, flow reversal and sudden check valve closure – a few of the primary causes of water hammer.

Controlled starting and stopping of pumps also offers other advantages, including reducing mechanical stresses on the system and electrical supply, caused

by DOL/ATL/electromechanical starting.

This results in reduced maintenance and extended life. Soft starters and VSDs can also provide a range of advanced motor and system protection functions as well as monitoring and control options. For example: • Pump/motor overload protection to detect burst pipes • Undercurrent protection to detect blocked pipes • Phase-rotation protection to prevent reverse rotation of the pump • Phase-loss protection to prevent damage from power disturbances • Instantaneous over-current protection to prevent pump damage due to debris • Automatic timers and schedulers for control of operation • Operational logs and recording Water hammer (pressure surges) occurs from rapid changes in flow. Typically,

these rapid changes are associated with start/stopping of pumps and the opening and closing of valves.

Pressure traps can mitigate the damaging effects of these pressure surges.

Mechanisms for preventing the pressure surges in the first place include: • Controlling the opening and closing of valves to gradually change the flow.

• Controlling the motor/pump speed during starting and stopping to gradually change the flow.

Preventing water hammer through control of pump speed: • Is easiest with steep system curves • Is best achieved by selection of pumps with a steep pump curve If flow control can assist overall efficiency, it is advisable to use a VSD; in all other cases, a soft start should be preferred.

Ensure the soft starter has acceleration/ deceleration control and the ability to specify different acceleration and deceleration profiles.

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Curbing

false alarms EcoPower’s hybrid ventilation system helps Australia’s Caddy Storage cut down factory temperature and eliminate false fire alarms

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utomatic fire alarm systems help to keep premises and their occupants safe by providing an early warning of a possible fire, and enabling people inside the building to evacuate.

However, a vast majority of signals from automatic fire alarms are not actual fires.

Fire alarm and detection systems react to an increase in heat or the presence of smoke.

In January of 2015, Australia-based manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle storage systems, Caddy Storage were faced with a similar situation. The company had installed an automated powder-coating line and an oven to increase its production output.

The 15-metre-long oven at the centre of the powder-coating line had two openended sides. The powder-coating line uses a programmed pretreatment and baking process in the oven. With all the heat escaping, there was a strong increase in temperature. Not only did this create an uncomfortable work environment but also increased the overall temperature of the building, resulting in false fire alarms during the summer. This resulted in fines from the fire brigade and loss of production time in the facility.

By the time the firemen arrived, and we'd done a walk around to establish that everything was okay, and got everybody back to work, we'd lost about half an hour's work per person

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hybrid ventilation system

Temperatures of >150°C were recorded for the oven openings.

Temperatures of up to 51°C was recorded for the roof space, triggering false fire alarms.

The excess oven heat was released to the surrounding area making the working environment unbearable with temperatures of up to 42.1°C.

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“The first time a fire alarm goes off, and if it’s an accident, you aren’t charged,” says Chris Brennan, Systems Manager and Chief Fire Warden at Caddy Storage’s Sydney facility. “But if there’s a subsequent false alarm within 60 days, you suffer the penalties. It can cost 1,500 Australian Dollars every time the fire brigade attends the call. By the time the firemen arrived, and we’d done a walk around to establish that everything was okay, and got everybody back to work, we’d lost about half an hour’s work per person. And when you’ve got to evacuate 90 people out to the emergency area, that’s about 45 hours of productive time lost. So we were losing a week’s wage every time there’s a false alarm.”

Thermal analysis highlighted that the existing louvres were not effective in removing the heat escaping from the oven.

Temperatures of up to 51 degrees C were recorded at the roof space and 42 degrees C in the work areas.

In order to improve the ventilation and avoid paying fines to the fire brigade, Caddy

Storage decided to install EcoPower EP900 hybrid ventilators from Edmonds. Being a hybrid ventilator, the EP900 is neither entirely natural nor entirely mechanical.

When natural ventilation is not sufficient, its temperature sensors activate the ventilation system to ensure sufficient heat removal.

Using real-time measured data, EcoPower shifts from natural ventilation mode to mechanical mode, ensuring that internal conditions are maintained continuously.

When outside temperatures and wind conditions permit, the turbines operate like a normal roof-mounted ventilator. If the difference between the external and internal temperature gets too low (reducing the effect of stack-driven ventilation), or the wind speed falls (reducing wind-induced ventilation), the EC motor in the EP900, mounted directly in the turbine, engages to boost airflow.

Ever since installing the turbines, the temperature in the workshop during summer has decreased by 10 degrees C, and no further false alarms have occurred due to overheating in the roof space. Caddy

Storage claims that energy consumption has dropped significantly. In the mechanical mode, the units now typically consume between 180 W and 200 W per ventilator. EcoPower claims that the EC motor in EP900 allows variable-speed performance, with low noise and vibration transmission.

“It’s definitely more comfortable for workers,” Brennan says. “Ever since we have installed it, the fire alarms have stopped going off. We were running about five axial fans in our facilities, which are big, noisy, old and powe-consuming creatures.

The new systems are low noise, and the running cost and maintenance of them is negligible.”

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It is widely believed that Turkey’s strategic location, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its skilled workforce constitute a winning formula for its HVACR industry

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Serdar Kumbaraci

Ganim Dokuyucu

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traddling Europe and Asia, Turkey is widely regarded as being able to offer the best of both worlds, in terms of culture. HVACR manufacturers in the country are proving to be no different with regard to the products they are purveying, and this characteristic, in many ways, seems to be the reason for the sector’s resilience in the midst of global economic challenges.

“While the HVAC&R market in Turkey shrank by five per cent in 2016, 2017 has already seen some improvement and a positive trend in growth rates,” says Serdar Kumbaraci, Director General-UAE, Turkish Trade Center (TTC). “In the third and the fourth quarters of 2017, this trend is likely to continue, and we expect a growth rate of 4-5% by the end of the year.”

Kumbaraci says that in 2016, the export volume of the sector had reached USD 3.6 billion and that the overall expectation for 2017 is USD 4 billion.

Ganim Dokuyucu, General Manager, Mechanical Engineer for Ulpatek, echoes this buoyant view, saying that the HVAC sector has gained good momentum for an increase in recent years. “In the January-August period of 2017, Turkey has exported about USD 2.5 billion [worth of products], an increase of eight per cent, compared to the same period of 2016.”

Touching on the dynamic nature of Turkey’s HVACR industry, Kumbaraci emphasises that there has been a 10% increase in export figures in the first six months of the year and that the TTC is optimistic that the trend will continue in the second half of the year.

On the other hand, he says, most of the products manufactured by the sector are the so-called comfort products. As a result, political instabilities and economic recessions could result in a dramatic decrease in trade volume, he adds.

In the face of such difficulties, however, Kumbaraci stresses that a careful analysis of the Turkish market will reveal that foreign exchange rates have been stabilising and “last year’s hardships have been overcome, which secured an atmosphere of stability”.

Adds Serkan Uzun, Export Sales Director of Üntes: “Despite the slowdown of the global real estate market in the last 10 years, Turkey has provided a

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reliable investment environment, which has supported the growth of the HVAC sector.

“HVAC producers are very pleased with the situation, because this positive air has increased the presence of Turkish companies in foreign markets,” he says.

Elaborating on Uzun’s words, Dokuyucu says that Turkey is in the 24th place, in terms of HVAC sector exports to all over the world and that the sector has set a target for USD 25 billion by 2023. “The HVAC sector is one of the fastest growing markets in our country in recent years,” he adds. “The fact that this

An annual growth rate of 4-5% is only possible by selling products, and especially technological products abroad

market is constantly developing has recently attracted the attention of producers in Europe.”

Kumbaraci adds that the buoyant atmosphere, aside from attracting more foreign investors, is resulting in higher sales figures and the construction of new facilities. “The Turkish HVAC-R market has grown rapidly, and many companies around the world, having witnessed these developments, have invested in Turkey,” he says. “Currently, a great number of firms are manufacturing in Turkey. The subsequent technological investments, and the competitive environments [have] resulted in considerable improvements in terms of product quality. The Turkish HVACR sector exports a remarkable portion of its products to European countries. This is another indicator of the quality of Turkish HVACR products.”

Kumbaraci says that Turkey’s growing attractiveness to investors is largely owing to the support measures available for

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foreign investors, noting that a large number of leading global companies in the sector have made Turkey a production base through partnerships or purchase of firms. Kumbaraci names the Atlantic Group, Baymak, Bosch, Carrier, Daikin, Ferroli, Grundfos, Johnson Controls, KSB, LG, Ross, Schako, S&P, Systemair, Vaillant, Viessmann and Wilo as among those who have a strong presence in the country.

A global model The positive trajectory of the country’s HVACR sector is apparently a result of the growth model adapted by Turkish manufacturers, which puts a strong emphasis on export. “The only way to create a country that is able to sell its products abroad and secure foreign currency inflow is to manufacture quality products, in accordance with the legal provisions and needs of purchasing countries and sell these products through the right channels,” says Kumbaraci. This, Kumbaraci adds, means that manufacturers take into consideration not only the European Union standards, but also the specific rules and regulations of other countries.

“An annual growth rate of 4-5% is only possible by selling products, and especially technological products abroad,” he stresses.

“I am happy to say that we have travelled a long distance towards this objective.

Turkish products are now sought after and preferred in many markets across the globe.”

The biggest importers of Turkish products, Kumbaraci says, include Germany, Britain, Iraq, Italy and Romania, adding that a significant portion of the country’s export goes to Member States of the European Union, in addition to Turkey’s bordering neighbours.

Docuyuku believes that the ability of Turkish manufacturers to adapt to international standards is a positive feature that makes it stronger in the market. “We have a chance to learn innovations instantly,” he says. “The standards that are published in Turkey about our sector do not pose any problem for adaptation, because the directives are based on these international standards. The existence of these standards is actually an opportunity for companies that do their job properly.”

Manufacturers have seconded this, with many noting that a bulk of their clients is abroad. Serdar Tümen, Business Development of Friterm, shares that 45% of the company’s sales comes from Europe.

Serkan Altintel, Project Sales Manager of Frigo Mekanik, says that his company is

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Adds Sadath Hussain, Senior Sales Engineer, TTC: “If you compare Turkish companies, in terms of quality, they are on par with the other international brands.

When it comes to pricing, they have an advantage, because it is better than that of other manufacturers.”

Tümen adds to this by saying that energy-wise and in terms of labour costs, Turkey has an advantage over many other European countries. As Mohit Kumar, Senior Sales Engineer, TTC, points out, the cost

of labour is only a third of what it is in the rest of Europe. This gives the country’s manufacturers flexibility in terms of the solutions they are able to offer.

Further, the country’s strategic location also lessens transport costs. “Turkey is playing an active role in the market because of its connection to Europe, Asia and the African continent as a location,” says Ertuğrul Koçak, Project Engineer, Korkmaz Panel. “Being close to big markets opens the way for companies to sell.

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exporting to more than 60 countries in the world. Kadir Akpinar, Director Foreign Trade, FAF Valve Company, says that 40% of the company’s sales is spread across 60 countries. Uzun adds that his company is directly exporting to 45 countries and that it continues to cultivate strong channels in Europe, South America, Middle Asia, Australia and the rest of the MENA region.

Quality and cost: The best of both worlds The manufacturers believe that other factors, such as a skilled workforce and cost-competitiveness contribute to Turkey’s upswing in global acceptance.

“The values that underpin the excellence of the Turkish HVAC industry are highquality human power and world class production experience,” says Uzun. “We understand that foreign investors have chosen Turkey as the production base in the region, and in the following years Turkey will continue to be a safe harbour in this sense. The competitive advantage of Turkish brands comes not only from price competition, but also from the competitive power of quality product production.”

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Efforts to produce in European standards increase the quality of manufacturing companies.”

Hussain adds that another advantage offered by the strategic location is a shorter lead time. “I have spoken to many clients that say they are not able to place an order, because some manufacturers take a very long lead time to deliver the material,” he says. “That’s not a problem you will face with a Turkish manufacturer.”

Trends in Turkey With its growing export market, Turkey’s manufacturers say they are continuing to adapt to global trends, characterised by a call for products that are energy efficient, help the cause of curbing emissions and promote good air quality.

Kumbaraci confirms this when he says: “Our companies are principally focusing on, and investing in, R&D and innovation.

As in other parts of the world, the importance of Internal Air Quality (IAQ) is better perceived in Turkey, recently.”

As a result, Kumbaraci says, there is an increase in products and processes that target provision of not only hot and cool but also clean air with minimum energy consumption.

“There are many legal regulations in Turkey that affect the sales and technology of many products,” Kumbaraci says. “Legal regulations, such as prohibition of Freon gas in air conditioners, energy labelling practices in buildings and CE branding have laid the foundation for products with improved levels of technology, trustworthiness and quality, which result in more and more people preferring these products.”

Kumbaraci shares that project developers, mechanical companies and manufacturers in the country are also working to catch up with the growing clamour for zero-energy buildings.

Additionally, Kumbaraci observes that within commercial HVACR devices, energy efficiency (EER, ESEER) performance values are becoming more and more important. “The use and manufacturing of energy-efficient products in the Turkish market, which has been growing and developing for long years, is also increasing,” he adds.

Uzun confirms this trend, adding that Üntes has invested heavily in factories to increase the production of energy-efficient products and to improve IAQ in the buildings, in an effort to address the needs

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of investors, due to the increasing demand for real estate. This has led them to focus their investment on less-energy-consuming technology and production of systems that are fully compatible with the EcoDesign directives.

Kumbaraci says that inverter-based technology has seen a rapid spike, with the use of inverter-based splits being made mandatory in Turkey. He shares that the VRF market is also rapidly growing.

“VRF market in Turkey is the biggest VRF market in Europe,” he stresses. “In the short future, more investments will be made in VRF manufacturing. The VRF market has grown more than central air conditioning systems in the last 15 years. The combined operation of VRF exterior units and air conditioning switchboards is also developing and affecting the penetration trend of the market.”

On the cold chain front Tümen echoes the increasing recognition of energy efficiency with regard to cold stores. “In Turkey,” he says, “companies are always asking about energy efficiency, and energy prices are increasing.” Thus, he says, Turkish companies are always taking energy efficiency into consideration, which has led to an increase in demand for ammoniabased systems.

The refrigeration industry has a lot of solutions, Altintel says, adding that they are tailor-made in nature. No one project, he says, can be the same as the other.

Therefore, the engineering is the most important thing, especially the experience and the reputation of the manufacturer.

Speaking on the trends related to cold stores, Altintel adds that though there is a move towards ammonia-based systems, his company is careful to address unique needs in terms of capacity.

Hussain, speaking on behalf of Frigo, says that the strategy is to normally recommend ammonia for larger-capacity plants, in an effort to reduce overall operating cost. “We are targeting the audience based on their requirement,” he says. “If it is a small cold room, we suggest

going with Freon-based equipment, and if it is a sizeable project then we advise ammonia refrigeration.” Hussain admits that there is a challenge when it comes to going for ammonia refrigeration, as some are wary of its hazardous properties, but that they are also aiming to educate people that technologies do exist to avoid such mishaps.

What does the Turkish growth story mean for the GCC region?

With Turkish manufacturers aiming to address global standards, it is evident that they are leveraging their competitive advantage, in terms of quality and pricing, to GCC region countries and making a proactive move to enter the market. “The Gulf region is very close to my country as a location,” Koçak says.

Altintel says that Frigo Mekanik is looking towards exploring the potential of the UAE market, owing to the country’s position as a global business hub. He adds that he expects to see a higher demand for cold storage in the GCC region. “Storage is life,” he says.

“Outside, it’s about 38-40 degrees C, and in here, you are comfortable. It is important to ensure thermal comfort for food, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables and dairy. Everything has to be under control.” Hussain says that Turkey has also observed massive developments within the hospitality sector with a large number of new hotels coming up in the UAE. “It means,” he says, “there will be huge scope in the storage sector.”

Tümen adds that Friterm has been selling to the Middle East, though indirectly, with many of the contractors buying products for installing in cold store projects they are involved in. “We want to expand our business in the UAE

and across the Gulf,” he says, adding that this is the reason that he, along with fellow Turkish manufacturers have joined the TTC, which has recently opened its base in the UAE. “We are trying to promote all these developments by means of sectoral associations and Turkish HVAC-R exporters (İSİB),” says Kumbaraci with regard to the goals of the TTC. “To be frank, we have to admit that we have not been fully successful in advertising these developments in the GCC [region] countries. Additionally, thanks to the Turkish HVAC-R Trade, which has opened in Dubai, we as a sector will be able to share all these developments with the GCC [region] countries in a more effective way.”

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ASHRAE launches global training centre in Dubai

Centre to impart practical skills to industry professionals to help them design and maintain HVAC systems, ASHRAE members say

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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SHRAE celebrated the grand opening of its new Global Training Centre for Building Excellence in Dubai on September 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew representatives and stakeholders from companies within the HVACR industry.

At the event, ASHRAE President, Bjarne Olesen said the centre will empower members in the Middle East with the knowledge they need to serve the needs of their local communities better.

“Dubai was an intentional and obvious location to establish the ASHRAE Global Training Centre,” Olesen said. “In doing so, we hope to ensure the technical guidance we produce for all members, continues to strengthen through global diversity.”

Additionally, Dr Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed, ASHRAE’s Assistant Regional Chair, told Climate Control Middle East that Dubai was the preferred location, owing to its strategic position as a business hub. The courses organised by the ASHRAE Learning Institute (ALI) in the past have received a positive response and attracted people from all over the world, Dr Alaa said.

Highlighting the importance of having a training centre in Dubai, Liju Thomas Eapen, President of the ASHRAE Falcon Chapter, said, “We have three distinguished lecturers here, who understand the region well, and their main focus will be on imparting practical knowledge on HVAC.” ASHRAE instructor, Hassan Younes told Climate Control Middle East that the centre aims to merge global knowledge with the nuances of the Middle East market. “We will focus on the standard set by the municipalities in the UAE,” he said.

Younes added that the centre currently offers eight courses with the mission to share the knowledge and experiences of ASHRAE members and the engineering community, in general.

L to R: Bjarne Olesen and Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, at the ribboncutting ceremony of the ASHRAE Global Training Centre

Leading HVACR manufacturers shared their opinion of ASHRAE’s new venture during a reception, held to mark the launch of the centre.

Ashraf Abdalla, Vice President of Chiller Solutions Global Line of Business & Ductless Products, Johnson Controls, described the new centre as a tremendous step for the region, as there is a huge demand for professional HVAC training.

Muzamil Shaikhani, Managing Director, Rubberworld, said the training centre will help consultants and contractors who need guidance during the design phase, and will give a boost to the UAE’s HVAC community.

Yuji Miyata, Chairman of Daikin Middle East and Africa, said, “It’s great to have this training centre, as the HVAC industry in the region was in a great need for professional training.”

Ghassan Freiwat, Director, Trane Middle East & Africa, said the new centre will help all the stakeholders in the industry. “The courses they are offering look interesting to me,” he said. “However, they need to expand their courses in the future and make room for suppliers, manufacturers and contractors to share their expertise."

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ASHRAE discusses District Energy for Urban Development; holds CRC for Region-at-Large in Egypt Speakers discuss feasibility of District Energy in the move towards sustainable development

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SHRAE held a discussion on the topic, ‘District Energy for Urban Development’ from September 21 to 22 in Egypt.

It followed that with the Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) of the Region-at-Large from September 23 to 24, also in Egypt.

The discussion on District Energy was a comprehensive one. It involved regional and international experts, who spoke in the context of sustainability development, institutionalisation and regulation.

The speakers also provided a presentation of District Energyrelated case studies. Dr. Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, spoke during the conference along with Maged Fouad Hashem, General Chair of the CRC. The CRC is currently under the leadership of Farooq Mehboob, the DRC. The conference was held under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sherif Ismael, Prime Minister of Egypt, and in cooperation with the Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development; District Energy in Cities Initiative and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy.

Dr Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed, ASHRAE’s Assistant Regional Chair, while speaking exclusively to Climate Control Middle East, noted that the conference was received well by the international speakers and has even ignited interest in the funding of District Cooling projects in Egypt. “The conclusion was very positive,” he said.

Dr Alaa noted that while a majority of the attendees were from different chapters of ASHRAE, the conference also saw a large number of consultants, contractors and developers. The meeting, he said, served as encouragement for future gatherings of its kind.

The conference took place only a few days following the launch of ASHRAE’s Global Training Centre for Building Excellence in Dubai.

The back-to-back events, Dr Alaa said, helped further reinforce ASHRAE’s position in the Middle East region. He added that much of the success of the conference was largely owing to the support of the various ministries.

“We have more exposure in the region than before,” Dr. Alaa said, “because most of the governments in the GCC region are willing to have these codes and standards enforced in local standards.”

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Eurovent Middle East launches ‘HVACR Consultant Leadership Workshops’

Underlining its commitment to energy efficiency, IAQ, process cooling and food cold chain, the body announces workshops on commercial refrigeration and evaporative cooling equipment

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urovent Middle East on September 25 reiterated its commitment to the cause of energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), process cooling and food cold chain during an event to launch its ‘HVACR Consultant Leadership Workshops’, in Dubai. Addressing a gathering largely comprising HVACR manufacturers and consultants, the organisation announced its vision and framework for engaging various stakeholders in the building industry, among others.

Morten Schmelzer, Director, Business Development and Strategic Relations and Team Leader, Indoor Climate, Eurovent, while making a presentation, titled ‘HVACR 2030: Where is our sector headed towards?’ drew upon the underlying principles behind the EU 2030 Framework and the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030. He said it was upon the industry to ask itself how to make the strategies a reality. The core issues facing the industry, he added, were energy efficiency, maintenance and durability, refrigerants and IAQ. Then, pointing out to the fact that the HVAC industry uses 58% of Dubai’s annual power, he called for the need for significant improvement in HVAC O&M, among other actions. Schmelzer said the European Union (EU) and the UAE faced similar obstacles when it came to achieving energy efficiency- and broad building performance-related goals. He enumerated them as limited market surveillance; the question over whether products, indeed, perform as their manufacturers claim, and should, or not; and the importance being given to price over quality.

He laid out the Eurovent vision on what the body sees as a roadmap to achieving greater energy efficiency by 2030. It included paying greater attention to lifecycle cost and total cost of ownership, energy performance contracting, smart monitoring and IoT. “We should not have ventilation without

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energy recovery,” he said. “We should focus on smart ventilation and demand control. We should increase our focus on energy-efficient air filtration. And we should look at implementing from zeronet-energy buildings up to energy-plus buildings.”

The event also featured a panel discussion, moderated by Markus Lattner, Director, Eurovent Middle East, which focused on the importance of

commissioning and highlighted the importance of a cohesive approach to project development. Later, while speaking on the sidelines, Lattner emphasised on the need for multiple stakeholders – manufacturers, consultants, contractors, developers and government authorities – to work in a close-knit manner, with trust towards one another being the bedrock of such a collaboration. Eurovent Middle East, he said, would like to foster the trust. “We want to take the lead in this,” he said.

“We want to show that working together, cooperating for the benefit of all and jointly working towards higher standards and better buildings, is possible. We want to be the neutral body you can go to and get unbiased and objective information.

Our members compete with one another, but they sit down with mutual respect and work together on standards and industry recommendations.”

Lattner pointed out that stake-holding was a rather new concept in the Middle East. Yet we believe it is one of the largest, unused potential this region has, he said. “Take The Consultant Contractor Conference, conducted by CPI Industry (Climate Control Middle East magazine) on September 18 and 19, or our own workshop – how much of a combined experience and expertise are we looking at, if we imagine the audience as a single big brain,” he said. “If we can manage to organise this brain and give it some targets to work on, say building codes, what would we be able to achieve. For the government, for authorities and, of course, also for investors and developers, this would provide a massive pool of information.”

The event also saw addresses and presentations by Brian Suggitt, Chairman, Eurovent Middle East and Erick Melquiond, President Eurovent Certita Certification. As a follow-up to the launch, Eurovent will be conducting a workshop on commercial refrigeration on October 30 and on evaporative cooling equipment on November 22.

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Panasonic unveils Middle East Strategy Company is constantly adapting to and evolving as per market demands, says senior official

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anasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) unveiled its Middle East strategy with the launch of several products for the HVAC market in the GCC region.

Speaking at a Press conference to announce the launch, Hiroki Soejima, Managing Director of Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa, said: “Over the years Middle East region has witnessed a sustained growth across industries. As a leading Japanese manufacturer offering the widest product portfolio, both for consumers and businesses alike, it has augured well for

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us. Being a customer-centric brand, we are constantly adapting and evolving to market demands, and this year we aim to increase our footprints across the region.”

Sharing details of the company’s indoor air quality (IAQ) product line, Hidenori

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Matsubara, General Manager and HOD of IAQ at Panasonic Eco Solutions, Middle East & Africa, said: “While we focus on the freshness of water and food, our priority should also be on clean air. Keeping this important aspect in mind, we launched the

Energy modelling not fully understood in the GCC region It is only when clients go through the process of energy modelling that they realise its true value, says industry insider

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lthough energy modelling has its benefits, there is a need for greater awareness of its potential in the GCC region, said Ashraf Ali Khan, Sustainability Consultant at Hoare Lea. “Most clients are not aware of the significant benefits that come with energy modelling,” he said. “In most cases, clients approach us only because energy modelling is a requirement for ESTIDAMA, but I am yet to see cases where clients come and talk to us about energy modelling alone. It is only when clients go through the process of energy modelling that they realise its true value and benefits, owing to the prediction of savings.”

Explaining how clients can understand the benefits of energy modelling, he said: “The investment in energy modelling is not much, and the savings are high, but it will be realised only in the long run. Once the savings come in, they can, then, compare it to the investment.”

energy recovery ventilator (ERV), which increases the ventilation in the house, cleans the air from dust and toxins and cools the room, thus increasing the comfort.”

Matsubara added that the ERV has a capability of saving up to 60% of air conditioning-related power consumption, and that it does not run on a compressor.

Speaking on Panasonic’s recently launched Jetstream air conditioning system, Deepak Krishnan, Manager, Air Conditioner & Major Appliance, in the Appliance Product Department at Panasonic, said: “In response to the feedback we received from the market that the air does not reach all the corners of the room, we have come up with the Jetstream air conditioner, which is designed for this region. It has the capacity to reach up to 25 metres distance, which is ideal for long rooms.”

Honeywell joins forces with IIG, Trane and ASHRAE for Saudi refrigerant initiative Company says collaboration, aimed at delivering environmentally friendly refrigerant solutions, is in support of Saudi Vision 2030

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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oneywell is collaborating with Integrated Industrial Gases (IIG), Trane and ASHRAE to deliver environmentally preferable refrigerant solutions to Saudi Arabia. Amir Naqvi, Regional Marketing Leader, Honeywell Fluorine Products, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, emphasised that the collaboration supports Saudi Vision 2030, “which aims to reduce energy consumption in the kingdom and limit the environmental damage of greenhouse gases, in line with global regulations”.

Naqvi said the project reinforces Honeywell’s commitment towards improving building performance and increasing sustainability in the Middle East.

He stressed that in the summer months, cooling technology becomes vitally important in countries like Saudi Arabia, with the summer temperature averaging at 45 degrees C and climbing to even 54 degrees C.

Aldar reinforces its alignment with Estidama during launch of ‘Water’s Edge’ Company’s CDO says it is going beyond the minimum requirements to protect the environment and conserve energy

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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ldar Properties has reinforced its commitment to ensure that all its projects meet the minimum requirements of Estidama, as mandated by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council. Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Development Officer, Aldar Talal Al Dhiyebi Properties, spoke on the company’s alignment with Estidama during a press conference on September 4 to announce the launch of ‘Water’s Edge’, in Yas Island.

Elaborating, Al Dhiyebi said the company goes beyond what is required in a large number of its projects, as it is conscious of their impact on the environment and looks towards implementing the necessary measures to conserve energy.

When asked what approach Aldar is taking with regard to its MEP infrastructure, Al Dhiyebi said the company does not employ MEP consultants or contractors directly. “The MEP consultants are part of the overall design package,” he said, “and the MEP contractors are part of the main contractor’s overall construction programme. However, we do look at MEP as a key area, with particular focus on energy savings. Estidama is a big part of everything that we do. We try our best to make sure that these systems are relevant and that they are not over-spec-ed or overdesigned.” This approach is not only with regard to the systems itself, he said, but also in terms of the overall design of the building, touching on factors such as orientation and the amount of glazing being done. These aspects, he emphasised, will determine the amount of air conditioning and power that will be consumed.

Speaking then, on the overall outlook for the real estate sector, Al Dhiyebi said he believes prospects in Abu Dhabi remain stable in light of expansions across various sectors, such as renewable and nuclear energies, as well as the industrial expansion in KIZAD. This, he said, will lead to the creation of more jobs and greater demand for real estate.

Al Dhiyebi stressed that the mid-market segment remains underserviced.

‘Water’s Edge’, a AED 2.4 billion, 2,255-home master-planned development, will serve as Aldar’s third development in the mid-market segment and collectively, he said, the company now has AED 4.2 billion and 3,000 units in the sector. This, he said, signals the company’s proactive efforts to focus on this segment, in addition to other divisions within its portfolio.

Al Dhiyebi said that early works for the development would commence in December while construction would begin in March 2018, with the aim of completing the first phase by 2020. “I expect us to get good demand for this project for a number of reasons,” Al Dhiyebi said. “First, it’s the most exciting destination in the region with the investment and facilities on the island today.”

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Magnatron’s Airtron AC Power Saver seeks to address the needs of the GCC region CEO says programmable, dual-sensor-driven microprocessor can save 35% electricity across all air conditioners

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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agnatron’s Airtron AC Power Saver is a programmable, dualsensor-driven microprocessor, which the company claimed, can save 35% electricity on all air conditioners, with precision control of set temperature and a payback of 4-6 months.

Kishore Mansata Since its initial launch, over two years ago, Kishore Mansata, CEO of Magnatron, as well as the architect and design and patent applicant of the technology, said that Airtron is being sold in India and that the company has observed strong sales in Malaysia, Thailand, Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico.

Now, what of the product’s prospects in the GCC region?

When asked whether the high-ambient temperatures in the Middle East and the growing emphasis among GCC region states towards energy efficiency, owing to an increase in electricity tariffs will drive

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demand for Airtron in the region, Mansata said, yes. “A partner of ours contacted us from Bahrain and Saudi Arabia,” he said. “They have two offices [there]. Apart from the Dubai validation, these two received good savings, and they are now excited about taking it forward.” Mansata said two more companies have expressed interest in moving forward with the product, and that Airtron is in talks with a Switzerland-based company and a Dubai-based company.

He explained that Airtron is programmable according to geographical location and climate and adapts automatically to changes in season and ambient conditions. “To make it simple,” he said, “my engineers, once they get the address, they program it for that country in advance. So, the customer, when he gets it, all he needs to do is use the temperature.”

Airtron, he said, is applicable to all air conditioners, including inverters, multi-splits, ducted splits, packages, windows and cassettes from 1-2 tonnes of refrigeration (TR). The product, Mansata added, comes with a remote for setting the room temperature and is in a non-flammable polycarbonate enclosure, with SMPS power supply “to tolerate wide voltage and current fluctuations, surges, spikes and sags”.

Airtron, Mansata said, has been approved by multinational companies, public-sector units and government departments.

Mansata said the product has also been validated for 44% savings by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), which is a jointventure company of public-sector units of the Ministry of Power, Government of India. EESL, he said, is the largest ESCO in India and the only agency in the country, whose test certificate is accepted across Asia. In addition to EESL, Mansata said that Airtron has been tested by leading brands and groups, worldwide. “We do offer the product to companies,” Mansata shared, adding that they are welcome to be tested by all interested parties. Mansata said that recently the Ghanaian government tested it and was able to achieve 36% energy savings.

“We depend on partners in various countries marketing for us to obtain more certifications and to introduce it,” he said. “They share it, and we are happy to support them technically.”

Good workmanship the answer to resolving leakage in ducts

Industry insider also cites proper testing as an important aspect to consider and as something that should be specified for ducts with high static pressure

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ARADA unveils mega-project in Sharjah

Project, worth AED 24 billion, to include two major District Cooling utility plots, says company official

By Benwen Lopez | Assistant Editor

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RADA has launched Aljada, a mixed-use mega-project in Sharjah. H.H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, flagged off the project on September 6. The project is worth AED 24 billion.

Speaking on the cooling approaches that will be adopted in the project, Ibrahim Al Nemeh, Head of Design at ARADA, said: “From an urban environment approach, we have introduced the linear park concept, combined with ‘sikkas’, and have ensured sufficient distances between buildings to ensure adequate wind channelling.

“Also, we have carefully examined the right ratio between the building height and open space depth and the building orientation to maximise self-shading. We will also focus on using materials that are heat-reflective rather than heat-absorbent.

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All of these factors will play a vital role on the cooling effect of the outdoor urban environment. For interior environments, the master-plan includes two major District Cooling utility plots that will accommodate the demand for the whole of Aljada.”

Al Nemeh further added that energyefficient technologies would also be adopted in the project. “Sustainable and energy-efficient designs are certainly at the heart of ARADA’s development approach,” he said. “We will implement a number of different strategies, including a green rooftop strategy and energy-efficient LED street lighting. In addition, all the sub-stations on site will utilise the latest and most efficient technologies and will accommodate the full site demand, making the

entire development self-sufficient in terms of energy consumption.”

Explaining how electricity will be supplied for the project, Al Nemeh said: “We will be working closely with the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) to ensure that Aljada is a self-sufficient district in terms of energy consumption and infrastructure maintenance.

“The master-plan indicates that based on our projected gross-floor-area, the site will require two 132/33 kV substations and a number of 33/11 kV substations, in addition to varied mechanical installations allocated for maintenance.”

Al Nemeh further added that the project is slated for completion by 2025 and will span an area of 2.2 square kilometres.

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ood workmanship is the most important aspect for avoiding leakage in ducting systems. Hassan Younes, Technical Director at Griffin Project Development Consultants, stressed this, adding that the systems must also undergo proper leakage tests. “Tests make sure that duct leakage is [at a] minimum,” Younes said, “and should be specified for any ducts with high static pressure.”

When asked whether he has seen an improvement in the industry in terms of better measures being implemented to address leakage in ducts, Younes said he has not. “However, as time passes,” he said, “people [will] realise the importance of energy conservation measures, in general. With duct leakage being an energy waste, the public is more aware of duct-leakage problems.” Younes emphasised the importance of taking the necessary measures to avoid leakage, underlining that it can also cause a number of indoor environmental problems that would normally go unnoticed.

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Can ducting installation ever be a smooth process?

Industry insiders believe it is possible through clear communication

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he installation of a ducting system is one of the crucial aspects for the successful functioning of a building’s HVAC system, but industry insiders observe that the installation process is never a smooth one, owing to deviations from the original design.

Explaining some of the causes for deviation from a contractor’s perspective, Sibin James Chacko, Executive Director of EMCC, said: “Usually, ducting is done after the civil work is completed; therefore, it all depends on how the civil work is done. Sometimes, the site condition does not match the diagram, so although everyone tries their best to stay within the diagram perimeter, yet deviations occur, owing to the mismatch of the diagram and the site condition.”

Chacko added that another cause for deviation is when a consultant copy- pastes the diagram from previous projects, instead of visiting the site and getting first-hand observations. Therefore, he believes it is easier and cost-effective to change the ducting path than to demolish a wall.

Speaking from a consultant’s perspective, Dr Ramiz Babus’Haq, Deputy General Manager of Hydro Engineering Consultants, said:

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“This problem will keep on recurring because of the difference in drawings. Hence, it is important to organise a technical meeting between the consultant, developer and the contractor, so that everyone understands the minute details of the project and carries out the installations smoothly.”

Dr Babus’Haq added that sometimes deviations occur owing to regulatory requirements from civil defence or municipal authorities, which is acceptable. However, he insists that contractors must come back to the drawing board and discuss the problems with the consultants to find an appropriate solution.

Honeywell to reduce its global gas emissions by an additional 10% by 2019 Company says its five-year goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% from 2011 levels was achieved three years early

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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oneywell has announced that by 2019 it will reduce its global greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 10% per dollar of revenue from its 2013 levels. Amir Naqvi, Regional Marketing Leader, Honeywell Fluorine Products, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, said that the new target was made following the company’s success in meeting

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its previous objectives. “We exceeded our first public goal to reduce global greenhouse gases by more than 30% and improve energy efficiency by more than 20% between 2004 and 2011,” he said. “A second five-year goal, set to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an additional 15% per dollar of revenue from 2011 levels, was met three years early.”

Naqvi said that there has been significant progress towards sustainability in recent years, and that Honeywell believes that for this positive momentum to continue, investment must be made, and HVACR companies must remain committed to meeting respective targets. He emphasised that Honeywell is eager to play its part to drive progress in this regard.

Naqvi made a case for the growing importance of energy efficiency in the United States by citing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR programme. This is a non-regulatory programme to promote greater energy efficiency in appliances, commercial equipment, industrial processes and buildings, he pointed out.

“As of the end of 2008,” he said, “about 125,000 buildings, representing about seven billion square feet of floor space, had been benchmarked for energy efficiency using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.” By the end of 2015, Naqvi stressed, this number had grown to a cumulative total of more than 450,000 buildings, equalling 40 billion square feet of floor space.

Fujitsu General honoured with UAE Superbrand Status 2017

The brand’s foremost strength is its simple and straightforward approach to customers, says event official

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ujitsu General has been awarded UAE Superbrands Status 2017 at the 13th annual Superbrands tribute event, the company said through a Press communiqué.

Speaking on the occasion, Mike English, Director of Superbrands Middle East, said: “Why was Fujitsu General chosen as a Superbrand? The electronics market is increasingly competitive. Brand reputation, intelligent marketing, high levels of customer service, product innovation and value are vital to protecting and gaining market share.

“The brand succeeds in all of these areas and its foremost strength, however, is its simple and straightforward approach to customers. Besides, the brand has resisted the temptation to be a ‘jack of all trades’ and remained focused on its core areas of expertise.”

Tariq Al Ghussein, Chairman and CEO of Taqeef (sole distributor of Fujitsu General in the Middle East), said: “Our focus has always been to find and bring to the region the best technology to cope with our extreme climate. Fujitsu General is renowned for their superior product performance, and they have always pushed boundaries.

“Customer-focused innovation lies at the heart of everything they do, and it’s because of this that we’ve been able to keep delivering the ground-breaking technologies needed to address the unique environmental challenges of our region.

We are proud to have been a major part of their successful Middle Eastern journey over the last four decades and are excited about what is yet to come.”

Price reforms key to energy efficiency Underpriced electricity won’t help GCC region countries achieve energy-efficiency goals, says ASHRAE official

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roper valuation of energy is a prerequisite for driving efficiency in the GCC region, William P Bahnfleth, ASHRAE’s Presidential Member and Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University, told Climate Control Middle East.

“Electricity in this part of the world has been historically under-priced to the extent that it may be a disincentive to pursue higher levels of energy efficiency,” Bahnfleth said. The situation, however, is changing in some GCC region countries, he believes.

Discussing the influence of international developments on the GCC region, Bahnfleth said it is catching up with global trends in spite of the existing climatic, cultural and economic differences.

“The Middle East,” he said, “has a vibrant professional community that wants to adopt the best practices in sustainable design, construction and operation.”

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Engie lawyer wins at ACQ5 Global Awards

Nicole Iseppi is an expert in the IPP, IWPP and renewable energy sectors in the GCC region

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icole Iseppi, Associate Director for Engie’s global centralised generation, Métier, won in the category, “Female Energy Adviser of the Year, for the UAE” at the ACQ5 Global Awards 2017.

Iseppi specialises in risk management and is regarded as a leading energy expert within the UAE and the GCC region, Engie said through a press communiqué. She has 17 Nicole Iseppi years of experience in execution and operation of energy infrastructure projects, especially within the IPP, IWPP and renewable energy sectors, the communiqué added. Speaking on the occasion, Iseppi said, “There is a lot more that I would like to be part of and contribute to within the industry.”

Iseppi is also a Project Director of Terrawatt Initiative (TWI), a non-profit organisation, launched at COP21 in 2015 to address energy access and climate change issues through investment in solar power at a massive scale.

According to the communiqué, Engie bagged two more honours at the Awards ceremony. Engie CEO, Isabelle Kocher won the “International Game Changer of the Year (Energy)” Award, and the Engie Group won the “International Company of the Year (Power, Natural Gas & Energy) Award.”

Trane introduces Sintesis Advantage chiller

A combo of District Cooling and VRF – the answer to meeting long-term sustainability goals?

Developer recommends District Cooling for common areas and VRF technology for liveable areas; says such an approach will make Dubai more ‘green’

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roviding a developer’s perspective on suitable cooling solutions, Nesar Reza Khan, Managing Director, FP Global Developments, said that he believes using a combination of District Cooling and VRF technology should be something to consider. “We know it has to be used,” he said, “It is for the benefit of Dubai and sustainability, for the long run. If you want to save electricity and water and make Dubai more ‘green’, that’s the only way to do it. District Cooling and VRF – that’s my philosophy, DC in the common areas, and VRF in the interior and liveable areas.”

Chiller’s environmental footprint reduced by 22% compared to the previous generation

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rane has added Sintesis Advantage air-cooled chillers and heat pumps to its range of scroll, screw and high-speed centrifugal technologies, the company said through a press communiqué.

The new chillers are now available across Europe, Middle East and Africa in capacities ranging from 300 to 700 KW. The chillers can provide all-year cooling in ambient temperatures from -20ºC to 52ºC, the communiqué added.

Louis Rompre, Unitary Portfolio Manager at Trane Europe, said, “Trane developed the Sintesis Advantage chillers and heat pumps to help building owners minimise their total cost of ownership while providing exceptional performance, reliability and operational flexibility.”

The company claimed that the chiller’s footprint has been reduced by 22% compared to the previous generation and it offers three different levels of efficiency reaching an EER of 3.41 and ESEER of 4.74.

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Khan added that major developers should all come together in support of a framework using VRF technology supported

by District Cooling “for community and service areas”. When it comes to applying the relevant technology to meet consumer needs, Khan said that manufacturers must look towards education, instead of focusing on marketing. “Marketing,” he said, “is a way to communicate, so you can sell something – that’s all they’re doing. I think they need to educate, seriously, and they need to start at the government level.”

CESI’s Bahrain solar deal to focus on rooftop PV

Solar programme to help achieve five per cent contribution from renewable energies by 2025

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talian consulting and engineering company, CESI will be focusing mainly on the development of rooftop solar in Bahrain, Dr Floris Hendrikus Schulze, Managing Director of CESI Middle East, told Climate Control Middle East.

Earlier in July 2017, Bahrain’s Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs had appointed CESI to support the country’s Dr Floris Hendrikus sustainable energy endeavours.

Schulze “We are going to support Bahrain on renewables, primarily in developing rooftop solar,” he said. “Our focus is not on other aspects of sustainability, such as green labelling, energy efficiency, etc. However, we will serve as facilitators to organise activities and lend our knowledge and experience.”

Schulze noted that the rooftop solar PV programme will be instrumental in meeting Bahrain’s goal of achieving five per cent contribution from renewable energies by 2025, rising to 10% by 2035. The implementation, however, is the sole responsibility of the ministry, he said.

One of the critical components of the contract is stakeholder management, he said. “We want to make sure that all the stakeholders – the ministry, municipality, and those involved in mechanical and electrical regulatory sectors – need to participate in this project to make sure all are aligned to the same goals and programmes.”

The new rooftop solar programme with create opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers in Bahrain, he noted. “It will boost businesses of companies that are interested in expanding their portfolio to rooftop solar.”

Blue Star moves to new DAFZA headquarters Operations to overlook product segments, contracting projects and future expansions

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lue Star International has moved into its new office at the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA), Dawood Bin Ozair, CEO, said.

The office, he said, will overlook the company's businesses across the globe and will specifically work towards future expansions in international markets.

Bin Ozair said he sees “massive potential in the GCC markets -- Dubai, in particular”, and this is what led to the decision of shifting the headquarters to DAFZA.

Dubai launches world’s largest CSP project

Project marks the final phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

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ubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) has awarded the contract to build the world’s largest single-site concentrated solar power (CSP) plant at 700 MW. The project, based on the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, marks the final phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park and will cost AED 14.2 billion, DEWA said through a press communiqué.

The contract has been awarded to a consortium comprising Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and China’s Shanghai Electric. The consortium bid the lowest Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) of USD 7.3 cents per kilowatt hour. The project will have the world’s tallest solar tower, measuring 260 metres and will be commissioned in stages, starting from Q4 of 2020.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said, “Awarding this strategic project supports the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to promote sustainability, and make Dubai a global centre for clean energy and a green economy.”

“This vision is supported by the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to increase the share of clean energy in Dubai’s total power output to seven per cent by 2020, 25% by 2030, and 75% by 2050.”

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Hisense-Hitachi combine wins VRF contract in Kurdistan

Scope of work includes installation of VRF systems in 400 apartment blocks

Drake & Scull announces management revamp Muin El Saleh appointed as MD of DSI’s UAE operations

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isense-Hitachi has been awarded a project to install VRF air conditioning systems in Daik City, in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, the company's Regional Director (Middle East and Africa), Dick Shi told Climate Control Middle East.

As per the contract, which was awarded in April this year, the company will be installing VRF systems in 400 apartment blocks across nine residential buildings.

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ubai-based engineering and construction firm, Drake & Scull International PJSC (DSI), has executed a management reshuffle, the company said through a press communiqué.

DSI has appointed Ziad Makhzoumi, former CEO of Fakih IVF clinic, as an advisor to the board of directors, the communiqué said. It has also brought in the former CEO of Makkah and Madinah Holdings, Muin El Saleh, as the Managing Director of its UAE operations and Dr Fadi Feghali, former Managing Director of Al Husam Group, as the Managing Director for its international operations, the communiqué revealed.

Further, Tabarak Investments' general counsel, Musa Ibrahim has been named as the company's Group Chief Legal Officer.

Speaking on the reshuffle, Mohammed Atatreh, Group Managing Director, said, “Our latest executive management appointments and changes are geared towards ensuring that we have highly capable leaders in place, who can help implement our reorganisational efforts in the fastest and best way possible.”

Empower says awareness drive saves 8.6% power consumption in August Campaign urges UAE residents to maintain thermostat temperature at 24 degrees C

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Current level of consumption ‘crippling’ electric generators

Industry insider says hospitals, which consume the most density of power, should place stronger emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability

Siemens develops BEMS for behind-the-meter optimisation

Company says it aims to develop the most energy-efficient office concept by 2018

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he current level of consumption is crippling electric generators across the region, said Riad M Mahfouz, Managing Consultant, Vital Quandro, who stressed that increasing efficiency means drawing less power, which will make a big difference to the savings in Riad M Mahfouz terms of operational cost. Mahfouz added it is for this reason that hospitals, which consume the most density of power from the production of any grid, must continue to make energy efficiency their first priority as a way to reduce cost and in the move towards sustainability.

“We are unable to sustain the facilities as they are run right now,” he said, in support of the sustainability agenda across the region. “We have to look at ways to conserving energy and reducing waste – this is where the HVAC part can come in.”

Mahfouz also touched on the difficulty of promoting energyefficient practices in the region. “[In this part of the world] hospitals are government-owned,” he said. “They don’t look at their electric bill, because the government pays it, anyways. So, the operators and directors don’t care about the bill. So, if you tell them, ‘I’m going to save you 200,000 riyals per month’, they ask, ‘Why?’ It’s not going to come to their pocket, so they don’t realise the savings. This is one of the main problems.”

Koen Bogers

iemens has introduced a Building Energy Management System (BEMS) for behindthe-meter optimisation, Koen Bogers, Senior Executive Vice President, Building Technologies, Siemens Middle East, told

Climate Control Middle East.

“The BEMS optimisation leverages the integration of renewables and energy storage,” Bogers said. “It enables the buildings to participate in the energy market, offering flexibility and control reserves.” The R&D is being carried out in Aspern, Austria as a joint venture between Siemens CT and EM. Bogers said his team is aiming at developing the most energy-efficient office concept by 2018.

“The ‘3for2’ concept, which integrates design and construction, offers a paradigm shift in the way sustainable high-rise buildings can be realised,” he said.

“The system proposes that lean and energy-efficient technologies for air conditioning and related services can be successfully integrated into building structures, to save not only energy but also considerable space and materials.”

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mirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced energy savings of 8.6% in the third month of its summer campaign, ‘Smile at 24 degrees’, compared to the same period, last year The campaign urged UAE residents to maintain thermostat temperature at 24 degrees C. “All our initiatives are designed to establish a sustainable model of energy consumption in the UAE,” said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower. “It is, indeed, a pleasure to record significant savings month after month, which is a reflection of the trust our clients place on us.”

According to Empower, 70% of the region's power demand comes from cooling during peak summer months.

“During summers, the city's power usage takes a huge spike, due to the sheer rise in demand,” he said. “Our campaign has not only helped raise awareness but also involved all customers and residents to save energy consumption, protect natural resources, generate savings and ensure sustainable development.”

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Hospitality sector calls for greater transparency and ethical enterprises Industry insider shares expectations and experiences from MEP and HVAC community

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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otels put a premium on the construction, maintenance and operation of their respective developments, as they play a vital role in their ability to ensure customer satisfaction and, by extension, fortify their brand name. In light of this, the hospitality sector aims to develop and establish best practices, but is the MEP community helping the sector meet the respective standards?

G Ramamurthy Thevar, Group Director of Engineering, Abjar Hotels International, said that for his part, this is not the case. When asked what his expectations were for the MEP community, he said, “Honest, ethical technical services delivered.” Unfortunately, he added, these expectations were not being met.

Without delving too deeply into the numerous difficulties they have faced in their projects, Thevar provided a possible antidote to help industry standards. “Most contractors just want to make money,” he said. “Some hide facts, too, and the ignorant clients are taken for a ride; it can be avoided if they are transparent and build ethical enterprises.”

He also touched on the HVAC industry, gleaning from his experience. He emphasised that equipment should, in a nutshell, address total environmental issues. He added that though the products are fine, there is greater room for improvement with regard to after-sales service and a need for better transparency. In light of this, Thevar pointed to the importance of being discerning and following a system of proper evaluation and comparison of products. This, he said, is what he personally does to ensure high-quality performance of HVAC products in order to maintain the distinguished standards of the hotel.

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Turkish Trade Center opens HQ in Dubai HVACR division to support operations of Turkish manufacturers in the GCC region

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urkish Trade Center has recently announced the opening of its first headquarters in Dubai. The centre will include a division especially tasked with supporting and improving the operations of Turkish HVACR firms in the GCC region. “Its main target is to increase the export to these countries,” said Serdar Kumbaraci, Director General-UAE, Turkish

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Trade Center. “As of now, 10 of the leading HVAC&R companies in Turkey are operating in the centre.” Kumbaraci added that the new office will serve as a significant step in increasing the export volume to GCC region countries to the levels of export to European countries.

Kumbaraci shared that Turkey is fast becoming a leader in the production and sale of panel radiators and that there is a similar positive trend in market-type commercial coolers. And according to the Exporters Union, in Turkey, the country is the world’s top exporter of radiator and tower warmer products.

Turkey, Kumbaraci said, is on its way to becoming the production base of Europe, owing to new investments. Quoting the Exporters Union, he said the country has the biggest production capacity in Europe

for split air conditioners, flexible air ducts and ventilation equipment. He emphasised that these are the type of virtues the centre is promoting through sectoral associations, such as Turkish HVAC-R Exporters (ISIB).

He also added that there is much room for improvement with regard to capturing the GCC market. “Thanks to the opening of the Turkish HVAC-R Trade Center in Dubai,” he said, “we, as a sector, will be able to share all the developments with GCC [region] countries in a more effective way.”

The 10 HVACR companies associated with Turkish Trade Center include BVN Ventilation Systems and Electrical Motors, Niba Cooling Towers, FAF Valve Company, Üntes, MGT Air Filters, Frigo Mekanik, Diktas, Friterm, Ozti and Makro Teknik.

Kumbaraci said the centre will also host sectoral trainings in the near future.

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Panasonic acquires UK-based AMP Air Conditioning

Acquisition will expand operations in the United Kingdom and Europe, says Panasonic official

By Benwen Lopez | Assistant Editor

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anasonic has acquired AMP Air Conditioning, as part of its market expansion plans in Europe, said Makoto Takahashi, CEO for Panasonic Appliances Air Conditioning Europe (PAPAEU).

Speaking on the occasion, Takahashi said: “The acquisition will allow us to utilise AMP’s sales network to expand our role in the UK and European market, particularly for our commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions. This would strengthen our aim to provide the most energy-efficient systems to the market.”

He further added: “With AMP’s know-how, our strategy is to expand our business and services to their customers and provide even more comprehensive solutions. We look forward to welcoming AMP and its employees into the Panasonic family.”

Positive momentum towards energy efficiency, RE in the US set to continue

Senior ASHRAE official says that though the short-term future appears unclear, due to the current administration, relevant stakeholders are continuing to show strong interest in sustainability

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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he momentum in the United States towards further reductions in building energy use, increased use of renewable energy and reduced carbon emissions continues to build, said William P Bahnfleth, ASHRAE Presidential Member and Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University. Bahnfleth said that though it is now unclear what William P Bahnfleth the short-term future will look like, “given the stated goals of the President with respect to energy and environment”, relevant stakeholders will simply have to see how far it goes. “Regardless,” he said, “I think that the pendulum must swing back, as I sense a quite strong interest in the professional community and the public to continue down a sustainable path.”

In talking about external drivers affecting momentum, Bahnfleth said that societal expectations certainly matter as a driver for change, but that “government programs help to focus effort and incentivise investment”. One of the concerns under the current US government, he said, is that programmes supporting the use of renewable energy will be cut severely or shut down. “There already exists a budget proposal to zero the very successful EPA ENERGY STAR program that has been used widely throughout the US,” he pointed out.

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Unified control for multiple air conditioning systems

New web-based remote app supports the control of VRF and VRV systems, as well, says company official

By Benwen Lopez | Assistant Editor

Eli Sellam

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ith the Internet of Things making strides in the HVAC industry, a UK-based company has developed a web-based remote app, which it says, allows users to synchronise multiple brands of air conditioning systems to the app for better control.

Explaining how the app works, Eli Sellam, Product Manager at Tenways Engineering Services, said: “While the app, CoolRemote, can be accessed through any web browser, it has to be synchronised to our CoolMasterNet device, which has to be connected to the air conditioning system.

“Apart from the temperature control feature, the device can access critical information of the air conditioning system and share it with the app, which can be used for diagnostic and maintenance purposes. Our technology supports different brands, like Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Samsung and others. The app can also support VRF and VRV systems.”

Sellam further added that the main benefit of the technology is that users, who have multiple brand air conditioning systems installed in their homes or buildings, will have a better control of their systems.

Energy labelling, disclosure – key drivers in improving building performance Senior ASHRAE official says commissioning of new buildings and continuous commissioning of existing ones help ensure performance is maintained over time

By Hannah Jo Uy | Features Writer

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nergy labelling, the often voluntary assessment of a building’s energy use and comparison to a baseline, and energy disclosure, the general mandatory reporting of building energy use for buildings of a certain size or larger, are helping drive improved performance of buildings. William P Bahnfleth, ASHRAE Presidential Member and Professor of Architectural Engineering at Penn State University, shared this with Climate Control

Middle East while discussing the nature of the progress being made towards better building performance. “Commissioning of new buildings and continuous commissioning of existing ones also help to ensure that performance is maintained and, perhaps, improved over time,” he added.

Bahnfleth emphasised that he believes “building performance” implies the actual performance of existing buildings, not so much the potential performance of buildings intended by the designer. That being said, he also touched on the latter, saying that in the United States, ASHRAE Standard 100: ‘Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings’ is also helping improve the performance of buildings and that “standards addressing energy efficiency in design of new buildings continue to become more stringent over time”.

Bahnfleth also spoke about the need for looking at energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality in unison when discussing building performance. “In general, IEQ and energy tend to be treated separately,” he said, “except to the extent that both are weighted in green building ratings, like

LEED and ASHRAE Standard 189.1: ‘Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings’.” Bahnfleth said that the Well standard is also attracting a lot of attention as a potential guide to the design and operation of facilities that support human wellbeing in a variety of ways.

Another hot topic in the US, Bahnfleth said, is ‘resiliency’, which includes reliability.

He said that though progress is being made in that area, the “increasing complexity of systems always presents at least some risk of unforeseen failure modes”.

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Philippines pushes for HFC reduction

Dr Marwa Zaatari receives Top 40 Under 40 Award Recipient says she hopes to continue to deliver her vision on integrating energy efficiency with IAQ

Environment Secretary, Roy Cimatu urges refrigeration and air conditioning industry to support gradual phase-down of HFCs

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R Marwa Zaatari, Director of Systems Performance and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) at enVerid Systems, recently bagged The NEWS 2017 Top 40 Under 40 award.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Zaatari said: “I am honoured to be selected for this year's The NEWS Top 40 Under 40 list. Throughout my career, I have pursued my passion for integrating energy efficiency with IAQ to achieve optimum results.

“I hope to continue to deliver this vision by establishing industry standards, mentoring others through lectures and events and implementing control strategies that can achieve superior energy savings, while also improving IAQ in buildings, where people spend 90% of their lives."

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hilippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has called for a gradual reduction in the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), the Philippines Star reported last month.

On the 30th anniversary of the signing of the landmark 'Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone', Environment Secretary, Roy Cimatu has urged the refrigeration and air conditioning industry in the country to support the phase-down of HFCs, the newspaper reported.

"HFCs are not ODS (ozone-depleting substances), but are potent GHGs, which can have high global warming potential and are rapidly increasing in the atmosphere," Cimatu was quoted as saying.

"Without any mechanism to control HFCs, it is predicted that their emissions could negate the climate benefits achieved by the Montreal Protocol."

Cimatu said the country could benefit from the financial and technical support provided under the Montreal Protocol.

India's screw compressors market set to grow 6.3% through 2020 Frost & Sullivan report adds that smart technology will play a significant role in the sector’s growth

By CCME Content Team

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he screw compressors market in India is expected to witness a surge owing to the recent economic reforms and initiatives, such as Make in India, National Manufacturing Policy (NMP), and Goods & Services Tax (GST), a report by Frost & Sullivan said.

According to the report, the country’s screw compressor market generated a revenue of USD 220 million in 2015 and is expected to register a CAGR of 6.3% through 2020.

The report emphasises that smart technology is envisioned

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to be the future of manufacturing, with intelligent, efficient, self-diagnosing and wireless technology set to gain prominence.

Renewed supplier and third-party focus on augmenting the services infrastructure, coupled with changing end-user approach to equipment purchase are augmenting the opportunity landscape for screw compressor service providers.

US Climate Alliance ‘on track’ for meeting Paris goals Alliance expects states to reduce GHG emissions by 29 per cent by 2025

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ashington state Governor, Jay Inslee joined other governors on September 20 in New York City to declare they are “squarely on track” to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement that the Trump administration says it rejects, ABC News reported.

Inslee and the governors of 13 other states and the US territory of Puerto Rico have joined hands to form the US Climate Alliance, a coalition that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through state and regional initiatives.

“We are the ‘can do’ coalition,” Inslee was quoted as saying at a press conference in New York, conducted in conjunction with Climate Week NYC. “We are the governors who believe we can defeat climate change, and while Donald Trump has told the world to count us out, our message is simple in New York City this week: You can count us in.”

The US Climate Alliance announced through a press communiqué last week that it expects states to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 29 per cent by 2025.

ABB buys GE’s Industrial Solutions unit for USD 2.6bn Acquisition will help ABB expand access to the North American market, says CEO

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wiss engineering group, ABB has purchased General Electric’s Industrial Solutions division for USD 2.6 billion, the company announced through a press communiqué.

ABB sees potential for cost synergies of USD 200 million annually after five years with the deal, which includes terms for long-term use of GE's brand, the communiqué said.

ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer said: “With GE Industrial Solutions, we strengthen our number 2 position in electrification globally and expand our access to the attractive North American market.

Combined with the long-term strategic supply relationship with GE, this transaction creates significant value for our shareholders.”

Initially, combining with GE's unit will reduce electrification products’ margins to below ABB's target of 15-19%, although ABB aims to return to that level by 2020, the communiqué added.

Tarak Mehta, President of ABB’s EP division, said: “This acquisition strengthens our position as the partner of choice for electrification globally and in North America. We look forward to working with GE Industrial Solutions’ and ABB’s customers and channel partners to create new opportunities in this highly attractive core market for our division.”

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