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Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director, Retail, Residential and Commercial, Ithra Dubai

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Maria Yzabell “MY” Angel Palma, a 19-year-old incoming college freshman from the Philippines, speaks on AirDisc, an invention borne from a school project that offers air conditioning without the use of refrigerants.

Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director, Retail, Residential and Commercial, Ithra Dubai, Abdul Rashid, Group CEO, Pulseberry Health Consulting and Ali AlHammadi, Operations Supervisor, Waterfront Market, provides a glimpse into the Waterfront Market and the integrated approach to cold chain for food safety.

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he recent devastating floods in the southern Indian state of Kerala constitute yet another example of the danger posed by global warming to coastal regions of the world, though there will be those, including the climate change-deniers, who would put it down to “natural variability”.

While it is true that the magnitude of the floods was quite unprecedented – the last time such a calamity visited the state was nearly a decade ago – the catastrophe once again served as a reminder of the probable effects of humankind’s unkind interference with the workings of Nature. As a Germany-based climatologist chillingly observed, if humankind continues with the current alarmingly high level of emissions, which she wryly added, is “not unlikely”, the risks could well be unmanageable.

The floods displaced over one million people in Kerala. While fingers were pointed at poor dam management and disaster-planning, the fundamental fact was the sustained intensity of the downpour. The Southwest Monsoon over the state, which traditionally lasts from the end of May to September, dumped two and a half times the volume of water across large areas of landmass, climatologists in India said. Such an unusually large magnitude, climate change observers added, was owing to rapid warming of the waters in the Arabian Sea, which hugs large parts of the coastline of Kerala. The warming caused the monsoon winds to fluctuate and intensify, they said.

Climate change-deniers may disagree, but we can hardly afford to speculate and call each other delusionary. The horror that visited Kerala has left deep psychological scars across the state, and so it is upon humankind to do its utmost to prevent a repeat.

Alarmingly, chasms have started appearing among those that have steadfastly blamed human influence on climate change. In late August, the French Environment Minister, Nicolas Hulot resigned from his post, citing that the French government was not doing enough to slow global warming or avert the threats to biodiversity in the country. His resignation became high-profile news, given the fact that the French President in 2017 had famously issued a clarion call for the world to do more towards averting climate change. Emmanuel Macron’s words, “[Let’s] make the world great again” inspired the world, but Hulot’s recent contention that “mini steps” are not enough, is impossible to ignore. While resigning, Hulot said, “I hope my departure will trigger deep soul-searching by our society on the realities of our world.” The words apply to the HVACR industry, be it in the region or elsewhere. For long, the industry has dithered and chosen to work in a fractured manner. For long, stakeholders responsible for raising energy efficiency, among other essential building performance parameters, have not adopted an integrated and holistic approach. The steadfast refusal to work in unison, often seen as a threat to business performance, is regressive at best. It is time we corrected course, to avoid another monsoon lashing, as what Kerala horrifyingly experienced.

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This is what Colin Bridges, Business Development Director, Belimo Automation, faced while interacting with a client. A warranty, Bridges explains, is essentially a company’s way of expressing confidence towards its product and instilling a sense of assurance in customers that what they are buying is of good quality. This, however, goes off the rails once faced with contractors and consultants, whose main goal is to save money.

Bridges’ anecdote serves as one of many examples of the kind of attitude that prevails in an increasingly price-sensitive market.

“They, in a sense, undermine the willingness to invest in the future of the quality of products,” Bridges says. “As a global company, we resist that, and we carry on [investing], but I can imagine that smaller businesses would be less able or willing to maintain high level of research and development to substantiate, where they can reduce their cost in favour of the contracts by producing lesser quality products.” This, he stresses, is not a good message to the industry.

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Darren Farrell, Regional Sales Director, ME, Africa and ASEAN, Greenheck, also touches on how the current market environment is driving a lot of questionable practices. “A lot of companies are run in such a way that it is target-based,” he says. “If they come under budget in certain areas they would get a bonus. [Thus], purchases are targeted to save money.” In a certain project with its allocated budget, Farrell says, a number of checkpoints are considered and evaluated, but what isn’t happening is the policing of checkpoints, after the product is supplied, to ensure that products being provided are ‘what they asked or paid for and meeting the data submitted’.

Another pressing issue, Farrell says, is obsolete and outdated specifications, some as old as 10 years, being implemented in projects due to time constraints, if not utter laziness, as well as copy-pasted specifications. “In the past, consultants had time to meet suppliers that can support them with an unbiased, up-todate specification,” he says. “Building owners need to have Civil Defense onsite inspections for approval of critical life safety equipment that meets thirdparty tested requirements, such as CE marking and UL testing, before applying for municipality building approval for utilities and opening to the public. It can be difficult for consultants to

Part 1 loo ked at questiona ble tradin g practices in the ma rket, from mis represen ta ti on of certific ations an d approvals to the sa le and distrib ution of counterfe it produc ts. In this, the second p art, Hannah Jo Uy loo ks at how th e current business env contribute ironment s to a pric ecentric m indset, w h ich further ag gravates the situati on; the public se ctor’s role in ensurin g stronge r vigilance across th e supply ch ain, and the conse quences inauthenti cp pose from roducts a socioeconomic standpoin t…

distinguish between AMCA, CE, ASHRAE, UL, BS [among others] and what each body represents.” To provide an example, Farrell elaborates on the difference between AMCA and CE. AMCA, he says is a thirdparty testing and certification agency for air movement equipment, certifying the performance of air and sound and ensuring the supplied equipment achieves the design output from the manufacturer, while the CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area. “The CE marking is the manufacturer's declaration that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives,” he says. “CE does not guarantee the performance of the product according to the manufacturer’s claims. This is why it is important to have the product seal from such third-party testing bodies as AMCA or UL. People need to understand [the difference] between these bodies.”

Farrell stresses that new products and technologies that offer greater operational efficiency have been introduced to the market, yet many specifications call for outdated and inefficient equipment. This, he says, is not entirely the fault of the engineer but rather the environment, which cultivates such a behaviour.

“Specification engineers are overloaded with work,” he says, adding that this often drives them to produce carboncopy specifications of previous buildings they have worked on. “There has been no time to update it,” he says.

“Consultants have a lot of different products to try to understand.

They cannot be experts [on everything], and they are limited on time. We try to educate, but consultants don’t have the time to meet manufacturers to get updated information.”

With the amount of construction and projects in the market, he stresses, there is a shortage of people able or willing to understand the vast amount of products flooding the industry. Such instances create an environment that allows for

the proliferation of products with misrepresented labels, certifications or straight-out counterfeits.

TO EACH HIS OWN Counterfeiting is nothing short of a scourge and it has forced a lot of companies to develop and implement their own respective strategies to defend against malpractice in whatever way they can. For Bridges, Belimo’s strategy is making sure its products always land in the right hands. “We will refuse to sell life-safety products to companies that are not certified, as they might then take our product, incorporate it into their products and sell it into a life-safety scenario,” he says. “That is a global rule within my company, we don’t do that – we will turn the business away. We will direct those people to certified manufacturers, who we know have submitted our product with their product to UL for testing, and only those companies.” Bridges says that although such a practice may cause them to lose an order, as a responsible manufacturer it aligns with the company’s commitment to behave honestly and ethically to maintain the value of the brand.

Abier Wasouf, Regional Anti-Counterfeit Counsel for the Middle East and Africa region (MEA), Danfoss, cites strong collaboration with customs and police authorities as the company’s main line of defense. Providing a perspective on the judicial process being undertaken, Wasouf says Danfoss is actively pursuing cases against counterfeiters across Middle East and Africa, some of which result in jail sentence and compensation, when it is a civil proceeding. The company, she says, works closely with governments across the GCC region, such as customs police and administrative authorities, actively building a good relationship. “Additionally, we have various mechanisms, which enable us to differ counterfeit products from genuine Danfoss products,” she says. “The Holospot security label is one example of how a product can be marked to enable customers as well as authorities to verify genuine product.”

Brandon Witt, Global Brand Assurance Lead – FluoroChemicals, Chemours, says the company has turned to technology to help eliminate guess work for customers, in order to more clearly

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communicate the authenticity of its refrigerants. “IZON labels have been used for years as a checkpoint for our customers to know they have a genuine refrigerant from Chemours,” Witt says. “Now, through QR technology or an online portal, authenticity can be checked in seconds. Technology also allows us to quickly and efficiently analyse suspected counterfeit refrigerants in our labs and to programmatically scan the internet for potential infringements and counterfeit products.”

Nazme Mohsina, Associate Director of Certification, AMCA International, says that the organisation also endeavours to ensure only certified products enter the market with the aid of technology, by making available its online tools and mobile app, which she adds, provide easy access to its CRP database of manufacturers and products that have undergone rigorous testing to receive their certification. “We also maintain and post known violations to the program,” she says. “These are also posted at AMCA website to educate the industry worldwide.” Mohsina stresses that such products that do not conform or meet stated or specified standards, damage reputation and brand making, affecting the long-term financial viability of the offender.

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Mohsina, however, is quick to point out that technology, in the forms of online tools and apps, is a double-edged sword. “While it assists in the enforcement and monitoring of violations, it also allows for deceptive messages and claims to proliferate,” she says. “Electronic advertising, catalogues, websites, microsites and social media allow for messaging, which is highly targeted and customised, but it also often is very transient and, therefore, difficult to monitor, especially if someone is trying to be sneaky.”

Owing to this, Mohsina stresses that nothing beats education, and this has driven AMCA to conduct seminars and social media campaigns to educate the market.

The importance of education is not lost on Saad Ali, General Manager – Middle East and Africa, SPX Cooling Technologies, who is an adamant believer that capacity building must be cultivated throughout an engineer’s professional life, as it is a necessary step to ensure the next generation of building service managers, and so that those entering the building construction trade are aware of the differences between the products and what it means for them. “The education starts early and continues throughout their careers,” he says. “Otherwise, the entire building environment ultimately could be put at risk.”

Wasouf believes that Intellectual Property (IP) should be an integral component of the educational process, adding that she, as part of Danfoss, is eager to participate in talks regarding IP in schools and universities. “I think it should be a subject like mathematics and language – basic knowledge,” she says.

“UAE is one of the best countries, where they realise [the importance of IP]. Dubai Customs runs an IP program for students and other emirates, as well, which I believe is the key for a future free of counterfeit.”

This goes to show that it is not only companies that look to protect themselves from malpractice but countries, as well.

Gianpaolo Bruno, Italian Trade Commissioner to the UAE, Oman and Pakistan, says this is owing to economic consequences of counterfeit products. “Counterfeit products cause a lot of damage in terms of loss of turnover and loss of jobs,” he says, also advocating greater education on the subject of intellectual property. “Since the phenomenon is very large, we cannot sue everybody. The cost of going to court is high.

We have to intensify promotional campaign and awareness campaigns to let people understand and educate people what “Made in…” accounts for, what it entails, to help them be aware of what they are buying.”

COUNTER Bruno adds that there should be a more rigorous system of checking and monitoring fraudulent practices, as well as a system of training to guard against companies misrepresentating provenance in a move to capitalise on a country’s reputation.

Tariq Al Ghussein, CEO, Taqeef, who has been dealing with fake products throughout the region, believes that early efforts to educate the market on intellectual property, coupled with more stringent policies, has led to fewer instances of counterfeit split

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air conditioners in many countries across the GCC region, with Iraq being the only exception. Al Ghussein stresses this is especially true in the UAE, noting that he has seen reduced instances of smuggling in Dubai, owing to more strict implementation and enforcement of regulation.

Frank Ackland, General Manager, Eaton Middle East, adds that the UAE has

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even those who deal in counterfeit goods outside of these categories may be fined up to AED 250, 000. The law also gives power to judicial authorities to close stores that sell counterfeit goods, and repeat offenders may have their trade licences cancelled.”

Similarly, Ackland says that there is a new anti-piracy campaign in Saudi Arabia, leading to the confiscation of more than 4,000 devices and that legal action has been taken against those involved in this illegal activity. “We want to see more of this activity across all industries,” Ackland says.

Wasouf says that with regard to intellectual property there has been increasingly more awareness than in previous years and that Danfoss has had a very good experience with authorities in the region, especially in the UAE. “They are efficient, and they respond immediately to complaints, which make us feel protected as a brand and as a business,” she says.

Wasouf adds that enforcement of stringent policy with regard to counterfeits also attracts foreign investments. “The more protection we get in each country,” Wasouf says, “the more investment we do. I don’t believe counterfeit is separate from investment or economy. The more you protect [the brands] the more they come to invest.”

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE? In addition to the economic concerns, the consequences individual consumers face are perhaps the most disconcerting.

Alexander Abrass, Senior Sales Manager, Danfoss Middle East, Turkey and Africa, stresses that counterfeit products come with significant concerns, such as safety issues and the impact on the environment, owing to the lack of engineering, testing and of meeting of specific industry standards. “In refrigeration and air conditioners,” he says, “expansion valves are considered to be the brain of the system. If this particular valve is faked and not up to the specifications the cooling process can become unstable and can have adverse effects on the product and stimulate health problems for the consumers.”

Abrass adds that the counterfeit systems also do not have lasting stability and may end up leaking refrigerants. “This, in turn, increases the greenhouse effect and reduces the cooling temperature of a cold room or a fridge,” he says. “This can be quite hazardous at times, because food can either spoil or turn too poisonous for human consumption.”

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James K Walters, Vice President, International Affairs, Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), elaborates further, touching on the issue of counterfeit refrigerants themselves, adding that on a micro level, it could cause severe damage to equipment but that on a macro level, if an equipment continues to operate at a lower efficiency, owing to counterfeit refrigerants, it compromises the overall energy performance of a country. “That has effects on climate change [and] safety and operational [consequences],” he says. “The environmental consequences and safety consequences are all linked.”

Witt seconds this. “From an environmental standpoint,” he says, “the composition of fake refrigerants are unknown and can use gases that have very high GWP or Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), which are banned under the Montreal Protocol.” In addition to damaging equipment and causing costly malfunctions that require a total system

replacement, counterfeit products pose significant safety risks, which in the most severe cases, could be fatal, Witt says.

Farrell stresses the importance of vigilance in this context, especially for fire- and lifesafety components. “The major consequence everyone wants to avoid is death,” he says, simply. “Government bodies should probably be the gatekeepers, when it comes to this.

The UAE is working hard in order to do that, but it’s difficult to 100% police every single piece of equipment all the time – it is not realistic. Consultants and contractors should be held more accountable to ensure they deliver the building to the owner with evidence of due diligence to prove that life safety products used have third-party certifications.” Farrell believes there should be gatekeeping systems in place and that consultants or contractors should submit the life safety testing, as well as the thirdparty testing certification, to an authority to show it meets the designed submittal from the manufacturer, before being permitted to install the equipment on site. “From that point, the government should potentially have harsher penalties, when certification and third-party testing is not complied with through the different gates,” he says, emphasising that "Ignorance is not an excuse."

Wasouf is of a similar opinion, adding that she believes harsher penalties should be imposed, especially when there are safety issues concerned. Ackland echoes this, saying that Eaton believes tougher enforcement and penalties are needed to deter people from buying and selling counterfeit products.

“At the moment, counterfeiters are getting away with it, and counterfeit items are unfortunately prevalent in the Middle East,” he says. “The whole supply chain has a responsibility to ensure they are buying genuine products from authorised resellers.”

Bridges adds that the best regulatory body is called 'common sense'. “If something is so low in price and it appears to be too good to be true, it is probably because it is,” he says.

Mohsina says that though there is a degree of self-governance, as this is how AMCA discovers and acts upon the lion’s share of illicit activities in the market, violations continue to be a problem. “It is unfortunate, but it is human nature,” she says. “The industry must continue to be vigilant and cohesive to ensure that we effectively self-monitor and enforce the ratings and standards that the industry themselves have developed and implemented.”

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Ackland says that if every individual along a product’s supply chain played an active role in stopping counterfeit products from being bought and sold, the demand would decrease, adding that the responsibility lies with everyone to raise the issue of counterfeit products, be it a consultant,

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distributor or an end-user. “If anyone is aware of any activities that are taking place in their respective countries they need to report them to the relevant authorities immediately,” he says. “The most important thing people need to understand is these products could lead to a fire and, as such, the ramifications could be very severe.”

Market vigilance is, indeed, key with lack thereof posing very serious consequences.

Bridges says: “The consequences of non-tested

Hamid A Syed, Vice President and General Manager, UL Middle East: “Higher rates of internet connectivity are believed to be the main growth driver of online retail sales, as more than nine in 10 consumers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia own a smartphone – keeping them constantly connected and facilitating the purchase of goods more easily outside of bricks-and-mortar retail stores. Counterfeit manufacturers follow no predictable trend or pattern, instead pivoting and adapting frequently to increase the chances of their products going to market. We often see blatant trademark infringement as counterfeiters try to mimic what is on a legitimate product. It has created a ‘shoppers-beware’ marketplace – as the saying goes, if it seems too good to be true, it often is. Shopping smart and staying safe online has never been more critical than now."

Brandon Witt, Global Brand Assurance Lead – FluoroChemicals, Chemours: "Anti-counterfeit and security measures include our Izon labels and Shrink Sleeve programmes on our cylinders. It also includes working with local law enforcement to shut down distributors selling fake products. Infringement protection is a programme, where we ensure that our trademarked Freon and Opteon brands are represented correctly in the market and come with the confidence of being made by Chemours.

We want to help safeguard our customers and the world at large from counterfeit refrigerants, which is why we created the Global Chemours Brand Assurance Anti-Counterfeiting Programme. We recommend customers follow a simple fourstep process to safeguard themselves against counterfeit products: 1) Select a reputable refrigerant distributor, 2) Ask for a genuine Chemours refrigerant by name, 3). Find the Izon label or security feature and 4) Ensure the authenticity via the scanner. If there is ever a doubt about the authenticity of a Chemours refrigerant, we encourage customers to contact us. Safety is our top priority, and ensuring genuine refrigerant products is critical to achieving that."

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Abier Wasouf, Regional Anti-Counterfeit Counsel for the Middle East and Africa region (MEA), Danfoss: “We only need people to suspect, we don’t need them to be experts. [In training sessions with police and customs if you give them] 100 slides, they go out confused. [That’s why I give] short presentations, straightforward tips and actual samples of counterfeit and genuine products. The technicians, contractors and consultants can reach us through fake@ danfoss.com, and they send images and pictures when they suspect [the authenticity of a product]. We usually receive lots of emails.We also work closely with our team in China and Europe and know if we see any development in the counterfeit side. We try to get ideas to keep our genuine products protected.”

Dr Floris Hendrikus Schulze, Managing Director and Head, CESI Middle East: “Certificates normally have a unique registration number, which can easily be tracked and checked with the certifying body who issues the certificates. We, therefore, always recommend end-users to verify the certificates with the certifying body to ensure the authenticity of the certificate and quality of their purchase.

In addition, we, as a notified body, support and advise end-users like utilities and manufacturers to make sure their internal procedure and quality systems are at the highest international standards to ensure transparency and to minimise misrepresentations.”

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or non-compliant products finding their way into buildings – we don’t want to think about that. I and my family would not want to be inside a building, where anything less than a fully certified life-safety product has been installed.” With that in mind, Farrell poses a simple question as a final challenge to costcentric thinking: “Is not paying 5-10% more worth putting people’s lives at risk?”

Frank Ackland, General Manager, Eaton Middle East: "Counterfeit electrical products lack independent testing and may not even meet minimal performance specifications. Many counterfeit products use inferior materials, without regard for any labelled ratings, certification or customer safety. Instead, counterfeit product manufacturers rely on deception, the Internet and below market prices to find their way into our homes, businesses, commercial and industrial facilities.

We work closely with British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association (BEAMA) to address counterfeiting of electrical products in markets where we operate. BEAMA is a trade association based in the United Kingdom, representing more than 200 electrical companies within and outside of the UK. BEAMA’s Anti-counterfeiting Working Group exemplifies the progress that can be made through global-level collaboration of manufacturers, associations and law enforcement agencies to battle counterfeit electrical products. The group, consisting of 10 companies representing 18 brands, pulls together resources to take action in countries where counterfeit electrical products originate and are marketed. BEAMA has executed 300-400 raids on illicit manufacturers, and over 18 million counterfeit electrical products have been seized and destroyed."

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Dr Ahmed Alaa Eldin Mohamed, ASHRAE

also more chapters in the continent of Africa.

We have a committee to undertake this task at RAL. It is called Developing and Planning for RAL. We also have a new committee for raising funds; by virtue of being a non-profit organisation, we don’t have a clear access to funds.

Do tell us about the new chapter you have opened in South Africa.

‘BEQ IS VERY SOPHISTICATED AND DETAILED’

Dr Ahmed Ala'a Eldin Mohamed, Director and Regional Chair, Region At Large (RAL), Board of Directors, ASHRAE, in this broad-based interview with Surendar Balakrishnan, discusses his role and roadmap for RAL and ASHRAE’s new Building Energy Quotient (BEQ) programme. Excerpts…

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hat is your roadmap as ASHRAE’s Director of Region at Large (RAL)?

As Director of RAL, I have initiated a new vision, which we call as ‘Management by Objective’ (MBO). The RAL includes Africa, Middle East and South Asia. Turkey is also with us, having shifted from Europe. I noticed that most of the RAL members are not so involved with ASHRAE’s technical committees. My plan is to encourage people from RAL to join the technical committees. ASHRAE has 100 technical committees on different subjects, including energy efficiency, vibration and acoustics.

To start the process, I have founded several regional committees to encourage the members to be involved in the technical committees.

My other task as Director is to develop a lot of chapters in the region. Oman is part of the ASHRAE Falcon Chapter. The endeavour is to have individual chapters in Oman, Jordan and

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The chartering and inauguration took place on July 27, 2018. To date, we have over 120 members, and we have selected the leaders of the Board of Governors. There is good diversity in the leadership body, given the fact that South Africa is populated by African, Indian, Dutch and German ethnicities. Most of the leaders and the members are in the HVAC field; and most of them are consultants.

It is the first ever chapter in South Africa, and there is tremendous excitement and enthusiasm over the inauguration.

What do you want to achieve there?

We want ASHRAE standards to be of use to policy-makers. So far, the standards are used only in design and consultancy.

We want to train young engineers there.

ASHRAE’s global training centre in the UAE will train them there. The emphasis will be on adaptation of standards according to different ambient temperatures.

We are also planning to conduct a big conference there. The focus will be on food cold chain.

What is the progress on the CRC (Chapter Regional Conference) front?

The next CRC will be taking place in October in Anatolia in Turkey. We will have a day dedicated to technical topics, with presidential members leading the conversations. The second day will be dedicated to business meetings and awards.

We are also working to partner with UNEP to conduct an international conference in early 2019. We plan to invite high-ranking officials, including ministers from many countries. The conference will focus on how to enhance the performance of HVAC and refrigeration systems in high-ambient countries. In all, we expect around 35 countries to be involved.

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Of late, ASHRAE is placing a lot of emphasis on wellness. Could you please elaborate?

ASHRAE is giving more importance to wellness and IEQ. ASHRAE is also focusing a lot on

refrigeration and cold chain. Sheila J Hayter, 2018-2019 ASHRAE President, has initiated an ad hoc committee on this.

We are energising all segments. We need to use all our researchers and all our technical committees to help the industry the right way. We are now working with more policy-makers. We are more globalised than ever before.

Earlier, the focus was only on North America; today, we have a standing committee for developing economies.

We have also developed the Building Energy Quotient programme. It was completed recently. It is specifically for buildings.

main contractor and MEP contractor is drafted under the umbrella of the municipalities, the situation can be saved. I am very much for a system similar to the Wage Protection System, established by the Ministry of Labour.

In the case of MEP contractors, with such a system you can delay payments by a month or two months but not a year. If you do so, the system will stop your status as a company. I am discussing with ESMA on how to make

a platform for this. We need the initiative to come from the government to make this possible. That is the best way to save everybody in this market and in every market. My payment will be through the system. It will be safe.

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Could you please elaborate?

Okay, what is ESMA doing? It is making a tag for every air conditioning unit after checking a particular set of criteria.

In the same way, we want to tag every building. It will be something like LEED, but more detailed and more efficient.

We will start marketing it. It is a rating system for the building, with very sophisticated and detailed work.

For a few years now, MEP contractors have been complaining about how they are being sidelined, despite an indispensable need for specialised expertise to optimise building performance. You are an MEP contractor, as well.

What are your thoughts on this from a broad perspective?

It is a fact that a critical sector like healthcare needs special care when you apply systems. I say this out of experience, as I am working on the Barjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi. When we come to any project, price is the controlling factor. However, if you go behind price, you cannot fulfil the required technical requirements. People say, ‘Value Engineering’, but in reality, it is a reduction of quality, which will lead to disaster, sooner than later. Secondly, there is the issue of cash flow. Delay in payments is threatening the survival of contractors. It is all over the region.

The way I approach the situation is that I simply don’t bid if I feel things are not secure. If the main contractor is a reputed one, I will be in the game, else I choose to stay away.

From a policy point of view, I believe that if an agreement involving clients,

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Markus Lattner, Eurovent Middle East

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hat does the Dubai Chamber license mean for Eurovent Middle East?

The approval of the licence was a very important step for us. Until now, we have formally been a so-called Issue Group within the Eurovent Association. The licence now allows us to transform into an independent association. It enables us to work independently out of the Middle East, while giving us the ability to set up our own infrastructure.

A direct result is the hiring of Nerissa Deoraj as Director for Technical and Regulatory affairs through our new Dubai office.

We have doubled our resources, allowing us to provide more services to our members.

On September 23, we are going to celebrate this great leap forward with the official handover of the licence by the Chamber. We will make use of this opportunity to outline our activities in front of representatives from government, authorities and key industry sectors.

As part of the inauguration ceremony, we are also going to award our very first honorary membership, which is assigned by our members to people in the HVACR sector that have shown outstanding commitment and achievements.

You mentioned that Eurovent Middle East is going to transform into an independent chapter with the local licence.

How much of Europe will be in Eurovent Middle East?

Without the support of Eurovent, Eurovent Middle East would have never happened. First, the legal requirements in Dubai ask for an international organisation to stand behind local activities.

Secondly, the experiences, expertise and resources of Eurovent have been essential to start the local chapter. We are extremely thankful to Eurovent for their support. Yet, we have always emphasised that the Middle East needs an association of its own.

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‘The Middle East needs better visibility in international technical committees’ Markus Lattner, Director, Eurovent Middle East, speaks on receiving the Dubai Chamber licence as a non-profit organisation, the move towards a full-fledged independent association and the importance of coordinating the industry…

Aside from the importance of having activities on the ground to educate the market on technical developments and best practices, we have to think towards the future. The region’s environmental conditions demand specific requirements. While standards from other regions can act as a very good basis, simply copying and pasting from Europe or the United States would not necessarily lead to the best results, considering local conditions.

What is missing at the moment is a stronger lobbying on behalf of the region. The Middle East, being such a prominent market for HVACR, needs to ensure a better visibility in international technical committees.

Coordinating the industry in the region to provide input to such committees, will be one of our key objectives – apart from education, awareness-raising and moving the market towards higher quality, efficiency and better living conditions. All this has to come from within the region.

Eurovent Middle East officially started last year in January with its first General Meeting. How would you summarise your experiences over the past year and a half?

It was outstanding. We originally started with 22 companies and have now doubled this figure. The feedback we received from members and also from the consultant community was very encouraging and showed that the decision to set up an association for the Middle East was not only right, but that it is greatly needed and highly welcome by the industry.

Our ‘HVACR Leadership Workshop’ series has received significant attention and recognition. The last workshop on AHUs attracted 160 people. I believe that many honour our approach as a non-profit organisation to provide free-of-charge, technical seminars on relevant topics.

Our exchanges with government organisations and standardisation bodies have proven very positive. There are so many areas where further actions become necessary. To achieve a sustainable impact requires more time and resources. It has been an extraordinary experience, working

with so many different cultures that make the UAE the global hub we know today. I have developed a passion for the region.

Our team can establish contacts with shop owners or consultants specialising in cold storage. We can target facility managers of hotels and restaurants, or focus on oil & gas companies. Everything gets more feasible when joining forces.

Thirdly, networking opportunities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sharing information among members is really appreciated. With our regular meetings, we facilitate the exchange of experiences and other information.

Can you name a few of the areas where you see that further engagement is necessary?

There are too many. We have started discussions with the UAE Ministry of Health on a special workshop programme for its key personnel responsible for the MEP infrastructure, something that could contribute to better air quality and energy consumption in hospitals.

We would like to start similar talks with a number of government organisations, especially the UAE Ministry of Education. The issue of IAQ in schools and universities is simply too important to be ignored.

Our members have already started working on our first guidebook covering evaporative cooling equipment and cooling towers. This publication should provide comprehensive information on this technology as well as energy efficiency and maintenance. Similar guidebooks will be published on other important issues.

Recently, we have started working on an inventory of HVACR-related regulations and standards in the GCC, which should ultimately lead to a better understanding of the regulatory environment.

We have also suggested fields for new energy-efficiency regulations and will continue doing so. The issue of certification comes to mind, where we try to educate people on how to make more efficient use of existing programmes.

In the near future, it is our aim to organise a workshop, to which we want to invite other certification bodies, such as UL or AMCA to jointly outline the differences and values of the respective certifications. Aside from this, we listen carefully to the market and adapt according to actual needs.

What can members expect from Eurovent Middle East? What benefits do they see?

There are three main areas of relevance to members. First, the regulatory environment: Providing information about regulations while seeking clarity with authorities is a plus for our members. We can provide joint feedback and encourage regulators to look into

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areas that do not yet have mandatory requirements. It is naturally in our interest to push for more harmonisation across the GCC region.

As already mentioned, we are working on a comprehensive inventory of standards and regulations applied in the region. From one of our members, I heard that the value of such an inventory was estimated at above half a million UAE Dirhams.

The second area providing real benefits are our educational activities. As an association, we have access to a wider range of audiences than a single, stand-alone company. We can approach any target group our members are interested in.

The plus for the audience is that the information provided is non-commercial and, thus, objective and of real value. We can inform them about technical developments, as well as international and local standards.

We can raise awareness on specific appliances.

Looking at the Middle East, how can an association like yours make a difference?

Our industry is crucial for many aspects of life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to cite some examples air filtration and ventilation in hospitals or in the processing industry or generally the provision of cool air to any building in the Middle East.

At the same time, HVACR appliances consume large amounts of energy.

A recent study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests that the energy required for cooling will rise exponentially in the future due to climatic and demographic changes.

This is going to challenge governments all around the globe and the industry is aware of its huge responsibility towards society. We do a lot to increase the efficiencies of our applications and, in many countries, work hand in hand with authorities to develop regulatory frameworks that mandate higher efficiencies in the market.

In the Middle East, we want to be this partner for authorities, an organisation bridging the gap among governments, the industry and the society. We would like to facilitate the discussions on improvements and help educate the market. We want to ensure that manufacturers play by the rules and that end-users are provided with a choice of the best available technologies.

Lastly, we want to encourage publicprivate partnerships in areas such as market surveillance, market intelligence, vocational training programmes and wherever else we see that industry expertise might be of use.

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Jamal Lootah, MEFMA

‘Should I get the tools and wait for the customer or get the customer then bring my tools?’

Jamal Lootah, Co-Founder and President, MEFMA, speaks on the level of investment by FM companies on specialised training, the importance of collaborating with manufacturers to ensure proper maintenance of equipment and setting minimum standards for the FM sector. Excerpts from the interview with Hannah Jo Uy…

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ould you say that FM companies also fall victim to an increasingly price driven market, to such an extent that it may serve as a bottleneck for investment in training personnel for handling more specialised operations, such as the maintenance of chillers and cooling towers?

Oh, yes! We have good FM companies and good clients, who believe in technology and don’t mind investing for the future. The tricky thing with FM companies is, they ask, ‘Should I get the tools and people and wait for a customer or let me get the customer first and then bring my tools?

Should I invest in training and equipment and just wait for the client? It’s risky; how long should I wait?' What level do you want to be as [an FM provider]? You want to be a prime and specialised FM company or you want to just follow the client and the market?

If they refuse to invest in technology or training, all is reflected in the company. Check the profile of any company, see the client and see which ones they are dealing with. [Developments such as] Dubai World and Al Wasl, they will not accept a small company that does not invest in [training]. These ISO certifications [and other certifications] cost money and time.

Jamal Lootah We have different varieties [of FM providers] in the market, but we have to put minimum standards for training. I cannot open an FM company with three people, with no knowledge, no health and safety [training]. This is important, and we have to make it strict to force people to invest in people and technology.

We have heard from stakeholders that FM managers approach manufacturers of specialised equipment to rectify certain performance issues and meet their responsibilities.

In your opinion, is there enough of a dialogue between FM companies and manufacturers of specialised equipment?

In the design stage, it’s important to be involved with service providers.

Most of the time, the service providers face some problem to maintain some areas. A good engineer and product manager understands the need [to collaborate], it is not just [about the] contract, it is adding value, it is making a change for the better, under the KPIs of the contract. At the end of the day, anything wrong that happens in the buildings will

go to the FM, because they are maintaining it. As MEFMA, we aim to bring the manufacturing [companies] together with the FM companies that know better what’s happening in the ground [because sometimes they have to] redesign some areas and equipment on the building.

The [manufacturer] should be involved in stage one of FM to see how their products are being maintained, to see how they fit, maintain or clean the filters, for example. FMs [offer services to maintain different types of] ACs to fit with the different budget of each investor, because not anyone can afford to get a particular package or have, for example, chillers. We have to find a solution for this. We are discussing to bring manufacturers of the different types of ACs [to understand] how to maintain them. The best thing is to train the people on how to maintain equipment and machines. If you are not training people in AC, it is a risk for technicians, the team and a risk for people in the building.

Manufacturers, service providers and investors – all are linked together in terms of price, because there is a cost to installing and training on how to maintain it in a reliable way that can fit in this country’s humidity, dust and air.

Could you comment on the level of expertise that FM personnel have in relation to operating and maintaining BMS technology?

BMS has been supported by Dubai Municipality to [be installed] in buildings. But not all are working. It’s there, but who knows how to operate it? Who knows how to get information and benefits of data? It’s like the brain of a building, it gives you the latest information, not just to warn you something will happen but also [to show you] how to reduce the consumption of electricity.

We have a big number of FM companies in the Middle East, and we have different types of companies. We have a good deal of companies that know how to deal with BMS, to get information that will help the service provider and investor at the same time.

There are good companies in the market that invest in training and technology, and at the end of the day, they will gain and get more contracts, if they have that knowledge and they can control the BMS.

Is there a mechanism of assessment being implemented with regard to buildings that may avail of an FM company's services to ensure awareness, as we are told by some stakeholders that there can often be a disconnect between the equipment installed in a building and its product portfolio and the personnel that will be tasked with maintaining it?

There should be minimum standards in terms of assessment as well, this is our message to the government. We don’t want end-users to suffer because investors don’t want to invest. There should be permission and certifications, where you cannot enter

with any level of FM. Because these are gray areas – the ACs and also aspects such as IEQ. We are working with different bodies. We are trying to link with universities to enter with the FM [programmes]. We have many engineers, but specific engineers. We look where we can engage general engineers to manage an FM company in the right way, similar to a general doctor. With FM, the difficult thing is how to get best service with the lowest cost. That is the most difficult part for the manager running the FM. Sometimes they try to save the cost and lose the customer; sometimes, if they don’t try to save, they lose the company.

Training, training, training. I always talk about training. Be sure that as soon as you save in training, you are losing. In MEFMA, there are lots of training and courses, because if any mistake happens it will cost you a lot of money and time and also the relationship and trust with the client. We cannot force an FM company to invest in training; our responsibility as MEFMA is to offer courses for all levels.

We have three or four courses in MEFMA, and now people understand how important it is to attend them.

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Lachlan Gyde, Ithra Dubai; Abdul Rashid, Pulseberry Consulting and Ali Al Hammadi, Waterfront Market

‘A CHOREOGRAPHED APPROACH TO SECURING THE

COLD CHAIN’ Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director, Retail, Residential and Commercial, Ithra Dubai; Abdul Rashid, Group CEO, Pulseberry Health Consulting and Ali Al Hammadi, Operations Supervisor, Waterfront Market, provide a glimpse into the Waterfront Market’s day-to-day activities, the integrated approach being rolled out to ensure food safety by way of securing the cold chain and the intangible payback of high investment in quality facilities and a skilled work force. Excerpts from their interview with Hannah Jo Uy…

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ould you provide us with a summary of the mechanisms in place within the Waterfront Market with regard to ensuring food safety, by way of securing the cold chain, given the scale and number of stakeholders involved in day-to-day operations?

Abdul Rashid: We implement logical controls in temperature monitoring. The fish companies, for example come in with their own temperature-controlled vehicle, which my team inspects to make sure there are no temperature excursions. Frozen items coming in by air are monitored at the point of entry by Dubai Municipality (DM), and they monitor frozen vehicles on site. Excess stock [from the auctions] are placed in cold storage facilities. My team would monitor temperature control and exposure, even from when they park the vehicle adjacent to the loading bay. If we feel there is long-term exposure we ask them to put it back in the vehicle, until it’s sold. We assess based on food quality, freshness, damage, infestation

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of insects, the quality of meat and fish in the vehicle during transportation, as well as in the stalls and displays.

Lachlan Gyde: WFM also works closely with DM and Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). In the evenings, they come down at 9PM up until the next morning, going through the transport vehicles to check for road worthiness, temperatures and whether the equipment is being used correctly.

Rashid: This is similar to how we handle the meat, some of which comes from local abattoirs while others come from as far away as Australia and New Zealand. From the point of entry, we monitor the cold chain process. Some [vehicles] have digital monitoring. If the vendor turns it off and the monitors indicate high or fluctuating temperature – that’s revealed when we download the information. We try to encourage people to have data monitoring units, because manual [monitoring] is open to manipulation. We do cross-check what we could not monitor ourselves, we can tell if something has been temperature abused for

a period of time, if a product has a different colour and texture. We have a fair number of people from DM here. We support and assist them with the monitoring process, providing round-the-clock inspection.

Gyde: Essentially, we have DM, Pulseberry and Waterfront people on the ground.

There are years of experience within those teams. They have a fair idea of who is going to try and slip past [protocols]. Vendors are not new – they have an understanding of the likely offenders.

In the event of such a violation, what steps are taken? And prior to that how much emphasis is being given on training?

Rashid: We leave the policing to the DM. Our primary role, in conjunction with WFM, is to ensure products on sale are high quality and there is no risk of illness because of temperature controls. We provide guidance in cold chain. Our focus is not on confiscation or instruction of legal requirements – that’s DM. Our role is to increase awareness and look at

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▶ An employee from Pulseberry Health Consulting oversees the cleaning of the seafood auction area

the risk they pose to the public in terms of products sold. We provide coaching, training and awareness to the vendors and the workers. We began with existing stakeholders. This is not a classroom level of understanding, as you expect from an average business person. The coaching is done by showing good practice. We show them how to wash their hands, why they shouldn’t smoke and where they should stand by the pallets. We give them reason as to why that’s not right. We have to make sure they understand.

Even with the shellfish on display, we advise how to stack in a layer, the amount of ice to use, how much of the fish is covered – all of these elements maintain the temperature of fresh items coming in and being sold to the customer. In the trucks, our role is to ensure temperature is maintained and to promote awareness on why proper temperature controls are important [to ensure] quality of fish.

When we are there, they understand that to maintain the quality of the products means selling it. We show them if something is spoiled, they would get less.

We try to link the business aspect to the scientific aspect of temperature control.

Gyde: It’s also about putting the right facilities in place, with high-tech [controls in] chiller rooms of different temperature, for example. We also introduce ID systems.

When people come in, they have to meet certain standards, and if not, we know who they are, we go from retraining to banning.The overriding issue is food safety. We don’t buy or sell fish, we just set up a facility for traders. It’s almost a government facility, so [it is important] to show best practice, in terms of people coming in, selling and buying. At the end of the day, from our point of view, they don’t say truck or vendor A, B or C [is the source of subpar food]. They say "It’s Waterfront", and we represent Dubai, so we want to put our best foot forward. We take it very seriously – only good food is coming in and going out.

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▶ Vendors in the seafood section of the Waterfront market

This must entail a strong amount of investment, both in resources and manpower. Given that there is a large number of vendors, how does the management encourage compliance with regard to standards, and what aspects of the facility are available to them?

Lachlan Gyde

Abdul Rashid

Gyde: Vendors could buy one, two or three pallets. There are -3 degrees C [storage facilities] and bigger ones at -18 degrees C [for] seafood and fresh food. They can lease one of those four rooms. It’s very scalable [as per their need]. It’s accessible by card access. We control security, clean it and run it. We have an annual maintenance contract, monthly cleaning schedule and ad hoc checks.

Rashid: In cold stores, it’s acceptable to segregate in large cold store units, where one side is fish and one side is meat, if in compliance with [best practice], so there is no cross contamination and both products are at the right temperature. There are dedicated units and combined areas for meat and fish, we make sure there are segregated, even when areas are leased. All pallets are also plastic pallets, not wooden pallets and open at the base, so it doesn’t hinder the air circulation. There is 6 mm of open space between lower and upper ends to ensure adequate [air flow]. We also police it from outside, [to make sure it is] up to standard.

We report back to operations [in case of violations], and operations get involved.

Ali Al Hammadi: We also take the temperature reading, which is connected with the BMS system. Operators can see the temperature, if it’s getting more or less and they can immediately address it through the BMS.

Ali Al Hammadi

Gyde: The BMS also helps monitor when you open and close doors – you get alerted if the temperature is too high. There is a lot of choreography involved. Essentially, we made an investment here on behalf of Dubai, and we have to maintain it. We take a long term

▶ Vendors waiting in line to obtain ice for fresh produce being sold

▶ Security personnel ushering one of the vendor representatives into a rented cold store unit

view. We want to be a world-class market to provide intrinsic value to Dubai.

It’s not about dollar return. We are making the market more of a lifestyle property. This is leading to continual investment. Even from operating the air conditioning we spent a lot more money [for fresh air changes] to get rid of the overpowering smell of fish; we work very hard upgrading the area where the trucks come and park. We invested in machinery. We are not perfect, but we have learnt how we operate. Facilities cost money to build and operate, and we

are still putting in capital to ensure world’s best practice standards.

Rashid: Our priority is to ensure compliance is in place for the food code of DM. That’s the criteria of assessment. Before we came on board, I took the time to visit the fish markets in the UK to see food safety and cold chain compliance of facilities here. The facilities here are better than in the UK, because [in the UK] they are fragmented, as the cold store space is run by a third-party, even the provision of ice. Within WFM, one integral party is managing facilities inspection and ice

production to ensure quality is maintained.

Operationally, it is seamless. This helps with logical points of control which are otherwise a challenge to facilities. I don’t have to call different companies and then contact operations – they coordinate internally with FM, or whoever, in a more seamless manner, which helps maintain the cold chain process.

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Abhishek Ajay Shah, RSA Global

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s the region seeing an uptake in cold storage facilities in view of rapid population growth and the consequential increase in demand for food?

Definitely, there has been global interest. When I talk of the region I mean Middle East, Africa and India.

I’ll start on the wider picture. It’s no new fact that the whole global investor base sees Africa as the next growth opportunity, an untapped population for whatever service – it may be cold storage, as a general enabler for food to get to that population. It’s not that the infrastructure never existed, but that there has been renewed investment to make infrastructure more structured.

This is mainly because mature markets are saturated. Many companies want to move their food products out to these hungrier markets, which are growing.

There are different marketing strategies and consumer spending capabilities, but they continue to grow rapidly overall.

We have also seen a lot of cold storage facilities being developed, especially India, because of governmentdriven initiatives on logistics and cold stores.

For Saudi Arabia, there is a requirement for high-quality food. It’s a simple economic situation, where now women are allowed to drive and work. Many of the houses have double income, when usually previously there was only one. Now there is a larger expendable income, including for food. This is driving demand and quality.

In Egypt, which has a very large population, the country is going through a rebirth. There are a lot of logistics plans being drawn up by the likes of DP World, [leading to] the opening of large industrial zones. Cold storage is a key component of that, as well.

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Is it more the case in the UAE? From a regional perspective, UAE probably has the most mature market. They have had good quality [cold chain facilities], acceptable up to international standards, for the last 10-15 years. There was a large surge of cold storage facilities in 2014 and 2015, and now it is probably going to stagnate until demand catches up. [There is] a little bit of an excess supply in the UAE market. But if you look at how it is positioned today, United Arab Emirates is going to be a logistics and trade hub. Not all facilities are for local demand – many are for export.

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UAE will be a mature market, given the population targets with expatriates and organic population growth. Also, events like the Expo 2020 will drive demand.

Organisations will look to be in countries where the population is denser. When the supply chain is more volatile, you want to be as close to the consumer as possible, so you can react as fast as you can to consumer needs.

What cost optimisation can cold storage facilities offer their customers?

We try to be a solutions provider that drives value to customers. Our vision has always been that a building alone is not going to add value to our customer. It’s about having an integrated solution that provides visibility, accuracy and fewer touch points in the cargo that allows them to generate cost saving. More importantly, it's leveraging technology for visibility of the cold chain, so you know what is happening to the product from start to end – where the temperature is up or down. We educate customers on how to make their cold chain leaner and smarter to reduce food waste and overall cost.

Our ambition as RSA is to add our latest capability in air solutions for the perishables sector as well as to provide a complete multi-modal service set up. You can bring a product by air, clear it at our own terminal, store it in a cold storage facility and redistribute it to the retail and hospitality industry via temperature-controlled trucks.

It is an integrated platform with technology throughout to ensure there are no breaks in the cold chain. It provides visibility of where there is a problem in the cold chain.

Historically, when the end-user saw a product and it was melted or refrozen and there’s a problem in quality – they wouldn’t know where it occurred. We aim to provide the power of information across the supply chain. We will have control over elements and know where to attack the issue.

What is the level in term of quality being delivered in the design, construction, testing, commissioning and O&M stages

of cold storage facilities in the region?

This dramatically varies across the region. We have seen this throughout, with the partners and customers we have spoken to. United Arab Emirates is by far very mature; facilities are driven by guidelines and regulation.

When you go to Kuwait, cold storage facilities are operated very differently. In India, it is still in its infancy, without firefighting, without temperature-control panels.

Each market has its own challenges, because cold storages are high capital expenditures. It’s very expensive – traditionally, people that used to do business were cargo owners themselves that had to build, out of necessity. But there has been a wave of outsourced cold chain being more prevalent in the region as opportunities become more attractive.

You mentioned high capital expenditure. Of course, the quality of services is dependent upon investment. Could you comment on

the payback of investing in better quality and more integrated cold chain solution?

Commercial and pricing are large factors in decision-making. There are different tiers and segments of customers. When you look at the fully quality-driven organisations, their quality department puts a lot of weight and emphasis on the choice of logistic provider. This is based on the quality control mechanism for facilities, and they have auditors and their own in-house metrics and checklists, which we would have to comply with. In addition, the company can take on customer-specific certifications.

In using technology, you find that over a one- or two-year period, the loss an organisation can incur as a cargo owner due to food going bad, handling errors or high quality facilities without a proper backup system in the event of power outages, can be tremendous. These high capital expenditures all save on hidden cost. Or else they just look at the logistics cost, they don’t see the inefficiencies that may happen.

We do a supply chain redesign. We look at the product flow: how it’s coming to the designation market, what needs to be held where, when, and how it is distributed, in order to add value. Keeping information flow consistent throughout the chain.

Giving information to the customer at every milestone to take [the proper] decision on what to hold and for how long. We understand inventory equals cash, the faster they are able to rotate [the products] – the better, for their business and for our business, too. So, we always try to see what is the strategic intent of our customer to see how we can design the best supply chain for them. Technology plays a big role in giving us indicators for attacking big problems, which can be a win in terms of optimising the supply chain. Education is part of the role we play.

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is a win-win, but the GCC region market still needs awareness to attain its full potential

lthough it has been almost four decades since Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology has been introduced, it still faces challenges in some regions.

It has been globally estimated that the VRF market will reach USD 24 billion by 2022. According to technavio, a global research company, by 2016 the global VRF market was equal to the chiller market and the over-all ductless and VRF market share was 62%. With this market certainty, all HVAC manufacturers are coming up with innovative ideas and features in their VRF product line-up. Since increased energy consumption doesn’t help in reducing the carbon footprint, energyefficient and eco-friendly products are the need of the hour. Amidst all the environmental concerns and potential business growth, companies are even forming JVs to utilise each other’s strengths to overtake their competitors.

Speaking of the GCC region, VRF has been a main item on the HVAC rack for the past few years. There has been significant growth in the VRF market in the UAE and other GCC nations.

Dubai has a vision of reducing its energy consumption 30% by 2030. Since a major part of the electricity consumption is by running ACs and many suppliers are still offering non-inverter type room ACs in UAE, an energy-efficient AC system will greatly contribute to the cause.

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From a Green Building perspective, a VRF system can contribute towards making it a high-performance building

launch Daikin’s inverter-type air conditioner to corner the Chinese home air conditioner market amidst huge energy-saving concerns.

And today, despite being the biggest air conditioning market, China is the No. 1 producer of solar renewable energy.

From a Green Building perspective, a VRF system can contribute towards making it a high performance building. VRF can also be used as a best energy-efficiency retrofit option. Smaller footprint and piping can reduce the extra space requirement and eliminates the need of mechanical room. Its zone control option also has unique efficiencies. Its easy installation, maintenance and continuous operation of remaining units, even in the event of breakdown of a system, are some other benefits.

On the flip side, VRF’s initial cost and lack of proper awareness among buyers pose as hurdles in penetrating the market. What is lacking is educating building owners and contractors about the benefits of the technology.

Suppliers or manufacturers should more vigorously undertake in-person presentations about the paybacks in the form of energy savings, flexibility and low lifecycle cost of the system before even proposing that customers buy the technology. Consulting sales should be practised instead of just “show-up-with a quote” technique. There have been examples among medium- and small-sized contractors who come for an HVAC system, and upon learning that such a technology exists discover that it is best suited for their needs. Many a times, HVAC systems are sold based on price comparisons, and energy efficiency is not paid any heed. On average a 100 TR DX one-to-one system and a 100 TR VRF system has a 20% power input difference.

Another hesitation from consultants/contractors that adds to the struggle is that they are more concerned about the ‘Country of origin’ of the VRF system, while the installer is what they should be

more worried more about. ‘Made in China’ doesn’t do enough harm to the brand as much as poor installation does.

Recently, there has been a concern about the refrigerant concentration (under ASHRAE safety standards 15 and 34) in VRF systems that it may lead to an undetectable leak in the system due to complex and long piping. Well, this is where contractors or installers must play their part.

ASHRAE standard 15 can be divided into two parts: One addresses safe design and construction and the second addresses installation and operation of a refrigeration system.

This standard is more of an application standard than a product design guide.

VRF manufacturers openly claim that potential leaks can occur in areas such as evaporator/condenser coils or the EEV, the areas that are not difficult to access. An ambiguous leak in refrigerant piping is hardly a chance if installation is carried out by a trained installer. So, occupant safety is not at stake owing to the product and its refrigerant concentration. Further, a leak-detection device is offered by manufacturers, which is integrated through BACNet. This device can detect a leak with least response time and high accuracy.

The other thumb rule technicians adopt in the UAE is that they add additional refrigerant in the system based on the working pressure of R-410A or manufacturer-recommended low pressure/high pressure for an ideal running VRF system.

In real, the approach for the additional refrigerant is to be calculated as per the refrigerant piping length for the given system. There are certain formulae and factors to apply to that length to reach at an additional refrigerant quantity. It should further be coordinated with system working pressure to fill the exact amount of additional refrigerant.

The manufacturer/supplier should encourage the installers to receive in-depth training and demonstration, and regular site visits should be carried out. If a representative finds any mishandling of the system during the installation phase, commissioning should not be carried out. After all, a wellinstalled VRF system with a payback means a satisfied and convinced customer. Suppliers should arrange factory visits for potential customers or influential builders to make them more familiar with the product.

I see a masterpiece of technology in VRF – a system that serves multiple indoor units of different types operating at different set points. I see a system where zones and groups can be created for like thermal comfort areas and, at the same time, automatic scheduling, which can be set up to keep a group of indoor units operational on a given day and other groups turned off, with both connected to the same system.

In my opinion, VRF technology will gain ground in the GCC region by increasing awareness. Building owners are already facing a lot of pressure with regard to energy efficiency and long-term benefits, when it comes to selecting a product. VRF will be mainstream in residential and commercial projects with its more sophisticated design, future low-GWP refrigerant additions, advanced control features and introduction of water-source and solar-energy-driven units to the region.

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Maria Yzabell “MY” Angel Palma

‘With air as the cooling medium, there will be zero global warming potential’

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ould you take us through the technology behind your invention, AirDisc, and the attributes that make it more efficient compared to conventional ACs? When air molecules are compressed, they generate heat. AirDisc offers a disc-shaped centrifugal compressor that uses air molecules, with their attendant moistures, as the refrigerant. All air molecules from a given room, after direct heat removal, are then fully discharged back into the room. It uses a lowpower rating electric motor that allows users to benefit from low energy consumption.

With air as the cooling medium, there will be zero global warming potential and no environmental or health threats. Residential, commercial and industrial establishments as well as the air conditioning industry will benefit hugely from the aforementioned features.

When AirDisc is launched, assembly-type mass production will be implemented. This will benefit a lot of people, especially the labourers and other stakeholders.

Maria Yzabell “MY” Angel Palma, a 19-year-old incoming college freshman from the Philippines, speaks exclusively with Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East on AirDisc, an invention born from a school project that offers air conditioning without the use of refrigerants, her plans to commercialise the patented design and her future in the HVACR sector.

Excerpts from the interview…

accidentally discovered that it was emitting cold air, as cold as an AC, so I thought why not use this cold air instead. From there, I started consulting with my father, who is a mechanical engineer, to know more about air conditioning. I asked my father if we can harness the cold air to use for AC. I then researched about the materials, design and principles to be used. From there, my father and I would exchange notes. Mainly me asking and being curious about the things to be used and him, answering what’s feasible and what’s not. My father and I were the only ones to make this experimental prototype, so my father played a very important part in making AirDisc happen.

My father is my main consultant, and he is the head of my team. I am also consulting with him on matters of accountancy, legal aspects and research and development.

Have you made any tweaks since creating it?

Yes, a lot of tweaks were made. This is a normal scenario in researching a new technology.

What led to the creation of AirDisc?

Could you talk about the electricity consumption?

I used copper tubes in my Grade 10 research, entitled ‘AirWave Oven’. This is where I

As of now, the experimental prototype uses 350 watts. But the commercial prototype

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will use 100-150 watts only. Comparing it to the existing ACs, which use 1,200 watts at the very least, AirDisc is much cheaper in terms of electricity consumption.

Would you consider it as a costeffective alternative solution, especially for developing countries such as the Philippines?

Definitely, yes – not only for developing countries but also for developed ones.

Efficient and affordable air conditioning units are vital for both developed and developing countries, to reduce detrimental environmental and health effects of chemical refrigerants. Widely used refrigerants are considered super greenhouse gases, since one kilogram of a refrigerant is roughly as much as 20,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide, when global warming potential is taken into account.

As recently agreed upon and signed by countries of the United Nations, harmful refrigerants are mandated to be phased out by the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Existing air conditioning units are based on closed system air conditioning technology that uses piston or rotary compressors with high pressure and low volume, which requires a lot of energy.

This results in expensive operational, and

even maintenance costs to users and can be prohibitive to those wishing to avail of air conditioning.

What do you see for the future of AirDisc?

I am inviting companies to join me in propagating the AirDisc, especially in our era of accelerating global warming, which results in recurring heat waves that endanger the health, and even the lives, of so many people. I believe that through people like you I can reach out to these companies and also those who are especially concerned about the dire situation of our planet’s atmosphere.

Is this something you hope to share with the rest of the world? Do you have a strategy for possibly moving to commercial manufacturing?

Yes, we are now in the process of commercialising the AirDisc. A number of companies, groups and individuals have

▶ Prototype of Palma's AirDisc

already signified their willingness to join me. Through the AirDisc Air Conditioning Technology, I can surely contribute to the global dialogue in sustainability.

We understand a patent for AirDisc has been filed in both Philippines and the United States?

What are your plans for college? Are you considering pursuing a career in the HVACR industry?

I’m an incoming freshman of De La Salle University, Manila, and will be taking Mechanical Engineering. And yes, there is no doubt that I’ll be in the HVACR industry for my career.

Yes, a patent application has been filed under the United States Patent & Trademarks Office, and we will be taking the Patent Cooperation Treaty route, where 152 countries who signed the said treaty will recognise the patent of the technology.

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any a plant inspection/survey has revealed that in almost every instance – pumps, motors, compressors, tower fans – you name the equipment, it’s almost always out of alignment. From newly commissioned equipment to plants that have been in service for years, the findings are always the same – shaft alignment is not correct.

The fact is that rotating equipment is susceptible to misalignment. Machines that are in proper alignment from day one, and subsequently well-maintained, will reduce energy consumption, reduce breakdowns and require less repair parts and labour cost.

When rotating machinery is misaligned, the loading of the shafts dramatically increases due to reaction forces created in the coupling. In addition, the equipment (Drive and Driven) will develop elevated temperatures especially around the bearing housings. This condition will cause premature equipment failure, costly repairs and increased energy consumption. Infrared Thermography inspection will detect a coupling and bearings that are operating overloaded; however it will not address the root cause of the overload (misalignment). So, IR Thermography should always be a part of the plant PM program, as it will uncover problems.

Proper shaft alignment will reduce energy consumption by as much as 10%. Proper shaft alignment will reduce mechanical seal failures by 65% and will also save 30% of equipment repairs due to misaligned equipment.

Let us look at the way most alignment is performed.

Improper shaft alignment can prove costly

1. A straight edge and feeler gauge: I have seen this method used very often. This procedure is dependent on the limited resolution of the human eye, and I would not recommend this for alignment, as it is inadequate for most equipment employed in state-of-the-art chilled water plants.

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2. Dial Indicators: These normally have resolution of 0.39 mill and calculations tend to be complicated, requiring highly experienced engineers. And the alignment procedure can take a very long time to accomplish. This procedure is also prone to human error, such as sticking and/or jumping dial, sagging indicator brackets, play in mechanical linkage, tilted dial indicator, axial shaft play and reading errors.

When rotating machinery is misaligned, it can cause premature equipment failure, costly repairs and increased energy consumption

The preceding methods of shaft alignment are the most common but they are the most inaccurate. I would recommend laser alignment be a part of any chilled water plant service provider’s services and solutions.

Laser alignment is straight forward. Systems are user friendly and intuitive. It is possible to quickly set up fully assembled sag free brackets. Other features are simple on-screen guidance to enter required equipment data and error free accurate measurement resolution within 0.00004”. Laser alignment has no human reading errors and bracket sag influences, and readings can be taken at any position. In addition, the laser beam can be adjusted on the screen of the alignment equipment. Reports can be generated directly from the alignment equipment, and the results are far more accurate versus the two methods described above.

The cost of shaft misalignment is very high, as again it will cost you energy and premature equipment failure. I would recommend that each and every year all rotating equipment undergo IR-Thermography and laser shaft alignment checks; it can save any chilled water plant substantial cost.

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pondering over porosity, permeability Air filters are at the heart of efforts for achieving good Indoor Air Quality. What are the factors that ensure effective filtration solutions for sustained performance?

By Ranjana Konatt

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ir filters play a pivotal role in determining the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in a built-environment.

However, the air filter market is influenced by a number of factors.

Dr Iyad Al-Attar, an independent air filtration consultant, says: “Industrial air filtration is a multi-billiondollar industry, worldwide, and the market today is driven by five main factors: A strict government emission regulation; a growing demand for highly efficient and aerodynamic filters; an increase in demand for global energy, frequent epidemics and outbreaks; the increasing, but insufficient awareness of air pollution and its impact on human health, vegetation and the climate.”

Though there are drivers that lead the air filtration market towards growth, Al-Attar insists there are several challenges

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influencing the market. He says: “Factors like the declining oil prices, lacklustre HVAC maintenance practices, the fluctuating development of real estate and economic recession all have a part to play when we talk about roadblocks to progress in the air filtration market.” On the other hand, he says, the number of filter suppliers has increased in the Middle East, and market shares in different application segments seem to be scattered.

Over the years, Al-Attar says, air filters have served the HVAC industry and play a crucial role in providing clean air. However, IAQ is often compromised, when contaminants settle on the heating or cooling coil, as a result, impeding the level of air quality being provided to occupants. He says: “Well-being and the importance of clean air go hand in hand and, hence, there is a need for air filters to perform, making accurate filter performance prediction essential to saving on energy and operation costs.”

It is ironic to encounter such filters corroded in the air-handling units, suggesting their inability to protect themselves, let alone protect the subsequent filter and/or the human occupant/application at hand In addition to performing well, Al-Attar highlights how the application of air filters is no longer limited to the HVAC sector alone; instead, it has found acceptance and application across sectors. He says, “Today, air filters are used in space applications, gas turbines, healthcare facilities and sewage plants.” For instance, he says, data centres today have their own HVAC system requirements, as do the micro-machining industry and the semiconductor industry, where the control of sub-micron dust particles is of paramount importance. He says that the application of air filters for indoor cabin air across the automotive and aviation sectors has also gained momentum in the last 15 years. “Smoking cabins are another space, where chemical and mechanical air filters are used," he says.

"This is in addition to In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) facilities, where air quality is very important.” Elaborating on the use of air filters in IVF facilities, Al-Attar says: “Human gametes and embryos cultured In Vitro are extremely sensitive to oscillations in temperature, humidity and contaminants.

Several reports suggest that toxic agents, such as bacteria, particulate matter, dust and chemicals like Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), influence fertilisation and embryo development.” He adds that in IVF facilities, mechanical and chemical filters are installed to encounter solid and gaseous contaminants respectively.

Another interesting, yet odd, application of air filters is ‘Exhaust Filtration,’ which Al-Attar says, has gained international attention. Elaborating on the concept, he says: “Though it may seem odd, the application finds its use in the hospitality sector (professional kitchens) and in hospitals. This requires the HVAC and filtration system to be responsive to variations in heat load, contamination and ventilation rates.”

Pointing to gas turbines as another application for air filters, Al-Attar says: “Air filters installed in gas turbines confront several atmospheric contaminants in varying concentrations. The situation may lead to a decrease in engine performance, where contaminants are capable of fouling the compressor assembly.Compressor fouling is responsible for 70% to 85% of gas turbine performance degradation, hence, leading to a reduction in power output and an increase in heat rate and fuel consumption.”

THE PERMEABILITY OF AN AIR FILTER While understanding the nature of air filters, Al-Attar elaborates on the role of air filter permeability with reference to its level of productivity. He says: “Let’s examine the basic principle of permeability, which according to the Filtration Dictionary can be defined as ‘the ease with which a porous substance permits the passage of a fluid'. This is often confused with porosity, which is ‘the ratio of void volume to the total volume of the filter media’.” “The higher the filter permeability, the lower the filter pressure drop, which then has a well-pronounced effect on energy consumption.” Usually, introducing a higher surface area, Al-Attar says, is a method used to lower the pressure drop. “Unfortunately, the increase in pleats, depth or the number of pockets in an air filter can have a counterproductive effect on filter performance, resulting in the deterioration of the overall efficiency of the air filter.”

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East. One of the biggest misconceptions is that Mohamed Shafiq Ur Rahman, Senior HVAC extending the life of a filter, helps save costs.

Engineer, Gulf Consult, Kuwait, gives a fitting Re-installing wet filters in the AHU can promote analogy, saying: “The importance of air filters is micro-organisms and expose the entire HVAC like the heart. If the heart is strong, healthy and system and human occupants to greater health vibrant, then the person will be healthy. Similarly risks, which defeats the entire purpose of good with air filters. However, for this to happen, it is IAQ.” That’s not all, Al-Attar highlights the important to know which air filter will work best, role of recognising good technicians in helping based on the end-user’s requirements.” He adds the market grow and says: “No one has ever Dr Iyad Al-Attar that air filter performance, in terms of pressure recognised the best AC technician of the year or drop and efficiency, along with manufacturing month. We expect to confront the dusty filters, craftsmanship and the materials used, are all the excess heat and humidity without any sort factors that must be taken into consideration of appreciation.” Technicians, Al-Attar says, when choosing an air filter. He says, “End-users need to be provided with advanced tools and are often unaware of these factors and, hence, it instruments, and their health and safety should is important to trust the engineering consultant.” be taken into consideration. An ideal start, he Al-Attar echoes Rahman, saying: “In the says, would be to establish a programme for past, high-efficiency filters came with a hefty HVAC maintenance teams and staff, where there pressure drop, which was a major turnoff for would be qualification, training and appropriate both designers and users. This again emphasises examinations, leading to certification and that air filter acquisition or purchasing should recognition.

Mohamed Shafiq be conducted under the immediate direction Al-Attar also highlighted that filtration Ur Rahman of the filtration engineer," adds Rahman. “As a requirements are application- and locationconsultant, the salient features for the selection sensitive; however, the drivers for current of air filters are the efficiency, particulate size, requirements range from demanding high filter pressure drop, media and aerodynamic design, which play an efficiency of sub 1µm to striving for an aerodynamic filter design. important role in understanding which air filter is ideal in a He says: “Regionally, filter performance is still assessed by how long particular setting.” a filter lasts in operation, irrespective of its operational conditions, Al-Attar highlights a trend that exists in the air filtration sustainable efficiency and pressure drop response. I still recall when market, where filters are acquired without consulting a I read some pre-filter specifications 25 years ago, and the term professional filtration expert and calls it the “fit all application”. ‘permanent’ filter caught my attention. I learnt that ‘permanent’ is Elaborating, he says: “It is like asking the pharmacist directly for used to refer to the aluminium mesh filters. It is ironic to encounter medication to avoid the cost of consulting a doctor.” The person such filters corroded in the air-handling units, suggesting their who selects the filter, Al-Attar says, must be certified by the inability to protect themselves, let alone protect the subsequent government and held responsible for the selection. He says: “This filter and/or the human occupant/application at hand. Yet, it is still is a matter that needs to be taken very seriously, as employing widely used in the region. If we are really serious about achieving state-of-the-art filtration to provide for people’s respiratory and inhaling better indoor air, then we must have the courage to systems is not an experiment.” Here, Attar raises an important change trajectory, in the way we approach air filtration systems.” question, saying, “Today, the advances in filter media and cartridge design have brought better answers to the aspect of TACTICS TO ENSURE AN IMPROVEMENT IN enhancing air quality.” However, he insists that we ask ourselves AIR QUALITY how many times we re-visit filtration specifications to update The first step, Al-Attar says, is to rely on “increasing awareness”, and synchronise them with the latest filtration technology made and get everyone involved in the selection process, to source the available to the end-user. latest, ideal, filtration technology. He says, “We need a standard Al-Attar also highlights the technical challenges with regard measure for filter performance to get rid of any malpractice.” to how air filters are released into the market. He says: “There Further elaborating on the role and need for international is a deep ambivalence between the demand for good IAQ and standards, Al-Attar says: “If international standards are understood how air filters are manufactured, specified, acquired, installed appropriately and implemented professionally, then yes, they and replaced. There is also an unusual infatuation with washable can have an impact. However, while filtration technologies can metallic filters, in addition to dust loading, which is a chronic contribute substantially to reducing emissions, we are in need of a filtration problem that shortens the life of a filter.” revolution to abandon our conventional practices that turn HVAC Interestingly, experts believe that the need for consultation systems into an engine that spreads contaminants. Therefore, I while choosing the right air filter is just one obstacle to achieving believe in a governmental Air-filtration testing facility inspired by the desired result. Highlighting the many other challenges the International Standards, without which our plans and actions influencing the air filter market in the Middle East, Al-Attar says: appear arbitrary.”

“Often in the HVAC industry, performance filtration signifies efficient air filters that are aerodynamic; however, status quo dictates price as the standard for performance. While that’s HAVE YOUR SAY! not all, other challenges, like filter failure, inappropriate filter We welcome your views on the Q&A. selection and regeneration of disposed-off filters with water Write to editor@cpi-industry.com and air to re-use them, is a major syndrome in the Middle

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ESMA appoints Intertek to certify products complying with UAE standards Intertek is now authorised to issue ECAS certificates and the Emirates Quality Mark for imported products on behalf of ESMA, company official says

By CCME Content Team

ntertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider, has been designated as a certification body for the Emirates Conformity Assessment System (ECAS), the company announced through a Press communiqué. ECAS is a UAE national product certification programme introduced by ESMA, the Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology, for quality assessment, control and certification, the communiqué said.

As a “Notified Body” for ESMA, Intertek is now authorised to issue ECAS certificates and the Emirates Quality Mark (EQM) for imported products on behalf of ESMA, the communiqué said. These certifications include electrical

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products such as low-voltage equipment (LVE), energy-efficiency standards labelling (EESL), lighting regulation, regulation for restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS) and equipment used in explosive atmospheres, amongst others, the communiqué further said.

According to Intertek, the company already offers similar services in the case of low-voltage electrical products and appliances imported or sold in Gulf member states, including the United Arab Emirates, for compliance with the Gulf Mark (G Mark) requirements issued by the Gulf Standardisation Organisation (GSO).

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Single Phase Immersion Cooling the way forward, says GRC The new form of Direct Liquid Cooling is how many data centres are addressing thermal, space and capital constraints, company’s representative says

By Ranjana Konatt

ingle Phase Immersion Cooling is the way forward as the cooling approach for data centres, according to GRC, formerly known as Green Revolution Cooling. The company has been pursuing the concept since 2009.

Cooling of data centres has evolved over the past decade, and the company’s patented technology has been incorporated in a number of telecom and government data centres across the globe, GRC said.

Peter Poulin, CEO, GRC, while sharing his thoughts on the need for the new kind of cooling system, said: “Over the years, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), cryptocurrency mining and blockchain applications have pushed the boundaries of traditional cooling. They require higher computing power. As a result, rack densities go beyond 50kW/rack. Air cooling maxes out at 15kW/rack, which is why organisations are turning to liquid cooling to accelerate application adoption by addressing thermal, space and capital constraints.”

Elaborating on the function of Single Phase Immersion Cooling, Poulin said: “The premise behind this technology is simple. Instead of cooling servers with high air velocity, they are cooled by immersing all heat-generating server components in a dielectric fluid, called ElectroSafe. Rack-based OEM servers are immersed in horizontally

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Middle East, Africa and Global Trade, Intertek, said: “Through our global and local outreach of accredited certification bodies, test laboratories and technical experts, Intertek offers assurance, testing, inspection and certification for multiple industries in the region. The Gulf Region has seen a major increase of new mandatory regulatory conformity assessment systems, commencing with the Gulf Mark (G mark) at a regional level and the ECAS at a national level.

Intertek values the importance of quality and safety for our clients and supports them in their quest for assuring quality across their operations and products.”

and, then, filled with ElectroSafe, which is odourless, non-toxic and electrically and chemically inert.”

According to GRC, in addition to providing complete hardware reliability, immersing servers in ElectroSafe protects them from hotspots, dust, moisture, vibration and oxygen, thereby improving performance and reliability of the hardware. Poulin said: “Hardware reliability is just one plus point to our DLC. The system also does away with specialised building designs and traditional data centre fixtures, like chillers, computer air conditioning units (CRACs), computer air handler unit (CRAHs), raised floors, hot aisle, cold aisle and humidity controls.” Highlighting the peculiar protective nature of the system, Poulin spoke of how ElectroSafe is ideal for core as well as edge applications. The architecture of the system, he said, results in fewer points of failure and, hence, higher reliability. “A typical GRC data centre,” he said, “has only three moving parts – a coolant pump, water pump and a fan in the cooling tower or dry-cooler. All GRC products also come integrated with numerous sensors, control systems and a Foresight monitoring software.” The software, he said, provides realtime and historical performance data, while conducting regular system diagnostics, which helps in detecting faults within the system.

Elaborating on the success rate of GRC’s Direct Liquid Cooling system, he said that the projects in 2018 saw a decrease in construction costs up to 50%, a drop in energy costs up to 95% and a decrease in maintenance costs up to 50%.

GRC’s Direct Liquid Cooling initiative, Poulin said, is focused on solving real-world problems of power, cooling, location and capital constraints faced by data centre operators. The company’s goal, he added, is to help Information Technology focus on IT without them having to worry about infrastructure. “So far, GRC has successfully deployed its solution in 14 countries,” Poulin said. “We do not have a development in the UAE but are in the process of deploying a unit in the GCC region with our partner in Saudi Arabia.”

Honeywell’s Vector Sense software offers space management solutions

Green Energy Solutions conducts test with natural ventilation in a furnace

The technology will help stakeholders make informed decisions, says representative

Test could be a solution to ventilating industrial buildings, says representative

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By Ranjana Konatt

reen Energy Solutions carried out a test for Saverglass, where the company installed 40 of its new Hurricane Plus roof-mounted ventilators, the latest in Wind Tunnel Technology, to control the temperature in a furnace by using natural ventilation. According to Green Energy Solutions, Saverglass, the French-owned company, which specialises in crafting luxury bottles, was looking for a solution to keep temperatures in the furnace area within 12 degrees C, as compared to 20 degrees C, by using natural ventilation.

Barrie Harmsworth, Managing Partner, Green Energy Solutions, said: “The test was carried out in the furnace area of the factory. We were successfully able to maintain the temperature of 11.9 degrees C. To the best of my knowledge, this was the first time where a roof-mounted ventilator had been tested in severe Gulf temperatures.”

According to Green Energy Solutions, the Hurricane Plus roof-mounted ventilator is equipped with sophisticated Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling, and with no moving parts, it is said to be more efficient and effective than any rotating ventilator.

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oneywell introduced Honeywell Vector Sense, an Internet of Things (IoT) enabled software solution, which will show when, where and how building spaces are used at any given point in time, the company said in a press communiqué.

According to Honeywell, the software helps address space constraints by collating and analysing data from multiple sources throughout the building. As a result, it delivers actionable insights, which help to optimise and make the best use of vacant spaces.

Sharing his thoughts on the new technology, Cunyet Comez, Digital Services Director, High Growth Regions, said: “Honeywell’s Vector Space Sense is primarily beneficial to real estate and facility management firms. The technology uses IoT to identify how a building space is, or should be, used at any given time. As a result, key stakeholders are able to make informed decisions related to the usage of space in a building.”

Highlighting the benefits of the software, Vimal Kapur, President and Chief Executive Officer, Honeywell Building Technologies, said: “Honeywell Vector Sense will primarily help increase employee productivity, while creating a healthy environment, which is also efficient, monetarily.”

Elaborating on the design of Vector Sense, Comez said: “The technology is built with a sensor-agnostic design and is a part of Honeywell’s broader Connected Services portfolio. The software’s fully automated system and algorithms will analyse how densely populated a building is, followed by providing detailed information using heat maps.” According to Honeywell, the software is designed to assist the regulation of various systems, such as the level of power consumption based on occupancy levels. Comez said, “The software’s heat map uses real-time analytics and also identifies dead spots – spaces in the building which can be repurposed and put to good use.”

Elaborating on the usefulness of the software with reference to HVAC control systems, Comez said: “In terms of HVAC and energy efficiency, the software also helps facility managers regulate and set the temperature and fan speed inside the building, resulting in reduced energy consumption.”

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▶ Test for Saverglass using natural ventilation

While focusing on the measurement process of the test, Harmsworth said: “Temperatures were measured using data logs, both before and after the ventilators were installed, and the difference between the two sets of the readings were also assessed.” He added that the results achieved were in keeping with the expected results and that the test was administered by an independent third-party expert – RAK Laboratories.

Elaborating on the engineering exercise, Harmsworth said: “Ventilation as a field has not been extensively researched.

With research, the basic laws of physics cannot be ignored.

Unfortunately, very often, the conservative nature of clients and their overindulgence on investment returns, dulls the spirit of innovation. However, the test could be the next best solution for ventilating industrial buildings.”

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Ecabiotec highlights Anofood technique for disinfecting food transport vehicles ULV fogging draws interest of stakeholders, says company representative

By Ranjana Konatt

cabiotec’s technology, Anofood, an Ultra Low Volume (ULV) fogging technique used for disinfecting food transport vehicles, launched earlier last year, is slowly yet steadily being accepted across food suppliers, traders and transporters across the refrigeration industry in the UAE, a representative from the company said.

Pointing out how ULV is no newcomer to the process of disinfection, Lamis Bin Harib, Marketing Director and Partner, Ecabiotec Middle East Manufacturing, said: “There are a number of fogging technologies, and ULV is one of them. ULV, by itself, is not unique; instead, what’s interesting is the use of ULV cold fogging in a dry 1-10 micron range;

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this ensures that there is no wetting, as it can lead to additional problems.” She added: “The foggers we use generate fog or mist formed of ULV droplets between five and 50 microns (µm) in diameter. In addition, these formulations can be applied in concentrations of 10-90% at flow rates of up to one litre per minute, making them Lamis Bin Harib more efficient in the Volume Median Diameter (VMD) spectrum.”

According to Ecabiotec, studies show that droplets of this size are ideal to tackle pathogens and vector carriers. Harib said: “Disinfectants often have several mechanisms of action, which prove to be lethal to microbes at different rates; one of the fastest acting mechanisms is oxidation. The Anofood technique is a strong oxidizer; it rapidly steals electrons from the microbial membrane, resulting in the loss of vital functions and the disruption of its cell wall. This leads to the indiscriminate killing of all unicellular germs, irrespective of bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.” Elaborating on the factors that make this technology different, Harib said that the solution is natural, as it comprises of 99% electrochemically activated water, which has less than 1% salt. “It is a biological disinfectant with no toxins. We find plenty of systematic toxic chemicals in food, and we do not seek to have a part in it,” she added.

Highlighting the importance of the technology with reference to transport, Harib said: “Transport is a crucial stage to food supply; Anofood works as a portable solution, which can be applied either before the food is loaded, during intervals or even after and while it is being shelved. This makes it a portable natural solution, especially with perishables like fruits, vegetables and meat.” However, she said, case studies are being conducted as a part of our research and development programme, to constantly improve the solution. “We have been conducting case studies with the KSA Seafood Company, Delmonte, Kibsons International, Lulu Hypermarkets and Carrefour. In addition to this, we have tied up with the Ain Shams University in Egypt, who have been conducting a study related to the disinfection process and its application in the agricultural sector, an example for instance, whether the solution can be used to treat viruses found in potatoes or not.

According to Ecabiotec, all the solutions are manufactured in the UAE under a German patent. Harib said that the high-grade products are available regionally at a low cost, as compared to the ones imported, yet there are challenges. Harib said: “We have a distributor presence across the GCC region and Jordan and are currently looking at expanding our vision to all regions in the Middle East. Yet, many businesses view it as an added cost, until a trial proves that it helps in offering fresh end-products.”

Looking into the future, she said that the company is now exploring the stages that go beyond just food transport, in areas like food display and shelving. She said: “We also do not promote resistance. The technology emits no fumes or gases and, hence, has no ill-effects on food like the changing of smell, colour or taste.”

Harib said that even though Anofood was launched last year, it is a relatively new solution. But the amount of interest in trailing it alone shows that transport of food is still an area where food supply and transport companies want to do better, in terms of preventing food wastage by the use of natural and effective solutions.

Imdaad discusses paradigm shift in FM industry due to innovative technologies Company COO highlights growing scope of FM services and importance of specialised technical skills to ensure successful deployment

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

echnological advancements are changing the builtenvironment, and it would seem that the FM sector is not excluded from the inevitable paradigm shift. Mahmood Rasheed, Chief Operating Officer, Imdaad, said that as recent advancements have created a range of options for facilities managers, it has also paved the way for a wave of changes in the industry. In addition to the delivery of integrated soft and hard FM services, he said, the scope of the FM business is further widened to include various specialised services such as energy management, vibration analysis, thermography and portable appliance testing (PAT). “FM service providers have also begun to follow stringent standards and practices to maintain consistency in operations,” he added.

Rasheed said that in view of Imdaad’s commitment to offer strategic cost optimisation without compromising on quality, the company implemented sustainable practices through the adoption and utilisation of computer-aided facilities management (CAFM) reporting software and smart building technologies, driven by the MEP sector looking to optimise operations. “Eventually, other FM companies have increased the use of CAFM reporting software and smart building technologies to gain a strong foothold in the market,” he said. “They have also focused on raising their standards by adhering to quality, environment, health and safety requirements and by offering professional services with the availability of a trained in-house workforce, thereby enabling them to receive relevant ISO certifications.” Rasheed explained the company is also supported

by Imtedaad, a system that analyses the performance trends of interconnected assets. The company also uses the mobile version of the system, he said, and it includes cognitive computing, predictive maintenance, machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, automatic correction, real-time monitoring, asset tracking and energy management.

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In view of these emerging technologies, Rasheed was quick to point out that the sustainability of FM businesses still relies on advanced technical skills, especially with regard to HVACR equipment. “We believe that paying regular attention to specialised equipment through a regular and Mahmood Rasheed comprehensive maintenance programme can save time, money and energy while increasing its life expectancy,” Rasheed said. “Operators with a working knowledge of proper preventive maintenance can take advantage of cost-saving ideas and procedures. To find themselves thriving in a robust FM industry, FM companies must continue to make investments to build the technical skills expertise of building operations personnel through continuous technical training.”Imdaad, he said, takes the support of specialised service providers to maintain specialised systems in line with OEM requirements, specific method statements and operating procedures, to ensure the asset lifecycle is well managed.

Rasheed also stressed that building a workforce of tech-savvy millennial professionals, who possess a broad range of skills can drive growth and excellence. “To attract and retain them as well as to facilitate data and information sharing,” he said, “FM businesses should embrace the latest technologies in all aspects of their operations.” Effective FM solutions, Rasheed stressed, offer significant savings in the long run as well as make business operations sustainable.

here is an increasing need to explore new methods of communication using technology, said Hasan Avci, Regional Director, Marketing Strategy, Grundfos. “Technology and intelligence are changing the way we communicate across industries,” he said. “We hope that people see how digital can be made simple. Grundfos has been a leader in embracing the digital movement since the 1990s, and we view technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) to be enablers, which help customers connect and work Hasan Avci seamlessly.”

Elaborating on the Grundfos Forum 2018, Avci said: “With the help of technology and through the conference, participants can learn about industry trends and intelligent solutions that not only align or lead global trends but also help ensure sustainable development.” He added that the forum has 28 countries and over 500 participants, which will give rise to new opportunities and partnerships from around the world. While highlighting the potential of such an event, Avci said: “We are certain that more companies will join in. Participants can also share their experience, or a particular session they liked, by using social sharing buttons available on the platform.”

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Key-controlled air velocity and IAQ measuring instrument draws attention With maximum storage and convenient call-up reports, the concept behind the instrument is to minimise space and enhance the user’s experience, says Enviro Engineering

By Ranjana Konatt ▶ Testo 440

esto 440, an Air Velocity and IAQ Measuring Instrument, launched by Enviro Engineering earlier this year, has sold over 2,500 units across Europe, the Middle East, GCC region and Asia. Speaking on this milestone, Ali Hayatgheybi, General Manager, Enviro Engineering General Trading, said: “Testo 440 is a comprehensive Air Velocity and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) measuring instrument, the body of which can be attached to any of the probe heads that come with the Testo probe system. Within seconds, a user can switch between measuring IAQ and determining the volume of air flow in a duct.”

According to Enviro Engineering, the manufacturers of the instrument, Testo SE & Co. KGaA, is a Lenzkirch, Germany-based company, which has over 90 international

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Elaborating on the complexity of the instrument, Hayatgheybi said: “The instrument works as an anemometer, manometer, thermometer, hygrometer, an

air quality meter, turbulence meter and a lux meter. With an internal memory of up to 7,500 measuring protocols, the instrument has 75 probes available, which are categorised on the parameters they measure. For instance, the temperature

Ecomesh outlines factors underpinning uptake of adiabatic cooling

Company’s managing director provides historical perspective, outlines design practices in the region

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

emand for adiabatic air inlet cooling has been steadily growing, said Zafer Ure, Managing Director, Ecomesh.

Speaking on factors underpinning its uptake, Ure said that this is largely owing to the burden that the Middle East’s high-ambient conditions Zafer Ure place on the equipment, effectively shortening its life span, which has been a growing concern for stakeholders. “By cooling incoming air, one not only overcomes the high pressure and temperature shut downs, which require service engineer calls but also extends the life of the compressor and the machine as a whole,” he said.

Providing a historical perspective, Ure said that the technology was first introduced about 20 years ago, when a number of manufacturers started to actively enter the Middle East market through offering a five-year warranty on the compressor.

“Compressors may last five years in the US or Europe,” he said, “but not in the Middle East, and they found that they eventually

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have to replace the compressors earlier than the warranty periods.

Installers end up losing money.” Thus, Ure said, they looked to mimic temperatures in Europe or the United States to close the gap with regard to the temperature difference and to increase the life of the equipment. This, he said, is why Ecomesh was developed, as the additional air cooling provided reduces the refrigeration cycle head pressure and, effectively, discharge temperatures. The reduced discharge pressures and lower temperatures, he said, significantly increase the compressor life by reducing the mechanical stress, paving the way for more reliable operations and less maintenance.

Ure said demand for adiabatic cooling is also owing to poor design practices, making it an ideal solution not only for new developments but also, most importantly, retrofit projects. “Even if you install more than one chiller, in line with manufacturers' recommended gap requirements,” he said, “that’s for the average ambient conditions in Europe. However, in the Middle East, wind pressure forces the discharge air to the next unit, then the next unit.

It’s like a domino effect, whereby the chillers along the line trip and shut-down. If you have 10-20 chillers in one location, generally on the roof or on the ground level, once the hot discharge air of one

probes can measure the temperature in liquids and semi-solid mediums, while the humidity probe is meant for measurements in rooms, ventilation ducts, laboratories and industrial exhaust air. These are a few, in addition to the others, such as velocity probes, comfort probes and pressure probes.” According to Enviro Engineering General Trading, the instrument has a low-start up speed of 0.1 m/s, which makes it ideal to measure laminar flow in clean rooms.

Highlighting a unique feature, Hayatgheybi said that Testo 440 is the first key-controlled instrument, which is equipped with flexible and interchangeable digital probes. He said, “The concept of having this product around, is to reduce the clutter and simplify things for the user.”

Elaborating on how the product best fits an HVAC target group, Hayatgheybi said: “The instrument is for those who need a solution with maximum convenience for carrying out different measurement activities. It will benefit contractors, facility managers, consultants and construction engineers working in the HVAC sector.”

unit goes to the next unit, then it will go to the next unit.” This places a heavy burden on the system, making the installation unreliable, he said, and more to the point, even if the units are not tripped, as most of the year chillers operate at 5-10 degrees C warmer ambient conditions than true ambient conditions, this translates to unnecessarily high running cost for the customers, owing to higher energy cost and, in the long run, higher maintenance cost.

Ure said the shading provided by EcoMesh in front of the heat rejection coil overcomes solar radiation impact, resulting in 3-8 degrees C cooler incoming air. It also protects the chiller, he said, from damage from hail and sandstorms, prevalent in the Middle East. Additionally, it provides a self-cleaning filter to keep the coil clean. By keeping the coil clean, he said, the overall efficiency could be further improved by as much as 3-5%. Ure said that the UAE and Saudi Arabia have been a good market, citing a number of notable project references, such as Etisalat, DEWA, Ibis and many hotels and Haramain train stations, to name a few.

Tabreed reports AED 211.9 million net profit in H1 2018 Figure reflects a 10% increase over 2017 performance, says District Cooling utility

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ational Central Cooling Company, kilowatt/hour across the GCC region– Tabreed has announced the enough energy to power approximately release of its consolidated 20,000 homes in the UAE every year. financial results for the first half of I]ZhZ edlZg hVk^c\h egZkZciZY 2018, in a Press communiqué. the release into the atmosphere of According to Tabreed, the financial 300,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide – the highlights of the six months that ended on equivalent of eliminating the emissions June 30, 2018, are: of 60,000 vehicles, annually.

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8dgZ X]^aaZY lViZg gZkZcjZ Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi Jasim Husain Thabet increased by two per cent to AED 617.3 million (H1 2017: AED 602.3 million). :7>I96 ^cXgZVhZY Wn h^m eZg XZci id 6:9 Commenting on the results, Khaled 326.1 million (H1 2017: AED 308 million) Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Chairman, Tabreed, H]VgZ d[ gZhjaih d[ VhhdX^ViZh VcY _d^ci said: “We remain committed to returning ventures decreased by 26% to AED 46 consistent and positive financial results, million (H1 2017: AED 62.4 million). which is exemplified in our first half earnings, with net profits increasing by 10% over the According to Tabreed, the operational same period, last year. Tabreed remains highlight of the six months that ended on the partner of choice across the GCC for June 30, 2018, is: providing energy-efficient, cost-effective, and IdiVa <gdje XdccZXiZY XVeVX^in VXgdhh environmentally friendly cooling solutions. the GCC region increased to 1,113,906 We are confident that we will further expand tonnes of refrigeration (TR) with 21,588 our operations whilst continuing to deliver TR of new customer connections added stable returns to our shareholders.” in the first half of the year across the Jasim Husain Thabet, Chief Executive GCC region.

Officer, Tabreed, added: “We continue to strengthen our regional presence and deliver operational excellence by building strategic According to Tabreed, the environmental partnerships with leading government and highlights of the six months that ended on private entities, resulting in the addition of June 30, 2018, are: more landmark projects to our portfolio.”

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Waterfront Market advocates collaborative cold chain for food safety Combined investment in manpower and facilities needed to address different touchpoints, stakeholders say

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

operators on the ground. For monitoring temperature of the incoming vehicles, Rashid said that there has been an uptake in digital monitoring systems, owing to the management encouraging vendors to invest in the technology. “We cannot mandate [the use of digital monitoring], but for the past 5-6 months we have been reinforcing the need to have effective monitoring, aside Lachlan Gyde Abdul Rashid from the drivers of the companies,” he said. “So that Ali Al Hammadi is increasing at the moment, certainly on the increase, [because] it helps their operation, as well. You invest in digital monitoring, you have a better quality product, which has strict cold chain is vital to ensuring food safety, and this profitability and you can sell it better than other products.” holds especially true for the Waterfront Market in Deira, That being said, Rashid said the management implements its own being a hub of fresh food sourced from across the world. rigorous testing standards, especially if there is any doubt about the To provide an example of the level of activities in the authenticity of both digital and manual temperature loss. “We look at market, Ali Al Hammadi, Operations Supervisor, Waterfront Market, excessive ice crystallisation on the surface,” he said, “so you can detect spoke about the seafood auction. “The trucks that bring the fish if it’s been defrosted, if it’s been turned off and then been turned on, come around 9PM from the airport, from Oman, Yemen, Pakistan and temperature fluctuations.” and India.," he said. "Locally, we also get products from Ajman, Ras Rashid added that facilitating knowledge exchange is not only Al Khaimah and other [emirates]. We supply to around 4,000 hotels confined to managing proper temperature-monitoring mechanisms, and restaurants and sell about 200 tonnes of seafood daily. Only but in other aspects, as well – to ensure comfort of both vendors and 30% goes to the market – the rest are distributed in the restaurants the customers – and that the facility maintains its quality standards. and in the hospitality sector.”

“In the fish [section of the] market, there were strong smells,” he With the amount of food being received, stored and sold, the said, to provide an example. “We had to work with the facilities management, represented by Lachlan Gyde, Executive Director, management team to ensure that fresh air was coming in and to Retail, Residential and Commercial, Ithra Dubai, is advocating a increase the ventilation rates to maintain it.” A customised approach collaborative approach to promote best practice. “The overriding helps in addressing problems unique to a specialised facility, Rashid factor is food safety,” Gyde stressed. “We don’t buy or sell fish, we added. “This is how I describe it,” he explained. “Engineers, they might just set up a facility for traders.” As such, Gyde said, the facility is see ventilation systems just as mechanical units – they don’t see the set up in a way to ensure that people coming in to sell and buy impact it has on food safety. We have to ensure they understand the temperature-sensitive produce follow best practice. “At the end of impact of the product itself and the environment displaying products.” the day, they don’t say truck This, Rashid stressed, makes a case for an or vendor A, B or C [provided integrated approach. subpar food], they say it was Hammadi pointed to the training process Waterfront,” he said. “We undertaken, especially during the market’s represent Dubai, so we want to shift to the new facility, requiring management put our best foot forward – we to train 700-800 workers for several sessions, take it very seriously.” Gyde covering hygiene, proper transportation and added this is especially crucial handling of products, from the refrigerated with the market facilitating vehicles to the cold stores. Rashid added that exchange of a diverse spectrum while facilitating the training, it was important of products, ranging from to emphasise temperature controls, interacting lobsters and crabs from Canada with the people and communicating best to fruits and vegetables from practice, taking into account the multiSouth America. cultural workforce. Gyde added that the cold Abdul Rashid, Group CEO, chain expertise provided by Pulseberry and Pulseberry Consulting, elaborated implementation of operations on the ground is also supported by investment in facilities on the protocols being and equipment, pointing to the role that the implemented and the company’s facility’s BMS plays in optimising cold chain role in sharing knowledge monitoring and overall operations. and expertise in cold chain

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Evapco opens new office in UAE Move in line with efforts to provide stronger support to clients across the GCC region, says company representative

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

vapco has recently opened an office in the UAE, which is now fully operational, said Georges Hoeterickx, Director, Business Development, Evapco Europe. Hoeterickx said that the move to set up an office

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in Dubai reflects the company’s decision to proactively advance its penetration in the UAE and provide more direct support to clients across the broader GCC region market. The office, he said, will offer pre-sales and sales support and facilitate after-market activities.

Energy management systems enhance efficiency, says Gerab Energy Systems Executive director highlights importance of monitoring equipment performance

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

The after-market activities, Hoeterickx explained, will focus mainly on retrofit projects, for which the company has seen growing demand. “[Clients] want to retrofit cooling towers and bring them back in good shape by replacing major components,” he said. “The frequency of this is higher [in the region] than what we see in Europe because of the climate and poor maintenance.”

Further touching on emerging trends in the market, Hoeterickx added that he has seen more appreciation for, and investment in, reliable and higher quality equipment, owing to stakeholders’ previous experiences

Complying with regulation adds to competitive advantage, says Danfoss Company representative highlights latest solutions

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

N Energy Management System (EMS) plays a vital role in optimising equipment performance, said Adnan Sharafi, Executive Director, Gerab Energy Systems, Adnan Sharafi Janis Strelits-Strele gleaning from the company’s latest projects.

Highlighting its features, Sharafi said the strong analytics back-end of EMS helps operators monitor energy use throughout the building, “floor by floor and equipment by equipment”, to better analyse overall energy consumption. The data, Sharafi said, is in real-time and archived to provide historical context. Additionally, he said, it is possible to configure alarms and limits according to different parameters, based on the specific elements operators want to measure. Janis Strelits-Strele, Business Development Manager, Gerab Energy Systems, said that analysing the captured data allows them to fine-tune the system in order to optimise equipment performance and deliver higher efficiencies. Sharafi added that EMS is also being used to monitor the performance of retrofit projects, where ‘Smart Cooling’ is applied for chillers.

With a number of retrofit projects in the pipeline, Sharafi said various ESCOs and clients are placing heavy emphasis on reducing consumption of HVAC systems.

This, he said, is in recognition of the 70% burden they place on a building’s energy usage, with lighting, pumps and other equipment responsible for only 18-20%.

“There are many ways to skin a cat,” Sharafi said, “and for energy reduction there are many solutions. We do lighting, monitoring, we provide technology in different areas, such as motor controls. But the bulk of the energy demand is on the HVAC. So, whatever solutions and technology we provide, our focus will always be on this part.

We are in the hot part of the world, and there will always be demand for HVAC, and technologies come in from time to time. We look at what is best and available.”

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environmental regulation adds to competitive Julia Panzer advantage, said Julia Panzer, Head of Group Public Affairs and Sustainability, Group Communication, Danfoss, speaking in the context of the manufacturer’s experience balancing stringent regulation in Denmark, as well as those international markets it is looking to enter. “Investment in sustainability and energy-savings,” she said, “makes a good business case, not only for its payback, but also – when we go global – we ensure products are highquality and meet regulations.”

Panzer pointed to China as an example, with its recent five-year plan and adoption of climate and environmental standards, with which, she said, the company will be able to comply. “Being at the forefront, shaping and working together with the private sector make business sense,” she said. “The climate is something we want to work on going forward, as it really strengthens our business case and competitiveness in the long term.”

following the decision to choose lower-cost products. In the region, he added, the trend is also moving towards District Cooling over individual cooling for buildings.

Lastly, Hoeterickx stressed that there has also been growing awareness with regard to the fire protection aspect of cooling towers. Though this has been part of regulations set by local authorities, he said, compliance has been more stringent of late, with pressure being placed on stakeholders to ensure that cooling towers are made with the proper materials.

Trosten joins Eurovent Middle East Happy to welcome yet another prominent player, Director, Eurovent Middle East, says

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rosten Industries Company LLC, the manufacturer of centralised air conditioning systems and kitchen ventilation equipment, has joined Eurovent Middle East, the organisation announced in a Press communiqué.

Commenting on the association, S.P. Sarangan, General Manager, Trosten Industries, said: “We are happy to associate with Eurovent Middle East to address the challenges faced by the HVAC industry and pursue a uniform regulation for the region.”

Markus Lattner, Director, Eurovent Middle East, added: “With Trosten we are happy to welcome yet another prominent player from the Middle East. Our targets to educate the market and work towards harmonised standards and regulations in the region are shared by most, if not all, manufacturers. A strong association provides the industry with plenty of opportunities to reach out to key target audiences, be it regulators, consultants or any specific industry group.”

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Customisation needed for GCC region, says Hamon General Manager shares emerging market trends, outlines recent projects

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

he need for efficiency continues to be a major concern in view of the growing number of District Cooling plants across the GCC region. This has led to a demand for large cooling towers, customised to optimise power consumption, said Talal Damerchi, General Manager, Hamon Cooling Tower, touching on emerging trends, based on the company’s recent projects. “In Europe and other countries,” Damerchi said, “commercial businesses typically use small, packaged cooling towers. The savings in energy in small cooling towers may not justify the extra cost associated with more efficient, field-erected designs required for large District Cooling plants.”

Damerchi said that the company leverages technical knowledge and experience gained from projects in the region to design cooling towers that address ambient temperatures, the high dust concentration, water quality and other concerns unique to the GCC region, as opposed to bringing in standard units designed for the conditions of other countries, which may be oversized and lead to greater power consumption than necessary, even if they are certified by third-party agencies. “Some people here confuse the agency approval as a mark of quality,” he said. “These agencies are the first ones to tell you that an approval stamp is not a mark of quality; rather, it is a certification of performance and operation of a specific design and composition, which may or may not fit the GCC conditions.”

Noor Sankary, Regional Sales Manager, Hamon Cooling Tower, weighed in: “We treat each project as unique. We don’t just supply standard, off the shelf and tell the client to operate it without matching their requirement. And we always update the environmental parameters.” Sankary said this is crucial, as the wet-bulb temperature constantly changes, and the standard unit cannot adjust to it.

“In standard units, the engineering is already done,” he said, “but our engineering is always updated with new parameters, whether environmental, regulatory or [as per] company requirements.”

Damerchi said he has also seen greater compliance with stricter regulation on water consumption. “In the UAE, we are not allowed to use anything other than Treated Sewage Effluent,” he said, providing

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an example. “This is spreading to other places, which is a good trend. We are also seeing more focus on quality of water being used.

Better filtration of water coming into the cooling tower leads to better quality water to maintain the fill in optimum condition and to prevent scaling, which would otherwise reduce the efficiency.”

Damerchi said that the importance of customisation is even more vital in projects related to the oil & gas sector, which, he said, has strict requirements. In such projects, he said, the company leverages the experience from working with stakeholders, such as Adnoc, Aramco and Perojet, as well as from international project references. Sankary said this is consistent with the company’s history of providing industrial cooling towers for the mining and power sector, and added that most of the cooling towers in the nuclear developments in France, as well as those in Électricité de France (EDF), are supplied by Hamon.

Shifting the attention to recent projects in the region, Sankary said Hamon is supplying to Imam University, Jubail University, GAC Riyadh and Fadhili Plant in Saudi Arabia; Dubai World Trade Center, EXPO 2020 projects, Night Market in Jumeirah Village Triangle, Al Khail Avenue and Mirdif Hills in UAE; Angola Soyo 75 in Angola; Sohar Plant in Oman, and Burullus Power Plant in Egypt. Sankary added that the company is also in the process of executing a project in Pakistan for a fertiliser plant, where it is supplying a complete system including cooling towers, pumps and side-stream filtration.

The company has also just completed a similar project in an oil field in the south of Iraq, he said, emphasising that Hamon utilises a local engineering team in the UAE for such projects.

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Aldes Middle East launches Zone Register Terminals Zone Register Terminals will increase energy efficiency, while also being cost-effective, says company’s representative

By Ranjana Konatt

ldes Middle East has launched Zone Register Terminals (ZRT) for Guest Room Ventilation systems.

Speaking on the need for ZRTs, Shpak Kostya, Mechanical Engineer, Aldes Middle East, said, “Reducing Shpak Kostya operational costs is imperative, and ZRTs are designed to maintain the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) of a room, while also controlling ventilation when a room is not occupied, hence making it more energy efficient.”

According to Aldes Middle East, each ZRT is a combination of a grille, a register box, control damper and a Constant Airflow Regulator (CAR), where the Zone Register Terminals are designed to introduce flexibility and give on-demand control to central ventilation systems.

Elaborating on the features of the ZRT, Kostya said: “Constant Airflow Regulator (CAR) is one of the key components of the ZRT. It has a passive control element, which responds to duct pressure and does not require electric or pneumatic sensors or controls. A control element of the CAR is a flexible bulb, which inflates and deflates in response to the static pressure difference across the control. This regulates the

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Highlighting how the control damper works, Kostya said: “The second important aspect of ZRT, is its ‘on and off’ control damper, which allows it to control ventilation based on demand. Once the ZRT is connected to the room management system, the control damper gets a signal to close ventilation, especially when a room is not occupied.”

He also said that the concept has gained much appreciation from hotel and guest room owners.

Giving a rough comparison between Volume Control Dampers (VCD) and CAR, Kostya said: “VCD is manually controlled and adjusted and, hence, will not respond to any change in movement inside a room. This results in a stack effect, where wind pressure and filter clogging will most likely lead to the over-ventilation of a room, resulting in bad IAQ. But the unique combination of CAR paired with a control damper automatically controls and regulates the level of airflow in a room.” He added that Aldes has a number of projects underway, where guest rooms are fitted with ventilation systems based on ZRT solutions.

University of Dubai highlights features that led to LEED Gold certification

Investment in HVAC technologies have paved the way for LEED Gold certification, says representative

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

mphasis on air quality, natural lighting and thermal comfort have paved the way for the University of Dubai to be awarded the LEED Gold certification in the New Construction category from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), said Jagath Gunawardena, Senior Manager, Projects and Building Development, Dubai Chamber, which owns the campus. The project brief for the campus was for a sustainable building, which would also help to accelerate and stimulate the academic progress of the students, Gunawardena said.

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Speaking on the energy-efficient systems installed across the university, Gunawardena pointed to the chilled water system, consisting of three Variable Speed Drive (VSD)-driven, aircooled screw chillers. “There are three VSD-driven primary chilled water (CHW) pumps connected to a common header,” he said, “such that any CHW pump will be capable of running with any of the three chillers, with pumps sequenced for optimisation algorithms. One of the three chillers, a ‘pony chiller’, is half of the capacity of the other two.” The ‘pony chiller’, Gunawardena said, is used during winter and holidays, when demand is low,

or “in-between loads” of the larger-capacity chillers.

Gunawardena said that almost all the inductive loads in the MEP installation are run on VSD. “The chiller plant manager,” he said, “is designed to minimise the combined electrical energy consumption of operating chillers and pumps, meeting the design chilled water flow and temperature requirements. The water-cooled chiller installed in the fountain pump room acts as a standby to Close Control Units (CCU).

As such, the water from the water-feature system is passed through heat exchangers and activates the water-cooled chillers with required flow and temperature and provides

Empower to host IDEA District Cooling Conference and Tradeshow 2018

The 8th edition of the conference to be held under the slogan, ‘Effective Energy for Smarter Cities’, organiser says

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mirates Central sustainable development in Cooling Systems the region and the world, as Corporation well as its efforts in District (Empower), the Cooling that have become District Cooling services an essential part of planning provider, is preparing to host and designing modern the 8th International District buildings, especially in areas Ahmad Bin Shafar Energy Association (IDEA)’s with warmer climates, the District Cooling Conference communiqué added.

2018, the utility said in a Press In the run-up to the communiqué. conference, Empower has started to According to Empower, this is mobilise logistics and operations, including the third year it will be hosting the preparing its plant room in Palm Jumeirah conference. The communiqué said the Crescent to welcome international conference will be held from December 9 delegations participating in the event, the to 11 at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai. communiqué said. The delegates will be Empower has invited pioneers in the visiting the plant as part of the technical District Cooling sector to participate in tour, a traditional IDEA feature, on the last the conference, to be held under the day of the conference, the communiqué slogan, ‘Effective Energy for Smarter further said.

Cities’. The conference aims to shed Commenting on the planned light on various developments in conference, Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, District Cooling systems and projects, Empower, said: “The participating teams the communiqué said. The event is an and entities are actively preparing to opportunity to share experiences and welcome this important international practices on innovative solutions in event and make it a success. Hosting District Cooling, the communiqué this conference for the third time further said. It also reflects the in Dubai reflects the Emirate’s role of the United Arab success in protecting Emirates in supporting the environment and

combating climate change using innovative District Cooling systems and solutions. The United Arab Emirates utilises District Cooling to prepare to face the future, in line with the sustainable development goals, the UAE Vision 2021 and the UAE National Agenda.

“The conference will promote the concept of smart cities. It will also focus on energy efficiency in smart cities, and the role of District Cooling systems in conserving natural resources and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The event will include workshops and lectures, in addition to the accompanying tradeshow, which reviews the most advanced District Cooling solutions, and a technical tour to the Empower plant in Palm Jumeirah Crescent.”

The delegates will also visit the Atlantis Hotel’s District Cooling Energy Transfer Station, set up for the iconic Aquarium that houses thousands of marine animals, and filtration room, showcasing how District Cooling serves to maintain the Aquarium with its temperature requirements of various species, the communiqué said.

chilled water backup to the CCU completing the network.” Essentially, Gunawardena said, the water feature also acts as a cooling tower for the watercooled chiller. “Occupancy control sensors used for lighting controls,” he said, “are also used to reset the AC VAV terminal to unoccupied mode, thus increasing the room temperature to 27 degrees C, which directly reduces the building thermal load, which helps in reducing the overall energy consumption for air conditioning system.”

Gunawardena said the HVAC system goes into free-cooling mode during the

The campus also boasts a submetering regimen. Speaking on the sub-metering system, Gunawardena said that proper monitoring of energy and water use is essential. As such, he said, 79 Electrical Energy (kWh) meters, 79 Thermal Energy meters, commonly known as BTU meters, and 11 water meters were installed. He added that the FM team operating the University manages the meters to optimise efficient use of the utilities. Gunawardena added that the HVAC systems are controlled by Johnson Controls BMS with a web-based operator work station and integrated with KNX and BACnet protocol.

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winter periods using the controlled fresh air to cool the building interior.

Gunawardena also acknowledged the contribution of the Belimo Energy Valve in helping the Dubai University building achieve LEED Gold rating. "Having enhanced visibility into both performance, and energy use was of great value, and made possible by the use of Belimo Energy Valves in our campus chilled water system," he said. "We now have ideal room temperatures and optimal energy use, utilising smart control technologies."

Those interested in attending the conference can register for it by visiting https://www. districtenergy.org/districtcooling2018/ registration.

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New KAD, Delta plant whirrs to life

Regulation of IAQ in indoor pools important for health, experts say

KAD General Manager says new Dubai Industrial Park facility will increase manufacturing capacity

It is important to have a definition and a standard for IAQ in indoor pools, GHP Quality Consultants says

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By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

he new manufacturing plant of KAD Air Conditioning and Delta Duct Air Conditioning, both part of the Bin Dasmal Group, is now operational, Javed Tejani, General Manager, KAD Air Conditioning, said. The plant, spanning 100,000 square feet and located in Dubai Industrial Park, is equipped with new machinery and will boost the manufacturing capacity of both companies, he added. KAD Air Conditioning and Delta Duct are both currently supplying to Oman and Kuwait and have a prominent presence in Saudi Arabia, a market that is picking up and offering new opportunities, Tejani said.

Providing an update on projects in the pipeline, Tejani spoke of plans to launch a semirigid duct and duct connector by the end of Javed Tejani the year. “The semi-rigid flexible duct will be manufactured with heavy gauge aluminum foil, with quality second to none in the MENA market,” he said. “It will comply with leakage class 0, which will be the highest as per the UL 181 classification.”

Tejani added that the companies aim to provide the best quality material at the least possible price in the MENA region. "For example, we supply our fire-rated duct, coated or non-coated, with minimum thickness of steel at 1.20 mm,” he said, “compared to other manufacturers, offering products at the same price but at 0.80 mm [steel thickness].”

Tejani also stressed that KAD Air Conditioning and Delta Duct products are tested and certified by various international laboratories and certifying bodies, such as UL, Applus and BSRIA. “In line with our efforts to promote locally manufactured products with the highest international standard,” Tejani said, “we continuously test and certify our fire-rated ducts, fire dampers, motorised fire/smoke dampers and flexible ducts.”

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he regulation of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in an indoor pool setting is important for health. Reaffirming this thought, M Pandian, Managing Director, GHP Quality Consultants, said: “The IAQ in indoor pool settings is influenced by numerous factors, for instance, light, noise, ventilation, air filtration, air balance, temperature, humidification and dehumidification. All these factors need to orchestrate together to achieve the desired IAQ.” He added that a pool’s air temperature is ideally set to 30°C, to avoid water evaporation from the surface, while the water is always kept 1-2 degrees lower.

Agreeing with Pandian, on the need for synergy, Lamis Bin Harib, Marketing Director and Partner, Ecabiotec Middle East, said: “In addition to ventilation and temperature, an indoor pool requires proper planning before a contractor begins to work on it. The way the walling and windows are done will determine even air distribution. Improper planning can result in the formation of mildew.” Chlorine too, she said, is always a huge factor in an indoor pool setting. “Chlorine does not prevent algae or kill a wide spectrum of pool germs, such as cryptosporidium," she said. "This is one of the reasons why hotels often keep their pools closed for over two weeks if tested positive.”

Pandian, however, stressed on the role of humidity as an influencing factor in maintaining IAQ. He said: “Air that is humid invites microbial growth on interior surfaces, which then harbours harmful bacteria. If M Pandian Lamis Bin Harib the temperature is not regulated, a gas released by chloramines, which is heavier than air, will settle near the swimmers, defeating the purpose of good IAQ. However, it’s no surprise that the impacts of water and air temperature on IAQ in indoor pool settings are often misunderstood.” Elaborating on the need for ventilation in the pool hall, Pandian said, “Microbial contamination is just five per cent, with the rest attributed to a number of factors, including inadequate ventilation, outdoor and building material contamination. This, then, leads to a bunch of other problems like the proliferation of viruses, dust mites and hay fever. And even though controlling humidity and having adequate ventilation is important to maintaining IAQ, it is not given due importance.”

Further elaborating on the financial implications of investing in IAQ, Pandian added: “Cost plays an important role in the IAQ of indoor pools, and air quality equipment is a major investment.

But, eventually, it all depends on the size of the building, pool and the mechanical systems required.” Other than the cost, Pandian said that having a security standard is important. He said: “It is important to have a definition and a standard for IAQ in indoor pools, and the ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality) is what we adhere to.”

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Education required for appreciating opex savings, says Khansaheb Industries Company official highlights impact of quality ductwork on IEQ and energy efficiency; advocates investment in training

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

here is room for improvement in the market with regard to better appreciation for products that provide opex savings, despite possibly higher initial cost. Paul Groves, Business Development Manager, Khansaheb Industries, stressed that moving the dial on the issue requires an ongoing education process. Groves said this is because parties in the value chain view the issue differently.

“The owners and occupiers love the opex savings over the lifetime of the building," Groves said. "Whereas the MEP contractors have little interest in this benefit. We are working with many developers, and they are beginning to recognise the valueenhancement of having a future-proof building with optimal IEQ, but there is a lot more to be done.”

Gleaning from his experience promoting the benefits of ducting system, Spiralite, which Khansaheb manufactures and supplies, Groves said the best way to secure

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Grundfos launches energyefficient CR pumps Move is a step towards reducing energy wastage with reference to pumping systems, says company’s representative

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all the whole-of-life benefits is through the use of modular is to encourage the building construction which results and MEP designers to adopt a in better quality, speed and holistic and integrated design uniformity and significantly process. “We are working lower waste.” hard to achieve this, with very Groves added that with positive results," he said. "All the United Arab Emirates Paul Groves the above requires education setting clear objectives for a and training, and that is a future sustainable economy, large part of our business reducing energy demand and development initiatives. We are willing to increasing efficiency is more vital than play the long game as the rewards to all ever. “In a region with high temperatures, parties involved in the construction and buildings account for up to 80% of the development process are substantial, but UAE’s energy consumption, dominated sometimes they just don’t realise it.” primarily by HVAC systems,” he said.

Groves stressed that the future of “Ductwork plays an integral role in this ductwork lies in embracing innovation and and can account for a significant portion taking an active stance on environmental of the energy consumption and, therefore, considerations to ensure reductions in costs. Thus, it is important to ensure carbon emissions. “Additionally, systems that the ductwork system is not only should be robust enough to ensure that the appropriately designed and selected but least amount of resources is utilised,” he also installed properly.” Only then, he said, said. “A potential strategy in achieving this can meaningful, sustainable and long-term savings be achieved.

rundfos has launched a new range of CR programme-based pumps. “These are vertical multi-stage centrifugal pumps,” said Krzysztof Myslinski, Executive Manager, Business Development, Grundfos. “The in-line design of which enables installation in a horizontal one-pipe system, where the inlet and outlet ports are in the same horizontal level and have the same pipe dimensions.”

While elaborating on the development of the new technology and the advantage it has over other pumps, Myslinski said: “The pumps Krzysztof Myslinski are developed using state-of-the-art technology to ensure that no compromises are made on quality and performance.” He added that the vertical design of the pumps reduces space requirements, resulting in a much smaller physical footprint as compared to horizontally installed pumps. “The laser-welded impellers and chambers reduce the risk of cavitation and increase the lifecycle of the pump, while the EU Minimum Efficiency Index (MEI) benchmark of MEI ≥ 0.70, ensures that the pumps save on energy consumption.”

Speaking on the trends and challenges related to pumps in the industry, he said: “One latest challenge that the CR programme-based pumps are able to address is that they can work with high variations in load and run efficiently at any duty point. Today, there is a demand for pumps that are not only highly efficient but also are equipped with intelligent controls that allow them to operate based on demand.” The launch of the CR programmed pumps, Myslinski said, is an important and positive step towards reducing energy wastage with reference to pump systems.

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'Retrofitting is the solution to energy efficiency,' EmiratesGBC says Saeed Al Abbar, EmiratesGBC Chairman, issues a call for action to achieve 100% net-zero-carbon buildings by 2050

By Ranjana Konatt

reen Buildings, health and well-being continue to be the focus as indoor air quality is a major factor influencing indoor spaces, said Saeed Al Abbar, Chairman, Emirates Green Building Council (Emirates GBC), while speaking on the benefits of the Saeed Al Abbar Building Efficiency Accelerator (BEA) programme, initiated by GBC. The BEA programme, Al Abbar said, is an initiative by the United Nations Secretary-General, led by the World Resource Institute, in partnership with the World Green Building Council (World GBC), where GBCs engage with leading cities to ramp up the level of energy efficiency of buildings. Elaborating on the programme, he said, “Dubai is the first and only city in the Middle East to participate in the BEA, and for this, EmiratesGBC has partnered with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy as a city liaison to carry out the project.” He said that the programme, which aims to place the UAE at the forefront of urban sustainability by benchmarking the performance of all buildings, will serve as a referral point in driving forward the level of energy efficiency of buildings in the city and will attempt to double the rate of building efficiency by 2030, globally.

Al Abbar said: “HVAC accounts for approximately 60-80% of the total energy consumed by buildings in the UAE, which is higher than the global average consumption rate. This naturally means that HVAC systems and their efficiency levels play a key role in building performance and energy efficiency.” He said the aim of the BEA project is to look into the potential energy savings of a building, and, then push for retrofitting as an obvious solution.

Since the launch of the BEA programme, in 2016, Abbar said, EGBC has come a long way. “We launched our programme with the UAE hospitality sector and our findings have revealed that

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Maxell Trading to be official ‘Air conditioning sponsor’ at Big 5 This year, the company will display Finpower’s exclusive HVACR units, says company's representative

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hotels in the UAE had unequal energy and water performance, but had the potential for saving on energy,” he said. Highlighting a research conducted by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, while announcing the National Climate Change Plan for the UAE 2017-2050, he said: “The study notes that buildings consume approximately 80% of the total electricity in the UAE and are a major source of national greenhouse gas emissions.

The report also states that the UAE’s annual average temperature could increase by 1 degree C by 2020 and 1.5 degrees C by 2040.” Therefore, he said, there is an urgent need to reduce and eventually eliminate harmful carbon emissions from our cities.

Today, Al Abbar said, the BEA programme is a pilot project focused on Dubai and looks at retrofitting of existing buildings as a priority. He said, “We have recently launched the Building Retrofit Training Programme, in partnership with the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Masdar, as a means to educate the industry of its importance and to focus our technical expertise towards saving the region’s climate.” Elaborating on EGBC and its plans, Abbar said that the Council is currently verifying and processing the data received by its participating properties and plans to publish their findings by the end of this year. He said, “As a part of this year’s exercise, we have enhanced our benchmark methodology and still have chosen to address hotels by inviting them to participate, the aim of which is to achieve accuracy through data analysis.” The hospitality sector, he said, has been driving the UAE carbon footprint, and malls have been selected due to their high energy requirements, while schools were chosen for their high operational and social importance.

Speaking about the goal of the BEA programme, Al Abbar said that EGBC wants to reach every region in the UAE. He said, “We are looking at developing a comprehensive online interactive platform that can collect and analyse data, report on performance and provide technical information on the best practices in building efficiency.”

VAC units trading company, Maxell Trading LLC, will be the official ‘Air conditioning Sponsor’ at the Big 5 Exhibition, to be held from November 26 to 29, 2018, at the Dubai World Trade Center, the company announced, via a Press communiqué.

Jayesh Mohan, General Manager, Group Operations, Maxell Trading, said: “The Big 5 Exhibition is the largest construction expo in the GCC region and is a golden opportunity to make our presence felt.” He added: “This year is really special because our brand Finpower intends to display several exclusive HVAC units, like its FAHU with Heat Recovery Wheel and EC Fan Wall, Air cooled Condensing Units, Ecology Units, Ducted Split Unit, Air Cooled Chiller, Fan Coil Unit, etc. Each year, Big 5 gives us the opportunity to learn and gain insight into the industry. This year, however, we are looking forward to the dedicated space for HVACR industry players and are happy that Big 5 took a step ahead by deciding to feature HVAC players, specifically, in their event.”

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DSI announces appointment of Yousef Al Mulla as new Group CEO Company reports the results of its Board of Directors meeting and announces its intention to continue the restructuring plan

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rake and Scull International (DSI) announced the results of its Board of Directors (BOD) meeting and shared financial highlights, in a Press communiqué. According to DSI, the company has appointed Yousef Al Mulla as the new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective August 26, 2018.

The communiqué said DSI is devising a fresh restructuring plan that will carry forward the legacy of the ongoing restructuring and recapitalisation drive and ensure the continuity of the company and its ability to grow and win new business. The new plan, the communiqué added, will be considerate of the rights of all key stakeholders and will be announced in due course. In the communiqué, the BOD assured shareholders that it is exerting itself, and will continue to do so, to safeguard the best interests of all its shareholders and to ensure the seamless operation of the company and its continuity and financial results and the reflection on the return on shareholders’ equity.

According to the communiqué, in H1 2018, the company reported net loss at AED 183 million. The decline in profitability is mainly attributed to cost overruns recorded for nonperforming subsidiaries in secondary markets, primarily in Oman, Qatar and Jordan, the communiqué said. The hike in finance cost to service project debt in secondary markets, was another main constituent for the quarterly losses, according to the communiqué. The next phase of the restructuring plan will entail scaling down operations in non-core businesses and non-performing business streams and increasing focus on core markets and profitable business streams, the communiqué said, adding that the company will be calling for a General Assembly Meeting and will set its agenda in coordination with the Securities and Commodities Authority in due course.

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Electromagnetic flow transmitter monitors resource use, Dwyer Instruments Inc., says Maximising energy efficiency while reducing cost is the need of the hour, says company representative

By Ranjana Konatt

ontinuous flow monitoring for open and closed loop heating and cooling systems, for safe and efficient operation, is always a challenge,” said Val Kesler, Product Manager, Level and Flow, Dwyer Instruments, while highlighting the challenges to flow detection in boilers and chillers in HVAC systems. Explaining further, she said: “Boilers require an Val Kesler adequate flow of water, while chillers require the flow of glycol, for efficient operation. The applications are typically monitored with the use of insertion turbines, but often succumb to long-term frictional wear and tear.” The launch of the Dwyer Insertion Flow Transmitter uses electromagnetic technology, she said, which has no moving parts and hence does not lead to breakage, extending the life of the system.

Elaborating on the technology used by the Insertion Electromagnetic Flow Transmitter, Series IEF, Kesler said: “The flowmeter features electromagnetic technology which accurately measures fluid velocity while providing several continuous signal outputs. The series is specifically designed to offer superior performance paired with simple installation and use.” She added: “One unit is adjustable to fit pipe sizes from 4 to 36” (101.6 to 914.4 mm) on most pipe materials with integrated glycol concentration compensation. It offers several output options, including a selectable BACnet MS/TP or Modbus RTU over 2-wire RS485, as well as a standard analogue, frequency and alarm outputs.” The transmitter, which was launched in December 2017, she said, has been well received by end-users, as the product allows end-users to monitor their resource use and assess their energy consumption, while allowing them to improve their productivity and energy efficiency.

While elaborating on the accuracy of the instrument, she said: “In order to verify accuracy, each unit is calibrated on multiple line sizes so that a technician can easily field set a unit for their specific application. With the help of the many menu options, a technician can accurately measure the wall thickness and circumference while determining the ideal installation depth of the pipe.” She added: “Previously, insertion flow transmitters in the market did not offer flexibility with regard to product configuration. Dwyer addresses this concern while simplifying the installation process and methods of use.”

While elaborating on the influence the product is likely to have on the HVAC industry, Kestler felt Why is positive and said: “HVAC systems #energyefficiency so contribute to environmental comfort important in #HVACR ? It's crucial from and air quality. An HVAC system that an environmental is shut down, even for a day, can perspective ( >70% of prove detrimental to the comfort and carbon footprint) and from a cost perspective (>70% of health of a building’s inhabitants. total owning cost) says Ray The insertion Electromagnetic Gluckman #HFO2018 Flow Transmitter will maximise energy efficiency and improve productivity, while driving down the Andrea Voigt cost of running heating and cooling @AndreaVoigt2305 systems.”

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Enwave Australia wins bid to build energy network in Adelaide Company will invest about USD 40 million over a 50-year period, CEO says

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n energy production and trading scheme designed for the Tonsley Innovation District in Adelaide will incorporate one of Australia’s largest rooftop solar arrays, to provide energy to businesses and homes in the precinct, Enwave Australia announced in a Press communiqué. The South Australian project will be delivered

by Enwave Energy, a subsidiary of Enwave Australia, the communiqué said.

Cameron Evans, CEO, Enwave Australia, said Enwave Energy will invest about USD 40 million over a 50-year period for photovoltaics, battery storage, smart technologies and future electrical assets. The District Energy Scheme will use energy generated by about 20,000 solar PV panels installed on the expansive eight-hectare roof of the former Mitsubishi factory building and adjoining TAFE SA building, the communiqué said. A battery storage solution will be added to the 6MW solar array, when demand for the service increases; this is likely to be when the Tonsley site grows to include residential housing and other industries, the communiqué further said.

Businesses at Tonsley have the choice to buy their electricity from either Enwave Energy or an energy retailer of their choice, the communiqué added.

Evans said, “We’ll have an existing connection with the grid as well as having some onsite generation, primarily utilising solar PV, and that enables us to draw on either the grid or our own energy generated on site, depending upon the time of day and the amount of energy available.”

Evans said the District Energy Scheme would also integrate a range of smart technologies and networks to monitor and regulate the system. “A smart management system enables us to optimise the time at which we either take energy from the

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existing grid or we utilise the generated energy from the site or when we utilise our storage,” he added.

Other components of the District Energy Scheme will include recycled water and thermal energy utilities facilitated by on-site infrastructure, Evans said. “We have an agreement with one of the local councils to take storm water, which we’ll then treat, turn into recycled water and reticulate to a number of customers in the precinct for non-potable uses. Similarly, for thermal energy, we’ll provide some chillers and boilers, which will enable us to reticulate it in the form of either hot or cold water to be used by buildings to ensure efficient processes around the way in which they are cooled or heated,” Evans added.

The company is expected to establish a five-person office at the Tonsley precinct by October 2018 and commence the installation of the solar array and key assets next year, the communiqué said. The solar system is expected to be fully operational by the second half of 2019, the communiqué further said. Tonsley is managed by Renewal SA, on behalf of the South Australian Government, the communiqué added.

Mark Devine, General Manager Property, Renewal SA, said the Enwave proposal would deliver on Tonsley’s commitment to become a climate smart district. “The scheme will help consolidate Tonsley as a hub for renewable energy investment and innovation and help to attract more businesses keen to establish in an environmentally sustainable innovation district,” Devine said.

The communiqué said the scheme highlights South Australia’s leadership in the adoption of renewable energy, as it leads the nation in wind energy and rooftop solar, with renewable sources accounting for almost 50% of the electricity generated in the state.

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Industry expert highlights benefits of PCM-based Thermal Energy Storage Lack of technical understanding and price-centric market are the main bottlenecks to greater penetration in the Middle East, expert says

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

hermal energy storage (TES), the storage of high or low temperature energy for later use, aims to bridge the time gap between energy requirement and energy use.

For HVAC and refrigeration application purposes, Phase Change Materials (PCM) overcome the disadvantages of water and ice as principle storage media, by combining the latent and sensible energy storage capacities into a single storage unit.

Zafer Ure, Managing Director, Phase Change Material Products, spoke extensively about the benefits of this approach, as well as bottlenecks preventing greater penetration of effective and lowenergy design, using PCM-based TES cooling and heating, in the Middle East.

Ure explained that PCM latent heat cool energy storage can be provided by utilising conventional water chillers for new and retrofit applications without the need for any modifications, with the added benefit of free cooling. “By storing day-time warm energy for evening periods and over-night cool energy for daytime cooling requirements, a PCM system can simply bridge the gap between energy availability and energy use and, therefore, has the potential to achieve considerable environmental as well as economic benefits for many heating and cooling applications.”

A carefully balanced PCM-based TES, Ure said, in addition to being an environmentally friendly design utilising free or waste energy, offers significant savings in operational cost. Ure added that it is also an ideal stand-by capability in case of power cuts or major machinery failures in data centres. Lastly, he said, it helps extending the lifetime of critical components such as compressors, by reducing the mechanical and heat stresses generated by the hot ambient conditions in the Middle East on such equipment. Therefore, it provides higher reliability and reduced maintenance cost.

Ure shared that there has been wide acceptance of TES in Europe, America and Australia, where the contracting base and design culture is strong. “The engineering community accept and know the value of the right technology for the right application,” he said. “If you design properly and economically, it has advantages. It will still cost money but considering the benefits down the road, quite often building owners pay the difference.”

This, Ure said, is not the case in the Middle East. Despite having a number of project references in the region to prove its application in high-ambient conditions, the Haramain train stations in Saudi Arabia being one of the prime examples, Ure said that lack of understanding, coupled with a price-centric market and subsidised low electricity cost, serve as the main

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obstacles preventing stronger penetration of PCM-based TES. Any thermal storage, as an addition to conventional systems, Ure said, costs money and, while it offers reasonable payback, the lack of understanding serves as a barrier. “Thermal storage is not like Zafer Ure selling a chiller unit or air conditioner,” he stressed. “It needs an added layer of engineering knowledge and design.

Unfortunately, a majority of the designers are employed based on cost to secure their contract and, therefore, they focus on the least time-consuming conventional designs and rely on the manufacturers to do most their jobs. Hence, they do not have any funds to cover any detailed design and economic studies for any TES concept.”

Ure said that a standard 200-tonne chiller with AHU and FCU design is cheaper to install and people know how to maintain them.

On the other hand, he said, the technical understanding required of TES puts people off. Ure added that the issue is also the installation quality of the labourers and the support TES requires. He stressed that even the best design must be underpinned with strong installation and maintenance practices, which are sorely lacking in the region.

Ure said that he believes the lack of enthusiasm plaguing consultants across the Middle East prevents innovative designs and technologies from being properly executed and implemented, to the detriment of the region’s built-environment. With the gap in the level of understanding proving a barrier to more efficient design mechanisms, Ure placed heavy emphasis on the importance of informing and training the region with product-independent information. Ure added a more collaborative approach would help in this regard, be it in the form of specialised CPD courses, seminars or technical literature. “At the end of the day,” he said, "you need to inform people what can be done, and it starts with studying, exploring and educating. This would help in introducing decision-makers, especially end–users, to new technologies and innovative ideas in order to achieve environmentally friendly and economically acceptable built-environment applications in the region.”

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New ASHRAE primer to help buildings professionals navigate energy industry Building Our New Energy Future explores resources on topics such as distributed energy resources, electric vehicles and buildings, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart grids and buildings, the future of utilities and highperformance building design

By CCME Content Team

new publication is now available to offer buildings professionals a practical look at the future of the energy sector and the role of buildings, ASHRAE announced in a Press communiqué.

The resource, Building Our New Energy Future, is a primer tailored to prepare buildings professionals for the challenges and opportunities of designing efficient and grid-responsive buildings within the changing energy sector, the communiqué said. The primer was developed for ASHRAE, in collaboration with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the communiqué further said.

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Sheila J Hayter, President, ASHRAE, announced the publication at the 2018 ASHRAE Annual Conference in Houston, Texas, United States, where she shared her 2018–19 Society theme of the same title.

Hayter said: “This primer was developed by a team of buildings experts across industries to provide a common-language understanding of key topics that will affect our energy future. This document provides guidance to help buildings professionals not only become more aware of the steps needed to move our energy future forward but also shows them how they can become involved to ensure our new energy future serves all humanity and promotes a sustainable world.”

According to ASHRAE, the primer explores resources on topics such as distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles and

buildings, the Internet of Things (IoT), smart grids and buildings, the future of utilities and high-performance building design. Strategies to communicate about prioritising loads, storing versus using energy, and advances in renewable energy are provided throughout the primer, the communiqué said. It also shares how new practice areas and business opportunities for building professionals will emerge in this drive towards a more sustainable built-environment, the communiqué further said.

Commenting on the publication, Henry L Green, President, NIBS, said: “It is vital that decision-makers understand how the nation’s electrical grid works when they are taking steps to reduce energy usage – whether it’s at the building or community level – or they could unknowingly cause the reverse result. Building Our New Energy Future clearly explains this complicated topic, so people recognise the impacts their energy choices have on the power grid, occupant comfort level and their bottom line.”

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AMCA whitepaper examines impact of firesprinkler trade-offs Over-reliance on automatic fire sprinklers at the expense of passive fire-safety features, is thought to be the cause of a decrease in building fire-safety scores, AMCA says

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new whitepaper from Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International Inc., says that an over-reliance on automatic fire sprinklers at the expense of passive firesafety features, such as fire, smoke, and combination fire/ smoke dampers, is thought to be the cause of a measurable decrease in building fire-safety scores, since the adoption of the International Codes (I-Codes), in 2000, the body said in a Press communiquĂŠ.

Summarising research commissioned by the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM) Fire Research and Education Foundation, the whitepaper, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Impact of Fire-Sprinkler Trade-offs on Occupant and Building Safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, notes that the aggregate building-safety metrics of fire safety, means of egress and general safety have declined since the I-Codes were adopted, the communiquĂŠ said. This is believed to indicate a shift in structural trade-offs, in particular, passive building features being traded off for active ones, most notably automatic sprinklers, the communiquĂŠ further said. Researchers found most of these trade-offs are put forward based on descriptive explanations lacking scientific quantitative analysis, the communiquĂŠ added.

According to AMCA, the use of redundant layers of safety â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both active and passive features, in the event an individual system fails to function as designed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is a well-established practice within the safety community and one championed by the NASFM and AMCA. The communiquĂŠ also said that AMCA White Papers are available to download, at no cost, at: www.amca.org/whitepapers.

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ACREX India 2019 to be held in Mumbai

Trade fair will take place from February 28 to March 2, organisers say

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CREX India will return to Mumbai in 2019 to celebrate its 20th edition, the organisers said in a Press communiquĂŠ. â&#x20AC;&#x153;South Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Exhibition on Air Conditioning, Heating, Ventilation and Intelligent Buildingâ&#x20AC;? will be held from February 28 to March 2, at Bombay Exhibition Centre Mumbai, the communiquĂŠ

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Organised by the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) and NĂźrnbergMesse, the trade fair is endorsed by ASHRAE, the communiquĂŠ said.

According to the organisers, the highlights of ACREX 2019 will be: Â&#x2122; DkZg *%% Zm]^W^idgh Â&#x2122; BdgZ i]Vc *%!%%% Wjh^cZhh k^h^idgh Â&#x2122; 6 Y^heaVn \gdhh VgZV hegZVY dkZg ('!%%% hfjVgZ bZigZh Â&#x2122; EVgi^X^eVi^dc d[ bV_dg \adWVa eaVnZgh [gdb bdgZ i]Vc '* Xdjcig^Zh Â&#x2122; ;dXjh dc 7j^aY^c\ 6jidbVi^dc VcY >cYddg 6^g FjVa^in >6F Â&#x2122; 8dcXjggZci VXi^k^i^Zh/ IZX]c^XVa hZb^cVgh! ^ciZgVXi^kZ eVcZa Y^hXjhh^dch! 68G:M Awards of Excellence and ACREX Hall of Fame To date, besides India, the list of participating countries includes Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Ukraine and the United States, the communiquĂŠ said.

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AMCA app continues to draw attention, body says Spec Check mobile app to get updates by Q4, says representative

By Ranjana Konatt

he Air Movement and Control Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (AMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) Spec Check mobile app, which the body launched in May 2018, to date has attracted over 200 users, said Robb Clawson, Associate Director, Marketing and Communications, AMCA International. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are continuing to promote our application and hope to continue to have more users in the coming months,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working with our application YZkZadeZg VcY ]VkZ V [Zl jeYViZh ^c i]Z e^eZa^cZ! l]^X] lZ ]deZ id gdaa dji Wn F)#Âş AMCA developed the app earlier in the year, in response to demand from members and customers, including specifying engineers, architects, contractors and other stakeholders, the body said, adding that since the launch, the stakeholders have had quick and complete access pertaining to the Certified Ratings Program (CRP). Clawson added that the new initiative has been welcomed with positive feedback. One such comment, he said, is that the app has provided speed and convenience for users to access information without having to log in to the Web. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The success of this initiative is evident,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Users have XdbbZciZY dc ]dl ZVhn ^i ^h id kZg^[n dg gZhZVgX] V egdYjXiÂźh 8GE hiVijh! _jhi l^i] V [Zl swipes and taps.â&#x20AC;?

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ASHRAE training coming to Beirut in October 2018

Educational seminars will cover the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1 and 90.1 on October 3, 2018, organisation says

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he ASHRAE Global Training Center for Building Excellence, Dubai, will be offering two full-day educational seminars covering the gZfj^gZbZcih d[ 6H=G6: HiVcYVgY +'#& VcY .%#&! dc DXidWZg (!

2018, at the Third International Conference on Efficient Building Design in Beirut, Lebanon, the organisation said in a Press communiqué.

The training sessions will couple technology advancements with realworld practices and will draw upon updated ASHRAE Standards, the communiqué said. The seminars will be instructor-led – by industry experts from the US and MENA region – and will teach real-world applications of new technologies, the communiqué added.

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for attaining occupant comfort and good environmental quality, the communiqué said. The conference will address advanced research on systems and technologies adapted to the Arab region in both moderate and hot humid climates, the communiqué further said.

According to ASHRAE, the details of the training sessions are: Designing for IAQ: Complying with Requirements of Standard 62.1 (MENA) LZYcZhYVn! DXidWZg (! '%&- q -Vb"*eb This course will focus on the basic requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2016, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor 6^g FjVa^in# I]Z cZlZhi kZgh^dc d[ i]Z hiVcYVgY ^cXajYZh V bV_dg X]Vc\Z id i]Z hXdeZ d[ i]Z hiVcYVgY Wn l]^X] residential occupancies are moved from ASHRAE Standard 62.1 to 62.2. The course will provide an overview of the requirements of the new standard with emphasis on changes from the previous version and practical application of the standard to modern VAV systems.

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Eurovent Association to celebrate 60th anniversary at 2018 Eurovent Summit Anniversary event will feature toasts from industry legends, Eurovent Association says

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he Eurovent Association announced that it will celebrate its 60th anniversary during the 2018 Eurovent Summit, in a Press communiqué. On September 27, the ‘60 Shades of Eurovent – special anniversary event’ will be hosted at Hacienda el Vizir, Seville, Spain, powered by Summit sponsors, Carel and Koxka, the communiqué said.

According to the Eurovent Association, toastmasters will include Georg Mager (Former President, Eurovent), Tunc Korun (Industry legend) and Francesco Scuderi (Deputy Secretary General, Eurovent). Welcome remarks will be given by Ms Andreina Figuera, National Sales Manager, Carel Controls Ibérica. The evening finishes off with a spectacular Andalusian Flamenco show, the communiqué said.

This year’s Summit will see a particular focus on southern European markets, the communiqué said. In addition to the anniversary event, highlights will include the Eurovent Innovation/HUB at the Naval Museum, a dedicated Workshop for Installers in Spanish by the Spanish Federation CONAIF and the Spanish Industry Symposium being organised by AEFYT and AFEC (in English and Spanish), the communiqué further said.

According to Eurovent, tickets for the 2018 Eurovent Summit can be purchased at www.eurovent-summit.eu.

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minimum ventilation rates are discussed. In the 2016 version, changes were made in determining air class for laboratory exhaust systems and the use of sensors for demand control ventilation, and these changes are discussed, as well. The course presents sample calculations for code review and for physical operation.

Steady growth for cool roofs but not cool pavements, says US EPA Body says communities and contractors more aware of urban heat island effect

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Standard 90.1: HVAC/Mechanical and Appendix G (MENA) LZYcZhYVn! DXidWZg (! '%&- q -Vb"*eb I]Z XdjghZ l^aa [dXjh dc i]Z bV_dg gZfj^gZbZcih d[ ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016, including incorporated addenda. The ASHRAE Standard 90.1: HVAC/ Mechanical and Appendix G (MENA) course will also cover highlights of the envelope, mechanical, HVAC and lighting requirements in Appendix G and its new compliance path and performance rating method. Baseline building conditions and climate zone information on many cities in the region will also be provided.

For more information, visit: www.ashrae.org/ globaltrainingcenter

Arkema invests in ACCA’s qTech training programme Awareness in handling flammable refrigerants is the need of the hour, says ACCA representative

Todd Washam

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he Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that global refrigerant manufacturer, Arkema is supporting ACCA’s efforts by investing in their Tech training programme, entitled ‘Technician Training on Flammable Refrigerants’, the organisation said in a Press communiqué.

Todd Washam, Director of Public Policy, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, said: “AACA’s flammable refrigerant training egd\gVbbZ l^aa [dXjh dc 6H=G6: HiVcYVgY () YZh^\cViZY 6'A! 6'! VcY 6( gZ[g^\ZgVcih# I]Z igV^c^c\ l^aa WZ WVhZY dc Zfj^ebZci installation, servicing and decommissioning.” Washam, while talking about some of the growing concerns among technicians, said: “One of the most important concerns is the awareness of products in the market that contain flammable refrigerants and that their use will continue to grow. ACCA’s mission is to ensure HVACR systems are properly installed, serviced, maintained and decommissioned, as these are important steps to reducing refrigerant leaks.”

According to ACCA, the HVACR industry has been working towards phasing down refrigerants with high Global Warming Potential; Arkema’s investment demonstrates its commitment to the contracting industry, and ACCA looks forward to working with them.

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ommunities and contractors are becoming aware of the heat island effect and its negative impact on environmental and public health, according to an unnamed source from the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). The term, “Heat island” refers to builtup areas being hotter than nearby rural areas. “The annual mean air iZbeZgVijgZ d[ V X^in l^i] dcZ b^aa^dc eZdeaZ dg bdgZ XVc WZ &"( degrees C warmer than its surroundings,” an EPA representative pointed out, “and in the evenings the difference can be as high as 12 degrees Celsius.” In line with this, the body revealed that there has been increased interest in cooling strategies, such as trees and vegetation, green roofs, cool roofs and cool pavements. According to US EPA, while the market share of cool roofs across the US has grown steadily over the last few decades, cool pavements still have limited uptake.

“Cities have been concerned about urban heat for many years, and this concern has been steadily growing,” a representative from EPA said. “In general, as the first step to heat island mitigation, communities focus on tree planting and other greening efforts, such as increasing the number of parks. In addition, as noted above, several communities across the United States have adopted cool roof ordinances that require new structures or structures being re-roofed to use cooler options. Green roof ordinances and Green Building codes exist in some communities.” The US EPA’s ENERGY STAR programme, the representative said, has had a certification for cool roofing products since 1999.

While there has been positive momentum in the market penetration of both cool roofs and green roofs, with most cities across the US rolling out initiatives in this regard, the US EPA representative said cool pavements are not as widespread due to cost, lack of technical expertise in city governments and need for proven technologies. That said, according to US EPA, communities are also increasingly considering cool pavements as a cooling option, and industry and academia are conducting more and more studies on cool pavements.

According to the US EPA, strategies to reduce the heat island effect are usually implemented at the local level, with local governments the main audience of EPA’s Heat Island Programme. Broadly touching on the bottlenecks with regard to implementation of new initiatives, the representative cited lack of staff time or resources, difficulty collaborating among multiple local departments and/or superseding priorities established by city leadership, as among the top issues to be addressed.

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ASHRAE's 2019 Annual Conference to take place in Missouri Conference will include a technical programme comprising eight tracks and one mini-track

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SHRAE's Annual Conference, will take place from June 22 to 26, 2019, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, at the Kansas City Marriott and Kansas City Convention Center, the organisation said in a Press communiquĂŠ.

According to ASHRAE, the conference will include a technical programme comprising eight tracks and one minitrack representing areas of focus common among ASHRAE membership.

Carrie Anne Monsplair, Chair of the 2019 Annual Conference, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the global movement towards sustainable ZcZg\n! i]Z =K68 G ^cYjhign ^h ZkZg" changing. We continue to face new challenges as we adapt our designs, codes and technology to fit this constantly changing criteria. The 2019 ASHRAE Annual Conference aims to address these challenges and offer best practices, lessons learned and innovative design strategies to be applied in a wide range of topics.â&#x20AC;?

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According to ASHRAE, the Âť=K68 G HnhiZbh and Equipment in the Built Environmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will focus on selection, which is paramount to =K68 G YZh^\c# EVeZgh ^c i]^h igVX` l^aa Vhh^hi designers, engineers and operators in the YZh^\c! hZaZXi^dc! VcY deZgVi^dc d[ =K68 G systems and equipment, the communiquĂŠ said.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fundamentals and Applicationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will lay the foundation for understanding applications in engineering, the communiquĂŠ said. Key components will include thermodynamics, psychrometrics and fluid and mass flow, the communiquĂŠ further said.

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The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Commissioning New and Existing Buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will address lessons learned, improvement of process and team communications and efforts to ^begdkZ i]Z ^chiVaaVi^dc! hiVgije! D B VcY commissioning of HVAC systems, the communiquĂŠ said.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Occupant Health and Safetyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will include topics such as filtration, change-overs, best practices for maintainability, fire ratings/dampers, detection and ventilation for toxic gases, operator safety in equipment rooms, OSHA requirements and industrial and hazardous spaces, the communiquĂŠ said.

Papers are solicited for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Modelling Throughout the Building Lifecycleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will include on all aspects of building modelling, with a particular interest in successful applications that have extended modelling into operational phases of the building lifecycle, the communiquĂŠ said.

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Professional Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track will cover all aspects of business outside of engineering/technical applications and will include interactive sessions such as workshops and forums, the communiquĂŠ said.

In addition, a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Radiant Heating and Coolingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mini-track will explore the fundamental concepts of how different radiant systems work (high mass vs. low mass), how they are designed, constructed and optimally controlled, and where they have been used in the past, with lessons learned and documented performance data.

Biofilms lead to energy-intensive operations, says Fresh-Aire UV Company official observes growing use of UV to irradiate the cooling coils in HVAC applications

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rowing emphasis on energy efficiency has driven demand for the use of UV to irradiate the cooling coils in HVAC applications. Stuart Engel, International Business Development, Fresh-Aire UV, shared this observation gleaning from the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s profile of activities, stressing that design engineers have seen payback of maintaining the cleanliness of coils and ensuring they are not blocked by growth of biofilms, which are often fed by cold, wet and damp environments. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The result of biofilm growing on the coils is an increased pressure drop across the coils, which results in increased energy that is required to move the air and will keep increasing as the biofilm grows,â&#x20AC;? Engel explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without UV installed on the coils, chemicals and pressure washing must be used to remove the biofilm, which is expensive, time- and labour-intensive and has many environmental issues.â&#x20AC;?

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Once the coils are blocked, Engel said, it is extremely difficult to clean the centre of the coil, as pressure washing pushes the biofilm and further compacts it. This, he said, is where UV offers an environmentally safe and economical solution to keep coils clean. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Depending on the cost of electricity, installing UV on cooling coils XVc hVkZ WZilZZc &* VcY '* d[ i]Z VccjVa =K68 ZcZg\n Xdhi and virtually eliminate having to manually clean the coils,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Payback time for installing UV will depend in part on the cost of power and annual operating and cooling hours and will normally be between two and 11 months.â&#x20AC;?

Emphasising ease of installation, Engel added that installing UV on HVAC cooling coils will increase the life of the coils. Depending on the amount of biofilm present on the coil however, Engel said it may take as long as two months for the UV to penetrate and break down the biofilm and restore the airflow to design specifications.

National Construction Week supports Kenyan government’s Big Four Agenda Organised by the National Construction Authority and dmg events, the event will take place from November 7 to 9, 2018

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enya’s second National Construction Week, scheduled to take place from November 7 to 9, 2018, at Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, is set to enhance the contribution of the construction industry towards the Big Four Agenda, the organisers said in a Press communiqué.

Organised by the National Construction Authority (NCA), the State Department of Housing and Urban Development, and dmg events, the event will support the Kenyan government’s ambition to enrich the local economy, the communiqué said. The week will incorporate the International Construction Research Conference and Exhibition >8dG8: d[[^X^Va Xdc[ZgZcXZ! dg\Vc^hZY Wn C86! VcY I]Z 7^\ * Construct East Africa 2018, official exhibition of the week, organised by dmg events, the communiqué further said.

Charles Hinga Mwaura, Principal Secretary, State Department of Housing and Urban Development branch of Kenya’s Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, provided insight towards the government targets: “The government’s focus right now is uplifting the economic status of all Kenyans, and we are doing so by first providing affordable housing for all. In order to do so, we must incorporate technology and provide innovative solutions in order to save on cost but maximise on quality of buildings. This is the reason why events such as the National Construction Week are critical, as we must create platforms to continuously engage and seek creative solutions to our affordable housing gaps.”

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Silenceair discusses factors leading to uptake of IEQ solutions Awareness and education, tenant-led demand, government legislation and product innovations are key reasons, company says

By Hannah Jo Uy q 6hh^hiVci :Y^idg

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Muhammed Kazi, Portfolio Director, said: “We are delighted to once again be the official exhibition at Kenya’s National Construction Week and to bring to the local market products designed to ensure both efficiency and quality in the built-environment. The event will cater for everyone in the construction industry, including contractors, engineers, architects and more. Furthermore, it serves as a platform for local Kenyan distributors from the building and construction industry, to meet international brands and discuss partnerships and distributorship, which eventually benefits the local economy.”

The offer of CPD (continuing professional development) ldg`h]deh Vi i]Z 7^\ * 8dchigjXi :Vhi 6[g^XV '%&- ^h ZmeZXiZY to be more than double that of 2016, the communiqué said.

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Sustainability in Construction and a new feature – Women in Construction, the communiqué further said.

Maurice Akech, Ag. Executive Director, National Construction Authority, announced the theme of this year’s conference.

“This year, we are exploring how we can build a strong legal framework that will harness the potential of the construction industry for inclusive and sustainable growth,” he said. Looking forward to the event, he added, “We are excited to provide an international platform for collation and dissemination of research information, a platform to showcase innovations and to facilitate business to business meetings amongst local, international participants and exhibitors.”

The communiqué said the National Construction Week Vahd Zc_dnh i]Z hjeedgi d[ i]Z :c\^cZZgh 7dVgY d[ @ZcnV! i]Z >chi^ijiZ d[ FjVci^in HjgkZndgh d[ @ZcnV! @ZcnV GZkZcjZ Authority, Kenya Green Building Society, Kenya Property Developers Association and many more organisations.

]ZgZ ]Vh WZZc V hiZVYn \gdli] ^c YZbVcY [dg XdbegZ]Zch^kZ >:F hdaji^dch! globally, said Chris Matthews, Managing Director, Silenceair International, while sharing his observations of the market. Matthews said the uptake is owing to a combination of several factors. First, he said, the efforts of professional dg\Vc^hVi^dch VcY gZhZVgX]Zgh id Zc]VcXZ VlVgZcZhh VcY Yg^kZ ZYjXVi^dc dc >:F ^h finally making inroads. Secondly, he said, tenant-led demand for healthier work places, both from corporate productivity and personal health perspectives, is also making a case for greater investment in relevant equipment. Third, he pointed to government legislative requirements that force “laggards and sceptics to improve their facilities”. Lastly, Matthews said, designers and engineers offering new and improved solutions has also Xdcig^WjiZY ^c bdk^c\ i]Z Y^Va idlVgYh \gZViZg ^ckZhibZci ^c >:F hdaji^dch#

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ACCA releases bulletin for working with flammable A3 refrigerants Initiative will help technicians identify equipment, while also providing protocol for servicing, maintaining and decommissioning each product, says ACCA’s representative

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he Air Conditioning using a torch during an operation.”

Contractors of America The bulletin, Washam added, (ACCA) has released addresses such problems, while ‘Air Conditioning and keeping the focus on equipment Refrigeration Systems Using like beverage coolers, reach-in ;aVbbVWaZ 6( GZ[g^\ZgVcih¼! coolers and other systems that a technical bulletin addressing are typically found in convenience challenges faced by stores. He said: “The bulletin will Todd Washam technicians when working with help a technician to identify each products that have Flammable equipment and product while he 6( GZ[g^\ZgVcih# :aVWdgVi^c\ dc i]Z WjaaZi^c! follows the protocol for servicing, maintaining Todd Washam, Director of Public Policy, ACCA, and decommissioning it. It will also help said, “The leading challenge when it comes to the technician follow Original Equipment technicians today is that they may not realise Manufacturer (OEM) instructions that are that the self-contained unit they are servicing specific to each type of equipment.” contains flammable refrigerants, which While highlighting some of the emerging necessitates the use of different servicing and challenges with regard to technicians and decommissioning techniques – for instance, not contractors who deal with highly flammable

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ASHRAE publishes updated Legionellosis standard The 2018 edition of the standard focuses on improved usability, offering better guidance to minimise the risk of this potentially fatal disease, ASHRAE official says

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SHRAE has published a revised edition of its standard that provides a more comprehensive approach to preventing the growth and spread of Legionella, the society said in a Press communiqué.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2018, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, establishes minimum Legionellosis risk management requirements for building water systems, the communiqué said. The 2018 edition provides clarification of compliance requirements, as well as an update to enforceable, codeintended language to facilitate adoption of the standard for code and regulatory purposes, the communiqué further said.

According to ASHRAE, the standard was originally developed to assist designers and building operators establish water management plans, which include practices specific to the systems that exist in a particular building, campus or healthcare facility. It is intended for use by those involved in design, construction, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance and service of centralised building water systems and components, the communiqué said.

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refrigerants, Washam said: “One of the greatest concerns is with split air conditioning systems. They have larger refrigerant charges along with interconnected piping behind walls, where very often leaks occur and might even go unnoticed, as they can be difficult to locate.”

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Paul Lindahl, Chair of the Standard 188 Committee, ASHRAE, said: “Standard 188 was the first industry standard in the United States to address Legionnaire’s Disease prevention. Since this standard centers on the development and implementation of good design, operations and maintenance procedures, it is important to make updates on a regular basis. The 2018 edition of the standard focuses on improved usability, offering better guidance to minimise the risk of this potentially fatal disease and save lives.”

According to ASHRAE, the 2018 edition of Standard 188 provides: 6 YZhXg^ei^dc d[ Zck^gdcbZciVa XdcY^i^dch i]Vi egdbdiZ i]Z growth of Legionella. >c[dgbVi^kZ VccZmZh VcY W^Wa^d\gVe]n l^i] hj\\Zhi^dch! recommendations and references to additional guidance.

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The CDC estimates there are between 8,000 and 18,000 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the United States each year – and more i]Vc &% d[ i]ZhZ XVhZh VgZ [ViVa! i]Z Xdbbjc^fj hV^Y# AZ\^dcZaaV can also cause a less-severe influenza-like illness known as Pontiac Fever, the communiqué further said. Most of those cases are the result of exposure to Legionella found in building water systems, the communiqué added.

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Eurovent Summit’s Innovation/HUB to have TED-style presentations Industry leaders will give keynote presentations in unique style, association says

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he Eurovent Association has announced its programme for the Eurovent Innovation/HUB, the flagship event of the 2018 Eurovent Summit, in a Press communiqué.

The event, to be held on the evening of September 26 in Seville, Spain, will welcome high-ranking speakers from Europe and the United States to present in a unique manner, the communiqué said.

In the inspiring environment of Pabellón de la Navegación, a naval museum about the history of Spain's shipping industry, participants will be taken back to the Middle Ages before looking into the future, the communiqué said. Leading personalities from in and outside the industry will give visionary, non-commercial keynote presentations in a TED-style manner, the communiqué further said.

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This year’s Eurovent Summit will see a particular focus on southern European markets, the communiqué said. Apart from the Innovation/HUB, highlights will include a Welcome Reception by the Eurovent Association President, a dedicated Workshop for Installers in Spanish by the Spanish federation CONAIF and the Spanish Industry Symposium organised by AEFYT and AFEC (in English and Spanish) the communiqué further said.

Halton acquires US indoor air equipment manufacturer Acquisition makes LCSystems a part of Halton's Foodservice business, representative says

By CCME Content Team

alton Group, an indoor air company, has acquired the business activities and product design rights of LCSystems Inc., a Kentucky, US-based firm that manufactures supply and exhaust air equipment for professional kitchens, the company said in a Press communiqué.

The acquisition makes the company a part of Halton's Foodservice business, which specialises in professional kitchen environments, the communiqué said.

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solutions to comprehensive air-handling systems, the communiqué further said.

Commenting on the acquisition, Georges Gaspar, Director, Halton Foodservice, said, “The acquisition of LCSystems supports our chosen strategy and accelerates the entry of our comprehensive solutions into the North American market, where we will continue to aim at significant growth as the industryleading technology supplier.”

The acquisition is preceded by a long history between the two companies that has its roots in development work done within the ASHRAE network in the 1990s, the communiqué said. The companies started

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Steve Brown, Founder, LCSystems, said: “I have known Halton for over 20 years and seen that our approach to product innovation, quality and customer relationship management is similar. This experience has convinced me that LCSystems’ customers will continue to receive high-quality service from Halton.”

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This section contains updates on regional and international products.

E+E Elektronik

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EE1900 humidity module

SuperSleeve

+E Elektronik has introduced the EE1900 humidity module. According to the company, the humidity module is optimised for the measurement of relative humidity (RH) or dew point temperature (Td) in climate and test chambers. With temperature compensation across the working range from -70 degrees C to 180 degrees C and a choice of stainless steel and plastic probes, the module is suitable for a wide range of applications, the

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According to E+E Elektronik, the EE1900 humidity module offers: High accuracy in a harsh environment: The innovative E+E humidity and temperature sensing element HMC01 ensures excellent measuring accuracy. The proprietary E+E coating protects the sensor from dust, dirt and corrosive agents.

Chemical purge: The Automatic Sensor Recovery (ARC) function enables the sensor to cope well with chemical contamination. After the ARC cycle, the sensor quickly returns to normal measurement conditions.

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Stainless steel or plastic probe: Available with either stainless steel or plastic, high quality, flexible probe cable up to three metres in length, which facilitates the probe installation.

Easy integration: with two sizes of the electronics WdVgY ** m )+#* bb dg .% m ,% bb ! i]Z humidity measurement module can be easily integrated into existing climate chambers.

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arketair has introduced the SuperSleeve, which it describes as a sturdy PVC wall sleeve for insulated linesets, electrical/ communications cabling and condensate drain hose.

According to the company, the SuperSleeve saves time, money and labour when retrofitting any brand or model of wall-mounted ductless mini-split evaporators in residential and commercial buildings.

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Abdul Karim Al Saleh, S.K.M Air Conditioning

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from Kuwait. I completed my high school in Kuwait, from Sabaa Saalam government school, where > bV_dgZY ^c hX^ZcXZ# Bn ^ciZgZhi ^c hX^ZcXZ took me to Gannon University, in Erie, Pennsylvania, in the United States, where I pursued a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in mechanical engineering.

In the year 2000, after graduation, I returned home to Kuwait. At the time, the trend among mechanical engineering \gVYjViZh lVh id _d^c i]Z d^a \Vh hZXidg! as it was regarded as a secure assignment. >! idd! lVciZY id _d^c i]Z d^a \Vh hZXidg! but learnt that the process of entering would take between eight and nine months. At that _jcXijgZ! bn Wgdi]Zg"^c"aVl hj\\ZhiZY i]Vi instead of waiting till the posting arrived, I dj\]i id [^cY V _dW ^c i]Z eg^kViZ hZXidg! VcY so I found a position in the International Paper Product Company, in Kuwait. > _d^cZY Vh EgdYjXi^dc :c\^cZZg VcY hddc Y^hXdkZgZY i]Vi > Zc_dnZY i]Z ZcZg\n VcY buzz that surrounds manufacturing. The company was involved in manufacturing paper boxes and printing functions. I liked the work, because it involved processes to progress from A to Z. The General Manager there was an inspiration, in the sense that he would encourage me to develop management skills. He was keen that I stay, as opposed to treating the assignment as a stop-gap arrangement. After seven months, I received i]Z _dW d[[Zg > lVh ZmeZXi^c\ [gdb i]Z d^a gas sector, but I stayed put.

Shortly after that, the government started to focus on the private sector. It increased the benefits for Kuwaitis in the private sector, which meant I was in a better situation from a financial point of view.

After a few years, I began thinking where I wanted to see myself in the future. The best field in Kuwait, I reckoned, would be contracting companies. Given the fact that there were many contracting companies, I felt that if I gained experience in contracting and trading, it would be easy for me to find better prospects.

I started looking around and got an offer in an HVAC contracting and trading company ¡ ;VlVo > _d^cZY Vh BV^ciZcVcXZ :c\^cZZg VcY lVh Vhh^\cZY id V \dkZgcbZci egd_ZXi# I was lucky in that I found a willing mentor ^c i]Z egd_ZXi# =Z lVh [gdb i]Z \dkZgcbZci side, and he taught me a lot about technical issues in the HVAC field.

Overall, I was lucky to have some people in the beginning of my life, who shared their

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many years of experience with me. It was like going to school again, but in a particular line of business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HVAC. I started working with my hands, be it the rolling of compressors or the maintenance of air-handling units. As part of a team, I even participated in maintaining centrifugal chillers. The days rolled into weeks, and the weeks rolled into months. At one stage, I simultaneously decided to pursue an MBA degree, so I could combine technical knowledge with business skills.

COMING TO S.K.M In Fawaz, my career progressed well.

From Maintenance Engineer, I became V Egd_ZXi BVcV\Zg# 6i dcZ ed^ci ^c i^bZ! I received an opportunity to move to another company in the HVAC field â&#x20AC;&#x201C; British Link Kuwait (BLK). Based on my prior experience in manufacturing, the company entrusted me with the responsibility of managing the product lines, including overseeing the facility for ducting. Gradually, the trading aspect d[ i]Z XdbeVcn VcY i]Z bZ\V"egd_ZXih it was involved in also came under my authority. I rose to the rank of Engineering Group General Manager, in 2010.

While at BLK, I was dealing with S.K.M. We were the agent of S.K.M in @jlV^i# HdbZi^bZh! i]^c\h _jhi Xa^X` ¡ Vc opportunity opened up to become the CEO of S.K.M as well as manage my earlier company, Fawaz. The role excited me, because the owners were looking for a change in the way the business was being run; they were very thirsty for growth. I am the kind of person who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to sit to maintain a status quo. If an assignment is not challenging, I lose interest. That way, the dual role in S.K.M and Fawaz suited me well. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how I came to this position of handling Fawaz and S.K.M.

WHAT S.K.M MEANS TO ME I believe success only comes when you relate to what you do, and love and believe in the entity you manage. I believed from the day I first came to SKM that this entity would grow internationally to be one of the global leaders as a manufacturer of HVAC products. Our philosophy is simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the sky is the limit for what we can do as a team, and for believing in our people, in the standard and customised nature of our products and in our knowhow to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and a long-term relationship with them. We aim

DOING IT HERE, NOW

As the Chief Executive Officer of a regional manufacturer of HVAC equipment, Abdul Karim Al Saleh speaks of the uniqueness of S.K.M and how he wishes to contribute to the region

to meet their requirements, no matter how challenging they may be, and the other challenging requirements that arise, as we move forward.

ON BEING A REGIONAL MANUFACTURER AND THE INHERENT ADVANTAGES, THEREIN Being a regional manufacturer of air conditioning equipment and system solutions, especially in the Gulf region, gives the advantage of developing, designing and manufacturing products suitable for high-ambient, harsh and humid conditions, be it here or in other parts of the world. SKM products are designed to fit the needs of the Gulf region. For instance, the products we provide for marine applications are coated and protected against corrosion without affecting their performance, in terms of efficiency. We take pride in the fact that we have the engineering capability for designing and manufacturing highly efficient and durably engineered products for commercial and industrial applications, ZheZX^Vaan [dg i]Z d^a \Vh hZXidg# There are advantages in being a regional manufacturer, when it comes to

manufacturing large-capacity units. It gives us the ability to design the units with the needed heat exchanger surface area to withstand the high-ambient conditions. I say this, because in the case of imported large-capacity units, which normally are shipped in containers to the GCC region, the challenge is in managing the height of the units for shipping. This forces the manufacturers of those units to compromise on the heat exchanger area, which affects the units â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have lower efficiency levels when operating in the high ambient temperatures in the Gulf region.

Also, being a regional manufacturer means we can provide after-sales service and maintenance at a faster pace than overseas manufacturers. Similarly, we can deliver spare parts immediately, when compared to overseas manufacturers.

INNOVATIONS IN THE HVAC MARKET, AND S.K.Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESPONSE TO KIGALI The Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) for HVAC units is a constant challenge, regionally and internationally. S.K.M is a reference for the efficiency level of its products, which exceeds the latest

updated international standard ASHRAE 90.1, as well as the relevant regional energy-efficiency standards, like ESMA, SASO, MEW and EWA. For any new product development process, a comprehensive laboratory test is a must to pass the performance and efficiency levels desired. Each unit we manufacture at S.K.M is tested according to the quality standards to ensure its reliability, prior to delivery to the customers. S.K.M is known for its AHRI-certified, state-of-the-art testing laboratories, which are specialised in testing units of different sizes.

S.K.M is an effective team member in PRAHA, which is about promoting low-global-warming-potential (LGWP) refrigerants for the air conditioning sector in high-ambient temperature countries. The company is also a leading manufacturer in the region for LGWP refrigerant products, which are aligned with Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. We continually jcYZgiV`Z G 9 Z[[dgih ]VcY ^c ]VcY with compressor manufacturers and international organisations, such as ASHRAE and JRAIA, for developing environmentally friendly products and for risk assessment of mildly flammable A2L refrigerants.

THE VALUE OF R&D, AND THE USEFULNESS OF INVESTING IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES H@B ^ckZhih ("* d[ ^ih gZkZcjZ ^c G 9 every year to keep its products ahead of the competition regionally and internationally. I believe that continuous G 9 Z[[dgih [dg H#@#BÂźh egdYjXih VcY ^ih engineering solutions is the key to success ^c V bVg`Zi a^`Z i]^h# LZ Zbeadn (9 design software and perform simulations to ascertain structural strength. We undertake heat exchanger simulations and optimisation processes using highlevel professional software. Likewise, we undertake CFD analysis of fans and blowers.

Broadly speaking, S.K.M is the first regional HVAC manufacturer to adopt the IoT concept in its products. In fact, IoT has become a standard feature for certain S.K.M product ranges and an optional feature for others. S.K.M products today can be controlled by Wi-Fi, and monitored and diagnosed over internet (IP address) or GPRS (GSM), using web browsers as well as smart phone applications.

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I do a lot of diving and believe that underwater is the only place that can give you peace of mind for an hour or two

BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY

HOW I WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF THE GCC REGION

The main challenge is the presence of different regulation requirements for each and every country in the region, be it related to refrigerants, energy-efficiency levels or safety. This results in having different product ranges and testing processes to match the needs. Also, the regulations are continuously changed and upgraded, which results in high investment on prototypes and testing as well as in maintaining technical support and documentation for the products.

The new technology of inverter-based products, which we at S.K.M have also developed, is still facing a challenge in being able to reflect its advantage in terms of part-load efficiency as being suitable for our region. This is so, because till now, there is no definition in the Gulf region for part-load conditions.

The recommendation is to have an authority in the region to control the different requirements for each country and to work along with the regional manufacturers to have one reference for the Gulf region’s requirements. This would cover full- and partload EER levels, refrigerants as well as safety considerations.

As a local manufacturer, with factories based in different countries in the GCC region, we have the capacity to cover local and export demand. This obviously has contributed to strengthening the GCC region’s economies, in terms of self-sufficiency and in terms of GDP, through the supply to export markets.

Also, as a local manufacturer, S.K.M has participated in strengthening other local supporting manufacturers. Further, H#@#B¼h ZmiZch^kZ )*"nZVg ]^hidgn ^c the field of air conditioning design and manufacturing has given the company the conviction and heft to serve as a technical school, a model through which it is able to recruit and train the youth graduating from universities in the GCC region. The conviction was the inspiration behind our SKM Academy, which was started to serve the community around us.

And then we take pride in our contribution to the environment through producing energy-efficient products that are environmentally friendly.

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MENTORS IN MY LIFE I don’t have a mentor, as such. I like to take bits and pieces from people I look up to. I can think of 9-10 people, who had some kind of influence in a particular area in a particular timespan in my life.

MY LIFE, MY INTERESTS I am married and have four children – two boys and two girls.

I do travel a lot, but my passion is diving. I do a lot of diving and believe that underwater is the only place that can give you peace of mind for an hour or two – no emails or phone calls.

I dive in the Maldives, Thailand, the Red Sea and Seychelles. Every year, I make two or three trips to relax the mind. I go underwater and sit in a place, so I can experience the feeling of weightlessness and the blueness around me.

Besides scuba diving, I love spear fishing, whenever it is regulated.

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