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Canadian Pacific Chooses Thermo King’s New SLXi-DRC Refrigeration Unit

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EDITOR‘S NOTE

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veryone is concerned about global warming nowadays, especially that its effect can already be felt in different regions worldwide.

Because of this, multinational companies and various industries are trying to find solutions or at least a way to curtail the harmful effects of global warming. Yes, this issue is something that humans will not be able to control, but everyone believes that it is not yet too late to save Mother Nature.

HVACR Sustainability All the sectors are helping hand in hand to minimize the repercussions of global warming by doing their share.

The Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry are conducting studies to facilitate the safe use of refrigerants and find climate-friendly alternatives. It is also their goal to find solutions in improving indoor air quality to safeguard the health of the people.

Challenges in HVAC Industry Apparently, this is a considerable challenge for the HVACR sector, but industry leaders and associations like the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and 4

Sustainability in the HVACR Industry Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) are working hard to find solutions.

Researchers consider both indoor and outdoor environment in terms of HVAC operations. They want to make sure that the people and the environment are safe from harmful chemicals. As a result of their studies, guidelines for zero energy buildings are being created.

Since HVAC is the most energy-intensive mechanism, it is vital to reduce the wasted HVAC energy consumption. If this is achieved, it can push for greater sustainability and reduce costs in the business world.

Green Technology in HVAC The HVAC Green Technology involves sustainability, source reduction, innovation, viability, and the “cradle to cradle” design.

This is more than just decreasing the energy usage of HVAC equipment to maintain a comfortable temperature. Instead, it is more about intelligently using finite resources while protecting the environment.

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8 HVAC Sustainability in the HVACR Industry

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Canadian Pacific Chooses Thermo King’s New SLXi-DRC Refrigeration Unit for Increased Cargo Space and Sustainability

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Global warming and climate change have a negative impact on the environment resulting in more dangerous catastrophes like big floods, super typhoons, and many others. It is also sad to think that some parts the world are slowly disappearing due to rising sea levels.

chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) may damage the ozone layer.

All these leads to global warming. Because of that, different industries are working together to minimize the harmful effects of global warming.

The Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration The greenhouse effect is (HVACR) industry are trying to another thing that concerns find ways to facilitate the safe pro-environment organizations. use of refrigerants. Studies As people burn more coal, are conducted to find oil, natural gas, and others, climate-friendly alternatives greenhouse gasses become and identify solutions for thicker and denser. The result? improving the quality of indoor Heat is trapped, and the Earth air. This way, people and the becomes warm. Aside from environment is free from that, spray cans that released harmful chemicals.

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COVER STORY HVACR industry leaders and associations like the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) believe that with a strong partnership, they would foster collaboration and provide guidance.

“Alongside the AirConditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and the US Department of Energy (DOE), we have collaborated to fund vital research to expedite findings and establish a more robust fact base about the properties and the use of flammable refrigerants,” ASHRAE’s President Bjarne W. Olesen said.

He added that the $5.2mn investment would help accelerate studies on the safe use of refrigerants. The technical knowledge gained from studies could also help determine any additional climate-friendly alternatives.

One of the results of their studies is the creation of guidelines for zero energy buildings.

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Strategies for HVAC Green Technology and Sustainability The HVACR industry employs Green Technology, which involves utilizing methods and materials for developing more environment-friendly techniques. It aims to find better strategies compared to the ones previously used by the industry. Older practices are not only harmful to the environment, but they are also more expensive. To achieve sustainability, these strategies should be implemented:

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1. Sustainability. This refers

to the ability to exist continually by conserving natural resources. More research and development is needed to help manufacturers that are struggling to make equipment more efficient. The Department of Energy and other HVAC industrial manufacturers supplement this research. For instance, ALCOA, a large producer of aluminum made from recycled raw materials, sponsored a study to determine ways on how to develop better heat exchang-

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ers using aluminum materials.

This step helps improve HVAC and contribute to the sustainability of Green Technology.

2. Source Reduction. For

this strategy, waste and pollution are reduced by using new methods of energy consumption and production.

The conservation of energy through changing old methods helps the environment. The development of smart HVAC systems can help with Source Reduction by making equipment more precise.

Controls are designed for this equipment so it can be customized depending on the amount of energy needed.

3. Innovation. The HVACR

industry should also focus on the development of new innovations and technologies to decrease the use of harmful chemicals and fossil fuels. Fortunately, the sector is consistently working on new innovations and are taking steps to help the environment. An excellent example of that is the recent change in the use of CFC refrigerants and the planned elimination of HCFC refrigerants, replacing it with HFC. Technological advancement also made it possible to control HVAC and lighting systems, which helps to reduce energy consumption.

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Driverless vehicles can be controlled remotely, which lessens the risks of human construction workers since they can work from a distance.

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4. Viability. When Green

Technology is economically feasible, more jobs can be created for people who are also advocates in helping the environment. HVAC technicians, people who are involved in research and development, and individuals who are capable of inspecting and commissioning new buildings can help improve the industry.

5. Cradle to Cradle Design.

Another important strategy is designing products that can be recycled into new products or be fully reclaimed at the end of its lifestyle. In the HVACR industry, everything used in its 18

equipment can be recycled like used refrigerants. Some components used in air conditioning and heating equipment also have high recycle value like the coils of condensers and evaporators.

Once the HVAC industry implements the strategies mentioned above, they will no doubt protect the people and the environment. Since the leaders of the sector are working together to achieve this, we can hope for a future with sustainable HVACR.

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Canadian Pacific Chooses Thermo King’s New SLXi-DRC Refrigeration Unit for Increased Cargo Space and Sustainability Thermo King’s SLXi Domestic Reefer Container (DRC) unit offers additional space for cargo and significantly reduces the global warming potential – Thermo King, a leader in transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is pleased to announce that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) has selected its SLXi-DRC units to 22

fulfill its largest, single domestic reefer container (DRC) order in Canadian history. CP is the first Thermo King customer to purchase the SLXiDRC unit in North America The SLXi-DRC units have a slim profile, which increases cargo capacity by providing room for an extra pallet row of cargo space in the container. The SLXi-DRC also uses next-generation, lower global warming potential (GWP)

CP and Thermo King collaborated on an extensive, four-month field test of the new SLXi-DRC unit to verify performance of the technology in the rugged environment and climate of Canadian’s railways.

“We installed the unit on a six-year-old CP container and tested performance on a variety of loads – from fresh, to frozen, to pharmaceuticals, and on temperature extremes of -15 to 65 degrees F,” said Don Bradd, vice president and general manager, Thermo King Eastern Canada. “Performance downloads were taken regularly and our partners at CP recorded fuel levels before and after every trip. Internal box temperatures were always well below targets, and fuel economy, quality and reliability were all proven with the SLXi-DRC unit.”

refrigerant, R-452A, helping companies like CP and Thermo King meet sustainability goals.

“At CP it is important that we use equipment that is both efficient and reliable to best serve our customers,” said Jonathan Wahba, CP vice president, sales and marketing, Intermodal and Automotive. “By introducing the new Thermo King SLXi-DRC units to our fleet and to our CP TempPro service offering, we can offer highly reliable, innovative and sustainable refrigeration options to our customers.”

“We presented the SLXi-DRC refrigeration unit last year as a concept to our North America DRC rail customers and we received a great response,” said Dane Taival, vice president and general manager, Thermo King North America. “The ability to add an additional pallet row of cargo per container translates to increased profit for our customers. Domestic rail transport is a very competitive market, and every additional pallet of product adds to a customer’s bottom line.”

Thermo King was the first transport refrigeration business to offer next generation refrigerants in its North America products. Understanding that customers operate in highly regulated spaces, it is the business’s mission to understand and address current and future regulatory requirements. When used in Thermo King products R-452A is the safest, most environmentally responsible, and technically and commercially viable replacement for current refrigerants in applications ranging from transport refrigeration to mobile air-conditioning

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Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment Ingersoll Rand made a Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its products and operations by 2030. The Ingersoll Rand Climate Commitment pledges to: • Cut the GHG refrigerant footprint of its products by 50 percent by 2020 and incorporate lowerGWP alternatives across its portfolio by 2030;

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• Invest $500 million in product-related research and development by 2020 to fund the long-term reduction of GHG emissions; and • Reduce company operationsrelated GHG emissions by 35 percent by 2020.

The company’s Climate Commitment has supported the avoidance of approximately 6.7 million metric tons of CO2e

globally, which is the equivalent of avoiding annual CO2 emissions from energy used in more than 700,000 homes. By 2030, the company expects to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 million metric tons.

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Daikin introduces innovative new oil-free chiller - DEU18-029

Consolidating the competitiveness of its Oil Free Centrifugal chiller portfolio, Daikin has launched a new highly advanced Centrifugal Oil Free water-cooled inverter chiller series with R-134a and R-1234ze(E) refrigerants.

Offering increased capacities and expanded applications possibilities, the new chillers are the latest in an array of inno26

vative products developed by Daikin to help specifiers and end users stay one step ahead of EU legislation and rising energy costs.

The extremely compact DZ chiller series incorporates advanced technology features that are unique in the market.

Presenting up to 32% reduction in footprint if compared to the

previous series, the new chiller provides a low noise solution with dedicated compressor sound proof cabinet to ensure outstanding flexibility to match any application.

The series is available in a wide range of capacities offering the widest possible choice in use. All models are fitted with a single refrigerant circuit.

The R134a range (EWWD-DZ) offers a choice of cooling capacity from 320 kW up to 1,478 kW at nominal conditions, with single compressor models providing an output up to 742 kW and dual compressor models between 610 kW to 1,478 kW. The R-1234ze(E) range (EWWH-DZ) is available in cooling capacities from 230 kW up to 952 kW at nominal conditions, including single compressor models up to 478 kW and dual compressor models between 430 kW to 952 kW.

Future proof The use of R-1234ze(E) offers an environmentally friendly solution, combining a low Global Warming Potential (GWP) with high energy efficiency. R-1234ze(E) is an HFO refrigerant (Hydro Fluoro Olefins). Its Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) is equal to zero (0) and the GWP is 7 (according to the EU F-gas Regulation based on IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report). The GWP value is less than 1 according to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report.

The introduction of the new R-1234ze(E) range provides a long-term solution that supports the HFC phase down schedule of the F-gas Regulation.

Magnetic Bearing Technology The new DZ Series Water-Cooled Oil Free Centrifugal chiller is fitted with centrifugal compressors which utilize frictionless magnetic bearings for oil-free operation. Its highly advanced design also incorporates integrated variable-frequency drives and high-speed direct drive technology.

Industry leading part-load efficiency The DZ Series is the result of careful design, aimed at optimizing the energy efficiency of the chiller to reduce operating costs.

High efficiency compressors and heat exchangers are combined to achieve an impressive

performance. The absence of oil in the refrigerant circuit delivers higher heat exchanger performance compared to traditional oiled centrifugal chillers.

With a SEER score of up to 9.35, the EWWD-DZ series not only meets but betters 2021 Ecodesign requirements by 43%.

Increased reliability The frictionless magnetic bearing design needs no oil management system, resulting in increased reliability and reduced maintenance.

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reduce consumption in use.

The new DZ chiller series has been developed to achieve maximum efficiency and is future-proofed to comply with existing design and regulatory standards as well as meeting longer-term EU energy goals.

With up to 50% of building energy usage accounted for by HVAC equipment, the new DZ can help boost the environmental credentials of buildings to achieve a high

BREEAM or LEED score with lower running costs, making assets more attractive to building owners and tenants.

The slimline profile of the unit, plus optional knockdown panel, makes it ideal for installation through existing doorways.

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Application flexibility

The DZ series’ unique design with stacked heat exchangers presents a minimal footprint.

Standard two-passes configuration and availability of single- and three-passes options ensures maximum flexibility for low and high delta temperature applications.

The DZ Series includes models suitable for both high condensing operation (Dry Cooler application) and low condensing operation (Cooling Tower applications), with a wide range of additional options, such as the Rapid Re-Start, which allows the unit to restart after a power failure within 26 seconds

following power restoration.

Together with an automatic transfer switch to backup generator, the new chiller series offers a comprehensive solution for data centers applications.

Enabled for operation via the Daikin On Site platform, the DZ series can be monitored remotely, with one-click access for system optimization and preventative maintenance. Supplied with an App specifically designed to operate on the unit by remote smart device (tablet, smartphone, PC, the DZ offers simplicity

and ease of use, with a graphical display of the main data and unit operating parameters.

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LG Electronics USA again leads the home appliance industry in customer satisfaction, earning more 2018 J.D. Power awards for appliances than any other manufacturer.* In the justreleased 2018 customer satisfaction rankings, LG washing machines and refrigerators are ranked #1 for the second year in a row.

In fact, LG ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the industry’s most popular categories: top-load washers, side-by-side and top-mount re30

frigerators, and freestanding ranges. The comprehensive 2018 J.D. Power Kitchen and Laundry Appliance Satisfaction Study shows LG home appliances performed best in key areas including reliability, performance, ease-of-use and features.

“The 2018 J.D. Power results spanning three categories – laundry, refrigeration and cooking – illustrate the trust that American consumers have in the LG brand,” said David VanderWaal, senior vice president of marketing, LG Elec-

tronics USA. “And they reinforce LG’s commitment to creating reliable innovations that deliver both form and function.”

LG home appliances have earned 29 J.D. Power awards since 2006.

In addition, the majority of LG home appliances are ENERGY STAR® certified, meaning they deliver energy efficiency without sacrificing performance or style.

MIDDLE EAST NEWS

FEWA and Mubadala - ACWA Power consortium ink Agreements for Desalination Plant in Umm Al Quwain Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed AI Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and in fulfillment of the UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 - His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, harnessed the full potential of the emirate to implement the project in support of the water security strategy, which will accelerate the sustainable development of the UAE.

government of Umm Al Quwain will join as a partner in the project and will own a stake at a later date.

The Federal Electricity & Water Authority (FEWA) and a consortium consisting of ACWA Power, a global leader in water desalination and power generation, and MDC Power Holding Company LLC, an entity fully owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has entered into a water purchase agreement for a 150 million imperial gallon per day desalination plant in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain. The plant will utilise Seawater Reverse Osmosis technology.

His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saud Al Mualla, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, stated: “The crucial and strategic project in Umm Al Quwain is considered an important milestone in the series of development projects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as it enhances the partnership between the public and private sectors and reflects positivity on the overall national economy; the project is also strategically located between Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah”.

Under the terms of the agreement FEWA will hold 20 percent of the stake, while ACWA Power and Mubadala will each own 40 percent. The

H.E. Eng. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy & Industry and Chairman of FEWA, said: “This

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project is FEWA’s first asset in partnership with the private sector. Its implementation will reinforce UAE’s Water Security Strategy 2036 as well as bolster its core programmes. The plant is set to supply 150 million imperial gallons per day to the Northern Emirates and will prompt the private sector to further invest in those areas.”

Once commissioned, the Umm Al Quwain plant will be the largest desalination project in the Northern Emirates. The project cost is deemed as highly competitive and will utilize state of the art technology allowing it to efficiently produce water while preserving the environment.

Construction is expected to commence in the second half of 2019, with initial water production scheduled in 2021.

The project is part of the UAE’s effort to optimise water production and meet the increasing demand for water in the country.

Mohammad Mohammad Saleh, Director General of FEWA said: “This project will be FEWA’s first IWP project to be held in the Northern Emirates, which will help in utilizing an efficient water generation system to meet and secure the demands of both residential and agriculture sectors with competitive economical prices. FEWA will continue to achieve its ambitious vision of meeting the growing water demands in the Northern Emirates by improving and investing in its water facilities infrastructure and seeking to adapt new technologies to enhance sustainable developments.”

“Our agreement with FEWA is a strong indicator of how ACWA Power has developed a stronghold in the United Arab Emirates. Setting up the first IPP infrastructure in Umm Al Quwain, while simultaneously expanding our portfolio of projects is a major milestone for us. We look forward to capitalising on this opportunity and supporting the envisioned growth for the country.” Chief Investment Officer, Rajit Nanda Mohammed Al Huraimel Al Shamsi, Director of Utilities at Mubadala, said: “We are pleased to partner with FEWA and ACWA Power on this strategic development. The project is in line with our Leadership’s vision of developing a sustainable more efficient water infrastructure that can cater for the growing demand whilst preserving natural 34

resources in the country.

Mubadala looks forward to continue working with our partners to bring the project to completion and support FEWA

in its objective of securing water in the most efficient manner.”

MIDDLE EAST NEWS

Advanced Stadium Cooling: Innovative Technology Coming to the Qatar World Cup Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure

The 2018 World Cup marked the World Cup debut of using the Video Assistant Referee, also known as VAR, as the newest technological innovation coming to the stadiums. According to FIFA, the VAR system had a success rate of 99.3 percent and many football analysts have praised the introduction of VAR. In their opinion, the World Cup was a perfect example of how technology can work well for football, although it did show that there are some risks involved in relying on the technology.

In 2022, when the World Cup will be played in Qatar, a newer and bigger technical innovation will come to the stadiums. All host stadiums will be air-conditioned, making it doable to organize the World Cup in a country with extreme heats. Since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host in December 2010, many have been critical of the controversial choice wondering how an event like the World Cup could be organized in the desert.

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In only one generation, Qatar has transformed from a handful of poor fishing villages into the richest country per capita in the world. It turns out if you combine gas revenues with foreign labor and the firm hand of the ruling monarchy, a country can be transformed rather quickly. Now, Qatar is taking on one of the biggest sports events the world has to offer.

Because of the extreme heat, revolutionary cooling technology is going to be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tests proved everything is working as it should at the proposed World Cup stadiums. The development is an important step in the build-up to the tournament, which has courted controversy since Qatar was announced as the competition’s host.

The 2022 tournament is therefore being held in winter for the first time, to avoid the searing summer heat. With temperatures averaging 42

degrees Celsius in summer, the decision was made to move the dates of the World Cup to winter, when temperatures around 30 degrees are to be expected.

This is the reason why the stadiums will have air-conditioning installed, in order to bring down the temperature to about 20 degrees on the pitch and 23 degrees in the stands. The innovation being trialed in Qatar involves a system where cold air is being pumped into stadiums through a system powered by chilled water, which is the transformed into a cold mist after passing through cooling nozzles.

They way it works is that the platform of the stadium is used to defend it against the infiltration of warm wind. This means the stadium is a barrier that is basically containing a cold bubble inside.

The technology works by maintaining the cold bubble for as long as necessary in order for people to watch the game, and so the players are comfortable enough to play their game.

The Al Wakrah Stadium also has a roof that can be opened and a seating-bowl cooling system to allow football to be played all-year round. At Al Wakrah Stadium, they are using an air circulation 38

technique, which means some of the air is drawn back, cooled again and then pushed back to the supporters and players. The cooling technology for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has been a crucial part since the country announced its bid for the tournament in 2009.

Every stadium has it’s own unique form and structure. For example, the Khalifa International Stadium is a big stadium with an athletics track which makes it so an unconventional treatment is needed. At Khalifa, fresh air is taken and pushed to the people. Moreover, a new line of under-seat diffusers has been developed in order to deliver the air to fans in a gentle manner.

No doubt, Qatar wants to show itself to the world, building the most advanced stadiums that ever have been built. The stadiums are also built so close to each other, fans could actually attend more than one game per day. The longest distance between two venues is just 55km, a short journey that will be seamless thanks to an advanced underground railway system.

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How Does Cell Phone Spy Software Work The Cell Phone Spy Software is a highly recommended monitoring tool

How to Remotely Install the App to Your Target Phone Most customers think that installing a spy software app on the target mobile requires physical access. In reality, you can actually install remotely to any device running on iOS. All you need is the Apple ID and password of the phone. When you have these credentials, you can then proceed to the following steps: 1. Set up your account in the Cell Phone Spy Software website. Go to your dashboard.

2. Activate your account and register the target device using the Apple ID and password.

3. You can now monitor the activity logs of the phone and set up the triggers according to your preferences.

Cell Phone Spy Software https:// cell-phone-spy-software.net/ is a smartphone spy application that collects information from your desired target cell phone without the owner knowledge. You can utilize the app for a wide range of purposes such as tracking text messages, recording calls, and retrieving other private data on the target phone. This app works only in the background, and the owner does not have any access to it. You only need to hide the icon from the screen of the phone to make it invisible to the target phone’s owner.

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spying on the device. The spy software has a dashboard which displays the account settings, general information of the phone, and its activity logs. The activity logs are organized in a live panel where you can monitor all the actions made by the owner and the data received by the device.

Whenever a “trigger” is set off in the target phone, a notification is sent to you. The trigger can be something from the lines of receiving messages with your set keywords or the installation of a new app. You can change the triggers anytime.

Features of the Cell Phone Spy Software Monitor Phone Logs - These logs include messages, calls, videos, photos, and basically any manipulation done on the screen.

You can also detect calendar events set by the owner, along with messages containing specific keywords. This will be of great help if you are a worried parent as it will give you peace of mind to view all your child’s activities remotely.

Check Chats from Various Messaging Apps - Aside from receiving text messages and

recovering the deleted ones, you can also access the chat logs from the instant messaging apps installed in the phone, some of which are Facebook’s Messenger, WhatsApp, and Snapchat. You can view both content and multimedia (videos and pictures) sent to the app. Since children these days are more inclined to online communication rather than text messages, this feature will come in handy, and you can quickly be aware of any inappropriate conversations.

Track Whereabouts - With the phone’s GPS, you can easily locate the whereabouts of the target device and even determine the previous locations and most frequently visited places of the owner. You also have the option to set “safe zones” and get notified whenever the phone leaves the premises of the zone.

Control Apps - You have full control of the apps that the phone has, and you can always remove any of the apps you feel unnecessary. On top of that, you also have access to their browser history, along with other statistics like durations, bookmarks, and regularly visited websites. Set restrictions and block dangerous and unsuitable sites from the phone’s browser.

The Bottom Line The Cell Phone Spy Software is a highly recommended monitoring tool, especially for worried parents. With the rise of the digital age, it is only reasonable to peak into your child’s phone activities to ensure both their welfare and safety.

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12V Waterproof Actuator One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design

Electric linear actuators are the mechanisms, the core task of which is the transfer of force from the control device to the executive one.

Linear actuators vary in the way they transfer their energy. At the same time, the object controlled can be driven by a rotational or linear motion action.

One of the distinctive advantages of the waterproof linear actuators is undoubtedly their simple design. Due to this, actuators have an impressively long-lasting life service, in addition, they do not require regular maintenance and are unpretentious to the conditions. Simple execution allows using devices even in unfavorable climatic conditions. Depending on the manufacturer, models may have additional protection that increases the resistance of the product to disadvantageous factors.

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sive Automations manufacturer can be used for the various types of sea works. This can be a shipbuilding industry where this technology may come in handy for the construction of automated boat hatches that can prevent lover sections of a ship from flooding during powerful sea storms. This technology also can be implemented for the construction of complicated inner mechanisms of military submarines where they can be responsible for the pressure control which is essential for the submarines’ operability. There are three basic types of water protection: • IP54 – provides protection against water splashes penetration from all sides; • IP65 – prevents the penetration of water flows inside the case at any possible angle; • IP67 – with such protection the device is capable to function when fully submerged under the water.

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For example, PA-06 linear actuator model of Progressive Automations has the IP67 water protection meaning that this device is really capable to function even when fully submerged into the water and even when being at a significant depth. The minimum technical specifications of such waterproof electric linear actuator are the following: stroke – 2 inches, force – 22 Ibs, speed – 1.38 inches/sec, whereas the maximum technical specifications are like this: stroke – 24 inches, force – 180 Ibs, speed – 0.47 inches/sec.

Customers can choose technical specifications so that they could adjust their waterproof linear actuators according to the needs of performance wanted. The PA-06 electric linear actuator of Progressive Automations is capable of working under the harshest conditions and withstand water, and other potentially unwanted liquids, however for short periods of time.

This high-rated quality makes this kind of electric linear actuators to be the most popular choice for marine engineering. Such actuators are capable to work within -20 to +60 °C temperature window. The warranty covering this electric actuator lasts for 18 months since the purchase. This linear actuator is mounted with the help of BRK-06 mounting brackets that

make the installation process extremely easy.

Furthermore, this kind of electric actuators is compatible with a whole range of control systems and control boxes transforming the operation process into a pleasure. Control boxes allow installing electric linear actuators of high water protection merely everywhere if dimensions are suitable for their installation.

Actuators of Progressive Automations all-the-time provide the most effective performance while at the same time they are always reliable. These actuators can easily undergo the most terrific weather conditions and prove themselves to be the best solution where other alike technologies feel themselves uncomfortable and present poor performance.

During long-lasting periods of work under heavy workloads such actuators of Progressive Automations show the highest resistance towards harsh environment conditions. Such type of electric linear actuators can be easily adjusted for various types of work more or less associated with serious humidity and marine implementation.

Preferring the waterproof actuators of Progressive Automations customers make their investment into the qualitative and long-lasting technology that will fully justify their expectations.

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Tips to Enhance Your Workspace to Increase Employee Productivity Tron-like stationary bike generate “Healthy Electricity” to power small gadgets.

Here are some tips for creating a workspace that triggers your employees right on point to produce the best results Every business yearns to turn into a corporate giant and reach an unparalleled height where no competitor can reach them.

That’s why every organization pays attention to boosting employee working and productivity.

No matter how much competent and qualified your employees are, there are always ways to bring betterment in their performance and efficiency.

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But most organizations don’t understand that employee productivity isn’t all about accomplishing an assigned task quickly and in a better way. It’s about continuously improving employee efficiency while retaining their mental well-being and happiness.

Besides self-grooming and training, workplace ambiance also plays a major role in employee productivity. If you have been ignoring the significance of a healthy workplace, then it’s time to pull it on top of your priority list:

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Here are some tips for creating a workspace that triggers your employees right on point to produce the best results:

Update Office: Positive change in the physical environment of an office plays a significant role in employee engagement and productivity.

It doesn’t mean that you should hire a designer or create a lavishing space.

Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound.

Focus on little things like proper furniture, lightning, and equipment also create a huge difference. The key is to create a work environment which fosters new ideas, creativity, and where employees don’t feel depressed and bound.

Organize your Office: You are wrong if you think that a messy office symbolizes that you are too busy creating great ideas. Don’t get inspired by Einstein’s messy hair. Cluttered and messy work environment hinders creativity rather than fostering it.

Just imagine how you will feel if you enter a space where spare chairs are rolling on the floor, cartons are piled up in a corner, 48

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and dust-covered broken printer and photocopy machine are placed helplessly in the other corner? Wouldn’t that be suffocating? So, how can you expect your employees to work in such an environment?

You should create a space to keep all these spare, broken, and other service goods to increase your workspace potential to do more.

You can choose any industrial shed design according to your requirement and create a place to place excessive and broken things to get an organized workspace.

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they know that individual space is also essential to enhance employee productivity.

Employees feel more emotionally connected to a personalized workspace, tailored to their requirements and mood.

So, you should give your employees the liberty to create a personal workspace to enhance their productivity and well-being.

Room for a Break: Humans’ brain doesn’t like the feeling of being bound. That’s why you start feeling dull and depressed after sticking to a particular space for a long time.

A little change in the environment has a pleasant impact on your mood and creativity. Same goes with your employees! Looking at the same

walls, sitting on a particular chair and living in the same environment can decrease their productivity and creativity.

It is essential to have a break room for your employees where they can relax, recharge their brain, and have a much-needed change of environment for better productivity.

Your employees are not machines, they are humans, and humans need favorable ambiance and surroundings to produce better results. Make sure you provide them their desirable work environment if you want your employees to show good performance and company grow.

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Floor Standing Air-Conditioner is the Best Cooling Solution in Offices and Large Homes

It may seem like a breeze, but choosing an air conditioner is no cakewalk. The decision to purchase the best Air Conditioning unit to get the coolest, cleanest air for a particular room is one that requires a lot of forethought. This decision rests on hitting the mark with many factors, such as room size, ease of use, amount of energy saved, appearance, and much, much more. Needless to say, research, as with all major purchase decisions in life, is paramount before the inevitable purchase.

For owners of sizeable homes and offices, the floor standing air conditioner is a typical frontrunner. When situated in the right place, floor standing AC units stand out among its competitors and counterparts.

With that being said, here is a snackable list of four benefits to remember when investing in a floor standing air conditioner unit.

1. You are free to cool whatever room you want Central air conditioning units are the go-to products for holistic, facility-wide cooling.

However, people tend to feel different levels of comfort when faced with different temperatures.

Nowadays, individuals crave a certain level of control in their homes and offices. Some want to snuggle together and watch movies in a cold room, while some want to turn up the heat when having their workout. Thus, the floor standing units are the best option for effortlessly adjusting the temperatures to appease the needs of different individuals.

2. Getting to it is a breeze Ease of use is everything in this day and age. While some may argue that having a remote control for a wall-mounted AC is easy (and it is), these units are oftentimes embedded in hard-to-reach places that may prove difficult when turning it on or off. In contrast, floor standing air conditioners are perhaps one of the least difficult AC units to reach and access, being situated in the corners of various rooms.

If one feels hot or cold, they only need to walk up to the unit and turn it on or off as needed.

3. It can be installed and moved anywhere Floor standing air conditioners are highly mobile units. They are capable of being installed and moved in any of the facility’s rooms, offering a wide range of customizability when choosing which room in the house or

office to cool. All this type of AC unit needs for instalment is a flat surface, as not all every wall is suitable for a wall-mounted air conditioner. Not only are they easy to install, floor standing air conditioners can also be moved anywhere should the facility owners decide to place the unit in another room.

4. It cools rooms faster The higher an air conditioner is installed, the more time it takes for a room to be cooled. This is apparent with wall-mounted units which are, more often than not, situated in higher parts of the room. Since the installation level of a floor standing aircon is lower than its wall-mounted counterpart, these floor standing units cool the room quicker. This is especially handy after one gets back home after a hot, lengthy commute.

For larger homes and workplaces, as well as facilities that revolve around convenience, the floor standing air conditioning unit is a definite choice.

However, one of the main critiques against floor standing units are their space-consuming bulk and uninvitingly industrial design. Luckily, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing (Premium Series) air conditioner units face no such problems. With a sophisticated, elegant appearance, unique design, and slim shape manufactured to fit with any aesthetic or room theme. With its slim figure, this air conditioner can be placed in tighter nooks and crannies, which a plus for saving space.

Not only is its design an instant

mood-booster, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing unit also performs as good as it looks. With a powerful, two-stage compressor, it promises an efficient cooling effect. It can control the speed of the compressor motor, making this air conditioner less prone to breakdowns, unlike other models. It also boasts smart Wi-Fi control, allowing remote online activation. A 140° wide air swing angle, 8.5m super long airing distance, and 1 to 1.2m large air outlet ensures far-

reaching cooling capabilities. It has a R410A eco-friendly refrigerant, allowing you to lessen your carbon footprint while enjoying maximum comfort in your home or office.

Truly, the TOSOT I-CROWN Floor Standing air conditioner is top of the line and gives nothing but cool, clean air. One could even say that compared to this, other AC units are floored by its many advantages and is an outstanding pick overall.