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De-carbonization starts with energy savings

During the Huracan^TM Kickoff Celebration, REZNOR announced immediate availability of Huracan Destratification Fans, enabling North American owners of Commercial & Industrial Buildings to upgrade their building’s air comfort and lower their heating operation costs.

The Huracan fans come in four sizes that accommodate ceiling heights from 10-60 feet, covering almost all warehouses, commercial box stores, factories, athletic facilities and other large buildings, especially ones with obstructions like signage or lighting or power drops from ceiling. The new Huracan fans are designed to be installed in around 20 minutes, depending on the electrical source:

• They are lightweight – 22-43 lbs
• Have multi-position hanging brackets – only two threaded rods needed
• Have low power consumption (0.2-1.3 Amps)
• Existing 115, 208, 277,and 280V electrical can be utilized in most cases
• Designed to ASHRAE ANSI 55
• They can be controlled with these methods:

1. On/Off Wall Switches
2. Unit mounted thermostats
3. Thermostat controlled – up to 5 units in a zone
4. Multistage thermostat in combination with unit heaters or other space heating equipment
5. Sophisticated thermostatic interfaces that are compatible with most Building Management System protocols

The Huracan Destratification Fans are quiet (36-41 dba). They also feature an aesthetic, appliance grade, white steel finish that blends unobtrusively into the ceiling structures. When combined with Reznor’s newly-updated unit heater line, both heating options complement each other stylistically.

Destratification Energy Saving

Large buildings with taller ceilings all struggle with winter heat stratification as warmer air rises toward the ceiling. The Huracan Destratification Fans recycle warm air back down to the occupied space, which results in better air comfort, and less space heating run time of up to 30-50%.

“As energy efficiency becomes more important,” said Glen Steinkoenig, Product Manager, “the Huracan Destratification Fans will play a significant role in total operational efficiency for buildings, reducing their carbon footprint and creating more comfortable environments.”

Huracan Destratification Fans Availability

Huracan Destratification Fans, H Series are available for orders. For more information, Huracan Destratification Fans details are available on  https://www.reznorhvac.com/all-products/destratification. Reznor Sales Reps and Wholesale Distributors can assist in job specifications, sizing and placement.

Founded in 1888, REZNOR, of Nortek Global HVAC, LLC, is the worldwide leader in Specialized Commercial Heating Solutions. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to “Make the World Safer, Healthier, and More Productive”.

Dual treatment technology through carbon core and UV light to improve indoor air quality

Carrier has introduced its Carbon Air Purifier with UV as a new addition to its Healthy Homes lineup in North America. The new system delivers air purification to help reduce unwanted odors, volatile organic compounds and common household gases from indoor air. Additionally, the technology aids in the reduction of microorganism growth, including bacteria and viruses, on the evaporator coil. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

“We’re pleased to offer the Carrier Carbon Air Purifier with UV to residential customers looking for ways to improve indoor air quality,” said Todd Nolte, Managing Director, Replacement Components and Product Management, Residential HVAC, Carrier. “This offering furthers Carrier’s leadership in providing healthier, more comfortable spaces for homeowners with quick-to-install and easy-to-maintain air treatment solutions.”

The Carbon Air Purifier with UV provides dual treatment technology through a carbon core and UV light to improve indoor air quality. This new solution:

• Aids in the reduction of microorganism, e.g., bacteria and viruses, growth on the cooling coil1 and release into the air.2
• Reduces ozone in recirculated air.
• Continuously treats the surface of the cooling coil with ongoing system operation.
• Is easy to install and maintain, requiring replacement of the carbon core each year and UV bulb every 2 years.
• Can be combined with an additional UV light for even greater surface coverage on evaporator coils.

To learn more about Carrier’s air purification solutions, please visit https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/products/indoor-air-quality/air-purifiers/.

1. The efficacy of the Carbon Air Purifier with UV (UVCAPXXC2015) to remove Escherichia coli (>99%), Staphylococcus epidermidis (>99.9%), Coronavirus 229E (95%) and MS-2 bacteriophage (>99.99%) from treated surfaces after 24 hours was demonstrated in an ASTM E3135-18 test conducted by a third-party laboratory under ambient temperature and humidity conditions.​

2. The efficacy of the Carbon Air Purifier with UV (UVCAPXXC2015) to remove a surrogate airborne pathogen, MS-2 bacteriophage, was demonstrated with a decay rate (k) of 0.162860 and Clean Air Deliver Rate (CADR) of 130.6 cfm in 60 minutes in a chamber test conducted by a third-party laboratory using a 1007 ft3 chamber with an airflow of 1,220 cfm, test temperature of 74-77°F and relative humidity of 45.1-46.6%.

• Newly expanded Choice rooftop units meet and exceed Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 minimum energy requirements now in effect, as of January 1

• 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass DOE 2023 energy efficiency standards by up to 45%

• New heat pump integration supports electrification and decarbonization initiatives

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, launched the newest development in the Choice line of commercial rooftop units (RTUs) available from Johnson Controls®, YORK® and TempMaster®. The 12.5- to 27.5-ton RTUs surpass aggressive Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 efficiency standards by 6-45%, depending on the efficiency level, while maintaining an economical advantage.

Available in high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump models, Choice RTUs can be configured for cooling only, staged-gas heating, modulating-gas heating and now heat pump operation in conjunction with factory-installed electric heating to provide the flexibility necessary to help building owners reach today’s evolving efficiency requirements.

“We’ve elevated the proven performance of Choice rooftop units with enhanced features and options to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals,” said Jason Carter, senior product manager, Ducted Systems, Johnson Controls. “Building operators now have even more options to reduce energy consumption and deliver cost savings based on the unique needs of their facility.”

Choice Rooftop Unit Options Include:

• High-efficiency Choice rooftop units: Available in dedicated downflow (15-27.5 tons) or sideflow (15-25 tons) configurations. Provide up to 23% greater part-load efficiency than our legacy comparable, standard-efficiency units. Surpasses DOE 2023 efficiency standards by almost 10%.
• Ultra-high-efficiency Choice rooftop units (12.5-23 tons): Leverage a combination of Copeland™ high-efficiency ZPKZ fixed speed, ZPS two-stage, and ZPV variable-speed compressor technology to deliver the highest part-load efficiency in their class. Surpasses DOE 2023 efficiency standards by up to 45%.
• Heat pump Choice rooftop units (12.5-25 tons): Deliver up to 13% higher IEER than competitive units and meet DOE 2023 efficiencies for both heating and cooling using mechanical and electric heat instead of gas combustion to support sustainability and decarbonization. Surpasses DOE 2023 efficiency standards by up to 6%.

All Choice rooftop units feature a convertible filter rack with pleated filters up to MERV 13 available as a factory option to help meet LEED requirements. Multiple airflow strategies – including variable air volume (VAV), exclusive IntelliSpeed™ discrete fan control (DFC) with 2-stage and 4-stage options and Continuous Reset Single Zone (CRSZ) control – help to improve ventilation based on building requirements. Additionally, the units are compatible with a full suite of system accessories to further support indoor air quality (IAQ) performance.

In addition to operational cost-savings achieved through system efficiencies, Choice RTUs are designed to lower initial project costs as well. The lightweight design streamlines specification by reducing building design requirements and eliminating the need for additional structural engineering analysis when used in replacement applications.

Choice rooftop units are digitally enabled to further enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs and extend equipment life. This also provides seamless integration with building control systems, including Verasys®.

Johnson Controls® Choice, YORK® Sun™ Choice and TempMaster® Omni™ Choice rooftop units are designed and tested in the Johnson Controls Advanced Technology Lab located in Norman, Oklahoma, and supported by factory-backed warranties, including a 1-year parts warranty, 5-year compressor and electric heat limited warranties, 10-year aluminized heat exchanger limited warranty and a 15-year stainless steel heat exchanger limited warranty.

To learn more about Choice high-efficiency, ultra-high-efficiency and heat pump rooftop units, visit: https://www.york.com/commercial-equipment/packaged-split-dx/packaged-rooftop-units/15275tchoiceac_ds/york-sun-choice-rooftop-units

Berner International, New Castle, Pa., the leading manufacturer and innovator of air curtains, introduced the Industrial Intelliswitch^™, North America’s first digital controller platform for the shipping dock and door industrial air curtain market. The Industrial Intelliswitch enables building managers to control and monitor air curtains individually or in groups via additional options such as the Berner AIR^™ smart controller/app and BACnet.

 The 12 (h) x 12 (w) x 6 (d)-inch (304 x 304 x 152-mm) Industrial Intelliswitch control panel is the newest accessory available on Berner’s Industrial Direct Drive (IDC) 12 through the Industrial Belt Drive (IB) 50 air curtains. The NEMA-4/12, UL and cUL-listed control panel can be installed remotely or factory-installed on the unit. The 3.18 (h) x 9.72 (w)-inch (80 x 246-mm) display can be located remotely from unit-mounted control panels.

The Intelliswitch, which is standard on all Berner Architectural air curtains, was adapted for industrial air curtains to offer building managers flexibility in operations with a built-in time delay, preset programs, 7-day scheduling, a temperature probe, low voltage circuit for unit activation via door switch or BMS.

The Intelliswitch also allows the option to add the Berner AIR smart controller and app, which includes BACnet capabilities. Facility managers can program, operate and monitor the air curtains through either a building management system using the BACnet-IP protocol, or a smartphone. The Berner AIR app also enables grouping, making it simpler and faster to program many air curtains across multiple locations.

The Intelliswitch and Berner AIR features allow one to program and adjust settings so that Berner industrial air curtains operate optimally for the application and conditions. Consequently, facilities are more efficient at saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when the doors are open by protecting interior temperatures, in addition to providing thermal comfort.  Air curtains also facilitate chemical-free flying insect control and enhance general indoor air quality (IAQ).

The Industrial Intelliswitch and Berner AIR package allows access to the new Berner AIR Console, which presents a dashboard style display from a Web browser for better overviews, especially with multiple air curtains and locations.

Other Industrial Intelliswitch and Berner AIR package features are:

• Remote troubleshooting for service diagnostics;
• Designed, assembled and factory-tested in Berner’s UL-listed panel shop that’s authorized to build motor control panels;
• Compatible with most voltages;
• Simplifies specification by eliminating a la carte control selection;
• Monitors air curtains with heating options (electric, hot water and steam), with the exception of direct gas heat;
• Simple to operate and maintain, the Berner AIR allows for over-the-air updates;
• Improvement of air curtain monitoring and control leads to increased sustainability and ESG commitment support;
• Employs best practices for cyber security protocols;

For more information on Berner International air curtain products, please call 724-658-3551, visit www.berner.com; or email: sales@berner.com.