Munters Integrated Custom Air Handler (ICA) dehumidification system has simplified the complex task of integrating a desiccant dehumidifier with other air conditioning components.
Dectron, a manufacturer of indoor air quality and energy recovery equipment, introduced its Dry-O-Tron DK/RK Series, an energy-efficient make-up air dehumidifier system for commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
Mammoth’s new V-Cube Slim floor-by-floor cooling and heat pump system features knockdown sections, a compact footprint, and quick-connect design to make the unit ideal for economical and efficient replacement of existing floor-by-floor units.
The Oasis from Munters uses a corrosion-resistant polymer heat exchanger to produce dry, cool air without refrigeration.
OptimumHVAC is a patented software solution that permanently reduces the amount of energy used to heat and cool large commercial buildings by 30 percent to 60 percent.
Flovent software from Flomerics Inc. simulates the flow of air through a structure and helps illustrate 3D airflow patterns, including velocities and distributions of variables, such as pressure and temperature. The product is a computational fluid dynamics software that predicts 3D airflow, heat transfer and contamination distribution in and around buildings of all types and sizes.
ClimateMaster added 6-ton units to its Tranquility 27 series of geothermal and water-source heat pumps that use EarthPure zero ozone depletion refrigerant. The product line features double-isolated compressor mounting and an ECM variable speed fan motor, foil-backed air handler insulation, MERV11 pleated 2-inch filters and dehumidification mode.
Pumps are available in 2 to 6 tons with efficiencies up to 31.5 EER and 5.1 COP. They are rated for water loop heat pump, ground loop heat pump and ground water heat pump in upflow, downflow, horizontal and split system configurations.
DuHybrid air-conditioning system from DuCool is powered by solar thermal energy or electricity to reduce the energy required for cooling by up to 60 percent, compared to standard air conditioning, according to the company. The system combines desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to eliminate the need for conventional mechanical cooling. It utilizes solar thermal energy when available and automatically switches to electric power when needed.
ICM Controls introduces the CC750 Comfort Control Center, a variable frequency/voltage blower motor speed control that helps maintain air quality, moisture levels and reduce energy use. It controls the blower speed in existing HVAC systems and reduces humidity levels by removing excess moisture in the air.
The product can be used with a system equipped with advanced indoor air quality devices and installed by a trained HVAC contractor. It uses a menu-driven program and is designed for single-phase systems. It is available in 115 VAC and 230 VAC models.
Triatomic Environmental Inc. manufactures the Fresh-Aire UV Commercial Series germicidal UV light system for improving indoor air quality. The system saves energy and reduces maintenance by controlling growth on cooling coils. It's power supply uses a high frequency electronic ballast design and can accept voltages from 120-277 VAC. It's power supply is water resistant and can be mounted directly in the air handler for smaller areas of installation.
The system can be applied to commercial air systems up to 200 tons. It has a mounting option that can be adjusted from 36 inches wide to 144 inches wide. The control panel can control lamp life operation and monitoring, emergency stop switches, door interlocks and operational output features.
