Variable-speed technology - Articles - Page 3

Titus: Digital Diffuser

February 26, 2018

This product line is powered by both ambient light and direct sunlight. The variable air volume (VAV) diffuser can be used with thermostats and is completely wireless, enabling maximum comfort, greater efficiency, and simplified installation.

Simplicity, Reliability Highlight Embraco’s New Product Offerings

Embraco’s Plug N Cool introduces the industry to plug-and-play refrigeration

Herb Woerpel

February 26, 2018

Embraco is aiming to keep things simple for HVACR contractors. This is evidenced through its Plug N Cool refrigeration system as well as its FMFT Bivolt and FMX compressors.

TECUMSEH VAE SERIES VARIABLE SPEED COMPRESSOR

Tecumseh Introduces IntelliCool Platform, New Products at Expo

Nick Kostora

February 26, 2018

During a press conference at the 2018 AHR Expo, Doug Murdock, president and CEO, Tecumseh Products Co. LLC, said the company, both at the show and in the coming year, will continue to launch and innovate with products customers want.

Versatec packaged water-source rooftop unit

WaterFurnace Aggressively Enters the Commercial Side of the Industry

Herb Woerpel

February 26, 2018

WaterFurnace Intl. Inc. is poised for an exciting year as the manufacturer is preparing to release several new commercial HVAC products, including a modular chiller and rooftop unit as well as a variable-speed, 10- to 15-ton Versatec geothermal heat pump.

Aggreko: Air-cooled Screw Chiller

July 3, 2017

This 230-ton air-cooled screw chiller is powered by variable-speed technology and offers a wider range of process cooling capacity from 5°-70°F.

Carrier Corp.: Direct-drive Fan Option

July 3, 2017

This electronically commutated motor (ECM) direct-drive fan option is available for use with the Aero® 39M commercial air handler.

Perfectly Green Corp.: Solar-ready A/C Unit

May 29, 2017

The Smart Frog air conditioner offers high-efficiency variable-speed performance in a small cabinet and provides up to 23-SEER cooling efficiency. Its variable-speed inverter capacity control delivers operation for load matching, dehumidification, and zoning performance.

Danfoss: Centrifugal Compressors

April 3, 2017

TG Series units are oil-free, variable-speed, magnetic-bearing, and centrifugal compressors. The compressors provide full- and part-load energy efficiency and feature a small footprint, light weight, low vibration, low sound, intelligent controls, and soft-starting characteristics.

Motors, Drives Strive for Greater Configurability, Efficiency

Variable-speed offerings are exemplifying ease of use, high efficiency, and flexibility

Nick Kostora

February 27, 2017

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is frequently introducing tougher motor-efficiency regulations, and manufacturers have shown a willingness to adapt and modify their offerings to keep pace.

Variable Speed’s Impact on HVAC

Variable-speed options have become the industry standard

Nick Kostora

February 6, 2017

Variable-speed technology has the obvious benefit of providing users with additional choices when it comes to running their HVAC equipment. Rather than one setting that runs at 100 percent all the time, variable-speed allows for layered, configurable settings.