Indoor Air Quality - Articles - Page 49

Top Four Emerging Trends Impacting the Global Air Conditioning Market

Includes increased popularity of smart thermostats, rapid adoption of inverter air conditioners

March 28, 2016

Technavio’s latest research report on the global air conditioning market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2016 to 2020.

Global Ventilation Fans Market to Reach $2.4 Billion by 2023

Market being driven by growing awareness of the importance of IAQ

March 25, 2016

The global market for ventilation fans, which stood at $1.6 billion in 2015, is forecast to reach $2.4 billion by the end of 2023, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9 percent between 2015 and 2023, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Gold 824 Control

Intelligent New Products in Home Automation

A sampling of the latest home automation products to hit the market

Jen Anesi

March 21, 2016

In the HVAC industry, manufacturers are working to meet the growing demand for smart, connected devices homeowners can control from their computers, tablets, and smartphones. Here are a few of the latest products available on the market.

Seresco USA Inc.: Moisture Control

March 21, 2016

These dehumidifiers use protocol technology, which substitutes hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant with glycol for heat rejection to an outdoor dry cooler in all commercial applications.

Camfil Air Pollution Control: Dust Filter

March 21, 2016

The carbon-impregnated filtration media is designed for dust-handling applications that require flame resistance as well as dissipation of static charges.

National Air Filtration Association to Hold Technical Seminar in April

Provides the latest in HVAC air filtration information, applications, new products, and emerging technologies

March 16, 2016

Advancements in the air filtration industry are expected to draw more than 200 participants to Phoenix April 6-8 for the National Air Filtration Association’s (NAFA’s) 2016 Technical Seminar.

New Oregon Study to Measure the Impact of Energy Efficiency Upgrades on IAQ

Study is being funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

February 29, 2016

Enhabit (formerly Clean Energy Works) has announced a collaboration with researchers from the University of Oregon and the Oregon Research Institute on a new study designed to measure the connection between energy efficiency improvements and IAQ.

Improving air quality, both residentially and commercially, is often done away from the naked eye but can significantly reduce toxic off-gassing from smoke, odors, and volatile organic compounds.

Burgeoning Air Purification Market Provides Tangible Benefits

The need and demand for IAQ products is only going to grow in the coming years

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Air purification is a highly competitive, emerging space in HVAC, and manufacturers are constantly trying to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in relation to the needs of customers.

Chris Willette, president of Fresh-Aire UV, said that while many building owners turn to UV for economic advantages, they stay with the technology because of its IAQ benefits.

ASHRAE Validates Effectiveness of UV-C

Study reports UV-C inactivates microorganisms with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Ultraviolet (UV) light has been growing as part of the HVAC landscape for years, specifically within the IAQ arena. ASHRAE's validation is certainly a huge step forward for UV, but many manufacturers believe this technology has already proven its value, as its growth and expansion began years ago.

A look inside the surgery room at St. Luke’s Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Contractors Turn to IAQ for Smart, Safe Solutions

Various IAQ products are solving problems, both commercially and residentially

Nick Kostora

February 29, 2016

Whether it’s through the use of UV light, whole-home IAQ solutions, or commercial-grade air-filtration equipment, the following case studies showcase ways contractors have solved IAQ problems at both the residential and commercial levels.