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If you could answer that question for your air conditioning or refrigeration business, how much money do you think you would make? A few thousand? A million? Knowing how good or bad the weather is going to be would help you judge how much stock to keep in your business, how many jobs you are likely to win and how many people you would need to fulfil. As a result, you would be able to predict how much money you could make. Wouldn’t it be good to have that foresight and certainty? And yet, the UK is about to make the biggest decision for a generation, namely whether to remain in the EU. As I write, the outcome is uncertain. Uncertainty is not something business people like. Opportunities spring from change, however, and, if our non-UK based website visitors are anything to go by, there is a lot of interest in what happens in the UK’s air conditioning and refrigeration industry. Fifty percent of our online visitors are outside of the UK and many of them read the ACR Journal website using a smartphone. Most of the non-UK visitors do so from outside the EU. When the UK electorate makes its mind up about being in the EU, certainty will return. The only action this industry can do to make its future is to ‘get out there’ and keep helping customers solve their problems, come rain or shine. Will Hawkins Editor, willh@warnersgroup.co.uk

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US SEAFOOD COMPANIES

FINED $495,000 FOR R22 REFRIGERANT LEAKS Two Seattle-based seafood processing companies recently received a fine of $495,000 between them for R22 refrigerant leaks from their refrigeration systems. Ocean Gold Seafoods and Ocean Cold, located in Westport, Washington State, violated the US government’s Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act and were fined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ed Kowalski, director of the EPA’s Pacific Northwest Office of Compliance and Enforcement, stated: “Because of this settlement, the Ocean Companies are expected to cut their future ozone-depleting releases and reduce their future refrigerant emissions in an amount equivalent to approximately 47 million pounds of carbon dioxide each year, another step in our efforts to combat climate change.” He continued:

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“Investing in better equipment and maintenance to stop wasteful refrigerant leaks is good for our environment and good for business.” The EPA found that the seafood processing companies had not repaired R22 refrigerant leaks quickly enough, nor had they kept adequate records of any repair work done. Furthermore, the companies had not provided timely reports to emergency planners, which was another violation. As part of the deal with the EPA, the companies have to implement and comply with a refrigerant leak reduction program, train their employees in ‘refrigerant-related work requirements’ and regularly report to the EPA. Inspectors will visit the sites to check on their leak detection, leak reduction and reporting procedures. The cost of ﬁxing the leaks which caused the problems is reckoned to be about $260,000.

IS CITY REFRIGERATION OPENING IN FLORIDA? Speculation is growing that City Refrigeration is expanding its business into the USA. BA Florida newspaper, the Jacksonville Daily Record, reported that legislation for ‘Project Star’ was ﬁled this week to help a company, whose details match the Glasgow-based air conditioning and refrigeration business , to open a corporate headquarters in the State. ‘Project Star’ asked for $350,000 of support from the city and state to help it create 51 jobs by January 2018. The report suggests that the company would invest another $5.7 million in setting up its business in the USA.

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AIRSOURCE HIRES TWO NEW APPRENTICES FOR ITS HEATING AND COOLING BUSINESS Eccles-based, AirSource Ventilation, the heating and cooling systems business, has hired two apprentices to help develop their business. Callum Howells, 20, is a qualified refrigeration engineer who is working towards a City and Guilds Level 3 NVQ in Refrigeration. He went to Burle Hill High School in Salford. Callum said: “AirSource is a great, forward-thinking company,” said Callum. “I have already learned a lot in my time here and I am looking forward to progressing with my studies and my career here.” Jamie Mason, 19, is studying for a a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering

and, later, for his F-Gas certification. His father is an electrical engineer too. He was equally enthusiastic about Air Source: “There is a great atmosphere around AirSource, it’s a great place to work. I am learning a lot about my trade.” AirSource MD, David Clayton said: Apprenticeships are a fantastic asset to this country. It’s an ideal way to blood the next generation of skilled engineers while giving companies like ours the chance to benefit from young people’s energy and drive. “We have got two great individuals in Callum and Jamie and we look forward to working with them for years to come.”

FUJITSU GENERAL GETS BACK TO THE FUTURE

Fujitsu General is the new/old name for Fujitsu’s air conditioning business in the UK, the company announced recently. FG Eurofred will trade under its new name from 7th March 2016, namely ‘Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) Limited”. Sales and Marketing Director, Ian Carroll, said: “The new name gives us the opportunity to underline what’s important to our customers. Brand recognition backed by renowned FUJITSU quality. “This decision removes any confusion about our name and reaffirms our commitment to the UK as it has become clear that not having the highly recognisable name ‘FUJITSU’ in our company title has not made the most of an extremely strong world-wide brand. “We have so much to shout about this year which happens to coincide with the 30th anniversary of FUJITSU GENERAL LIMITED starting its air conditioning business in the UK.” Fujitsu General has a string of announcements to make in the coming weeks. Keep watch for the latest news with the ACR Journal.

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R134A ANTI-DUMPING PETITION FILED IN THE US The American Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Coalition moved its anti-dumping campaign forward this week when it filed a petition to try to prevent unfair imports of refrigerant R134a in the country from China. (HFC) Coalition and its members The Coalition believes the Chinese filed another petition in June 2015 imports are damaging the US flourowhich focused on Chinese imports of chemicals industry because imported R410A and other hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant comes onto the market refrigerant blends. The US Department in big quantities and at prices which of Commerce added import duties to unfairly undercut the local producers. the Chinese HFCs of between 91.99% Between 2013 and 2015, Chinese to 210.46%. R134a imports to the US increased by The new petition for R134a 35% and continue to grow. aims to even things up for the US To put the scale of the Chinese manufacturers and its focus will help challenge to the US refrigerant market, the ‘aftermarket automotive air China has enough HFC capacity to conditioning market’. However, it may supply the whole US market four take up to a year or more for the latest times over. action to take effect in the US. The American Hydrofluorocarbon

GROWING HYDROPONICS MARKET INCREASES DEMAND FOR HVAC SYSTEMS

The hydroponics market (the method of growing plants in ‘mineral nutrient solutions’ instead of soil) is increasing demand for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, according to new research. The forecast by research firm, RR Market Research, is for the global hydroponics market to reach US$ 395,2 million by 2020. The North American is growing fastest. Hydroponics provide better crop yields than traditional methods, and the method works well in areas with poor agricultural land climactic conditions. To be successful with hydroponics, farmers need to control the environment closely, which is why demand for HVAC is growing in the market. LED lighting is used in the method too, the market for which is also developing.

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SFG20 PIONEER, MIKE MCCLOSKEY DIES, AGED 66

Mike McCloskey, past president of the Building Engineering Services Association (the BESA), has died aged 66, the organisation announced today. Mike served a craft apprenticeship with Hope’s Heating and Engineering before moving to work with national contractor Lorne Stewart plc for 30 years. He was the company’s managing director of its maintenance division and became a director of Argent-FM, based in south London. In 1985, Mike became an executive member of the BESA (or the HVCA as it was then known), and was a Council member between 1992 and 2015. Mike was president of the BESA in 2006/7 and president of GCP Europe (the international umbrella body representing building engineering services) between 2012 and 2014. He was a pioneer of first generation of SFG20, the standard maintenance specification for building services, in the 1980s when he was chairman of the working party. Mike was chairman the BESA’s commercial subsidiary, Welplan Ltd and, in 1998, was a director of Piper Enterprises Ltd. In 2001, Mike was a member of the Finance committee. The BESA chief executive, Paul McLaughlin, said: “Mike’s passing has robbed the association and the building engineering services sector of one of its most active, most committed and most experienced leaders, and our thoughts are with his wife Theresa and their family at this sad time.”

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IOR Alternative Refrigerants LEARNING PROGRAMME GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH This month the IOR has seen the 1000th person register for its free REAL Alternatives e-learning programme.

aunched almost exactly one year ago the programme now boast an uptake of about 30 new learners a month, with a learning community spread across UK, Poland, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium. With the industry moving quickly towards the wider use of alternatives and the concerns that engineers have a good understanding of the fundamentals related to new refrigerants like HFOs or R32, as well as the traditional alternatives such as hydrocarbons, carbon dioxide and ammonia, the programme has had a wide appeal. Take up has been driven not just by the promotion campaign which included a series of on line launch events, talks at international exhibitions and conferences and an interactive website at www.realalternatives.eu. The new F Gas Regulation that requires that all new trainees are given access to information about alternatives to replace high GWP refrigerants, and that similar information is made available to those who already hold an F gas certiﬁcate, has been pushing companies and training providers to sign up trainees as well as existing engineers. Comments from those who have studied the modules have also been very positive “I think the material is well written and in plain English that is easy to understand.” “Overall very good with useful links to further resources” . The modules include self tests and links, and optional Assessment and Certiﬁcation will be available shortly.

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ADDITIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Following a presentation to the DG Clima (the Commission representatives responsible for F Gas implementation across Europe), the REAL Alternatives project team has had several requests to provide additional translations of the material which is already available in six languages. Consideration is being given to new programmes in Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish and Swedish. We are also speaking to the Commission about the possibility of sharing the material wider, in developing countries who are looking to move away from higher GWP HFCs in the coming years. This programme, added to the already available REAL Zero which focused on leakage of HFCs, means that the IOR can provide an even wider range of opportunities for technicians to improve their skills and update their knowledge –

without having to leave home! Everything is available on line including seven course modules, an e-library of industry resources and downloads of spreadsheets and templates. The next opportunity to ﬁnd out more about the programme and speak to the development team will be at the 2016 Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids conference in August in Edinburgh. A face to face training course based on elearning modules will be held as part of the conference, free to conference delegates. The course is being run by Jane Gartshore and Marco Buoni, who were both involved in developing the REAL Alternatives elearning. To ﬁnd out more about the programme and discuss how this can be incorporated into existing courses or in-house training please contact Miriam Rodway at the IOR www.ior.org.uk

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EN 378 Realities

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President of trade association, HEVAC, Graham Wright, comments on an article on the ACR Journal website and magazine which highlights the advantages of a new Hybrid-VRF system. I read the article on page 20 [ACR Journal Dec/Jan 2016] issue of the with interest and was somewhat concerned about the statement that highlighted BS EN 378 paragraph. The text is not only incorrect, it is completely misleading in the following aspects: EN378 deals with refrigeration safety and installation practices and is used by consultants and installers as good practice, it’s worth noting that compliance is not mandatory. The text suggest that building owners will have to keep up to date with the standard and that this will be complex and difficult to do. The fact is that the process of leak detection in systems has been fixed for many years and as a member of RHE18 (the BSI committee that deals with the standard), I can tell you that the pending changes to the standard will not effect the current guidance, so there is no risk of building owners facing extra cost for compliance. Moreover once an installation has been completed it is evaluated at the time of commissioning so there are no retrospective changes to the standard that can be considered unless extensive remedial work is done the system e.g. changing out door units or a change of occupancy criteria (office to hotel). Lastly, the technology being discussed in the article delivers refrigerant into a multi box which is located in the building space. Should this box or Here is some pipe work run through alternative text that could occupied areas an be considered: EN378 evaluation EN378 has specific guidance on all should be carried out systems that distribute refrigerant through a building and this hybrid system helps and the appropriate reduce cost by removing the necessity of measures taken to providing leak detection systems in the protect occupants in condition space, where the system charge the adjoining spaces. exceeds the maximum allowed in the The same as it would for space in the case of R410a this a VRV/F system so there is 0.440 kg m3’. is no benefit to end users in this particular aspect.

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TOMORROW’S ENGINEERS

H AV E A V I TA L R O L E TO P L AY

We recently attended the JTL National Awards in central London where this national training provider celebrates the best new apprentices, along with the companies that are supporting and encouraging them into the industry.

s a HVAC manufacturer, we have recently engaged JTL to help us with our own national apprentice scheme and one thing that was apparent from the Awards was how much the focus has been on the electrical and plumbing side – and conversely, how little appears to have been done on the Aircon and refrigerant side.

JTL is eager to work on this and we are now in conversation to see how we can encourage more focus on our side of the construction industry. That is also why we are now into the third year of our own scheme, which we set up to help our air conditioning and building services partners recruit new blood into the sector. As a trainer, I am really encouraged by the quality of the engineers we see coming through our courses but I know that there are still others out there who remain unaware of what a

tremendous career our industry can offer. Although much of what we do remains hidden, with people just expecting a comfortable office, gym, school, hotel room, etc, we all know that modern life would simply not function in the same way without effective heating, cooling and ventilation to cope with both the vagaries of the British weather and the build-up of heat from the increasing use of computing and other office equipment. What we also need to bear in mind is that our sector has a vital role to play in helping the country achieve the highly ambitious energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets that are now legally binding. It is up to all of us to help promote the adoption of more renewable technologies. It is up to all of us to continue pushing energy efficiency and better controls and both new and existing engineers are right at the heart of this debate. Seeing what a charity such as JTL can achieve when it works in partnership with businesses, I’m confident that we are on the right track to find, train and support the HVAC engineers of the future that can help us all make a difference. Ben Bartle-Ross is a trainer at Mitsubishi Electric. If you have any comments on this column of any other training issue contact him by email: Ben.Bartle-Ross@meuk.mee.com

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James Knight and Will Hawkins from the ACR Journal met with Tony Evanson, MD of heating and cooling solutions distributor, Oceanair to learn more about his business.

hen you think of a distributor, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a distributor does just that: act as an intermediary between a manufacturer and customers to ‘break bulk’, making bigger boxes into smaller boxes. That is far from the reality of any distributor that wants to survive in business today.

The Panasonic unit supplying the thermal store

A distributor has to add value to its customers to survive and compete. That value comes in diﬀerent forms other than price. The best value in any industry is expertise or knowledge. Help your customers solve their problems using your expertise and support, and they will keep coming back.

Deep Expertise

And, that is exactly what Oceanair brings to its customers: knowledge and expertise. Oceanair is built on knowledge and experience gained by Tony and his team. Tony started the business in 2002 when he decided it was time to go out on his own

The thermal store in the Oceanair offices

after a successful career in the industry. In fact, Tony started ‘on the tools’ as a refrigeration engineer, so he knows the business from top to bottom. A sign of a healthy business is how long it retains its staﬀ. Many of Tony’s team have been with him since the start. People stay when they are happy, when they believe in what they are doing, when they feel appreciated and when they make a diﬀerence. That is how it feels at Oceanair and I expect their customers like working with them too. Oceanair distributes Panasonic and Fujitsu heating and cooling systems across the UK. The company distributes

from its headquarters in Mansﬁeld, Nottinghamshire and branch in Crawley, West Sussex. As Tony put it, “Air conditioning is our ‘bread and butter’. What I get particularly excited about these days are the renewable heating projects.” Oceanair has long history with Panasonic, formerly Sanyo, and Fujitsu is an important part of their portfolio too. Tony’s team includes people with deep and broad experience of both manufacturers’ kit. Renewable heating is a growing part of Oceanair’s business. Despite the challenges with the domestic RHI in recent months (more like years), Tony and his Continued on page 16

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Oceanair’s VRF training rig

Tony Evanson commented: “When Carluccio’s compared the Sheﬃeld site to one of their existing restaurants of a similar size, the energy savings were considerable. To heat the water for their Leeds restaurant cost £3782 whilst at the Meadowhall site the comparable cost was just £951. These sizable savings mean the site will see a return on investment in about 2 years and has achieved a COP of about 3.91.” Those numbers are impressive.

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team have some interesting projects in their portfolio using heat pumps in commercial properties. Take, for example, the project with Carluccio’s restaurant in the Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheﬃeld. The company wanted to reduce its energy bills while still providing the volume of hot water needed by the kitchen. The restaurant chain had relied on traditional 12kW boilers to do the job. Working with the installer, FWP Air Conditioning, the team speciﬁed a Panasonic air to water heat pump to take much of the heat generated by the cookers to produce hot water. (The heat was not taken from the kitchen canopy. That is not clean enough.) They monitored the energy used before and after installing the heat pump and had great results.

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Walking the Walk

Tony Evanson

Tony likes to prove his theories to customers too. In the Mansfield office, the team installed a thermal store, an air source heat pump, a VRF air conditioning system and solar thermal panels. As a result, the company won business off its installations and the data they gleaned from them. But, that aside, Tony and his team have had their expertise in helping reduce their customers’ energy consumption using heat accredited by the Carbon Trust. Oceanair is a company full of experts, no doubt. Yet, they are very approachable. It’s not all heat loss calculations and debates about ‘refrigerant glide’. If you need a spare part for your air conditioning unit, for example, they are happy to help.

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ll air conditioning systems with an effective rated output of more than 12kw must be inspected every five years to comply with legislation and avoid a fine. To remain compliant, those inspected five years ago must now be inspected again. The inspection should be carried out in an independent manner by an approved assessor to avoid any potential conflict of interest.

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No more than five years apart. Is your second inspection now due?

UNFORTUNATELY, WE DO SEE TOO MANY EXAMPLES OF CONTRACTORS INSPECTING THEIR OWN MAINTAINED SYSTEMS AS A COMPLIANCE BOX-TICKING EXERCISE”

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For many systems, that five year anniversary is coming around again this year. Here Steve Gill of BJA, an approved air-conditioning assessor himself, provides the background to the inspections and explains how the benefits should exceed meeting a compliance exercise. Having an air conditioning system inspected by an accredited air conditioning energy assessor is designed to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, operating costs and the carbon emissions of the system. The energy assessor will highlight improvements to the operation of existing systems or opportunities to replace older, less energy efficient systems or oversized systems with new energy efficient systems. There are very real benefits to the inspections being carried out by an independent inspector. That is why, BJA as independent consultants are undertaking man inspection on behalf of contractors as well as direct for endusers/building owners. “The majority of our inspections are carried through contractors who wish to provide the best service for their clients and therefore offer them a truly independent assessment. However, unfortunately, we do see too many examples of contractors inspecting their own maintained systems as a compliance box-ticking exercise with no intention of finding any potential improvements for fear of that appearing as a criticism of their own performance in some way”.

Why are air-conditioning inspections required?

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was ﬁrst adopted in 2002. The recast Directive, adopted in May 2010, replaced the original Directive from

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1 February 2012 and was progressively implemented from January 2013. The Directive requires Member States across Europe to put in place ‘measures to establish a regular inspection of air conditioning systems of an effective rated output of more than 12 kW.

Not just small systems

The vast majority of systems to be inspected are at the lower end of the requirements, however it has been estimated that there are somewhere between 20,000 and 30,000 systems with a rated output capacity of over 250 kW in the UK. There is partly still a lack of awareness of the regulation by building/ system owners and we as inspectors are still finding many systems that have never been inspected even for the first time. This is unfortunate because the larger the system, the larger the great the potential for savings. The aim of an inspection is to highlight improvements to the operation of the existing systems or opportunities to replace older, less energy efficient systems or over sized systems with new energy efficient systems and thereby reduce carbon emissions. So not having the inspections carried out for whatever reason is potentially an opportunity missed.

What does the inspection involve?

The first step of the inspection is to review records of the air-conditioning system. In more recent buildings, this information should be found in the building logbook or though from personal experience is that I have yet to find this is the case. Otherwise system descriptions and commissioning records may be needed to find plant types, sizes and locations. If this valuable information is not available there may be additional time and cost required in gathering the information even at the basic level of establishing what is installed. Where information is available, this may provide useful performance factors such as the specific fan power of air-distribution systems, also any records of energy consumed or hours run may highlight excessive use and potential control issues. The review of maintenance records and an initial visual examination of equipment allow a comparison to be made with industry good practice. Where a system is already well

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maintained and controlled, some aspects of the wider physical inspection may be omitted to keep costs low. However, where maintenance has not been undertaken or information is missing, there may be a need to investigate more thoroughly. The visual inspection identifies system components, confirming that the plant matches the records. This often identifies that the information is out of date or incorrect and needs updating. As part of the inspection, the energy assessor will be look for such issues as external damage or blockage to heat exchangers, signs of leakage from refrigeration systems, and that basic operation is correct.

Estimate of cooling load

It is not a requirement of the inspections that a full design review is carried out; however rules of thumb are used to estimate the cooling load, based upon the current levels of occupancy, the activities being carried out, the IT and other heat generating equipment in use, and solar and other heat gains. This check of the current load requirement can identify firstly opportunities to reduce these loads and secondly, opportunities to match the system more efficiently to the current load, for example by using variable-speed drives with relatively short payback times.

Report

As part of the inspection, the energy assessor will provide a report to the

building/system owner that will provide them with basic information regarding the efficiency of the air-conditioning system that they control, together with advice on how the energy efficiency or effectiveness of these systems might be improved.

Opportunities

Whilst the air-conditioning inspection itself is mandatory, it does not compel anyone to act on any advice given. However, acting upon the advice given in the report should result in attractive and cost-effective improvements that reduce the operating costs of the system. There is a legal financial penalty for failing to have an air-conditioning system inspected by a qualified energy assessor and while this may be an incentive in itself to comply; the greater incentive must surely be the benefit of energy savings to be made.

Time for repeat inspection?

For many, the time has arrived for their systems to be inspected again. BJA are sending out reminders to their customers of this, and are also undertaking many new inspections for contactors who recognise the benefits of using an independent assessor. So if you are a contractor, service provider, or a building owner and require further information or inspections, please contact Steve Gill at steve.gill@bjacool.co.uk

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IT’S ONLY COMMISSIONING Now the installation has been done it is time for Martyn Ives, Fujitsu’s technical manager to look at commissioning; an activity with which Fujitsu technical personnel often help.

o remind you, our theoretical two storey building, which we introduced in the previous columns, has a floor area of 160m2 per floor with open plan and cellular offices. Different tenants occupy each floor.

While, obviously, different equipment requires different commissioning, on the whole, the principles are the same. All too often, commissioning is thought of as something you only need to consider at the end of an installation, but it should be something that is as much part of a project as correctly positioning the units. At the end of a project, when the customer sees all the equipment is in place but not working yet, there is always a lot of pressure to get the units going as soon as possible, but not carrying out a methodical commissioning process may be the difference between a system working perfectly, or not working at all.

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WHEN THE CUSTOMER SEES ALL THE EQUIPMENT IS IN PLACE BUT NOT WORKING YET, THERE IS ALWAYS A LOT OF PRESSURE TO GET THE UNITS GOING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE”

Commissioning engineers addressing the system

Addressing the System

Commissioning does not have to be left entirely to the end. It can be done throughout the installation. For example, the addressing of the indoor unit can be done when wiring the system, as its covers are already oﬀ. Addressing the system, so the indoor units will talk to the outdoor ones properly, can be one of the areas that gives the most problems, and the

larger the system, the more involved the process. While VRF systems are simpler to commission than they were, it is still worth double checking all the units have the right address, as incorrect addressing can result in the end users thinking they are changing the settings for a wallmount in office A, when they are really adjusting the ducted unit in office B. Many systems offer auto-addressing

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as well as manual, but auto-addressing does not address in a logical way, so rooms next to each other can be wide apart in the numbering system, which adds an extra complication for the service engineer.

Service Software

To help with commissioning, Fujitsu oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a powerful piece of software called Service Tool, which allows the commissioning or service engineer to check that all address settings are correct, and view all temperature and pressure readings from condensers. Not all aspects of commissioning are quite so technical. For example, it is imperative to ensure the installation is correct to the design schematics. Visual checks need to be made on all pipe work and ďŹ ttings before the builder makes them inaccessible, ensuring the pipe work is supported correctly and well insulated, and separation tubes and refrigerant branch boxes are installed at the correct angle as shown in the installation manual. Do not forget to check the system is achieving the right temperatures and there are no noises that should not be there. It is also important at this point to show anyone who is likely to be able to adjust the controls, how to do it properly without causing problems. Next month â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aftersales.

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WHY HFOS

HAVE A ROLE TO PLAY A-Gas Managing Director John Ormerod with an overview of how mildly inflammable refrigerants are taking centre stage

n our industry an ideal refrigerant would be non-toxic, nonﬂammable, energy eﬃcient, have low installation and maintenance costs and have the right environmental credentials. But gone are the days when one class of refrigerant ticks all of these boxes.

HFCs meet four out of ﬁve of these demands but, as I am sure you are aware, they are under scrutiny for their impact on the environment. With few alternatives, we will have to start making compromises when it comes to selecting a refrigerant of choice.

Energy Efficiency at a Relatively Low Cost

Hydrocarbons such as propane (R290) and propylene (R1270) provide energy efficiency at a relatively low-cost. However, their high flammability makes the overall installation expensive and raises safety concerns. Another natural refrigerant, CO2 (R744), is a fantastic gas due to its environmental credentials. But again, the equipment needed is costly when compared to traditional equipment running on HFCs. The energy efficiency of CO2 is also debatable as it depends largely on where in the world it is being used and in warmer climates it is not such an attractive proposition. Ammonia is an excellent energy efficient, natural refrigerant that ticks the cost effective box but on the downside it is highly toxic. Ammonia installations require external plant rooms and

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secondary systems are needed to make the refrigerant a practical alternative. That said, secondary Heat Transfer ﬂuids, such as MEG and MPG, are readily available making this a viable option.

The Grey Area

HFOs are deﬁnitely starting to make their mark. They have a short atmospheric life and don’t contribute to global warming like HFCs. However, HFOs do take us into a grey area because they are mildly ﬂammable. With regard to working practices we will have to wait and see what comes out of the redrafting of the European Standard EN378 which I think will provide

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A NUMBER OF CHILLER MANUFACTURERS HAVE INCORPORATED R1234ZE AS A STANDARD REFRIGERANT IN SOME OF THEIR EQUIPMENT AND THERE HAVE BEEN GOOD REVIEWS"

the certainty the industry is looking for on how to deal with mild flammability issues. Once that is completed engineers should fully understand the areas that HFOs can be used in. The two main HFO refrigerants around at the moment are R1234yf and R1234ze. R1234yf will be used in air conditioning systems for all new cars from the beginning of 2017 and there are already a million vehicles on the roads of Europe with R1234yf running in their ac systems. In most cases the motor industry has done a pretty good job of understanding mildly flammable refrigerants and also how to mitigate any risk where appropriate. The acr industry as a whole can learn from this. R1234ze won’t be suitable as a drop-in for systems because of the volumetric capacity but for new systems it is a good energy efficient option.

The Boiling Point Issue

Issues relating to the boiling point can be a bugbear elsewhere. These gases simply don’t boil low enough to be used for freezing. This means they have to be mixed with something else. So if you are looking to replace R404A for freezing applications neither of these HFOs are going to do the job on their own and will need to be mixed with some other molecule which will lower the boiling point.

As a result, HFOs blends are emerging which do offer a practical alternative to high GWP refrigerants. The Solstice L40X (R455A) refrigerant from Honeywell is an ultra-low GWP R404A replacement scheduled to be commercially available later in the year. This hybrid mixture contains R32 and CO2 and is classified as a mildly flammable gas. R455A matches the capacity of R404a and has the same or better efficiency. Solstice L40X is a refrigerant to keep an eye on. Some supermarkets are already testing HFOs to gain an understanding of the mixtures involved and how they perform. A number of chiller manufacturers have incorporated R1234ze as a standard refrigerant in some of their equipment and there have been good reviews on this application. This could be an another area where HFOs will make their mark in the industry. It is fair to say that we still have a lot to learn about HFOs. But to put this in perspective you must remember that other natural alternatives can be difficult to use – negatives like high flammability, toxicity or poor energy efficiency often outweigh the positives – and so this leaves the way clear for HFOs to play a role in the future.

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If there’s one thing missing from the ACR Journal, it is product reviews. There are plenty of tools, devices and solutions available for air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. But, there are few reviews to help our readers decide how to use them, whether they help or not, and what is the difference between one and another.

Reviewer

The Review Team (LtoR): NEIL BAINBRIDGE MD

Optimum air conditioning 15 years experience

JOHN POWELL

Service Engineer Action Air Conditioning 30 years experience

MARK SHELDON

Service Supervisor Cooltherm 26 years experience

e decided to ﬁll the gap and teamed up with Rob Green, FSW’s product and marketing manager to address the hole in our magazine and website each month. Rob is no stranger to the industry. He started out on the tools in his youth and has been helping engineers long enough to know what’s good and what works . To kick oﬀ the reviews, ACR Journal editor, Will Hawkins, went to the Red

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ROBIN GREEN MinstR

FSW Refrigeration Product & Marketing Manager 37 years experience

GARETH THOMAS

Director GRG Refrigeration 47 years experience

Dragon Air Conditioning Training Centre in Bridgend where Rob had gathered the review panel and ﬁrst set of products for testing. The panellists have over 300 years of experience between them. The panel is a mix of air conditioning and refrigeration engineers. We reviewed products on the night and the panellists were given a range of products to try out in the ﬁeld. The products include scales, screwdrivers, tool bags, tapes, socket sets, pumps and more.

GERRY WILLIAMS

Branch Manager FSW Cardiff 44 years experience

STEVE FISHER MD

Red Dragon Air Conditioning 24 years experience

(Teaching for the last 10 years)

Here is the panel. On the next page, you will see the ﬁrst set of reviews. Two panelists not there on the night are Steve May, MD of S & J May Refrigeration, and Chris Smith, Service Engineer, Action Air Conditioning. Rob Green’s bother will also be helping to review products. Let us know your feedback on the products reviewed and what you want us to review in future. www.acrjournal.uk/whats-new

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Reviewed & Rated Robin Green MinstR, FSW Refrigeration Product & Marketing Manager launches Rob’s Reviews, a monthly review of all things Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

Wey-Tek HD Wireless Refrigerant Charging Scale £149.99 & VAT

eeing the Wey TEK HD for the ﬁrst time inside it’s carry case seems odd.

Odd, because for the first time EVER there’s NO hard wired digital controller. In order to use the Wey-Tek HD you first have to download a Free App from the App or Google Play Store, to a smart-phone or tablet. Once downloaded simply pair the device via Bluetooth. Select your preferred measurement scale and away you go. I have to admit, I was impressed watching the scales react instantly on my phone as I applied and released pressure to the wireless platform. The platform is a nice looking solid piece of kit with two easily accessible soft keys and it’s showerproof as long as you don’t leave it in the case, If the case fills with water it will enter the battery compartment on underside of the platform causing irreparable damage. Small cylinders fit perfectly on the platform but large cylinders only just. Not an ideal scales if you use large cylinders regularly, but for the odd occasion it’s adequate.

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The scale is controlled by the easy to use APP, you can select weights in pounds/ounces, kilograms/grams, decimal pounds, or ounces only. Set specific charge weights that will trigger your phone to alarm once reached. That’s the benefit of a 30ft bluetooth range as you don’t have to stand over the scales watching it charge. It even has a low flow alarm that sounds if the refrigerant weight hasn’t changed more than 30 grams in two minutes. The App has a job log feature once selected will record a log containing the site name, amount of gas transferred, date and time etc. These can then be emailed. You need to download the operating manual for full details of these features as the scales only comes with a basic quick use guide, but it’s worth downloading.

There is no speciﬁc ipad APP just use the iphone version on your iPad and there’s no plans for a windows phone APP. Plastic case catches could be better quality but they are replaceable under the 2 year manufacturers warranty. Optional handset available but doesn’t oﬀer all the features you get with the APP and it costs an extra £100.00 so not really an optional extra worth considering. The more you work with the Wey-Tek HD the more you realise just what a good piece of kit it really is. There is a lot to like about this set of scales. Well worth considering.

Rob’s review If you’re looking for a 1/4” dr socket set that fits into your tool-bag for carrying out everyday tasks, you’ve just found it, Superb.

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Reviewed & Rated Bahco Socket Sets

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Bahco SL25 1/4” 25pc Socket Set

Bahco SL24 1/4” 24pc Socket Set

Bahco 2058/S26 1/4” 26pc S/Set

Bahco S87 + 7 94pc Socket Set

£24.99 inc vat

£29.99 inc vat

£21.50 inc vat

£175.00 inc vat

The SL25 has a good range of sockets from 4.5 to 13mm, plus T10 to T40 torx, 2 x PH2 & 5 & 6 mm hex bits. 1/4 x 1/4” bit holder, 100mm wobble ext bar and a 120mm long ratchet. Button lock ratchet stops sockets falling oﬀ, great for working in tight spaces. Smooth action ratchet with soft grip rubber style handle. Decent quality plastic case with foam insert that hold sockets in position. Not so good as a bit set, but nevertheless a highly rated set, awarded 5 Stars for it’s range of sockets, quality & value for money.

Rob’s review If you’re looking for a 1/4” dr socket set that fits into your tool-bag for carrying out everyday tasks, you’ve just found it, Superb.

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The SL24 has less sockets than the SL25 but a wider range of screwdriver bits including 3 different sizes of flat, PH and PZ bits. A nice little knuckle joint, 100mm ext bar with socket lock feature. The ratchet is slimmer & lighter the SL25’s but an inch longer. Inc’s 1/4 x 1/4” bit adaptor with bit lock. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10mm sockets, No 4 & 5mm Hex, No 4 & 5 flat, and No1, 2 & 3 in both PZ & PH Bits and T10 to T25 torx bits. SL25L model (not shown) comes with an array of long reach sockets for £43.00 inc vat.

Rob’s review Very good balance of sockets and bits, adding a 1/4” sq dr screwdriver handle would have made it even better.

This is a true mini socket set that will ﬁt in your pocket never mind your tool bag. Has a tiny reversible ratchet with 8 mm ring on opposite end. Quick release bit holder can also be used in your battery drill. Set includes 6, 7, 8,10, & 13mm sockets, PH & PZ No 1, 2 & 3 bits No3, 4, 5 & 6mm hex No 4, 5 & 6 ﬂat and T10 to T30 torx Bits. In reality you may struggle to undo 13mm sockets with the tiny ratchet, but nevertheless it’s a truly versatile socket and bit set, Great quality at a sensible price.

Rob’s review Punching above it’s weight, It’s hard not to fall in love with the S26, you may not need one, but you WILL want one, “super little set”.

You wont ﬁt this bad boy in your toolbox that’s for sure, This monster lives in your van ready to be unleashed to tackle any job you can throw at it. It’s the ultimate comprehensive socket set. Nice selection of both combination and L spanners stored in the lid, and the remaining array of sockets stored in the base. Everything about this socket set oozes quality, far too many items to list on this review, but check out the in-depth video at www.acrjournal.uk

Rob’s review It isn’t cheap, but quality never is. However it will pay for itself over the many years you own it, with it’s versatility alone.

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Charlotte Dresser

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This month in the ‘Women in ACR’ series, the ACR Journal interviews Charlotte Dresser, age 19, who is an Apprentice Electrical Engineer with Mansfield Pollard. Where did you study and what qualification did you gain? I attended Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, and Guiseley School, where I completed my GCSE’s. I have always been certain that I wanted to be an engineer so I enrolled at Bradford College where I gained my Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering.

Tell us about your employer Mansﬁeld Pollard is based in Bradford and has an enviable reputation for delivering bespoke air management and acoustic control solutions. These are delivered to a wide range of UK and international customers working in sectors as diverse as health care, pharmaceutical production, leisure, retail and education. The management team encourages every team member to succeed, and we are given endless opportunities to beneﬁt from personalised training initiatives. It is reasons like this why the company won the ‘Outstanding Employer of the Year’ award at the Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards 2015.

What attracted you to the industry? From a very young age I have always had a fascination with speed and movement, and the processes that are involved in mechanical and electrical objects and machines. I was really lucky that my Granddad was part of a team at a museum in Doncaster that restored helicopters, so I was able to go along and watch him at work. This led to me taking part in a project to restore the front of an aircraft, and the Transport Trust named me ‘Young Preservationist of the Year’ for making a signiﬁcant contribution to transport preservation. This was such an honour as I was the youngest person, and the ﬁrst female, to win the award. As soon as I started my Diploma I was able to explore this more, and my eyes were opened to a diverse and creative industry.

What do you specialise in now? Or, what type of projects do you work on? My role as an apprentice began in September 2015, so I have been spending a lot of time on

the factory ﬂoor watching the engineers and learning as much as possible. The team have been so helpful and provide me with all the training and mentoring that I need to increase my skills and knowledge. As Mansﬁeld Pollard deliver bespoke industrial air management and acoustic control solutions there is lots to get to grips with and every day is so varied. I love that I constantly need to be alert and proactive.

What do you know now about the industry which you wished you had known before? I grew up thinking that engineering and manufacturing was the norm, and that everyone would share the same passion that I did! It was a huge eye opener to see that there was only one other female on my college course, and I was further shocked to hear that only 7% of people working in the UK engineering sector are women. I was so happy to hear that Mansﬁeld Pollard address this issue. They work hard to raise awareness, and promote the industry in

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schools and to young people. The message is to explain that our profession works with cutting edge technologies and has excellent career prospects in an expanding market, for men and women alike. Manufacturing oﬀers a long term career path and exciting and challenging work on a diverse range of projects.

Where do you see your career developing? What are the benefits of being in your role (e.g. travelling, variety, monetary? I am looking forward to finishing my apprenticeship, and working at Mansfield Pollard to develop and perfect my skills. In the next five years, my dream is to join the RAF as an Aircraft Technician, to maintain aircraft structure, propulsion systems and associated equipment.

What excites or interests you about the What are the challenges of being an industry and your part in it now? apprentice in this industry? The diversity of the industry is very exciting. You never know what kind of project you can be working on. Once I am fully qualiﬁed as an electrical engineer, I will have developed the skills needed to undertake many more engineering positions. Being an engineer opens so many doors, and the knowledge that I am set to gain can be transferred to many more roles.

Being patient is deﬁnitely a challenge! As an apprentice, I am spending a lot of time on the factory ﬂoor to watch and learn as much as possible, whilst juggling my college work. There are so many aspects to take into account, and so many processes to remember. I want to excel in everything that I do, and to qualify as quickly as possible.

Being an engineer is paving the way for the future, and I am excited that the skills that I am set to learn will help find creative solutions for the challenges facing our society. Engineering offers a rewarding career, with opportunities to travel, and work with the most innovative organisations, and people in the world. Another great benefit is that the analytical skills and technological expertise that I will develop can also be put to use in many other fields, and will definitely open so many doors for various career opportunities in the future. Authorised use of the image to the extent that BESA own any copyright in the same and subject to a full acknowledgement in the piece itself of Mansfield Pollard’s long-standing connection with and contribution to BESA

What would you say to other women who are considering coming into the ACR industry? Do it! It is such an exciting, innovative, and fast paced industry, and you will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of complex projects. I get to work with 150 team members who share my passion for the industry and work together to deliver projects for companies as diverse as pharmaceutical brands, luxury car makers and the aerospace industry, as well as major retail, leisure and commercial developments.

What excites or interests you about the industry and your part in it now?

The evolution towards a more global world, with solutions becoming increasingly local. Also, the ever-accelerating evolution of new technologies and how this eﬀects our jobs on a daily basis.

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HOW TO SERVICE AN OUTDOOR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT In the third “How To…” article by AC&R service and maintenance experts Advanced Engineering, we provide a two-part step-by-step guide on how to perform the perfect service of an outdoor air conditioning unit PART ONE: Inspections & Leak Checks

Most experienced AC&R service engineers will know what’s required to inspect and service an exterior air conditioning unit, but there are a couple of tips and tricks that might make the work quicker and the benefits last longer. For example, a significant minority of engineers are still reliant on purely mechanical cleaning, despite the advances in chemical cleaning and preventative treatments. This article is written as an overview: pulling together all the best advice, guidance and techniques relevant to engineers at all levels, whether they’re new to the job or experienced practitioners.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST: The visual inspection

Outdoor or exterior A/C units are prone to deterioration from the weather, direct sunlight or atmospheric conditions peculiar to the location (e.g. in coastal areas corrosion is greater due to more saline conditions). When beginning your visual inspection, check the unit’s mounting brackets (if fitted), then look for corrosion on any anti-vibration (rubber) mounts. It’s also a good idea to inspect the washer between the bracket and the A/C unit to ensure there’s no wobble or movement. Then inspect the horizontal surface of the L-shaped bracket between the bracket and the bottom of the A/C unit; verify the bolts are tight and the mounts are not deteriorating or decayed due to atmospheric conditions. Often, if the fit is not quite as snug as it should be, any exposure to sunlight can crack the mount. Finally, run your finger across the integrity of the brackets to check the welding is sound and strong.

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BEFORE YOU REMOVE THE ACCESS PANELS, ISOLATE THE UNIT ELECTRICALLY. ” General housekeeping

It barely needs saying, but remove any rubbish, leaf debris or other contaminants and check nothing has blown in. If fitted, clean the drain pan as it’s likely to be filled with rubbish and leaves.

INTERNAL MAINTENANCE: The nitty gritty

Before you remove the access panels, isolate the unit electrically. There should be a local isolate as this is a legal requirement for safety, then gently remove the panels to gain access. Firstly, visually check the electrical connections and cables, look for deterioration, give them a tug to ensure they’re screwed in tightly and identify any loose connections which can be a fire risk for sparks, or result in a build-up of heat in the connection that could start a fire. They’re usually either push sticks or screws, so see if you can tighten any by hand or with a screwdriver if necessary. Next, examine the electrical connections and the condition of the fan and motor, checking for deterioration. Look to see whether any blades are bent or whether debris or a bird has gone through it. Fans tend to be relatively weak, so if they touch something they may bend or break.

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THAT’S IT FOR PART ONE:

The fan itself will usually be bolted to the metal frame so make sure this is nice and tight and the fan is not loose or rattling around.

Leak checking inside the unit

In Part Two of this step-by-step guide we will cover servicing and cleaning the heat exchanger, applying protective coatings to prolong the positive effects of servicing, external leak checking and important final checks, visual inspections and documentation.

Now move the insulation out of the way and – if you use UV leak formulas – look for the tell-tale glow of any refrigeration leaks using UV trace lamps. Alternatively, you can use a quick

bubble-up leak detector, or one of the recommended TIF electronic sniffers. Have a good check of the accessible joints with your detector (you may need to remove insulation to do this). Make a visual check of the unit’s insulation while the panels are off to ensure the insulation is secure and replace any if necessary. It’s also a good idea to look at any foam bonded to the casework.

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HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS REVEALED Glasgow-based firm Star Renewable Energy threw open its doors to unveil its revolutionary air source heat pump (ASHP) – the Neatpump – to the world, as part of the International 2016 Low Carbon Heat & Water Conference and Showcase.

uests attending the event had a rare opportunity to see the revolutionary air source “Neatpump” in action under test conditions, at a facility where, coincidentally, the new series of Robot Wars is currently being ﬁlmed.

While Star Renewable Energy’s innovation doesn’t involve ﬂamethrowers or pneumatically powered axes, the system certainly proved to be of great interest to customers and suppliers within the low carbon heating sector, with a reverse cycle hot gas defrost and active control system designed to maximise uptime and eﬃciency. Star Renewable Energy’s Dave Pearson said: “A clean air, decarbonised society in 2035 will need heatpumps capable of

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“Extensive modelling and real-life testing have demonstrated that the high temperature air source heatpump can deliver eﬀective and aﬀordable heating to existing social housing with the result of a 53% drop in carbon footprint – dropping even further as the grid decarbonises.” “The impact will be a generation of cleaner, lower cost heating for households.”

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The GHA will also lead the deployment project once the heatpump has been fully tested and is ready to be despatched. Robert Kilpatrick, an Assistant Director (Development & Operations) of University of Strathclyde Glasgow, who witnessed the testing of the large air source heatpump, said: “I think it goes without saying that heatpumps are starting to oﬀer a diﬀerent type of solution to tackle carbon reduction on a large scale for generating heat, so, it’s a fantastic new development here which compliments the water source heat pumps that Star have already had some achievement on – well done to them.”

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New Brochure Addresses HVAC Challenge through Hybrid Solution Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new brochure looking at the challenges facing building services in the light of tough legislation and energy efficiency demands. The brochure explains how the innovative Hybrid VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) system has been designed to offer the very best of Chiller and VRF in one solution, with an adaptable, flexible, modular system that uses water in occupied areas to deliver fully controllable heat recovery throughout a building. “Hybrid VRF is a 2-pipe heat recovery VRF with water between the Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC) and indoor units”, explains Mark Grayston from Mitsubishi Electric. “You can install and design it as VRF without the need for leak detection equipment, whilst enjoying the features of a Chiller system”. Download a free copy here: https://hybridvrf.co.uk/183

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Monier launches self-adhesive HVAC pipe wrap WRAPTEC® from Monier is a universal, self-adhesive cladding and jacketing material used to weatherproof HVAC pipes, ducting and insulation. Its backing welds to the facing on laps giving a watertight bond which withstands the harshest weather conditions. With no need for primer, adhesive, sealant or heat activation, it is a quick and costeffective means of preventing corrosion under insulation (CUI) at the duct pipe and ideal for detailing work and irregular surfaces. WRAPTEC can be cut by scissors and stretched up to 50% in either direction without loss of functionality. Rolls are available in 4 sizes from 70 to 560mm.

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New BSS App brings the branch to your phone or tablet Delivering up to minute news and information to tablets and smartphones, the new free mobile Application from BSS – the UK’s leading distributor of heating and pipeline products and services – is packed with useful features to help customers. Utilising GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), the Branch Finder details the nearest BSS branch to your current location, its opening hours and contact details, and the route from your current location to the branch, available in list or map view. The app also enables customers to submit quotation requests and to browse through the services offered by BSS, including the BOSS Technical Team, providing product and application advice to ensure the right product is specified, and Hire-It.

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ASSESSOR / LECTURER – REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING Hours: 22.2 per week Salary: £21,734 - £33,890 pro rata Fixed Term until August 2016 Eastleigh College requires a competent Refrigeration Engineer who is interested in a change in career. The college delivers the Level 2&3 qualifications in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning in a range of different delivery methods. As a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning assessor/tutor you will use your knowledge and experience to support candidates to achieve their chosen NVQ pathway and deliver supporting courses. You will work as part of the RAC team within the Technology department to support other assessors and lecturers to deliver the quality assurance of NVQ provision within the college and outside. You must have proven experience within the Refrigeration/Air Conditioning industry to a minimum of NVQ level 2 and F-Gas qualified. Travelling is a requirement within this role. Preferably you will already hold the A1 award and/or teaching qualification, if not we will support you to achieve Level 3 Award in Education and Training teaching qualification and the A1 assessor award. You must be highly motivated, work well in a team and be interested in supporting students to reach their desired goal. Eastleigh College is more than a place for learning; it is a community. We are a highly successful “Outstanding” Ofsted graded, Further Education College employing approximately 500 staff. We offer a wide variety of technical and professional courses, which gives our learners the specific skills that employers are seeking. This includes a wide variety of full-time courses, part-time professional courses and Apprenticeships. As an Employer we have a host of people with individual skills and knowledge who play an integral part in making our successes happen. If you are interested in joining the team, please follow the application link below. The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 15th April To apply online, please visit: www.eastleigh.ac.uk/about/jobs/ Please contact the Human Resources Department at Eastleigh College on: e-mail: recruitment@eastleigh.ac.uk telephone: 023 8091 1173 We pursue a policy of promoting equality and diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities. Eastleigh College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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SEMINAR: POST OCCUPANCY EVALUATION... WHO CARES? The newly-formed ASHRAE UK Midlands Section has its first, free seminar on the topic of ‘Post Occupancy Evaluation’ on 26th April 2016 in Loughborough. Edward Murphy, director of Ollio, the sustainability and building performance consultancy, is the speaker. His seminar ‘Post Occupancy Evaluation... Who cares?’ an overview of his experiences in a number of award winning building projects, giving an insight into the post occupancy evaluation research that he has conducted over the past decade. He examines in detail how, as an industry, we design and deliver buildings, how we interface with client stakeholders, and the quality of the after sales care we pass on to our customers. The talk also addresses what the research suggests the property procurement industry needs to do to capitalize on better techniques now available from other product design industries. These techniques could help facilitate more robust and user-led pre and post occupancy evaluation practice. If adopted widely, the new techniques could radically improve the value of POE for clients and their businesses, creating the motivation for them to request and pay for it as a separate performance led professional service. This would then lead to better valuation of our built products and services, as a result of deeper end-user engagement in the

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Will caught up with Richard who he first met when he was with LG. Here is Richard’s news: “I’ve moved back into my specialist field of FM and heading up a new team of highly specialist engineers to cater for varied clients requirements all over the south east and northern home counties. We are taking on board a new digital platform to enable us to perform more effectively and will be relaunching the business platform in the next 8 weeks consisting of a re-brand and new website that will be both interactive for clients and engineers. “I will miss my colleagues at LG and I certainly gained a huge amount of experience in my time with both LG and Daikin. However my passion is FM [Facilities Management] and contracts, which is where I believe I can make a real difference “It’s really exciting times ahead for Freeair Limited, both Lee Robinson (Managing Director) and Tom Cottrell (Operations Director) are fully behind the plans to re-brand/ relaunch. We have set out a business plan that will see the three main areas of the business grow steadily over the next few years and expand with demand.” We’ll let you know when Free Air’s new website goes live.