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Refrigerating Efficiency, the ratio between the actual coefficient of performance (COP) and maximum possible COP, needs all the attention, if we are serious about cutting down on indirect emissions, says Farhan Juratli

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The UAE cannot carry more than two district cooling utilities, says Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, in this interview, in which among other topics, he spoke on Empower’s work with UNEP, interconnection of reticulation networks and the current regime of Low Delta T penalties.

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‘We managed to bring 28 the cost down by 15-20% Mohammed Dasmal, Managing Director, Bin Dasmal Group, speaks with pride on how the company contributed to the Expo work through timely delivery of customised equipment with an eye on energy efficiency and aesthetics – and at a cost that was agreeable to the client.

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hile it is heartening to hear of ‘Sustainable Refurbishment’, the fact remains that the focus of intervention of policy makers, building owners and the engineering community is mainly on improving energy efficiency in the existing stock of buildings. Case-in point, the European Green Deal, which aims to triple the rate of building

renovation and to speed up the digitisation of buildings towards the objective of decarbonising the EU’s building stock by 2050. Yes, the continent has health-related

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policies and implementations measures in place – Finland, for example, has an excellent programme to ensure good indoor environment quality (IEQ) in schools – but ‘Sustainable Refurbishment’ and ‘Green’ appear to be mainly synonymous with energy efficiency. This is not only about Europe but also the rest of the world, with a few enlightened pockets here and there standing out as exceptions.

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Dear Editor: With reference to the article on magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers (January 2020 issue of Climate

Control Middle East), the writer says: “To support the shaft without any physical contact, magnetic bearings use electromagnetic forces. Such magnetic bearing design does not require oil or refrigerant for lubrication. The suspended rotating shaft maintains frictionless operation, thereby creating a device that features high efficiency.”

I find the above to be a broad statement. Does he mean that magnetic bearing chillers are more energy efficient – that is, less kW/TR, when the Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) is employed?

Further, the writer enlists the various advantages in sufficient detail. He says that magnetic bearing doesn’t suffer from wear. So, is the service life for magnetic bearing infinite? Are there no magnetic bearing eddy current losses in the stator core and rotor laminations?

Stating another advantage, he says that low power losses allow AMB supported machines to achieve higher running speeds. What about the power loss generated, though, which is known as the eddy current loss?

He further states that conventional oil-lubricated bearing chillers typically cannot operate below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C), but some of the magnetic chiller machines can operate with entering condenser water temperatures as low as 36 degrees F (2.2 degrees C). In my view, this scenario is not realistic, because the Entering Condenser Water Temperature (ECWT) is always higher than the Leaving Chilled Water Temperature, which is usually 40 degrees F or 4-5 degrees C. The ECWT is correlated with the ambient wet bulb temperature, but if the latter was less than 13 degrees C, then you don’t even need to operate a chiller.

The writer has not spoken enough of the disadvantages. In my view, the following are some disadvantages of magnetic bearing chillers…

1) The available direct stiffness is severely limited, because the laminated permeable core of the shaft is limited.

2) There is an increase in initial cost of the equipment.

3) The active magnetic bearing is not a classical technical system; it is a typical mechatronic product, and as such, it contains information processing components, software and feedback loops. The reliability analysis of mechatronic systems has yet to be developed. In addition, the synthesis approach, addressing the question of how to design a safe system, is not structured. Electronics/software may fail. Software failures represent a system breakdown. The electronics may fail, or the signals may be disturbed, most often by excessive noise from electromagnetic sources, which are mistaken as sensor signals.

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Shifting market conditions, changing consumer demands, and evolving energy efficiency and IEQ standards have urged developers to seek hidden opportunities within their existing property portfolio. What can be done to ensure repurposed buildings and spaces reflect best design and installation practices? Hannah Jo Uy has the story‌

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ortfolio optimisation has been the biggest driver for repurposing in the GCC region, says Saeed Al Abbar, Managing Director, AESG, who adds that the challenging nature of the market has pushed real estate owners to reassess their portfolio. “The logical thing to do is to look at where they can increase yield, and with a more challenging market, we will continue to see a lot more of this,” he says.

Sangeetha B., Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Al Fajer, reports a similar trend, drawing from her experience in building operations and management. “We are aware of the emerging need to give building stock a new lease of life,” she says. “This is imperative in a market where companies are faced with shrinking budgets but are required to improve the work environment and creatively repurpose commercial spaces.” Weighing in, Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO, Facilio, cites increased focus on sustainability, diversification of the regional economy and greater appreciation towards the merits of smart, digitally enabled infrastructure as driving the need to repurpose the existing inventory of buildings.

Undoubtedly, repurposing has become a reality in the Middle East and one that takes on many forms, says Al Abbar, providing insight on AESG’s encounters with such projects. “In this economic climate, some projects stop and are put on hold before things get started again with a new team,” he says. “In these cases, we have been involved in building surveys of halfcompleted constructions, to see the status of what is and is not installed and what equipment is or is not there.”

Al Abbar says AESG has also been involved in reassessing buildings in high-value land. He points to the example of a building that was built 30 or 40 years ago that continues to be popular in terms of location and enjoys high footfall. “We would be studying how the building can be upgraded to be fit for modern use, for any typology, residential, hotels, etc.,” he says, “because the layout and designs people wanted 30 or 40 years ago are different from what they want today.” Similarly, Al Abbar says, repurposing also follows when there is a desire to change the development to cope with changes in consumer habits. “Globally, we are seeing that a lot in particular with retail spaces,” he says. “With the advent of online retail, brick and mortar retail has been less in demand.”

REPURPOSING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Sougata Nandi, CEO, 3e advisory, says it is important to consider that as repurposing is essentially changing the end use of the built-environment from the original intent and purpose, sustainability inevitably takes a hit in such developments especially in the way it is conducted in the region.

Many beautiful buildings in the UAE, he explains, have been transformed from residential to commercial units, so landlords can get better returns and revenue for the same space. “Repurposing typically happens with that idea in mind,” he says. “A particular building has been designed for a specific purpose; now, the landlord realises with the changing market dynamics, he would not get buyers, or maybe demand for offices in that locality has risen, and resident demands go down. Repurposing, by and large, happens predominantly because of purely commercial reasons, and commercial gains are never a good driver for sustainability.”

Nandi emphasises that the level of difficulty varies depending on the project. “If you convert an office to residential, it’s much easier. Typically, an office building has higher requirements than residential, and an office has higher density and more electrical equipment that go for longer hours,” he says. “But, residential to office is a bit more complicated. Now, the installed equipment don’t have the capacity to meet the new end use.” Nandi says in such cases, authorities will also need to approve the change, and it would only be possible if either the residential to be converted into an office is already overdesigned, which means it has extra equipment and capacity that can cater to revised occupant requirements, or the building has capacity to add more equipment. “However, in case where you want to convert a

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residential to a restaurant, for example, that is a strict no-no,” he says.

“The shift is significantly too much to handle. So, when you talk about repurposing, from what to what are you repurposing? If you are going down from higher requirement to lower requirement, then there is no major impact on sustainable parameters, whether energy efficiency or indoor air quality. If you are going from lower demand to higher demand, obviously there will be significant impact, and it may not even be feasible. You have to address every project case to case.”

Ramachandran agrees, pointing out that while buildings are optimal when they are designed around the purpose they are expected to serve, in repurposed spaces, the challenge is to extract performance that fits a new use just as effectively. “A warehouse transformed into an office space will need considerable alteration to deliver the expected IEQ for the workforce it will host,” he says. “Factors such as built-in insulation, the natural light the building draws, a new profile of electrical and plumbing requirements and much more, need to be accounted for.”

Nandi adds that considerations must also be made when it comes to fire and life safety systems. “Firefighting system designs are based on the number of occupants in the building,” he says.

“Residential have lower occupant density compared to office. When you have a firerelated incident, the biggest challenge is to evacuate the occupants that are much higher, and there is also a different level of exit capacity. It would impact everything.” Other crucial considerations, Nandi adds, would be elevators, whether they are able to cope with the shift in carrying capacity and volume of traffic. “If a tower has been designed for residential and used for offices, there will be a greater number of people during peak time traffic.”

Al Abbar says code compliance can also be a challenge when it comes to repurposed buildings.

“It’s about balancing and making sure the upgrade is up to the

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standards of new codes with fire escapes, stairways, doors and windows,” he says. “Incorporating this could be a challenge.”

Additionally, Al Abbar says upgrading installed equipment can also be an issue. “We have had projects where there is existing equipment,” he says, “but they are not maintained and commissioned well, so that is an expensive refurb that sometimes come as a shock to the client who didn’t know they would need to buy new equipment, but when you look at the existing equipment it has not been designed, commissioned, operated and maintained right.”

THE BIGGER PICTURE Majd Fayyad, Technical Manager, Emirates Green Building Council, however, points out that repurposing existing buildings is still inherently sustainable. “The construction materials are already on-site, which will lead to a reduction of embodied carbon associated with building materials,” he says. Dr Gerhard Schmitt, ETH Zurich, Director, Singapore ETH Centre, Chair of Information Architecture, also highlights the positive impact of repurposed buildings on sustainability initiatives, calling it the smart and responsive thing to do. “They re-use the structural and most of the outside material of the buildings and avoid the production of new building material, which is one of the main contributors to climate change,” he says.

Dr Schmitt adds, however, that it is easier to repurpose architecture of high-quality than buildings that were designed and built for a single purpose, minimising first cost. “There are many examples of medieval architecture that is still in use today with new purpose,” he says. “In Singapore, Dempsey Hill stands for a more recent example of repurposing large military barracks into attractive dining and shopping ensembles.”

In the last century, Dr Schmitt adds, unused but spacious production facilities, often in inner cities, have been turned into attractive lofts with a minimum of

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investment and a maximum of rent. “Investors or building owners, be it public or private, must see the potential in repurposing building structures,” he says. “The proposal to do so might lead to the request to the city to change the zoning law or the land use pattern. The trend towards high-density mixed-use neighborhoods is both a result and a precondition for repurposing existing structures.”

Al Abbar also believes it is important to look at the opportunities in repurposing, rather than the challenges it poses, as repurposed spaces can be made to reflect best practices that has been gained over the

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years. “It is still much better to repurpose and refurbish a building than knocking it down,” he says. “When there is major refurb taking place, it is the most effective opportunity to incorporate energy efficiency, because you are un-occupying the building. That provides an opportunity for changes and to design and upgrade construction to present-day standards. Twenty or 30 years ago, there was not much desire for more air changes; now, you can bring in IEQ equipment. A major change of use or refurb would typically improve the quality of building and indoor air quality.”

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WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL REPURPOSING PROJECT?

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For Dr Schmitt, the first key indicator that will determine the best path forward, and ensure buildings are not only repurposed, but repurposed well, is to compare how much CO2 would be set free by the processes of demolishing the existing structure, transporting and processing the demolition materials, preparing the site for the new structure, then constructing the new building. He says that stakeholders must also reflect on how big are the necessary changes that need to be made to the original primary structure in order to facilitate the new use. “This is directly related to the flexibility of the existing structure and its quality potential for reuse,” he says. “Stable and spatially generous primary structures are better suited for repurposing than complex buildings constructed in heavy materials, for which each removal of a wall requires a sequence of follow-up actions to guarantee structural safety.” Dr Schmitt also points out that buildings that do not come close to the latest standards in fire safety and earthquake resistance are less attractive to repurpose.

Fayyad points out that the success of a repurposing project, essentially depends on whether or not the repurposing goals are met. Indicators of this, he says, are dependent on the cost of repurposing compared to demolition and building it anew, retaining the building’s character and aesthetics, which is key for historic buildings, and the quality and expertise of the team performing it.

Weighing in, Sangeetha says that at Al Fajer, the aim is to evaluate the success of a repurposed building through a holistic economic and socio-cultural viewpoint. “The decision to repurpose an existing structure instead of building a new one boils down to cost savings,” she says. “A sizable cost savings not only indicates success but also means more money for future maintenance and operations. On the other hand, we ask if the new function of the building has revitalised a neglected area, if it has improved the living conditions, and if it has contributed to a sustainable future.” For Ramachandran, the key indicators of a successful repurposing are efficient resource and energy consumption, as well as delivering performance that is ideal for the building’s new purpose. “Effective repurposing,” he says, “should leverage the existing strengths of a building, adapting them through the effective use of redesign principles and appropriate technologies.”

For Anwaar Al Shimmari, Director – Design Department, Chief Innovation Officer, UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development, to arrive at best practices in the built-environment, be it new buildings or retrofit projects, it is important to promote more specialised training that will educate stakeholders on technical matters. “We need proper training,” she says. “I still see training that is very superficial except for those from credible entities. I would encourage more professional training, not only specialised matters, but also you need to have it gradual. Some people they don’t know from where to start.”

In view of the importance repurposed buildings hold in the unfolding sustainability narrative, it is vital for stakeholders to approach such projects with the right framework, by looking at best practice examples and having the right methods to ensure repurposed buildings are not merely an echo of old, bad habits. As Al Shimmari points out: “Cities evolve, and we, as humans, change. Change is healthy, but we have to make sure it is toward the right direction. This is an investment, and we have to make sure this investment is going to the benefit of everyone, as well, with minimum loss and minimum negative impact on the environment, on humans and so on. Definitely, there will be faults; we learn from these faults. The greatest government and greatest cities in the world didn’t learn from only wins but also from the mistakes. We have to make sure we understand what’s happening around the world because these are lessons learned.”

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HAT PROGRESS ARE YOU ABLE TO SHARE ON EMPOWER’S WORK WITH UNEP’S DISTRICT ENERGY IN CITIES INITIATIVE? We were selected to be one of the countries to work on the UNEP programme, and Empower was selected as an advisor on district cooling. We contributed a lot of our engineering hours and our management time. We spent time participating in their conferences and their events. And the purpose of it all was for serving the industry and developing district cooling. Dubai was selected as one of the 45 cities in the UNEP program on the basis of the fact that we were leading in the field of district cooling. We continue to support the UNEP programme.

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AND WHAT ARE WE GOING TO SEE OUT OF YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMME? WHAT ARE THE LIKELY OUTCOMES? To give you an example, the UNEP programme that is happening in Gujarat, in India, is resulting in Tabreed investing in India. The purpose of it is not for Empower to necessarily come in as operator but to encourage the concept of district cooling, and whoever can go there, it is good for them. And we as Empower are also seeing the commercial concept of it. I was advising the Minister of Industry in India and told him that India would be better off to set up a company in India that is owned by Indians, because

The UAE cannot carry more than two district cooling utilities, says Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, in this interview he gave to Surendar Balakrishnan, in which, among other topics, he spoke on Empower’s work with UNEP, interconnection of reticulation networks and the current regime of Low Delta T penalties. Excerpts…

it is a business that can be developed as a utility. And usually, the utility should be run by the country itself, rather than be outsourced to someone else.

BROADLY SPEAKING, THOUGH, WHAT EXPANSION PLANS DO YOU HAVE OUTSIDE THE GCC REGION, CONSIDERING THAT YOU WERE LOOKING AT INDIA TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS AT ONE POINT IN TIME? Yes, yes, we were working on it as a proposal, but there is no conclusion yet. As you know, there can be progresses and delays from different countries. For us, in Dubai, we are moving faster and growing, as you can see from the numbers we are posting (see related news story on page 37). Dubai is growing, even though the real estate market has been hit a little bit because of oversupply. Despite the market conditions, we have a good number of chillers connected over the last year.

WHEN YOU SAY YOU HAVE ACHIEVED 1,530,000 REFRIGERATED TONNES IN 2019, YOU ARE SPEAKING OF THE CONNECTED LOAD, AREN’T YOU? Yes, it is the connected load.

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The diversity, we haven’t gone to 70.

These days, we go to maximum 10 or 12%, because the load is increasing

SO, IT IS NOT THE CHILLER PLANT CAPACITY, CORRECT? No, no, this is the connected load to the client, and the chiller is actually almost meeting that.

We do have a diversity, but it is very thin.

WHAT IS THE DIVERSITY – ABOUT 70%?

No, we haven’t gone to 70%. If it were 70%, we would be left with very good money. You must keep in mind that over the last 16 years of Empower, a lot of assets have depreciated, and we have added a lot of technologies, which as you know, include treated sewage effluent (TSE) and reverse osmosis. These have helped us improve our profit margin. But the diversity, we haven’t gone to 70. These days, we go to maximum 10 or 12%, because the load is increasing.

WHAT HAS EMPOWER’S ROLE BEEN IN THE BUILD UP TO THE WORLD EXPO? EXPO is an event for Dubai and for the UAE, specifically. Frankly speaking, to contribute to the EXPO, it is not necessary to be working on an EXPO project. Any customer we serve in Dubai, we are supporting them for the EXPO. We are connecting 17% of the hotels in Dubai. Now, Dubai has 700 hotels, so we are connecting 120 hotels. And all these hotels will be supporting the EXPO. Ours is an indirect contribution. All the entities in Dubai are contributing to the EXPO.

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A FEW YEARS AGO, YOU SPOKE ON SEAWATER COOLING, ABOUT HOW YOU WOULD NEVER OPT FOR THAT APPROACH, SAYING THAT DOING SO WOULD RESULT IN THERMAL POLLUTION OF COASTAL DUBAI. HAVE YOU CHANGED YOUR MIND ON SEA WATER COOLING TO LOWER THE USE OF POTABLE WATER? My technical team and I discussed it. The problem is not the sea water but the cost of getting the sea water, how to treat it for use in district cooling, and how to treat it to discharge it to the sea. In all, the cost of going for sea water would be higher than that for TSE. Over the long run, yes I agree, but I would never dump chilled water to the sea, because that would lead to ecological problems.

AT THIS POINT IN TIME, YOUR WATER USE PROFILE IS A MIX OF POTABLE AND TSE, ISN’T IT, CONSIDERING YOU DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TSE FOR SEVERAL PROJECTS? We are always in the ratio of 60:40, with 60 for potable and 40 for TSE. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED INTERCONNECTION OF DISTRICT COOLING NETWORKS TO OVERCOME IDLE CAPACITY? I MEAN INTERCONNECTION INVOLVING EVEN THOSE OF YOUR COMPETITORS. NOW, INTERCONNECTION MIGHT NOT BE TECHNICALLY FEASIBLE EVERYWHERE, BUT IT SURELY IS IN THE CASE OF DISCOVERY GARDENS, WHICH YOU OVERSEE, AND THE GARDENS, WHICH NAKHEEL OVERSEES, OWING TO THEIR PROXIMITY. In the United States, as you know, the grid is owned by the government, and a chilled water company distributes its water based on the needs of chilling of Building A, B and C. So, it is bringing 5,000 tonnes to the grid. And another company is supplying another 5,000

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tonnes for a different set of customers. So, everybody is accounted for how much they are supplying to the system. Here in Dubai, we don’t have this integration concept. With the condition of the real estate market, the deterioration and reduction in demand for real estate, I think it is the right time for master developers, and for government and semi-government entities to get rid of their plantrooms to the bigger players. And this is the right tactic. At the end of the day, it is not their core businesses. And they have to give a chance to the people who are doing well. They can get rid of their district cooling assets, be it to us or to our competitors.

SO, YOU ARE RECOMMENDING A CONSOLIDATION OF THE INDUSTRY? Consolidation is the way forward, whether they like it or not. Today, it is your investment, it cost you money to set up the plants. I would rather take my cash out of what I put in this investment and reinvest it in something else, in my core competency, not in something out of my zone. Outsourcing is a global business trend.

Today, there is no taxi, there is Uber. With Uber, there is no brand. I and you can drive our car, and we are Uber. And they make extra money. This is the concept for the future. The way forward for the industry is transformation, and we have to accept the changes.

SO, YOU ARE SPEAKING OF A SPECIALISED APPROACH, THEN? Absolutely. Why should I have all this investment if I am Nakheel?

Or, if I am Emaar? Anyway, I outsource water, I outsource electricity, I outsource road and travel, I outsource services in the hotel, I look at what is feasible to me.

This is how it works.

But if I am thinking, or if somebody is advising me to put my investment into something that will create another source of revenue, yes go ahead, but it is subject to you succeeding in it; and you need to have a certain volume. If you have a small volume of it, it is not profitable. The way

forward for this industry is consolidation.

And the UAE cannot carry more than one or two companies. And I strongly believe in this. There will be two players in the end.

YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A STRONG ADVOCATE OF TEMPORARY CHILLED WATER PLANTS AND CONVERTING THEM TO PERMANENT PLANTS LATER ON, ONCE YOU GET THE DESIRED LOAD. ARE YOU STILL STICKING TO THAT STRATEGY? We call them semi-permanent plantrooms.

If I start with a cluster that needs 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000 tonnes, I am completely against dumping an investment of 300 or 400 million dirhams when the expected return is two million.

DUBAI HAS A STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE OF INCREASING THE PENETRATION OF DISTRICT COOLING. WOULD YOU SAY ONE OF THE WAYS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BUILDINGS CONNECTED TO A DISTRICT COOLING NETWORK WOULD BE TO MAKE IT MORE ACCESSIBLE AND PERHAPS MORE AFFORDABLE? YOU CURRENTLY CHARGE A LOW DELTA T PENALTY OF SEVEN PER CENT ON CONSUMPTION IF THE DELTA T IS 1 DEGREE F LESS THAN THE DESIGN? WOULD YOU CONSIDER LOWERING THE PENALTY? If the return water is above nine, we have to pump more water, which means we spend more money. But we never straightaway penalise the customers for Delta T. We always give them a notification for six months to improve the Delta T. If they do not take corrective action, we give them an extended six months. We are always looking at improving the service. As you can see in our business card, it is written Empower Energy Solution, not Empower Penalty Solution. It’s an energy solution – we need to save money for the investor, we need to save money for the end user, we need to save money for the government.

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Farhan Juratli is District Cooling Project Manager at Nakheel.

He may be contacted at Farhan.Juratli@nakheel.com.

OVERLOOKED, FORGOTTEN Refrigerating Efficiency, the ratio between the actual coefficient of performance (COP) and maximum possible COP, needs all the attention, if we are serious about cutting down on indirect emissions, says Farhan Juratli

M

ost, if not all, HVAC professionals are confused about Refrigerating Efficiency. For instance, the efficiencies of large industrial air conditioning systems, especially chillers, are given in terms of kW/ tonne, to specify the amount of electrical power that is required for a tonne of refrigeration of cooling. In this case, a smaller value represents a more efficient system.

However, according to Chapter 2 (Thermodynamics and Refrigeration Cycles) of the 2017 ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals, the Refrigerating Efficiency has a different formula, which is barely used in the HVAC market. It is simply the ratio between the actual coefficient of performance (COP) and maximum possible COP. Let’s look at Coefficient of Performance (COP), (COP)rev and Refrigerating Efficiency. Chapter 2 of the ASHRAE Handbook defines the above terms as follows:

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COP

Where:

Performance of a refrigeration cycle is usually described by a COP, defined as the benefit of the cycle (amount of heat removed) divided by the required energy input to operate the cycle:

COPrev The ideal reversible cycle (COP)rev is the maximum theoretical COP for an air conditioning system; it is expressed by Carnot’s Theorem, reduced to the following equation:

The above equation concludes that the COP of the Carnot Cycle is entirely a function of the temperature limits and can vary from zero to infinity.

A low value of TC will make the COP high. A high value of TE increases the numerator and decreases the denominator, both of which increase the COP. The value of TE, therefore, has a more pronounced effect upon the COP than TC. To summarise, for a high COP, you need to operate with a high TE and a low TC.

So, according to the ASHRAE Handbook, the Refrigerating Efficiency is not merely the actual COP, as submitted by the manufacturer, but is the ratio between the actual COP and the maximum possible COP. For instance, the actual COP for a water-cooled centrifugal chiller, operating in accordance with ANSI/AHRI Standard 551/591 (SI) 2018 at full load is 7.2, whereas the maximum possible COP at the same conditions is:

As a result,

= Saturated temperature of Condensation in Kelvin [K] = Saturated temperature of Evaporation in Kelvin [K] Kelvin K = Celsius (°C) + 273.15

REAL WORLD OPERATION OF REFRIGERATION CYCLE If we left the analysis here, we would leave the false impression that we have complete control over TC and TE. If this were true, TE could simply be set equal to TC, which would make the COP equal to infinity.

A closer study shows that certain temperature requirements are always imposed upon the refrigeration system related to cooling of buildings. For example, if the refrigeration system must maintain a chilled water supply temperature at 8 degrees C and can reject heat to the atmosphere at 15 degrees C during winter operation, these two temperatures are limitations within which the cycle must abide, and as a result, the maximum possible COP would be:

is the maximum Refrigerating Efficiency that is currently available in the market for a water-cooled chiller working at full load in accordance with AHRI standard conditions.

It is also important to note here that no refrigeration cycle can be constructed with a full load COP > 10 at the above AHRI temperature limitations without the violation of the second law of thermodynamics.

It is important to note here that all the processes in the Carnot Cycle are thermodynamically reversible – that is, all the heat transfers occur at zero temperature difference and zero approaches, and no friction occurs in any of the components.

A Carnot Refrigerator serves as a standard against which actual refrigeration cycles can be compared.

REFRIGERATING EFFICIENCY Refrigerating Efficiency is the ratio between the actual Coefficient Of Performance COP and the ideal reversible cycle (COP)rev

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The table, below, gives the maximum possible COP at various loads, based on their associated AHRI temperature limitations versus the actual COP available in the market at the corresponding load…

The curves in the LOAD chart (next page) were presented giving correlations of the max COP, actual COP and Refrigerating Efficiency versus the chiller load.

These curves confirm that the maximum Refrigerating Efficiency coincides with the chiller full load.

The COP or kW/ TR comes from the First Law of Thermodynamics (FLT), hence it fails to identify waste or the effective use of resources.

On the other hand, the Refrigerating Efficiency comes from the Second Law of Thermodynamics (SLT), which becomes a logical and meaningful target.

The generality of the SLT gives us a powerful means to understand the thermodynamic aspects of real systems through the usage of ideal systems. What makes this new statement of the SLT valuable as a guide to energy policy is the relationship between entropy and the usefulness of energy. kW/TR and COP are often misleading in that they do not always provide a measure of how nearly the performance of a system approaches ideality. Further, the thermodynamic losses that occur within a system – that is, those factors that cause performance to deviate from ideality – often are not accurately identified and assessed with energy analysis.

For instance, as indicated in the table and chart, above, the Actual COP of 10 at 50% load may lead you to conclude that the chiller is more efficient at 50% part load than its full load, where the COP equals 7.2.

However, we know that the max possible COP at 50% and 100% are 20 and 10,

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respectively, and as a result, the Refrigerating Efficiency at full load is 7.2 / 10 = 72%, which is higher than the Refrigerating Efficiency at 50% load, which is 10 / 20 = 50%.

CONCLUSION An HVAC professional designing a system makes trade-offs among competing factors.

The designer is expected to aim for the highest reasonable technical efficiency at the lowest reasonable cost under the prevailing technical and economic conditions, and also accounting for ecological and social consequences and objectives. Refrigerating

Efficiency is the only tool that provides a measure of how nearly the performance of a system approaches ideality.

References 1. 2017 ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals 2. Paul de Larminant, “Overview of Fluids for AC Applications”, ASHRAE Journal.

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services the need for install-ability, serviceability, durability, integration and peace of mind for the user. This approach ensures that the product meets these aspects. For example, high-quality durable components mean lower replacement rates and costs. To summarise, the products offered are having the lowest cost of ownership over the lifecycle.

Along with designing intelligent and innovative products, manufacturers need to look at their manufacturing processes and at training industry professionals to be responsible messengers. In 2025, Rheem shall be completing 100 years, and we have formulated three strategic pillars on sustainability commitment. The first is Degrees of Innovation (Intelligent Products). Under this, we are focused on innovating with intent, engineering solutions with lifetime sustainability in mind – from material selection to smart features to responsible recycling. The second is Degrees of Efficiency (Responsible Processes). Under this, we strive for operational excellence, working smarter and more sustainably to consume fewer resources, generate less waste and ensure simpler, safer processes. The third is Degrees of Leadership (Inspired People): Under this, we work to help build a thriving industry workforce – supporting the recruitment and empowerment of tomorrow’s plumbers and contractors, leading the way to a prosperous future, together.

Along with variable refrigerant flow units, electronically commutated motors can be used to tackle the changes in air flow requirement and give high efficiency

WOULD YOU SAY THAT SINGLE-SOURCING OF EQUIPMENT AND ALLIED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES WOULD ENSURE THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS WORKING IN HARMONY, THUS GUARANTEEING GREATER BUILDING PERFORMANCE? Up to some extent, yes. However, the industry has evolved, in which equipment suppliers have developed innovative technologies and products that are best in class. Considering the practicality of the

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situation and to ensure that the end user gets the best products, system integrators, FM companies, ESCOs and MEP contractors have an important role to play in ensuring that the systems offered in an installation work in harmony and ensure greater green performance.

INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL SEEMS TO BE THE NORM IN THE HVAC INDUSTRY, BUT IS THERE AN EQUALLY SOPHISTICATED UNDERSTANDING AMONG OPERATORS? WHAT SHOULD MANUFACTURERS DO BESIDES BUILDING AWARENESS AND TRAINING TO ENSURE THE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS MEET THEIR PURPOSE COMPREHENSIVELY? Digital solutions or IoT are becoming prevalent in almost all industries, and there is a certain level of expectation among the customers about them. What manufacturers need to be careful about is that the solutions shouldn’t constitute a gimmick. They need to be something that add value to the user. We have a controls platform that is available in several HVAC and water heating products.

It focuses on energy savings, safety and up-time – prognostics to ensure uninterrupted service. Proper training and understanding the value it provides are essential in ensuring that the technology is used to its fullest potential.

WHAT CAN MANUFACTURERS REALISTICALLY DO TO ADDRESS THE COMMON PRACTICE OF

part-load performance using advance range of components, such as EC motor on indoor units for residential ducted systems.

OVERDESIGNING OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT TO CAPACITY? Overdesigning of an air conditioning system has always been a concern when it comes to energy efficiency of the overall building; in such cases, the air conditioning equipment requires high input power. We have considered this a key factor in product design and have been offering solutions with ability to meet

WE ARE SEEING NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE BUILDINGS ARE BEING REPURPOSED, WHICH CHANGES AIR FLOW, CAUSES THERMAL COMFORT AND AFFECTS ENERGY EFFICIENCY? WHAT SHOULD MANUFACTURERS DO IN TERMS OF DEVELOPING ADAPTIVE AND REACTIVE EQUIPMENT? Manufacturers can look at developing variable refrigerant flow units, like VRF systems and inverters. Along with variable refrigerant flow units, electronically commutated motors can be used to tackle the changes in air flow requirement and give high efficiency. Other areas of improvement, when compared with the conventional air conditions system, is to have more efficient refrigerant components, which can involve precise controls for monitoring and achieving the lowest possible outputs.

HOW MUCH ARE PAYMENT CONCERNS AFFECTING BUSINESS AND PRODUCTIVITY AMONG MANUFACTURERS? This is an ongoing challenge that has affected businesses over the last few years, but the economy is expected to improve in the near future. Even in this scenario, we see a lot of opportunities for organic growth in the GCC region. We are investing in building a strong and stable organisation with the right products, people and processes. We are confident that our end users will be seeing a lot of value in doing business with us.

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EXPO MUSINGS

Mohammed Dasmal, Bin Dasmal Group

EXPO MUSINGS is a forum for Emiratis associated with a wide spectrum of industries that are directly or indirectly contributing to the World Expo 2020 effort, to share their views on the mega-event that is well nigh upon us.

‘WE MANAGED TO BRING THE COST DOWN BY Mohammed Dasmal, Managing Director, Bin Dasmal Group, speaks with pride on how the company contributed to the Expo work through timely delivery of customised equipment with an eye on energy efficiency and aesthetics – and at a cost that was agreeable to the client. Excerpts…

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in Dasmal Group is a group of companies that is involved in different areas in the construction industry. We are suppliers mainly of constructionrelated equipment, materials and components, and our strongest area within that is probably within the HVAC sector.

Trosten is one of the divisions that make up the Bin Dasmal Group, and its focus is on manufacturing air conditioning equipment, such as air-handling units and fan-coil units.

Trosten has aimed to contribute not only to the Expo but also to various developments happening in the UAE over the years. We have contributed by supplying quality

materials and equipment to the projects.

And in the space of air conditioning, we want to ensure that the best indoor air quality is available in projects we supply the equipment to.

For the Expo, our major involvement as a company has been through Trosten. It has been about supplying air conditioning equipment to different parts of the Expo site, such as the Luxembourg Pavilion and Route 2020, which ensures that all the Metro stations are air conditioned.

We have also supplied equipment to the Mobility Pavilion, Al Wasl Plaza, the Sustainability Pavilion and the Saudi Pavilion. So, that is quite a volume of work there. All these have Trosten air

conditioning equipment humming in them, so that’s our main involvement with Expo 2020.

As an Emirati, it is, of course, a great honour to be part of Expo 2020 through our air conditioning business. As you know, the Expo is one of the world’s greatest events, and it lasts over a period of six months.

Expo 2020 is very important for the entire region. It aims to bring people together from all over the world, to see what the world has to offer – and just imagine that… it is taking place in Dubai. Having our equipment provide an environment that is comfortable and healthy means a lot to me, because, of course, without the air conditioning, it’s going to be difficult for people to have an enjoyable stay. So, ensuring that people are in a comfortable environment during the whole event means a lot to me.

A heartening aspect of our work is that we have risen to the challenge. The Expo site is remarkably different, and its various elements are not like your everyday building. One of the areas we excel in as Bin Dasmal is our ability to meet our customers’ requirements by providing customised solutions.

To give you an example, the energy efficiency of the equipment we supplied had to be very good, but equally important, we had to provide our equipment in such a way that they could be concealed; by doing so, we adhered to the need for aesthetic sensibility.

Another feature of our work has been to meet the delivery schedules without fail, because the Expo work was a fast-paced project. We had to supply a large number of units within the due dates, which meant our factories worked 24 hours a day. I am happy to report that we unfailingly met the requirement on time.

Yet another feature of our work was that we helped optimise costs for the client, wherever possible. For instance, we worked very closely with the RTA in supplying the stations. Equally, we worked closely with the consultants and the contractors involved on the sites to meet their design requirements.

And prior, when it came to manufacturing the equipment, we managed to optimise the cost by negotiating closely with all of our suppliers of raw materials. We were able to bring the cost down by 15-20%. That’s a significant milestone.

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ERSPECTIVE

Alexander Castellanos is head of Fire & Life Safety at WSP Middle East. He may be contacted at alexander.castellanos@wsp.com.

The significance of

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Chapter 18 of the 2018 Edition of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice clearly spells out the responsibilities of individual stakeholders during the design, construction, handover and operation processes, with the intent to achieve a high level of fire safety in buildings, says Alexander Castellanos

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he 2018 Edition of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice introduced a new chapter outlining a new set of requirements: Chapter 18 - Stakeholder Responsibilities.

The concept of including the chapter is innovative, as the information presented is not required by the code. However, the industry has welcomed the set of requirements, as it aims to clarify the levels of responsibilities by all parties.

The stakeholder responsibilities are critical in the lifecycle of provisions of fire systems – design, selection, procurement, implementation and handover. They are even more critical in systems such as smoke control, which at many times are a fundamental aspect of the fire strategy and safety of a building.

Since its first edition, in 2011, the UAE Fire Code has mandated that all fire performance-related products should be tested and listed in accordance with the applicable standard, and approved/ certified by the Civil Defence of the relevant Emirate. The 2018 Edition of the Code further enforces this requirement by specifically identifying the product testing and certification requirements that are to be completed by the manufacturer. The question is then raised: ‘Is certification of a product enough, or is there anything additional that needs to be done?’ As an

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example, when using smoke control systems fire-rated ductwork, any concerns can be addressed by reviewing the requirements of Chapter 18 and the relevant responsibilities.

The consultant working on the fire and life safety design is responsible for designing a system and for providing specifications that are fit for purpose, in accordance with the requirements of the code, and for obtaining the authority approvals for such a design. In addition, the consultant must be involved in the installation and handover process.

As for the contractor, two key responsibilities include selecting materials, systems and products that have the required Civil Defence testing and approvals and executing the installation in accordance with the approved design. Any “changes, discrepancies, deviations or noncompliances that arise during construction and installation” must be brought to the attention of the stakeholders, including the consultant, for resolution.

Therefore, the relevant stakeholder responsibilities intend for such ductwork to be designed per code, registration and

certification per Civil Defence requirements, and the installation to be completed per the design; any deviations – for any reason – must be discussed and re-approved.

The selection of fit-for-purpose ductwork is the initial step in the contractor installation responsibility process. However, considering that the products have undergone testing under very specific conditions and are fit for a specific purpose, it is not sufficient for the material to only undergo the required certification, but also for the contractor to understand and ensure the limitations and applicability to the specific application.

The material must meet the performance requirements of the design and must be validated as per code standards. Equally important, the ductwork integration to other design elements, such as dampers, fans and anchoring/support systems need to be aligned with the code requirements.

Sometimes, irrespective of the efforts in planning and coordination undertaken, clashes between services may be experienced on site. At this point, a diversion of ductwork from the original design is inevitable. This can result in the addition of ductwork length, number of bends, access, interaction with other services, and impact on the entire smoke control system infrastructure

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Upon selection of the ductwork, there are various aspects of installation to consider, based on experience of major projects to date. The first is adequate access in the construction sequence. The support for ductwork must be in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and any deviation will result in discussions with the manufacturer and consultant to address code-compliant solution. Further, planning for easy access is critical in ensuring the installation joints are adequately sealed, and mitigate leakage to meet the approved design. This planning is an important element, as it is cost-effective to eliminate leak potentials during the start of a project rather than to try to identify leaks during the commissioning phase, where the installation of other services will get in the way.

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It is important to note that sometimes, irrespective of the efforts in planning and coordination undertaken, clashes between services may be experienced on site. At this point, a diversion of ductwork from the original design is inevitable. This can result in the addition of ductwork length, number of bends, access, interaction with other services, and impact on the entire smoke control system infrastructure.

Simply adjusting ductwork to fit without coordination among stakeholders will result in further challenges as the installation and commissioning progress.

Therefore, it is of extreme importance that any diversions are coordinated between the contractor and consultant to validate the impact on performance (duct sizing and fan sizing). Upon confirming through technical methods (calculations) that the change is feasible, coordination with the relevant manufacturers is required to ensure that the changes – that is, the number of bends, connections to the exhaust fan, relevance to other services – can be accommodated by their installation requirements.

Considering the complexity of current projects, it is anticipated that most will require collaboration involving the contractor, consultant and, on many occasions, the supplier or manufacturer, should there be any changes in design during construction and installation.

Even if changes are as minor as ductwork routing or are as significant as ductwork fire-rated performance re-evaluations, it’s imperative that

all installations follow a process which mitigates risk and is in accordance with the manufacturer specifications and requirements; otherwise, warranties and applicable fire certification may become invalid. Further, such changes can have an impact on the level of safety provided by the products, if they are not within the limits of the approved testing. Any changes during the installation must then be re-submitted as design drawings for Civil Defence approval.

The 2018 Edition of the UAE Fire Code ensures that all stakeholders adhere to their responsibilities, as the authorities enforce the process by cross-referencing approved engineering drawings at the time of handover. Any discrepancies in the built condition, including ductwork routing, are subject to inspection. It is, therefore, extremely important that all stakeholders carefully review their responsibilities in order to implement them into their ways of working.

Finally, the responsibilities are a set of guidelines created with the intent to achieve a high level of fire safety in buildings during the design, construction, handover and operation processes. Each stakeholder can choose to personally and individually execute their responsibilities or retain the services of a representative with the required expertise to do it on their behalf.

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COUNTRY REPORT

Italy

WHAT BOSCO VERTICALE AND JUVE STADIUM HAVE IN COMMON

His Excellency Nicola Lener, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, reflects on the milestones the country has achieved in the fields of renewable energy and green infrastructure, and discusses the opportunities for collaboration with the UAE

By Hannah Jo Uy | Assistant Editor

His Excellency Nicola Lener

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taly is first among the big EU countries in terms of the role of renewable energy in the total energy consumption, says His Excellency Nicola Lener, Ambassador of Italy to the UAE, emphasising that the country has continued to play a leadership role when it comes to promoting sustainable design and construction practices aimed at reducing negative environmental impact and improving building occupants’ health and wellbeing.

Further highlighting the holistic and integrated approach that Italy champions, H.E. Lener shares that the impact of the construction site and the disposal of materials are also factors that contribute to the sustainability principles of the building. “We have many examples of green infrastructure in Italy,” he says. “I can just think of the Bosco Verticale, designed by Stefano Boeri in Milan, awarded the 2014 International Highrise Award, or the example set by the Italian company, ENEL, the Futur-e project, where even an industrial plant can be reconverted into a circular economy, generating new opportunities for development and value creation.” H.E. Lener says a fitting example of the successful execution of such a principle is the Juventus Stadium in Turin, born from the recovery of material following the demolition of the old ‘Delle Alpi’ stadium. “It was created from 40,000 cubic metres of concrete, crushed and reused to build the base of the new facility, reducing the use of new raw materials,” he says.

Facade of

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Over the past year, European institutions have also touched significant milestones in terms of sustainable development, says H.E. Lener, emphasising that a number of legislative packages have been adopted, including one which has led to the ban of single-use plastic. He says that significant initiatives have also been launched by the European Commission related to sustainable finance, among other key directives. “Being an EU member state, Italy is fully committed to meeting the 2020 and 2030 EU environmental targets in terms of Renewable Energy Source (RES) development, energy efficiency improvement and advanced biofuel use in the transport sector,” he says. “In particular, concerning the RES share in total gross final consumption, Italy reached and surpassed the 2020 EU target of having 17% of RES share on gross final energy consumption, two years before the deadline, reaching 18.3 % in 2018.” Further showcasing the positive implications of the national efforts in the renewable energy sector, Lener says that in 2018, around 45,000 jobs were created, directly or indirectly, by the green policies deployed by the government, and that the country saved about 45 million tonnes of CO2 in the same year.

In terms of energy efficiency, H.E. Lener says Italy has had significant achievements in the industrial sector, but there is still scope for improving energy efficiency in the residential sector,

for private- and public-sector buildings. “It is important to highlight the success of some corporate initiatives in the issuance of green bonds,” he says, adding there is still a debate on the possibility of an incisive public intervention in favour of environmental sustainability. Emphasising another important milestone, H.E. Lener says that the Italian Government, following the Bosco Verticale adoption of the "Climate Decree", has recently made available EUR 450 million in favour of environmental initiatives.

H.E. Lener also emphasised the strong cooperation between Italy and the UAE over the years. “Italy is globally the ninth supplier to the Emirates and the second largest in the European Union,” he says. “According to ISTAT, the Italian National Institute of Statistics, in the period January to September 2019, export trade from Italy to UAE was about EUR 3.3 billion while import from UAE was EUR 0.65 billion in the same period.”

The strong cooperation, he says, can also be extended in the dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise between both countries in the move towards a greener future. “Sustainability involves many areas of collaboration between Italy and the UAE, such as the deployment of smart grids and second-generation smart metering systems,” H.E. Lener says. “In this sector, ENEL and the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed an MoU in 2017, aimed at increasing the sharing of information and knowledge in smart grids and network digitalisation.

These are key enabling technologies that will allow consumers to become real active actors of the energy systems and will provide them with completely new services, such as prepaid contracts of electricity, similar to the prepaid telecom mobile contracts.” In 2018, he says, both governments also signed an MoU that promotes joint projects, favours expert exchanges and implements capacity building in the fields of climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

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REGIONAL NEWS

Leminar inks exclusive distribution deal with Zurn

Company says it will be sole distributor of Zurn’s range of plumbing-speciality valves in the UAE

By CCME Content Team

■ L-R (sitting): Pramodh Idicheria and Sven Erlandsen

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eminar Air Conditioning Company, a member of Dubaiheadquartered Al Shirawi Group of Companies, has entered into an agreement with US-headquartered Zurn Industries to be the UAE distributor for the latter’s range of plumbing-speciality valves, the company said through a Press release.

As per the agreement, Leminar said, it will be the sole UAE distributor for Zurn’s complete range of plumbing-speciality valves, such as pressures reducing, automatic control, backflow preventers, dual check and float valves. With a wide range of available sizes, differential pressure and flow rates, Zurn offers the flexibility to tailor valves based on the requirements of the project, Leminar said. This will help design, deliver and maintain a plumbing system that will minimise performance gaps, as well as equip the same to be energyand cost-efficient for a lifetime, Leminar added.

Speaking on the occasion of the signing of the agreement, Pramodh Idicheria, COO, Leminar Global, said: “Sustainable water management requires a multi-disciplinary and holistic approach.

Zurn emphasises water conservation to take the edge off the global strain, ease utility costs and expedite regulation compliance. By joining hands with Zurn, we look forward to offering innovative water solutions across the country and help build a sustainable future.”

Sven Erlandsen, General Manager, Zurn Industries, said: “With a continued commitment towards providing best-in-class customer service across the world, expanding our horizon in the UAE was one of our long-term aspirations. Leminar’s strong network within the region will help us realise our vision of providing smart water building solutions while creating innovative products for the future that delivers superior value.”

Kartik Raval, General Manager, Leminar Global, said: “As a leader in HVAC and plumbing solutions, we continually assess our business, as well as keep pace with the industry and our customer base in the region. With Zurn’s efficient range of plumbing-speciality valves, we can now offer a complete portfolio of these products across the UAE. We are thrilled to be the exclusive distributor of Zurn valves and look forward to offering customised plumbing solutions to the region.”

Khimji Ramdas joins Eurovent Middle East Industry association welcomes newest Corresponding Member

By CCME Content Team

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man-headquartered Khimji Ramdas has joined Eurovent Middle East as Corresponding Member, the industry association said through a Press release.

Khimji Ramdas, which has been in operation for more than 150 years in Oman, is involved in the consumer, infrastructure and industrial sectors.

According to the release, its Air Conditioning Division has an avowed commitment towards green initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Muruvanda Chengappa, COO, Infrastructure Group, Khimji Ramdas, elaborating on the importance of being

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a part of an industry association, said: “Khimji Ramdas is dedicated towards energy-efficient practices and is actively participating in building a greener environment. Eurovent Middle East is the region's only industry association, which is actively working in this direction.

Through mutual cooperation between industry stakeholders and regulators, environmentally conscious practices will help in building a strong foundation to improve energy conservation for the coming generations.”

Nerissa Deoraj, Director, Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Eurovent Middle East, said: “The addition of Khimji Ramdas as a Corresponding Member re-affirms the

Muruvanda Chengappa

Nerissa Deoraj

values and vision of the Association, working towards improved energy efficiency and sustainable practices through lobbying and awareness-raising in the HVACR context. We are delighted to extend our reach to the Sultanate of Oman, where recent implementation of energy-efficiency regulations for air conditioners have come into focus. Such developments prove beneficial to further reinforce Eurovent Middle East’s market presence and value.”

Empower announces AED 871 mn net profit in 2019 Reports growth of 8.3% and reveals that its total cooling capacity has crossed 1,530,000 refrigerated tonnes

By CCME Content Team

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mirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) on January 27 reported a net profit of AED 871 million in 2019, which it said translated to an increase of 8.3% year-overyear (YoY). The company said it has achieved a total revenue of AED 2.19 bn, an increase of 7.9% YoY. Commenting on Empower’s financial results at the annual press conference, Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “2019 has been a milestone year for Empower, given the remarkable net profit increase, in addition to the significant expansion in number of district cooling plants, district cooling

pipeline network, customer base and the number of buildings connected with our district cooling services.”

Ahmad Bin Shafar Bin Shafar said that the number of buildings that Empower provides with its district cooling services exceeded 1,180 and the customer base has reached to more than 120,000. The total cooling capacity, he said, has reached 1,530,000 refrigerated tonnes (RT) during 2019,

and covered various projects, such as Deira Waterfront, Blue Waters, Jumeirah Group, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai International Financial Centre, Business Bay, Dubai Healthcare City, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Palm Jumeirah, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Design District and International Media Production Zone, amongst others.

“Empower has saved a total of 1,224 MW electricity worth AED 3.2 billion as of the end of 2019,” Bin Shafar said. The utility, he said, has also saved 326 million imperial gallons of water in Dubai through investments made in treated sewage effluent.

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Airedale joins Eurovent Middle East Industry group says British IT cooling company provides it data centre cooling expertise

By CCME Content Team

Markus Lattner

Asim Ansari

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ritish IT cooling company, Airedale has joined Eurovent Middle East as a member, a move the industry body described in a Press release as offering it with data centre cooling expertise.

According to the release, Airedale is involved in the design and manufacturing of innovative, high-efficiency cooling solutions, with offices in three continents and customers in over 60 countries.

Airedale, the release said, provides complete thermal solutions that encompass precision air conditioning and IT cooling systems, chillers, condensers/dry coolers and air-handling units.

The release noted that digitalisation, big data and connectivity are driving the demand for data centres and IT infrastructure globally and in the Middle East. With specific cooling requirements to ensure safe operation and safety of data, the release said, IT cooling is a major factor in energy consumption. The need for high-efficiency solutions for such critical infrastructure is becoming a major concern for governments, energy providers and operators, the release said.

Markus Lattner, Managing Director, Eurovent Middle East, said: “The digital transformation of our societies is in full swing.

Data centre cooling is becoming a major concern for energy consumption. Ensuring highest efficiencies in cooling systems is not only relevant in terms of operational costs but is a strategic necessity for countries and their energy providers. We are happy to welcome

UL gets Saudi Quality Marking accreditation Permit issued by SASO, which will allow UL to test and certify products

By CCME Content Team

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L has received authorisation from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) to test and certify products to comply with the internationally recognised Saudi Quality Marking (SQM) safety standards, UL announced through a Press release, yesterday.

Awarded with a three-year SQM accreditation, UL said it is offering its expertise and knowledge to companies in the Middle East by conducting the safety testing procedures for electrical products to be sold in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia market and abroad.

All testing adheres to the Saudi standard regulations, which is implemented by the SQM Department at SASO with products that meet the mandatory safety requirements, UL said through the release.

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one of the leading manufacturers in this field as our member, who will provide us with the expertise we need to drive initiatives in this critical appliance.”

Asim Ansari, Export Sales Manager, Airedale International, said: “Airedale International is delighted to announce its membership of Eurovent Middle East. The Gulf has always been an important export market for Airedale, and our dedicated office in Dubai serves customers across the region.

The partnership with Eurovent Middle East will give us a platform to further our success and help us meet the regulatory challenges of the region, whilst building partnerships and growing the Airedale brand. We look forward to engaging with Eurovent and fellow members and playing an active role in the excellent work they do on behalf of HVACR manufacturers.”

According to the release, the accreditation has been given to UL’s offices based in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. By obtaining the certification, UL said, it helps foster safe living as well as boosting the Kingdom’s economy and empowering the trust of consumers in Hamid Syed products in the Saudi market.

Amr Bashandy, UL Project Engineer and Account Manager based in Saudi Arabia, said: “It is a privilege to secure the Saudi Quality Mark accreditation from SASO to conduct testing for products that are to be sold in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and overseas. The Kingdom has already taken the necessary steps to ensure that there are safety certification procedures in place to avoid any potential disasters as there is more focus on technology today than ever before.”

Hamid Syed, Vice President and General Manager (Middle East), UL, said: “This is another milestone moment for everyone at UL. We are delighted that we are able to play a key role in serving the market demand with an authoritative mark that companies can trust. Saudi Arabia has established itself as a key market in the Middle East, and with its extensive developments, the economy will only get stronger.”

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Honeywell, Etisalat Misr, ACUD in Egypt smart city initiative The three entities announce collaboration to deploy IoT software and hardware solutions to the country’s New Administrative Capital

By CCME Content Team

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George Bou Mitri with Amr Fathy, IT Vice President, Etisalat Misr

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oneywell and Etisalat Misr have announced a partnership to deliver city management services for citizens in Egypt’s new Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD), Honeywell said through a Press release.

The agreement, signed in the presence of executives from both sides during an official ceremony on January 19 at Intersec 2020, will see Honeywell deploy advanced Internet of Things (IoT) software and hardware solutions for the new City Operations Centre (COC), as part of Phase 1 of the project, the company said through the release. Honeywell further said it will provide the IoT platform underpinning the central COC platform that will enable data analytics, a city-wide management dashboard, smart city services citizen engagement portal and

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mobile application capabilities. This will support administrative functions and deliver smart city services for citizens, as well as public- and private-sector entities in the new capital, the company said.

“Leading Egypt’s most ambitious development project to date, ACUD is committed to leveraging innovation as well as services to deliver a smart city based on the principles of safety, security, productivity and sustainability," said His Excellency General Eng. Ahmed Zaki Abdeen, Chairman, ACUD. "We are glad to be building on our

existing relationship with Honeywell through this collaboration and are confident this takes us one step closer to achieving our vision.”

Added George Bou Mitri, Vice President and General Manager, Honeywell Building Technologies (Middle East, Turkey and Africa): “At Honeywell, we are proud to be at the forefront of developing smart city infrastructures around the world, and Egypt’s New Administrative Capital is an example of global excellence in action. This project will redefine smart living, in line with the national economic development objectives outlined by Egypt Vision 2030. The partnership with Etisalat will deliver innovative, connected technologies to improve the safety, security and energy efficiency for the new capital, unlocking long-term benefits to its populations.”

According to the release, Honeywell technology will also power advanced management systems for smart parking and smart utility services for electricity, water and gas. This will include street lighting, smart metering, smart grid monitoring services and integration with smart digital signage management, billing and financials systems. In addition, the technology deployed will include Honeywell’s latest cyber-proof services, the company said.

According to the release, Egypt’s new capital, one of the world’s largest smart city projects, is being built in three phases 45 kilometres east of Cairo and will expand to cover more than 700 square kilometres, once complete.

According to the release, the partnership with Etisalat is an extension of Honeywell’s scope in the New Administrative Capital. In February 2019, Honeywell, in collaboration with MTI, announced it will deliver city-wide security and surveillance systems for ACUD. This effort will integrate security systems across the capital into a single point of control, known as an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).

Hazem Metwally, CEO, Etisalat Misr, said: “We are proud of this collaboration, as it demonstrates Etisalat’s leadership in the Egyptian market and our ability to support strategic national projects.

It represents a path towards the overall development of the Egyptian economy and is in line with our strategy to provide integrated solutions and services across the telecommunications sector.”

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OVERVIEW Energy-conservation policies, withdrawal of subsidies and strong engagement between developers and consultants – these factors contribute to making Oman an attractive market for energy-efficient technologies and to paving the way for greater adoption of VRF systems.

The sale of VRF systems in Oman has grown substantially in value and total cooling capacity sold. Growth rates in market volume have been higher during the last few years. In the last five years alone, VRF systems have found vital acceptance in Oman and in other GCC region countries – this is evident in the number of new brands looking to enter the market.

In 2018 alone, the VRF market in Oman was valued between USD 20 and 25 million. The figure is expected to grow in the coming years, considering the fact that Oman is placing greater importance on power saving.

SPEAKERS (SO FAR)

Sandra Bou Madi Member of Governmental Affairs Committee, ASHRAE Falcon Chapter

Dr M Ramaswamy Technical Expert - Royal Estates, Royal Court Affairs, Sultanate of Oman

Hassan Younes Director & Partner, Griffin Consultants; President, ASHRAE Falcon Chapter

Indeed, energy-conservation policies are driving the uptake of VRF systems in the country. Most of the conventional, unitary-type units arguably do not have the flexibility of sensing the actual indoor conditions, and keep operating with frequent tripping of the compressor, as per the set temperature, overlooking whether actual load is there or not, says an industry expert based in Oman. In that context, he adds, a designer seeks a system that saves energy, conserves space, enhances ease of use, delivers a high measure of reliability and has the flexibility of a unitary system and part-load capability of a chilled water system, which can work at high-ambient conditions and can be installed in a short time. Recognition of the fact that multiple compressors can provide greater energy efficiency and comfort due to reduced short-cycling and increased equipment life, is leading to the use of VRF technology.

Oman offers a wealth of opportunities to VRF stakeholders, particularly manufacturers and suppliers, because despite being geographically smaller, it has the added advantage of being a less saturated market, compared to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

This is motivation to conduct the 8th edition of the Middle East Variable Refrigerant Flow Conference in the Sultanate.

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06 April 2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE www.dcdialogue.com

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OVERVIEW The grand objective of DC Dialogue is to develop a deeper understanding of areas of current relevance in District Cooling that have a significant and long-term impact on the MENA region’s energy security and economic wellbeing. The conference looks at broad policies as well as granular measures that help the region meet its air conditioning needs in a manner that is conducive to the economy and the environment.

The conference aims to train the spotlight on issues that need more attention than they have perhaps garnered, with the objective of helping the air conditioning industry go further along the sophisticated path it has set out for itself.

The Abu Dhabi event represents the first of a two-leg exercise, with the second to take place in December 2020 in Cairo.

SPEAKERS (so far)

Fares Ahmad General Manager, Emaar District Cooling

George Berbari CEO, DC PRO Engineering

Dominic Mc Polin Chief, Central Planning - Central Planning Office, Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Bahrain

Eyad Ismail Group Director of Engineering, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)

Eid Mohammed Senior Mechanical Engineer, UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Timothy McLaren Senior Commercial Contracts Engineer, Ramboll

Hassan Younes Director & Partner, Griffin Consultants; President, ASHRAE Falcon Chapter

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WFES 2020: Developing an ecosystem for innovation

Greater trust comes from stronger collaboration, says Chief Innovation Officer, UAE Ministry of Infrastructure and Development; participants of World Future Energy Summit discuss impact of smart solutions and trends in energy and water

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he government is the best incubator for innovative ideas, but we should have an ecosystem for these ideas, said Anwaar Al Shimmari, Director - Design Department, Chief Innovation Officer, UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development, who pointed out that it is important to ensure that government entities and private sector understand the requirements of both parties. Al Shimmari was speaking on the sidelines of the World Future Energy Summit, held from January 13 to 16 in ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. The Summit hosted four key forums on Smart City, Water, Energy and Solar, and EcoWaste, which provided a comprehensive overview of emerging trends across the utility sector in the move towards sustainability and promotion of resource efficiency.

Sharing insights as a participant in the Smart Cities Forum, Al Shimmari said that considering smart technology systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools require huge investment, it is important for solution providers to provide greater support to entities and clients to ensure integrated systems are optimised, and to have a greater understanding of market requirements. “It’s not only about delivering AI tools, it’s also about understanding how to help the government deal with the right tools,” she said. “As part of the government, I have to ask, ‘Once I implement this, who will maintain it? Is it easy to maintain? Do I need to train people?’”

These concerns, she said, are key reasons why government and endusers are hesitant to implement such solutions.

Al Shimmari said that in certain cases when tools are implemented, they are not optimised according to their full potential, with the entity utilising only 10% or 50% of their actual capabilities. “I would encourage all entities, when they have a tool, to make sure they optimise it, because we need to see results, and these results will help the whole,” she said. Al Shimmari said solution

providers could greatly help in this regard by providing greater support following installation of such solutions. “I would encourage businesses who have these products to always consider the whole cycle,” she emphasised. “The whole idea is not only to sell – the trust becomes more when collaboration is higher.”

Rami Ghandour, Managing Director, Metito Utilities, also touched on the growing impact new technologies have on the water sector, during his participation as a panelist and moderator in the Water Forum. “There’s a lot of new technologies out there, but how do you implement them in practice?” he asked. “Because utilities, in general, are very conservative creatures, so it’s very difficult for any technology startup to be able to integrate. You have got to convince the end user, you have to voice the financiers, then develop it – everyone has to come in to be part of implementing a new technology, in order to get the greater efficiency. One of my concerns, speaking for the water sector, is that a lot of our technology is old. We are a very slow-moving sector in terms of adaptation and implementation of technology, so I was very happy that I think there is a market effort from different parties.”

Ghandour said that during the Summit, two slightly contrasting themes also emerged following exchange among participants and key decision-makers during the Water Forum. “One is the decoupling of the water from the power,” he said. “Historically, you have had IWPPs all together, and now you see that you might optimise water, you might optimise power, but you do it separately.”

This trend, he said, raises questions on what can be done to unlock the benefits of alternative energies, which have become cheaper and easier to access as a source to run utilities. Another emerging trend, Ghandour noted, is the move towards multi-utilities, which can be seen in some projects. “The Red Sea project in Saudi is one where they integrate under one contract, for the first time in the region, private development of water and wastewater, conventional and renewable power, district cooling and waste management all under one umbrella,” he said. “It’s that multi-utility combination for all of these utility types. Is that the way forward or not? Obviously, there are multiple sides to that argument to be had.”

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he buildings of today – be they residential, commercial or industrial – are more complex than ever before in human history. They vary in shapes and sizes and typically include villas and townhouses, high-rises, ultra-high-rises and large interconnected structures, serving specialised environments, such as airports, hospitals and venues of mega-events. And while they reach out to the skies, they conceal below-the-ground environments, typically car parks, road tunnels, pedestrian subways, and metro stations and moving train cars that course through them.

To add to the complexity is the unprecedented and sophisticated nature of building materials. No longer are buildings made of just brick, mortar and wood; today, they comprise synthetic foams, lightweight polymeric building materials and fabrics, to name just three.

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In the GCC region, which is characterised by ambitious, young and growing cities, the pace of development is rapid and, at the same time, accommodative of the varied needs of a fastincreasing urban population. The intent is to get things right from the onset, to minimise, if not to eliminate, fire-related incidents, but the translation of intent to implementation is iterative in nature, with room for improvement, as it ought to be in a fast-changing dynamic.

Fire Control Strategy conference is a GCC region-centric fire prevention and fire protection conference that is timely and topical in nature. Through predominantly presenting case-studies and elaborating on issues that are at the crossroads, it offers an immersive experience to an audience largely comprising building and facility owners. It aims to inform, and calm and assuage them by sharing the possibility of a fit-for-purpose ecosystem of strategies, measures, technologies, vigilance and continuous improvement.

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Green Link joins HARDI Manufacturer of polymeric and architectural products becomes a member of HVACR distributor body

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reen Link Engineering, which develops and produces polymeric architectural products, has become a member of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) – a professional organisation that is the single voice of wholesale distribution to the HVACR industry, the company said through a Press release.

Green Link designs and manufactures the KnuckleHead rooftop support system for installation of a range of HVAC equipment, including heat pumps, splits, VRFs, AC units, piping systems, conduits and ductwork. The KnuckleHead system features a unique design that can be configured for various types of roof installations and may be loosely laid or mechanically attached in geographical areas prone to high winds or seismic events, the company said.

“We joined HARDI, because we want the industry to better understand the benefits of the KnuckleHead rooftop support system,” said Dan Olinger, President, Green Link. “We hope to learn more about the needs of professional mechanical contractors and, in return, we

hope they will learn more about how the KnuckleHead system can improve installations. KnuckleHeads outperform wood support sleepers that can deteriorate over time, and ballast blocks that add weight to roof when used to secure equipment.”

According to the release, HARDI members market, distribute and support heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies. HARDI members, the release said, serve installation and service contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staff, the release said. HARDI, the release added, represents more than 480 distributor members representing more than 5,000 branch locations, and close to 500 manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and service vendors.

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Bacharach shares refrigerant management software

Available free, the software can be used for tracking and reporting for unlimited users, sites and refrigeration assets, company says

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as detection and analysis instrumentation company, Bacharach announced through a Press release that its Parasense Refrigerant Tracking and Compliance Software is available for free with full-feature capabilities and unlimited users, sites and refrigeration assets. The cloud-based software, the company said, is ideal for any organisation looking to reduce refrigerant emissions and support regulatory tracking and reporting needs while eliminating reliance on spreadsheets or other less sophisticated methods.

The software is an enterprise-scale system to track refrigerant usage, leak inspections and leak events, as well as provide compliance reporting for EPA 608, CARB, F-Gas and GreenChill, the company said.

According to the release, notable software features include: · Compliance Calendar, which automatically schedules and reminds about compliance activities · Regulation Workflow, which maps regulations into specific tasks to maintain compliance · Compliance Score, which gives a visual indicator to the state of compliance across the enterprise, regions, sites or assets · Automatic Leak Rate Calculator, which provides a rolling 12-month view of refrigerant usage as a percent of system charge · Enterprise-level to single-site filters and data summaries According to the release, Parasense Refrigerant Tracking software is designed for facility managers and compliance officers, who support multi-site organisations, like supermarkets, food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, hospitals, universities or K-12 schools. The software is also valuable for smaller organisations, as well as for mechanical and refrigeration contractors that want to offer refrigerant management as part of their service, the company said.

According to the release, the software is also supported by professional services from the Parasense Information Center (PIC) team. The PIC team provides fee-based, value-added services, such as data importing, pro-active data review and recommendations, periodic report preparation and contractor coordination for timely completion of inspections, repairs, testing and record-keeping.

The combination of the software and the PIC team services, the company said, provides a complete solution for enterprise-grade refrigerant tracking and compliance.

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BACnet launches Interoperability Acceleration Program Initiative will help secure Building IoT for suppliers and educational Institutions in a fast-track manner

Belimo sets 100 million milestone Achieves the mark with its actuators, company says

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he BACnet Interest Europe (BIG-EU) has launched the ‘BACnet Secure Connect Interoperability Acceleration Program’, which will be managed by BACnet International, the organisation said through a Press release.

According to the release, BACnet Secure Connect is an addendum to the BACnet protocol, recently released by the ASHRAE BACnet Committee. It is a secure, encrypted data link layer that is specifically designed to meet the requirements, policies and constraints of specialised as well as smaller, less specialised, managed IP infrastructures, the release said. The need for using standardised and often already present IP network infrastructures for BACnet communication is increasing, and this security is a critical piece in the networking of building technologies (Building Internet of Things – BIoT), the release said.

According to the release, building automation system providers will derive the following benefits from the program: • Fast track to developing in-house technical knowledge of BACnet/SC and how to deploy it through education and experience sharing • Access to a reference implementation for in-house interoperability testing • Access to multi-vendor BACnet/SC testing to assure device interoperability • Early license to use reference implementation or create derivatives for use in products “We realize most BAS manufacturers will have a steep learning curve with BACnet/ SC and will face pressure from the industry to adopt it,” Andy McMillan, President and Managing Director, BACnet International, said. “This program follows BACnet International’s core purpose of supporting the adoption of the BACnet protocol and assisting the community through education and testing services to make that process easier. We’re excited to see the impact BACnet/SC will have on the industry and how it will accelerate the recognition of BACnet as a secure platform for Building IoT.”

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elimo delivered its 100 millionth actuator – a PR actuator – in the beginning of the year and, in doing so, reached another milestone in its history, the Swiss company said through a Press release.

The company, which manufactures field devices for controlling and regulating HVAC systems, said it confirms its growth course by reaching the milestone as well as the demand for innovative products that sustainably increase comfort, energy efficiency and safety in buildings.

Lars van der Haegen, CEO, Belimo, emphasised that not only are the best products and world-class logistics needed to sell this high a number of actuators but also a dedicated team of employees, who continuously aim to offer customers more value than they expect. Belimo, he said, always Lars van der Haegen manages to increase energy efficiency and comfort. “It's about technical innovations and their impact on sustainability,” he said. “Buildings are responsible for 40% of global CO2 emissions. With proper building controls systems, energy savings of up to 50% can be achieved compared to buildings without."

Referring to the PR actuator, which earned the company the gong, van der Haegen said the device is part of a motorised butterfly valve that is used in water applications. Thanks to a power consumption of only 20 watts, he said, it reduces energy consumption by over 80% compared to competitive products.

"We are proud to look back on 100 million actuators,” he said. “Our customers’ great trust in us and partnerships have made this possible, and we want to thank them for this joint success."

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HVACR Industry Leadership Series 2020

Multivariate viewpoints defining the progress of the pumps industry in the Middle East

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he first ever non-partisan, dedicated seminar on pumps, part of CPI Industry’s HVACR Industry Leadership Series for 2020, looks at the evolving role of pumps in the context of multiple applications in District Cooling plants, CHP, waste-to-energy, power generation, and medium-to-large HVAC systems (for data centres, hotels, malls, airports and residential clusters). Taking a broad, impartial look at vertical inline and horizontal systems, the platform addresses serviceability and reliability issues. A special feature of the conference is a focused discussion involving utility companies on water supply configurations in a District Cooling scheme.

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Chillventa AWARD to honour flagship projects for energy efficiency Jury will focus on those technologies that pay attention to functionality and technical innovations

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ürnbergMesse will present the Chillventa AWARD for the third time, in partnership with Bauverlag, the publisher of the HVAC&R trade journals, KKA Kälte Klima Aktuell and tab – Das Fachmedium der TGA-Branche, NürnbergMesse said through a Press release. The Chillventa AWARD will be presented during Chillventa, from October 13 to 15 in Nürnberg. The award recognises completed projects that in an era of climate change can be considered outstanding examples of energy efficient and environmentally friendly refrigeration, AC or heat pump technology, the release said.

In keeping with the motto, “Chillventa Connecting Experts”, the jury’s evaluation has previously focused on the effective

teamwork between the project stakeholders and their collaborative design and planning process, the release stated. Although this aspect will still be included in the jury’s evaluation in 2020, the main criterion will now be the energy efficiency of the technology, which also needs to impress in respect of its functionality and technical innovations, the release added. The expert panel will also assess the exemplary use of modern digital tools and methods for the design and operation of the system, the release further added.

According to the release, teams of experts – system engineers, planners, designers and operators – are eligible to participate in the four categories: Commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.

Although exhibitors at Chillventa are not eligible to take part directly, they are invited to encourage system engineers, planners, designers and operators who have realised their best reference projects to enter the competition, and are welcome to actively help them put together the application documents, the release said, adding that the AWARD offers an excellent opportunity to present products exhibited at the event to a wider professional audience.

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SimScale closes €27 million in Series C Financing Company says investment will help accelerate the expansion of its cloud-based engineering simulation platform for customers

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imScale, which provides production-ready SaaS application for engineering simulation, announced through a Press release that it has closed €27 million in Series C funding. Global venture capital and private equity firm, Insight Partners led the round, with participation from existing investors: Earlybird, Union Square Ventures, June Fund, Vito Ventures, Bayern Kapital and High-Tech Gründerfonds, the company said. SimScale’s latest funding round follows a prior round in 2017 led by June Fund.

SimScale said it will use the investment to accelerate the expansion of its cloud-based computer-aided engineering (CAE) platform for customers and to grow global operations.

According to the release, SimScale provides computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) simulation via the cloud, eliminating the hurdles that often accompany traditional, on-premises simulation tools. By leveraging the power of the cloud, SimScale said, it has helped customers cut the cost of expensive hardware and software maintenance fees. Also, SimScale said it offers parallel processing of multiple designs, allowing customers to quickly identify those that

are best-performing. Engineers seeking to make their design processes more iterative can simulate their designs using only a standard web browser, SimScale said.

“SimScale’s platform has minimized the barriers that prevented many engineering firms from using or scaling simulation,” said Joshua Fredberg, CAE software veteran and Operating Partner, Insight Partners, who joined SimScale’s board of directors.

“Simulating designs is now possible for engineers who previously believed such capabilities were out of reach. We believe SimScale is well positioned to transform not only who uses simulation but how it is used across several engineering disciplines.”

David Heiny, CEO, SimScale, said: “SimScale is proud to have brought cloudbased simulation to engineering teams worldwide. We’re thrilled to welcome the team from Insight Partners to SimScale’s journey. This investment marks the next phase of SimScale’s growth, as we empower more customers to produce better designs faster.”

ASHRAE releases Smart Grid Application Guide Book provides building owners, managers and designers with guidance on the smart grid, applicable smart grid standards and regulations

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SHRAE has released its Smart Grid Application Guide: Integrating Facilities with the Electric Grid, the Society announced through a Press release.

Created as part of 2018-19 ASHRAE President Sheila J Hayter’s presidential initiative, the Smart Grid Application Guide provides building owners, managers and designers with guidance on the smart grid, applicable smart grid standards and regulations, as well as the design and operation of systems in this emerging industry, ASHRAE said.

“Harnessing the opportunities smart grid systems provide for creating more flexible and dynamic building systems is an integral part of our new energy future,” Hayter said. “This guide was specifically designed to help building professionals navigate the steps needed to prepare a building for the smart grid.”

According to the release, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the OpenADR Alliance were heavily involved in working with ASHRAE on the development of the guide.

“The transformation to a smart grid has already begun,” said Steven Bushby, Fellow ASHRAE, Chair of the Guide’s ad hoc committee and leader of the Mechanical Systems and Controls Group of the Energy and Environment Division of NIST’s Engineering

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Laboratory. “The Smart Grid Application Guide is a resource to help building professionals understand what is happening during this transformation and the opportunities they can take advantage of now and in the future.”

Sheila J Hayter According to the release, the guide details the concrete steps needed to prepare a building – whether new construction or renovation – for integration with the smart grid. It covers a wide variety of topics, including: • Navigating regulatory environments that affect deployment of the smart grid • Strategies to accrue benefits • Utility bill savings and potential revenue streams • Behind-the-meter distributed energy resources • Demand-side management • Customer aggregation for demand response • Considerations for single- and multiple-facility design and operations • Microgrids • Meeting building needs during interruptions to grid services • Constraints on deployment options

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ENGIE launches redesigned air-cooled PENSUM AIR series Say the system is futureproof in the context of F-Gas Regulation 2030 and Tier 2 Ecodesign Directive

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NGIE Refrigeration on January 20 launched its redesigned aircooled PENSUM AIR series for the international market, the company said through a Press release. The chiller offers especially high efficiency in medium performance ranges and is ideally suited for use in mid-sized office buildings and public institutions, the company claimed, adding that the equipment is a futureproof investment, as it meets the future

requirements of the F-gas Regulation 2030 and the Tier 2 Ecodesign Directive.

According to the release, the overhauled series has a performance range between 50 and 400 kilowatts. This range is because the redesigned series uses the refrigerant R-454B, which has a low GWP value of 466, which falls below the average GWP of < 500, the value that the F-gas Regulation stipulates from 2030. Due to its good consumption values, the company said,

the PENSUM AIR also already meets the requirements of the Ecodesign Directive for Tier 2, which will come into force on 1 January 2021. In addition, the company said, the chiller has an innovative design and a revised configuration. The PENSUM AIR, the company claimed, now has a new compressor, for example, which makes the chiller even more efficient than its predecessor; its efficiency is particularly high under partial loads.

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The Client Consultant Contractor Conference (4th edition) How Digital Dubai can resolve disputes, smoothen stakeholder engagement The conference will explore the digital tools available on the Dubai landscape, including cutting-edge solutions, which Dubai has welcomed as a testbed of innovation. It will speak the language of ‘dashboards’ for better monitoring and transparency and will identify touchpoints, which can give clarity to the overall market. Central to the discussions will be tools like BIM, BMS, blockchain, IoT and artificial intelligence. They will provide the context to the discussions and drive the narrative towards a set of outcomes, insights and recommendations aimed at greater energy efficiency, optimising water use and improving indoor air quality.

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10 TH MIDDLE EAST COLD CHAIN FOOD SAFETY CONFERENCE 28 September 2020 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia PRODUCED BY

‘The influence and importance of culture, ethos, consumer expectations, behaviour, regulations and enforcement on a nation’s food safety and quality assurance eco-system’

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OVERVIEW Allied to the milestone Saudi Vision 2030, food safety is seen as a vital cog in nation-building in the Kingdom. Dr. Hisham Bin Saad Al-Jadhey, CEO, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), while unveiling the regulatory body’s third annual strategic plan (2018-2022), which lays out the SFDA’s vision and strategic priorities for addressing the challenges it faces as the regulator of the food, drugs and medical devices sectors, said, “We are continuing on our journey to become a leading international regulator responsible, for protecting the community and promoting access to safe products through sound regulations and effective controls.”

On January 19, 2020, the SFDA and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the field of food safety standards and information exchange. The MoU signalled deep intent and yet another step in further strengthening food safety in the Kingdom towards the objective of providing a healthy environment for citizens, residents and tourists. Broadly speaking, the significant strides being taken by the Saudi Government to promote food safety is a deep source of encouragement for conducting the 10th anniversary edition of Food Chain in the Kingdom.

Food Chain is based on the premise that the downstream aspects of the food cold chain, along with the upstream and midstream, consisting of pre-cooling facilities, distribution hubs, cold storage warehouses and the ubiquitous transport refrigeration services, could be strengthened through structured and well-defined FSQA (food safety and quality assurance) programmes, better specialised refrigeration consultancy and contracting practices and also through enhancing the regulation and enforcement frameworks.

Food Chain brings together: • Sectoral end-users (hospitality, healthcare, education, oil & gas, aviation, etc.)

• Food manufacturers, food processors • Large-, medium- and small-sized farms • Food establishments (wholesalers, hypermarkets, supermarkets, etc.)

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3PL cold storage warehousing companies Dedicated warehouses (large, medium and small) Transport refrigeration (body-building, condensing unit and fleet management) experts Transport leasing companies Government regulators, Contractors (general and specialised in refrigeration) Consultants (general and specialised in refrigeration) Technology solutions providers (manufacturers and suppliers)

The above stakeholders have an opportunity to engage in macro- and micro-discussions that could bring solutions for better transport refrigeration, cold storage design, construction, and operation & maintenance and, at the downstream level, sophisticated FSQA programmes that are comprehensively implemented and monitored for optimal performance.

SPEAKERS (SO FAR)

Richard Sprenger Chairman & food safety expert, Highfield ABC MEA

Brent Melvin CEO, Gallega Global Logistics

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THE 9TH ANNUAL MIDDLE EAST

CONFERENCE 14 October 2020 Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

OVERVIEW

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he objective of the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, formed in 2010, is to establish a comprehensive national programme for rationalising and enhancing energy consumption in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Center represents yet another initiative in the country to curb energy consumption with environmental and economic targets in mind.

An inherent element of the Center is the Saudi Energy Efficiency Program (SEEP), which focuses on three sectors, representing over 90% of the energy consumption in the Kingdom. According to a SEEP report, the industrial sector accounts for approximately 44% of energy consumed in Saudi Arabia (which equals approximately 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day). The buildings sector accounts for approximately 29% of energy consumed in the country (which equals approximately 1.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day). And the transportation sector accounts for approximately 21% of energy consumed in the country (which equals approximately one million barrels of oil equivalent per day).

According to the SEEP report, the program has developed 24 energyefficiency standards and regulations (including seven with mandatory labels) for the buildings sector. Interestingly, the 24 include ‘Small AC EE standard’ and ‘Large AC EE standard’. SEEP has assessed several incentives-related initiatives and selected some for implementation.

The first, launched on October 29, 2018, is for Highly Efficient ACs (that is, those far exceeding MEPS 1 in performance). The incentives are crucial, because cooling accounts for over 50% of electricity consumption in buildings and approximately 70% at peak cooling demand. According to the SEEP report, there is low penetration of Highly Efficient (HE) ACs in the country.

With that in mind, the SEEP program has introduced an HE ACs initiative, the objective of which is to stimulate the sales and local production of HE ACs in the country. The government provides a financial incentive in the form of a price discount for the end-user to buy a new HE AC, instead of buying a regular AC. Equally interesting, SEEP talks of the importance of retrofitting capital stock of inefficient equipment, buildings and industrial plants in the country.

An understanding of the direction of SEEP points to a situation tailormade for the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) industry, which has repeatedly and stridently stated its energy-performance credentials in the region and elsewhere. In other words, the Kingdom offers a wealth of opportunities to VRF stakeholders, particularly manufacturers and suppliers. This is motivation enough to conduct the 9th edition of the Middle East Variable Refrigerant Flow Conference in the Kingdom.

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6 19 October 2020 Kuwait City, Kuwait

Sandstorms are a regular occurrence in the GCC region, more so in Kuwait. The 6th edition of the World IEQ Forum will take place against the backdrop of growing concerns over the deleterious effects of sandstorms, dust, humidity and particulate matter from emissions and other sources. A key objective of the Forum is to find lasting solutions to the demand for clean air through inviting regional and global experts and visionaries and engaging them in in-depth discussions. Another objective of the Forum is to host a display of the latest and cutting-edge technological solutions and services, capable of ushering in transformation for the better in the build-environment.

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4th edition 05 November 2020 | Arlington, Virginia, USA

OVERVIEW Building codes and policy frameworks have compelled and motivated manufacturers of refrigerants to look for alternative solutions to those in circulation, with an eye on lower GWP, greater energy efficiency and, equally crucial, zero flammability, as mandated by building codes, and growing global reluctance among contractors to accept even mildly flammable options.

The fourth edition of Refrigerants Review will examine the refrigerants emerging in the landscape and will foster discussions involving government bodies, building owners, consultants and contractors on how to time a switchover to a refrigerant that will have longevity as its hallmark.

WHAT IS REFRIGERANTS REVIEW? Refrigerants Review is an immersive discussion on refrigerants that engages policy makers, regulators, scientists, technology solutions providers, service providers and end-users. To date, this unique conference platform has brought together international stakeholders on three occasions to discuss broad issues, including the assessment of refrigerants, keeping in mind such factors as health & safety, energy efficiency, Global Warming Potential (GWP), Ozone-Depleting Potential (ODP) and Lifecycle Climate Performance (LCCP).

Past speakers have included representatives or past representatives from: • United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) • Office of Environmental Policy, US Department of State • Alternatives and Emissions Branch, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) • Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development (IGSD) • International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) • Interpol • Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Montreal Protocol • Environmental Investigation Agency, USA • World Customs Organisation

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10th ANNUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

AWARDS 2020 24 November | Dubai, UAE

Widely called the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Oscars of the HVACR Industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the objective of the black-tie, gala dinner event is to recognise merit across the various disciplines of the HVACR industry and to raise the bar on building performance, cold chain and fire safety, to name three. To achieve the objective, CPI Industry enlists the services of seasoned HVACR and other relevant domainspecific professionals as judges and of a third-party certification agency to evaluate companies under several categories. Into its 10th year, the Awards exercise serves as an objective and accurate barometer of the industry.

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09 December 2020 | Dubai, UAE

OVERVIEW With a view to demystifying building-retrofit finance, especially for private-sector projects, CPI Industry, the publishers of Climate Control Middle East magazine, are delighted to announce the 1st Annual Middle East Building-Retrofit Finance Conference.

With the benevolent support of the Government, the key objective of the Conference is to engage the building services industry, building owners and banks and other financial institutions in discussions, which it is hoped, would lead to a better understanding among the stakeholders, thus facilitating a transformation of buildingretrofit aspirations into bankable projects in the region.

Doing so, it is further hoped, would help the cause of accelerating the meeting of energy-efficiency targets.

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