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The heat exchanger is constructed using 439 Stainless Steel, making it extremely resistant to corrosion. The Fire Tube design allows water to flow freely around the heating surfaces of the boiler, which significantly reduces pressure drop.
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< UPFRONT Bringing it home Several years ago, I suggested to some HVAC/R manufacturers that much of the manufacturing of these products would return to North America. Throwing caution to the wind, I insisted that this would largely happen in the next decade. Well, we are three years in and there has not been huge movement toward this outcome. Still, I am sticking to my guns on this one for several reasons. The first is quality control (particularly in component manufacturing), the second is the cost of transport/energy, and the third is consumer-based. In spite of a tight economy there are strong movements afoot to buy local, to buy Canadian or North American products, even if there is a price differential. The impact of natural disasters and epidemics on overseas manufacturers' ability to deliver, and the push to reduce inventory costs, are other reasons to bring manufacturing closer to home. A report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled Made in America, Again: Why Manufacturing Will Return to the U.S., was released in August 2011. It predicted a reversal of the manufacturing exodus, which will accelerate as companies take into account the full costs of outsourcing to China and the strategic advantages of making products closer to North American consumers. Check it out online (www.bcg.com). In this issue, we present the CMX-CIPHEX 2012 Show Guide, countless features aimed at making you more profitable and knowledgeable about the marketplace now and in the future, and Show & Tell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a forum where industry suppliers present their stories to you, the end user. We look forward to seeing you at the show. Stop by and visit us (we are at the top of the escalators) and let us know what you think about HPAC's print and digital editions, and our new web site.
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Delta’s Touch2O.xt™ Technology for the Bathroom Today’s home technology anticipates the homeowners' need to make their life easier. But with so many choices in the marketplace, homeowners will be looking to you for trustworthy advice. Helping your clients select the best home technology means saving them lots of time. That’s why Delta introduced its Touch2O.xt Technology for the home. This electronic faucet is easy to install and provides the ultimate convenience to your clients. That way, they’ll know exactly who to call the next time they need advice.
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Delta’s Touch2O.xt Technology for the bathroom allows users to turn water on or off by simply approaching the faucet’s 4" sensing field or tapping the faucet anywhere on the spout or handle. The faucet automatically turns itself off after hands are removed. The added convenience of hands-free activation means the faucet stays clean even when hands are messy.
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A surprising 70 per cent of Canadians admit to leaving the water running while brushing their teeth according to a recent Angus Reid survey commissioned by Delta Faucet. Touch2O.xt Technology makes it convenient to turn water off while brushing teeth and shaving. Users that turn off the water every time they brush their teeth could save up to nine gallons of water every day!
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Delta’s Touch2O.xt Technology has been given a “Parent Tested, Parent Approved” Seal of Approval. Families across North America put the faucet to the test in their homes and found it useful in their busy day-to-day lives. For clients with children, this technology makes morning rituals and washing up fun! Faucet handles can be difficult for kids to turn, especially at a lower height, but Delta’s technology makes it easy for them to wash their hands and brush their teeth independently. Touch2O.xt Technology is available in two styles: Addison® and Lahara®. Both models operate with six AA batteries.
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Touch2O.xt™ Technology for the bath. A simple touch anywhere on the spout or handle turns the water on and off. For an even cleaner experience, when your hand moves close to the faucet, Touch2O.xt Technology intuitively activates the flow of water. On display exclusively at trade locations. Another way that Delta is more than just a faucet. hpacmag.com
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Heating and Cooling Controls Leading the Way in Heat Pump Control
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The tekmarNet速2 House Control 406 is designed to operate the equipment in a 2-pipe, single tank, hydronic heating and cooling system. It operates two heat pump stages (water-to-water or air-towater) with a backup heat source (boiler or electric resistance). Harness The Power of System Integration Through One Control To get the best performance out of a heat pump system, the interaction between the zones, heat pump, domestic hot water and the backup heat source must work together in an organized and intelligent way. Get the entire system working together to improve system efficiency, reliability & energy savings.
System Integration Optimizes Heat Pump & Backup Operation Heat pump applications may require a backup heat source to provide additional capacity when a heat pump alone is not sufficient. Common heat sources could include electric resistance, modulating condensing boiler or on/off non-condensing boiler. The tN2House Control 406 will maximize operation of the heat pump by monitoring existing conditions. If conditions are not optimal, the control will enable the backup to satisfy the heating load. System Integration Improves Heat Pump Performance Current heat pump applications operating with stand-alone setpoint or outdoor reset controls do not achieve their highest performance. During heating, heat pump performance can be improved with lower return water temperatures. The tN2 House Control 406 will target the lowest water temperature possible while still maintaining a comfortable temperature in the space. This is achieved through integration of outdoor reset & communicating thermostats, which provide indoor temperature feedback. System Integration Provides Intelligent Heat/Cool Switchover A single tank 2-pipe system can only operate in either heating or cooling mode. The tN2 House Control 406 polls the thermostats to determine requirements for heating or cooling. When enough thermostats require the opposite mode, an automatic switchover occurs. In heating mode the 406 control forces the cooling zones off, likewise, if the control is in cooling mode, the heating zones are forced off. This more intelligent switchover maximizes overall system performance to better meet the requirements of the building. This function addresses the main challenge currently being faced of manual switchover between heat/cool system operation.
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Canadian home builders will be developing dwellings to a more energy efficient and green standard this summer, thanks to the 2012 R-2000 Standard. The standard is designed to increase energy efficiency in homes by 50 per cent, compared to homes built to the 2005 R-2000 standard. The 2012 R-2000 standard is expected to reduce water consumption and improve insulation and ventilation in newly built homes. The announcement was made by Minister of State Gordon O’Connor, on behalf of Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver and Ron Olson, president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association in late February. All R-2000 builders will have to follow the new standards starting this coming July. At press time, the 2012 R-2000 standard was not available online. Readers wishing to receive a copy can e-mail NewHousingInquiries_nh@NRCan.gc.ca. www.nrcan.gc.ca
Homesol CEO Ross Elliott (r) receives the EnerQuality Evaluator of the Year Award from Paul Golini, chair of the Building Industry Land Development Association (BILD).
Top marks for Homesol Building Solutions Homesol Building Solutions Inc. was named EnerQuality Evaluator of the Year at the second annual EnerQuality Awards of Excellence banquet held in February. The Almonte, ON-based residential energy design firm earned the honour for its work on various projects including: certifying Canada’s first Passive House, and Ontario’s first LEED Platinum-certified, multi-unit, residential building. Both projects are located in Ottawa, ON. www.enerquality.ca
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Canada to host IEA-HPC in 2014
MEET to celebrate 20th show
The 11th International Energy Agency Heat Pump Conference (IEA-HPC) will be hosted by the Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) in Montreal in the spring of 2014. CGC president and CEO Denis Tanguay will act as chairman for the conference’s National Organizing Committee (NOC). The decision was made in late 2011 by the IEA Heat Pump programme executive committee, which is comprised of one representative from each of the 14 member countries. www.geoexchange.ca
green building council to gather in toronto The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) 2012 National Conference and Expo’s registration is now open. Themed Beyond Buildings: The Green City, the event is being held June 11-13 in Toronto, ON. This event is an opportunity to network with professionals in real estate, green building, construction, building product manufacturing, distributing, architecture, engineering, building design, financing, research, policy development and academia. www.cagbc.org
The Mechanical Electrical Electronic Technology (MEET) show is coming to the Moncton Coliseum, in Moncton, NB from May 2-3. This year marks the 20th edition of the tradeshow. The Skills Canada New Brunswick Competition will also take place at MEET, showcasing the plumbing, electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning segments of the competition. Other highlights include the second edition of the MEET Innovation Awards. MEET Show owners and sponsors, CIPH, ASHRAE NB-PE Chapter, IESNA and Electro-Federation Canada, will also offer seminars. On May 2, the popular industry dinner at the Delta Beauséjour features comedian John Sheehan. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to book advance tickets by calling 888-454-7469. There will also be a $2500 commercial accessory package door prize offered to an industry attendee, courtesy of Action Car and Truck Accessories. www.masterpromotions.ca/Previous-Events/meet-2012
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E3Point = efficient operations + energy management + economical value. E3Point detects almost every toxic or flammable gas that threaten the security of your building — CO, NO2, O2, H2, H2S, CH4 and C3H8. It can monitor one or two gases simultaneously, through a base station and optional remote sensor. It functions as a standalone unit or fully addressable network device that can connect up to 96 gas monitors, controllers and hybrid wired-wireless system components. E3Point links to almost any BAS including Modbus and BACnet to optimize HVAC, fire, smoke and other critical systems. It works where and how you need it to, from indoor environments to outbuildings, -40 to +122ºF extreme temperatures, analog or digital, wall or duct-mount. E3Point is easy to wire, easy to maintain and easy to operate — everyone from the installing contractor to the maintenance technician will appreciate the plug and play sensor and modular unit design, easy-to-view LCD monitor, and ergonomic design features. To stretch your building’s performance, call us now. Honeywell Analytics. Experts in gas detection.
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efficiencies and Green building resources >> Earth Advantage Institute (EAI) director of marketing Tom Breunig recently wrote Green Crystal Ball: 10 Green Building Predictions For 2012. The article discusses the EAI’s annual 10 green building predictions, which include: urban density, green multi-family homes, energy education for commercial tenants, transparency in home marketing and more. www.earthadvantage.org/blog/single/green-crystal-ball-10-greenbuilding-predictions-for-2012
>> Enermodal Engineering recently released Three Green Building Trends To Watch For In 2012 in its newsletter. The article discusses real energy performance, greening existing buildings and sustainable communities. www.enermodal.com/enews-external/Newsletter-Jan2012-online.html
>> The IBM Institute for Business Value has released an article titled: Knowledge is Power: Driving smarter energy usage through consumer education. www-935.ibm.com/services/us/gbs/thoughtleadership/ibv-knowledgeis-power.html
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HRAI COMMENTS ON FEDERAL CODE OF PRACTICE Warren Heeley, president of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute (HRAI), recently forwarded a lengthy list of comments to Environment Canada on draft revisions to the Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions from Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. The content from this code is used for the Environment Canada environmental awareness course required in most provinces for purchase of fluorocarbon refrigerants. The comments were a compilation of input from HRAI members and instructors. In the general comments submitted, HRAI pointed out the importance of the Code as a resource for the Environment Canada and provincial training courses concerning environmental awareness for refrigerant use. HRAI felt the draft “missed the mark in trying to improve a reasonably well written document that needed some minor updating and reorganization versus a total rewrite. The draft is at best confusing and misleading in a number of technical areas.” HRAI’s comments also expressed concern about new areas on energy efficiency, instrumentation and life cycle costing that have no direct link to the work performed by individuals who service, install, maintain and decommission refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. In addition, there is considerable information on flammable refrigerants that is misleading to the reader and/or refrigerant handler. According to HRAI, the way the draft Code is written, leads the reader to believe that the use of flammable refrigerants is a viable option to consider when servicing all types of existing refrigeration and air conditioning products and systems including conversion options. Flammable refrigerants are not continued on page 22 hpacmag.com
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New Additions to Flexible Connections Line Boshart Industries has added new products to its flexible connections line, which includes elbows, tees, tubular traps and drain and trap connectors. These fittings are moulded from UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) for durability and steady performance. They provide a quick and flexible connection for above ground application of drain, waste & vent piping. Installed easily in confined spaces, they also offer a reliable solution for repair jobs where a fitting has been cut out. All fittings come complete with 300 series stainless steel clamps for a secure leak proof seal. Joining the flexible connections are the No-Hub couplings, which are shielded couplings for joining hubless cast iron pipe, plastic, copper, steel or lead in drain, waste and vent applications. The 300 series stainless steel constructed corrugated shield and clamps are connected by floating eyelets allowing them to work independently from each other to produce a positive seal.
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Liberty Pumps Introduces the ASCENT II Macerating Toilet
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The new Ascent II macerating toilet system from Liberty Pumps allows easy installation of a bathroom in areas where no gravity sewer lines may exist! Perfect for remodeling applications, the Ascent II eliminates the need for major construction or breaking concrete floors in basements to add a bathroom. Featuring a 1.28 GPF (4.8 LPF) high efficiency toilet, the system easily macerates sewage waste and other debris with new RazorCut™ technology and then discharges it through a small 1” diameter line up to 25 feet (7.6 metres) high and 150 feet (46 metres) horizontally. With tens of thousands of cycles and months of testing in a commercial installation, the RazorCut™ system easily handled sanitary napkins, paper towels and other difficult solids with ease. If something undesirable – such as a child’s action figure or toy were to get accidentally flushed, a removable service panel provides quick access to the cutter area without disconnecting the plumbing. A safety switch designed into the access cover automatically disconnects power when the cover is removed. This assures the unit will not energize while performing service. Other features include IST™ solid state switching with Advance-Run-Technology. This unique feature assures the RazorCut™ system is spinning at full RPM prior to fluid and waste entering the cutter basket - greatly reducing startup load and improving macerating performance. The system also features a built-in alarm with battery backup, rear discharging connections to eliminate unsightly rubber connectors and pipes exiting the macerator cover, LED lights and an external touchpad for alarm silence and manual system override. The ADA compliant toilets – available in round front and elongated styles, have improved flush performance and carry the WaterSense™ mark. Both models feature insulated tanks to eliminate sweating. For more information, contact Liberty Pumps at 1-800-543-2550
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acceptable for use in the stationary RAC industry and the draft Code as written could go a long way towards legitimizing an unsafe practice in the field and lead to potential accidents. In addition to the general comments, HRAI provided a long list of specific concerns about the content of the draft. Environment Canada is currently looking at the comments received from stakeholders and will be preparing responses to the concerns raised. For more information, contact Warren Heeley at 800-2672231 or e-mail warren.heeley@hrai.ca.
NRC-IRAP delivers Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program The Government of Canada has chosen the National Research Council Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to deliver the Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP) until March 31, 2014. The program is designed to increase Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises’ (SMEs) productivity growth, through the adoption of digital technologies and development of digital skills. Incorporated companies with 500 employees or less, which are looking for opportunities to increase their productivity through the adoption of digital technology, could be eligible to receive assistance from the NRC-IRAP. Colleges and not-for-profit organizations interested in assisting SMEs in the adoption of digital technology may be eligible to receive assistance from the DTAPP. For more information, call 855-453-3940. www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap/digital-technologyadoption/eligibility-overview.html
commercial incentive programs and venting issues on the radar in Saskatchewan SaskEnergy, SaskPower and SaskEnergy Network Members have introduced two energy efficiency programs for commercial properties: the Commercial HVAC Program and the Commercial Boiler Program. The Commercial HVAC Program offers financial incentives to commercial property owners that upgrade/install HVAC equipment with high efficiency natural gas furnaces, boilers and/or rooftop units. The Commercial Boiler Program is available through the SaskEnergy Commercial Network Members and offers incentives designed to offset the incremental cost of a natural gas condensing or near-condensing boiler and high efficiency circulating pump over the cost of a standard-efficiency boiler and single speed pump. High efficiency pumps now qualify for incentives. www.saskenergy.com SaskPower recently released a bulletin responding to questions posed about sidewall venting requirements within 22
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the 2010 CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Installation Code – where clarifications were created to deal with frost damage and neighbour complaints. It also describes the code rules applicable to residential furnaces being used for temporary construction heat. The bulletin can be read at: www.saskpower.com/customer_service/assets/2012_ sidewall_venting_bulletin.pdf
Free handbook on efficient building operations now available Mechanical Service Contractors of Canada (MSCC) members can now access a handbook on energy efficiency released by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and U.S. Department of Energy titled, Energy Information Handbook: Applications for Energy-Efficient Buildings Operations. It is a free publication designed to help building owners and operators use energy information systems to understand how to analyze a building’s energy use. http://eis.lbl.gov
BOMA CANADA Launches Next Iteration of Building Certification Program The Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) has launched its updated BOMA BESt program, BOMA BESt Version 2, which includes revised building assessments for four types of commercial properties (offices, open air retail plazas, shopping centres and light industrial buildings), in addition to updated references to industry standards and other resources. The more notable changes to the questionnaires include: updated energy and water performance benchmarking scales and more questions on existing building commissioning, site enhancement, innovative practices and technologies, commuting, and effluent management. www.bomabest.com
new accreditation for commercial geothermal heat pump system designers The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) recently made a new geothermal quality program designation available for commercial geothermal heat pump system designers. The CGC accreditation is designed to acknowledge industry professionals for having sufficient training and field experience, while offering a direct response to industry and member requests. CGC stated that the designation promotes existing provincial and territorial legislation and regulation for architects, engineers, building technologists, and it complements professional designations delivered by regulated bodies. www.geoexchange.ca
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Residential gas and electric storage water heaters up in December 2011 The Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) released its December 2011 U.S. heating and cooling equipment shipping data for residential storage water heaters. U.S. shipments of residential gas storage water heaters jumped almost four per cent in December 2011 to 364 054 units, up from 350 549 units in December 2010. Residential electric storage water heater shipments also experienced a boost in December 2011, increasing six per cent to 348 692 units, up from 328 298 units in December 2010. For AHRI’s full report, visit www.ahrinet.org.
CGC vice president to chair BBGF Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) vice president Ted Kantrowitz was recently selected to chair the steering committee for its Building Bright Green Futures (BBGF) initiative. The committee is composed of Canadian industry stakeholders, including: associations, employers, unions, utilities and educational institutions, who will supervise a comprehensive human resources study of the renewable energy industry. www.geoexchange.ca
ASHRAE rebrands at winter conference ASHRAE unveiled a new logo and tagline at its annual winter conference in January. Representatives for the organization stated it will now be known as ASHRAE, instead of its full name. It also unveiled a redesigned website with improved navigation, search engine and tracking abilities. Approximately 2 800 people were in attendance for the 2012 ASHRAE Winter Conference, held January 21 to 25, in Chicago, IL. It was held in conjunction with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). www.ashrae.org
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The Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) issued an advisory (Ref no. FS-187-11) regarding Navien instantaneous hot water heaters. The advisory states that the joints for the entire venting system of all Navien water heaters manufactured between February 29, 2008 and December 31, 2008 must be re-inspected to ensure they are properly fused, to prevent any potential flue products – including carbon monoxide (CO) – from being expelled into the living space. The lack of fusing between joints has been attributed to an inadequate application of cement. Navien has requested installers to inspect any Navien water heaters manufactured through the end of December 2008 to ensure all collar and exhaust sections are fused appropriately. The company has stated that application of ULC S636 compliant cement – in accordance with the cement manufacturer’s instructions – will be required for collar and exhaust sections improperly fused. Navien stated it has tested and approved the use of IPEX System 636 and Royal Group GVS-65 cements for fusing Navien water heater collars to PVC venting pipes. The manufacturing year is located in letters five through eight of the 16-digit serial number (Example: XXXX2008XXXXXXXX). For more information, call Navien Technical Support at 949-420-0420. www.tssa.org
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hydrocarbons, creosote has considerable fuel value. If sufficiently reheated by other combustion products or flames, that fuel value can quickly reappear as a chimney fire. Such fires can create extremely powerful convective air flow within the chimney that further increases the fire’s intensity. Some chimney fires can destroy the chimney’s integrity within minutes, and then quickly spread to the building structure. Over time, creosote build up on the walls of a boiler’s combustion chamber can also cause pinhole leaks, and thus ruin a major and expensive portion of the boiler. Creosote build up can be limited by burning only dry firewood. Maintaining a minimum inlet water temperature to the boiler can also reduce it. The latter detail keeps the walls of the water-cooled combustion chamber above the temperature at which pyrolitic gases condense into creosote. The specific boiler water inlet temperature that provides this protection depends on the moisture content of the firewood, as well as the amount of air passing through the combustion chamber. Figure 1 shows how the dewpoint temperature of the flue gases varies within these parameters. The air/fuel ratio is the ratio of the actual amount of air supplied to the combustion process divided by the minimum amount of air needed to completely burn the fuel. Supplying excess air to the combustion process creates a drying effect that lowers the dew point of the flue gases.
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One way to protect a wood-fired boiler from operating at low inlet water temperatures is to install a “loading unit” as shown in Figure 2. A loading unit combines the functions of a thermostatic mixing cartridge, a circulator, and flapper-type check valve. Some loading units also have thermometers and isolation valves on all three piping connections. Loading units regulate how fast the heat produced within the boiler is allowed to move to the load. They act like the clutch in a car – regulating the rate at which energy is passed from the source to the load. When the boiler is first fired, its outlet water temperature is well below the temperature setting of the thermostatic cartridge in the loading unit. Under this condition, the cool water inlet port of the loading unit is fully closed and the hot water inlet port is fully open. All water leaving the boiler is routed directly back to the boiler’s inlet. The circulator within the loading unit produces all necessary flow. No water is routed to the load. This operating mode allows the boiler temperature to rise as quickly as possible, and minimizes the potential of creosote forming within the combustion chamber or venting system. Once the boiler’s inlet temperature rises a few degrees above the temperature setpoint of the loading unit, its internal thermostatic cartridge moves to allow some cool water from the return side of the load to mix with hot water entering its top port. This internal mixing action is shown in Figure 3. The loading unit continues to monitor boiler inlet temperature as it allows hot water to pass to the load. If the boiler’s inlet temperature rises, the loading unit allows progressively more hot water to pass from the boiler to the load, and vice versa. The net effect is that a loading unit does not allow the load – whatever that happens to be – to “gobble up” heat faster than the boiler can produce it.
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However, as more air is supplied, more heat is carried away in the exhaust stream. The higher the moisture content of the firewood, the higher the dew point of the flue gases. Properly seasoned firewood should have a moisture content no higher than 20 per cent. Lower flue gas dew point temperatures are desirable because they allow the boiler to operate with lower jacket heat losses. A minimum boiler inlet temperature of 140F is generally considered adequate to protect boilers operating with seasoned firewood.
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LIGHTS OUT Another unique feature of some loading units is their ability to allow natural thermosyphon flow between the boiler and load during power outages. This operating mode helps prevent excessive heat buildup within the wood-fired boiler that might eventually cause the pressure relief valve to open. During a power outage, a lightly loaded flapper valve within the loading unit is pushed open by the slight pressure differential created by buoyancy effects generated by hot water in the boiler and cooler water in the distribution system or thermal storage tank, as shown in Figure 4. When power returns, the flapper is pushed shut by the pressure differential created by the circulator. Notice that a swing check valve is also installed near the inlet connection of the thermal storage tank. Its purpose is to prevent reverse thermosyphoning between the tank and boiler piping when the boiler is off. The forward opening resistance of a swing check valve is very low, and presents miniFigure 4 swing check to load cooler water descends in tank
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mal interference with the desirable thermosyphoning effect during a power outage. Never use a spring-load or weightedplug check valve as a substitute for this swing check valve. Loading units with an internal flapper valve, and piped as shown in Figure 4, usually eliminate any need for other “heat dump” provisions in the system. The labour and materials required to install such heat dumps can cost considerably more than installing a loading unit.
DESIRED DETAILS In addition to installing loading units, some wood-fired boiler manufacturers recommend additional installation details to minimize formation of flue gas condensate and creosote. These include: • Use only insulated stainless steel chimneys and vent connector piping. • Use a buffer tank to allow for longer burn cycles at elevated combustion zone temperatures. This is especially important for wood gasification boilers. Longer and hotter burns help maximize thermal efficiency. There are other ways to protect wood-fired boilers from low inlet water temperatures. A variable speed “injection pump” installed between the boiler and storage tank, and configured for dedicated boiler protection is a possibility for systems larger than what currently available boiler loading units can handle. However, for residential and light commercial applications, it is hard to beat the simplicity, reliability, and multi-functional characteristics of a boilerloading unit. <> John Siegenthaler, P.E. is the author of Modern Hydronic Heating (the third edition of this book is now available). For reference information and software to assist in hydronic system design visit www.hydronicpros.com.
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When people start their families, they often like to envision how the baby’s room will look. Whether its furniture colours, or the types of cartoon characters that will decorate the walls, the room is usually designed for the child; however, when it comes to planning the design of a bathroom, parents tend to choose child-friendly products over child-specific products, and that demand is dictating the design of many products coming into the marketplace. “If we design something that’s blatantly for kids it tends not to sell,” says Gray Uhl, director of design at American Standard. “If we design something that is obviously targeted at kids, people consider that — in the realm of how long they’re committing to on a plumbing project — too short a time span. The permanence of plumbing is not an area where they’re going to select something that’s going to be fun for kids for three or four years of their lives.”
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Maria Bosco, marketing, communications and training manager for Grohe Canada, says most parents are heading towards the child-friendly route, with a smaller segment of the population — with greater disposable incomes — focusing more on child-specific bathrooms. “For the regular parent, they are going to go [the child friendly] route,” Bosco explains. “For someone who has tons of dollars, they might go for the more unique products specifically for children — the lavatory basin that’s Walt Disney scened [for example].” Although American Standard tends to gravitate away from kid-specific products, Uhl says children are considered in the majority of the designs. Some examples of child-friendly products Uhl mentions are single-control bath faucets with hot water limit safety switches, pressure balancing valves or thermostatic valves for tubs and showers, and dry and safe storage areas for bath-time toys. Anita Griffin, marketing brand manager for Masco Canada Ltd., which represents numerhpacmag.com
ous brands including Delta, BrassCraft, Axor, Brizo, Delta Commercial, Hansgrohe, Motiv, Alsons, Master Plumber, PlumbShop and Waltec, says a big selling point for parents are products that are fun, safe, stylish and make children’s daily bathroom routines easier. “Whether it’s convincing them to brush their teeth after meals, wash their hands when they get home from school, or take a shower or bath before bed, most children are less than enthused about bathroom hygiene,” Griffin explains. “Any time parents can come up with creative, fun ways to encourage children to engage in routines, the more success they will have.” Another product designed with kids in mind is the Flowise Modern Handheld Shower from American Standard that comes equipped with an adjustable height bar. “It’s so much easier to clean the tub and wash them out,” Uhl explains. “As kids transition [from bath to shower], it allows them to adjust it to
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a height that’s comfortable for them.” The Rainshower Colour Collection from Grohe is another option for consumers looking to design a kidfriendly bathroom. It is a collection of showerheads and hand showers that are designed in six different colours to appeal to kids. “The handheld version has a button on it so you can reduce the flow, so when you’re washing their hair it’s a little more gentle for them,” says Bosco.
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He adds that more “well-to-do” parents may decide to design a bathroom specifically for their children, and that the aging baby boomer population whose children are grown up and out of the house may also decide to customize a bathroom for their grandchildren. “If the boomer grandparents did okay, then they may have a special bathroom or give an extra effort to a kids’ bathroom,” Uhl explains. The Baby Devoro from American Standard offers consumers the option of installing a toilet specifically designed for potty training kids. “There are some parents that elect to install toilets [like the Baby Devoro] that are the same height as children’s toilets in daycare – smaller-sized seats and lower bowls.” FAC TO R I N G I N A N AG I N G P O P U L AT I O N One of the more recent changes in bathroom trends and designs is creating products that accommodate both the aging boomer population and young children simultaneously. “It’s very common to have many ages living in one house at the same time,” explains Garry Scott, vice-president of wholesale marketing and brand development for Moen Inc. Canada. “If you’re using a bathroom,
D: American Standards’ Generations Vanity Shelf features a slide-out step with a tow kick to accommodate children. E: The Delta Addison Bathroom Faucet with Touch2O.xt Technology activates the water through contact with any part of the faucet or by activating the senor. The faucet’s temperature can be limited to prevent scalding. F: Kohler’s Transitions Toilet Seat accommodates both children and adults by having two seats in one without requiring constant replacement.
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you want one that’s safe for everybody. But specifically if you’ve got young kids, you want something that can help keep safety top of mind when you design the bathroom and keep it safe once its constructed.” Many of the vanities, countertops and toilets on the market currently have been raised in height to accommodate an older demographic, but child-friendliness has still been infused into the products. Uhl says he had an epiphany as a product designer for one kid-friendly bathroom product after an experience with his son. “My son had one of those little wooden step stools that sat in front of the sink that he would stand on when he was using the sink. It was annoying to me because it was always in the way whenever I went into that bathroom. So,
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It Is A Digital Age
Matching capacity with system load can now be done very precisely.
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t is morning again… you get ready for the day and make your way out to the garage where your car is waiting for the morning’s commute to work. You start the engine, make sure your radio is tuned to your favourite morning show and carefully back out of the driveway. Then you “put the pedal to the metal” and take off at full speed to the first stop sign. At the last moment you slam on the breaks, coming to a screeching halt just before the pedestrian walk. After making sure it is safe to proceed, you take off… once again at full speed. While this style of driving might get one to work, it is hardly an efficient way to drive (not to mention that it is unsafe). The accelerator was designed for a specific purpose…to match the engine’s speed with the driving requirements at any given moment. Why has it taken our industry so long to see the logic in such an approach? Compressors are selected for an application’s design condition, typically the worst case scenario in the middle of the summer, thereby ensuring that there is sufficient capacity to provide adequate comfort cooling (or product temperature in refrigeration applications) under all circumstances. One of the factors influencing compressor capacity is the condensing temperature, and this is directly affected by ambient temperature. In fact, as the condensing temperature increases, the compressor capacity decreases. For example, a semi-hermetic compressor model has a capacity of 50 500 Btu at a -20F SST and a 105ºSCT. During the cooler months where the condensing temperature can be maintained at 70F, the compressor capacity increases to 66 500 Btu. Now think about that for a moment. The system load is typically at its highest during the peak ambient temperatures in the summer. This is the condition at which the equipment is selected to ensure that there is sufficient equipment capacity during the most miserable of conditions. As the load decreases with a drop in ambient temperature, the compressor capacity increases. In other words, even though the speed limit has decreased to 40 km/hr, we are still driving with the engine at full speed. It is time to implement an accelerator to limit compressor capacity. Certainly compressor unloaders have been around for years. For example, a particular model of reciprocating
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the logic in such an approach? compressor (four cylinder) will allow unloading of one, two, or three cylinders allowing the compressor to operate respectively at 75 per cent, 50 per cent, or 25 per cent of capacity. Cylinders that have unloader capability are fitted with an unloader power element, which is activated by oil pressure available from the compressor’s oil pump. Prior to the compressor starting, the lack of oil pressure allows the spring in the unloader power element to position the lift fork whereby the unloader sleeve is lifted up, preventing the suction valve disc from seating. Once the compressor starts, normal oil pressure will pressurize the power element piston, repositioning the lift fork and allowing the unloader sleeve to drop, putting the suction valve disc to seat. Once the suction pressure of the system reaches the set-point of the unloader capacity control valve, it will open up a passage allowing oil to the unloader power element to bleed off, reducing the pressure on the piston and causing the spring to move the unloader fork, lifting the unloader sleeve up. With the suction valve disc now temporarily lifted off of its seat, this cylinder’s pumping capacity has been reduced to zero. There are two problems with compressor unloaders. First, from a capacity control standpoint, it is unlikely that the percentage of the compressor’s unloading capability (in this example 25 per cent, 50 per cent, or 75 per cent) would match the reduction in system load. So, this sets up an operational pattern where the compressor unloads, the suction pressure rises, the compressor loads again, etc. This is like taking an all day drive across the country where the speed limit is 110 km/hr, and operating the accelerator such that you are oscillating between 90 km/hr and 110 km/hr every five minutes. Secondly, no compressor is designed to run unloaded for extended periods of time. Because operating unloaded reduces the system mass flow, meaning that the mass flow of refrigerant vapour returning to the compressor is reduced below the design condition; in this case somewhere between 25 per cent to 75 per cent reduction. It is a fact that compressors will pump a small amount of oil into the discharge line along with the refrigerant while in operation. This oil must be returned at the same rate; otherwise a loss of proper lubrication might occur. The reduction in mass flow resultant from running unloaded will reduce rehpacmag.com
frigerant velocity, possibly affecting oil return. In addition, the reduced mass flow will reduce the amount of compressor cooling available from returning suction vapour, possibly leading to elevated compressor operating temperatures. While reduced mass flow and its resultant potential problems cannot be eliminated regardless of the method of compressor capacity control employed, there are other methods available that will better match the compressor capacity with the system load. Variable frequency drives (VFD) are a definite option in looking at a more efficient method of matching compressor capacity with the system load. While this subject is complex enough to be the subject of a future feature, suffice it to say that the VFD will vary the frequency of the AC power being supplied to the compressor, thereby varying the compressor speed. If the VFD is responding to suction pressure, it is possible to vary the compressor speed (within the safe operating band of the compressor) so that the compressor will maintain a constant suction pressure regardless of the load. Recent developments in compressor technology have presented additional options for more precisely varying compressor capacity to match the system. continued on page 42
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HOW IT WORKS While scroll compressors have been in use for some time, it was not until 2000 that digital scroll technology was available for commercial HVAC applications. As a review, the scroll compressor design and operation is as follows: Two interleaving scroll plates are used; one fixed scroll is attached to the compressor body and one orbiting scroll plate is coupled to the compressor crankshaft (see Figure 1). The orbiting scroll plate, as its name implies, orbits rather than rotates. Pockets on the outer portion of the Figure 2 Digital Scroll Design
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scrolls draw in suction vapour. The pockets become smaller during the orbiting motion resulting in a high pressure/high temperature vapour, which discharges in the center of the scroll plates. The digital scroll differs in design (see Figure 2) in that has the ability to relieve pressure on top of the fixed scroll plate by means of energizing a solenoid valve, which is piped from the scroll modulation chamber to the suction inlet of the compressor. When this occurs, a spring separates the scroll plates by 1 mm; enough of a distance to completely eliminate
the scroll plate’s ability to compress vapour. The result is 100 per cent unloading capability. This is where the “digital” part comes in. Through the abilities of electronic controllers, the compressor can now operate in segments of “cycle time,” which is comprised of the sum of “loaded state cycle time” and “unloaded state cycle time.” Plainly speaking, the compressor operation can be broken down into cycles of 20 seconds, with a portion of the 20 seconds operating completely loaded, and another portion of the 20 seconds operating completely unloaded (See Figure 3). When operating in its reduced capacity mode, the compressor capacity can be calculated from a ratio of percentage of loaded state time to the total cycle time. For example, if the loaded state time were 10 seconds, and the total cycle time were 20 seconds, the compressor capacity would be 10/20, or 50 per cent of capacity. Given the wide range of capacities with which the digital scroll can operate under, it can offer a very precise solution for matching the compressor capacity with the system load. Not only can design parameters be maintained more closely, but there is the added benefit of an opportunity for energy savings…all thanks to the digital age we live in!! <> Dave Demma holds a degree in refrigeration engineering and worked as a journeyman refrigeration technician before moving into the manufacturing sector where he regularly trains contractor and engineering groups. He can be reached at ddemma@uri.com.
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Using thermostats with slab sensors allows for unique comfort control options and strategies. BY mike miller
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nderstanding how slab sensors work for radiant heating is important as that knowledge offers many advantages to the contractor. We have to start with the assumption that the end user only knows a thermostat as an air temperature-controlling device. For that reason it is important to explain to the end user how a slab sensor affects the thermostatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation. A slab sensor is often added to protect surface coverings and/or to maintain a minimum comfort level.
INSTALLATION OF A SLAB SENSOR Slab sensors are connected most often to a thermostat that has a remote sensor connection. If not, they could connect directly to a water temperature controller, but for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest, we are connecting it to a thermostat. While exceptions do exist, the slab sensor is commonly installed within two or three feet from the wall that the thermostat is mounted on, keeping the run of sensor wire often within seven to nine feet. Depending on the floor construction, the installation methods can vary (see Figures 1 to 5). Its very important to have the sensor installed just below the finished surface and it should be located half way between two pipes, in order to avoid it incorrectly picking up the water temperature within the pipe.
PROTECT SURFACE COVERINGS Subject to the finishing construction, it may be necessary to protect surfaces from excessive high temperatures that could be damaging to the product. A good example of that could be hardwood flooring. The highest allowed surface temperature may vary depending on the material manufacturer. I have seen it range between 82F and 86F. This would be Slab MAX, a high operating limit application.
with radiant floor heating alone. The Slab MAX setpoint is often fixed by the installer and hidden away from the end user's adjustment capability. The Slab MIN, however, is a comfort setting and often available for the end user's adjustment.
OPERATION WITH SLAB MAX A single stage thermostat would modulate the floor to whatever temperature it needs to be in order to maintain and satisfy an air temperature setpoint. As soon as the floor temperature becomes equal to Slab MAX, the air temperature setpoint operation of this thermostat is suspended and under-heating may occur (depending on zone load). If the air temperature setpoint cannot be met with a floor at its Slab MAX, then an auxiliary stage of heat must be applied and a two stage thermostat used. An auxiliary stage of heat could come from several types of sources, including fan coils, baseboard, radiators or a panel radiator with high output at low temperatures. With the floor at its Slab MAX, the thermostat controls the second stage to maintain the desired air temperature setpoint.
OPERATION WITH SLAB MIN Regardless of single-stage or two-stage, the thermostat would modulate the floor to whatever temperature it needs to be in order to maintain and satisfy an air temperature setpoint. As soon as the floor temperature becomes equal to Slab MIN, the air temperature setpoint operation of this thermostat is suspended and over-heating may occur (depending on zone load). The floor is not allowed to drop below Slab MIN setpoint. Figure 1 Slab Sensor Embedded in Slab
MINIMUM COMFORT LEVELS In some areas of a building, it may be desired to keep the floors warm, regardless of air temperature. Examples include bathrooms, kitchens, children's play areas, or maybe even commercial workshops and car garages, or outdoor patios. These would be Slab MIN (minimum operating limit)applications. In any case, Slab MIN and Slab MAX are operating limits that cannot be exceeded and could limit the thermostat from controlling the air temperature to its desired setpoint 44
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When the zone's load is high, then the floor surface is more likely to be near Slab MAX. When the load is light, then the surface temperature is more likely near the Slab MIN. If the thermostat is a heating and cooling thermostat and cooling is done by means other than radiant (could be fan coils), then the Slab MIN setpoint can be used to provide floor warming while providing air cooling. This is when it becomes potentially counterproductive and less efficient, as the result may be two fighting systems if set incorrectly. I have had several end users tell me that warm floors of 77F and cooled air at 74F is very comfortable. Who am I to argue with that thinking? Even if the Slab MIN is set lower than an air cooling setpoint, the slab sensor can help take perceived chill out of the floor. Whenever the floorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surface temperature is equal to or less than air temperature, it does not give up any heat to the space. Some thermostats available today allow for control of two different Slab MIN Setpoints: One in heating mode and one in cooling mode. Slab MAX is usually the same for both. This allows for greater flexibility and comfort control. What if the thermostat is also programmable and offers setback capability? The above still applies, except that you may now have a heating mode Slab MIN and a cooling mode Slab MIN for both Occupied and Unoccupied events. This could be used to enable floor warming only during specific hours of operation. Learning and understanding the Slab MIN operation, together with scheduling capability, allows us to combat slow response times of zones with a lot of glass exposure, such as sun rooms. The high amount of solar gain may force a zone into cooling mode for most of the day. In the evening, however, when the sun goes down and the solar gain stops, heating may be required again. If the radiant is installed in a high mass application (poured), then the response time can be significantly reduced if a Slab MIN is scheduled to be maintained before the sun goes down. That added level of control makes slab sensors very powerful and advantageous when working with radiant floor heating. Once you have used them on one of your applications I predict that you will never go without again. They become even more powerful when used for radiant cooling. Look for more on this topic in an upcoming issue. <> Mike Miller is a system controls specialist with experience in the manufacturing, distribution and contracting sectors of the industry. He can be reached at mike.miller@uponor. com, LinkedIn or @hydronicsmike on twitter.
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The 20th edition of CMX-CIPHEX offers mechanical industry professionals an opportunity to check out more than 25 educa-
Show dates: March 22-24, 2012
tional seminars, roundtable discussions and get a sneak peek at all the latest innovative products and services from more than 500 exhibitors in attendance. It is one of the largest trade shows for the mechanicals industry in North America, and is scheduled to take place from March 22-24 at the North Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. CMX-CIPHEX 2012 is designed for specifiers, manufacturers, architects, consulting
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engineers and wholesalers/reps/agents from heating, plumbing, air conditioning, piping, refrigeration, and ventilation industries. It offers the thousands of professionals in attendance ample opportunity to network. This year’s show will feature the Emerging Technologies Centre, which will highlight cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking advances throughout the mechanicals industry. Educational sessions offered at this year’s show include: a roundtable discussion on renewable energy, moderated by former Mayor of Toronto David Miller, a symposium on Smart Controls, Solar Thermal Combisystems: What Makes Sense and Why? presented by HPAC columnist and Radiant Professionals Alliance hall-of-famer John Siegenthaler, a presentation on ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, LEED Strategies for incorporating sustainable design practices and LEED certified projects, 2012 building code changes and their impacts on the HVAC industry, solar thermal applications and much more.
Thursday, March 22 Show Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Learning Forum: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, March 23 Show Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Learning Forum: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 Show Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will also be ample opportunities to learn about the latest products from the exhibitors on the show floor.
Highlights & Prizes
A Driving Force
Attendees of this year’s show will get a chance to drive home in a new 2012 Nissan NV. Everyone who registers for the show will receive a contest ballot when they pick up their badge and holder at the registration desk. The draw will take place on March 24.
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HPAC’s Tremendous Tool Takeaway!
Make sure to drop by HPAC’s booth (N9/ N10) and fill out a ballot for our Tremendous Tool Takeaway for a chance to win thousands of dollars worth of products. The draw will take place on Saturday March 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Breakfast With A Hockey Legend
Join Paul Henderson for a special CMX-CIPHEX 2012 breakfast on Saturday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ($10 per person-Sponsored by General Motors Canada)
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For details on the NRCan CanmetENERGY Workshop Series, see Speakers and Session Descriptions, p. 60
Morning Program 8 to 11:30 a.m.
The Roundtable on Renewable Energy Former Mayor of Toronto David Miller moderates a discussion regarding the future of renewables in the HVAC industry. The panel is made up of senior executives from the solar and geothermal industry, with individual presentations by industry experts on solar air heating, innovative geothermal installations, the future of incentives and the context for renewable energy. NOTE THAT ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS BREAKFAST SESSION.
Afternoon Program 1 to 2 p.m. Water Reuse Strategies for Residential and Commercial Applications This session identifies appropriate treatment and recovery methods available for recovering greywater from wastewater sources such as rainwater, showers and baths for a variety of commercial and residential applications.
BIMS – Building Information/Building Energy Modelling Additional information unavailable at press time.
Combined Heat/Power (CHP) for Small Commercial Learn about micro-turbine and reciprocating engine-based cogeneration, the economics of cogeneration and its integration in building applications for small commercial buildings. 2012 Building Code Changes: How Will They Affect Residential HVAC? This session discusses the prescriptive options available under SB12 of the Ontario Building Code.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost Optimization For Integrated Geothermal Systems The basics of commercial geothermal and cost-saving integrated geothermal systems will be discussed along with proper design and construction functions. Improved Performance For Existing Buildings Through Commissioning Building owners and building management operators can learn about the values of applying commissioning to an existing building. This session looks at RFP, discovery phase, CFR, investigative phase, implementation phase, M&V, O&M, and deliverables in general terms. Legionella – Plumbing Prevention The preventative measures available to plumbing professionals to minimize exposure of legionella bacteria to the public are discussed in this seminar. Solar Thermal Applications This session reviews solar water heating systems, components and salient points, and looks at applications for solar water heating systems; solar installers and accessing government incentives.
4 to 5 p.m.
Next Generation of Energy Efficient Housing in Canada Learn about Natural Resources Canada’s vision for its housing standards, the key changes of the R-2000 Standard and ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standards and proposed changes to the EnerGuide Rating System. Copper Recommendations on Design Velocities for Water Systems The Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association has issued recommended maximum flow velocities for copper water systems, relating to a new section of the 2010 National Building Plumbing Code on sizing hot and cold water systems, where designers need to adhere to certain water velocity limitations. This is a comprehensive overview on alternative joining techniques available for copper plumbing, heating, natural gas and related mechanical systems. Running a Profitable Solar Photovoltaic Contracting Business Drop by this info session to learn about the theory and history of photovoltaic technology, as well as technical and regulatory issues. Performance Analysis for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems This session discusses a method for performance inspections for optimization of systems through the documentation of their performance – used in connection with commissioning, troubleshooting and service.
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Friday, March 23 continued from p. 54 Morning Program 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Symposium on Smart Controls This symposium features keynote speaker Andrew Price, vice president of conservation for the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). He discusses the OPA’s support of smart control innovation through initiatives supported by the Conservation Fund, in addition to individual presentations on control technology, Smart Controls case studies, the climate talk initiative and the future of smart controls. Solar Thermal Combisystems: What Makes Sense and Why? Learn about using solar thermal combisystems for domestic hot water and some of the space heating load in homes. This session looks at the need for simple, reliable and economically sustainable mass-market solutions.
NOTE THAT ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND PREPAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THESE BREAKFAST SESSIONS.
Afternoon Program 1 to 2 p.m. Getting More From Your Building Energy Management and Control System
This session is an overview of existing capabilities of building automation systems and descriptions of various supervisory control strategies for obtaining chiller and fan energy consumption savings for building HVAC systems. Navigating the Sustainable Building Field Learn how to locate a profitable position for your business in the green building market.
Adapting Contracts to Facilitate Building Information Modelling Process This session discusses how BIM requirements are being adapted in contracts by the industry, offers an overview of the BIM coordination process, reviews the contract types and strategies to incorporate BIM, and looks at the impact of BIM and the future of design and construction risk transfer. ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 – An Overview This is an overview on the significant changes to ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010.
2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Gasification and Wood Heat Technology – Its Benefits and Impact
Learn about the process of gasification and its potential benefits for HVAC contractors.
LEED Strategies in Incorporating Sustainable Design Practices and LEED Certified Projects This session will discuss water sustainability from a high performance building perspective.
Internet Marketing to Grow Sales Check out cost-effective, customer-converting Internet marketing methods used in the HVAC industry.
Impact of 2012 Building Code Changes on the Commercial HVAC industry New energy codes have been cited in Part 9 of the 2012 Ontario Building Code. This session highlights the changes and outlines their affects.
4 to 5 p.m.
Change for the Better – Strategies for Green Existing Buildings This presentation highlights current best practices in green existing buildings.
Impacts of the Consumer Product Safety Awareness Act Additional information unavailable at press time.
The Next Generation Refrigeration and Their Application The latest environmentally friendly refrigerants for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning will be presented at this session, in addition to the origins to the current demand for change. New opportunities in Thermal/Energy Storage for Heating Applications Get a step-by-step overview of electrical thermal storage (ETS) equipment and learn about how it works and is installed and the opportunities it generates for new business.
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Sheet Metal Products from Don Park Our comprehensive manufacturing facilities provide sheet metal and venting products to residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial industries across North America. With years of hands on experience in the field, our highly skilled staff will provide you with the highest quality products and exceptional customer service. Allow us to help facilitate your project needs. Pipe, Elbows, Spirol, Duct & Fittings • Full union shop with full capabilities of Yellow and Blue label products.
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Concrete Floor Sleeve - Used on high-rise buildings (condominiums and offices) to provide an opening in the concrete floor to accommodate: installation of water pipes, drain pipes, sprinkler lines, gas lines etc. Features: • The bottom of the sleeve is formed with a fish lock collar for securing the sleeve to the concrete form. • The cap on the top of the sleeve provides additional strength and keeps the hole clear of concrete. Airtight Takeoff - Takeoffs are cut into the plenum or rectangular duct and are used to begin pipe trunk line or branch line runs - Side, Top or Bottom Mount. Features: • Airtight design – includes double sided 1/8" thick adhesive gasket on a circular perimeter flange to seal the duct and special 3M pressure-sensitive tape to seal the collar overlap. • Low profile design total height is under 3 ½" • Damper is positioned low in the collar to allow it to be positioned so air can be deflected into the takeoff. • Reduces installation time – Labour savings! OEM solutions We support manufacturers in various industries and specialize in providing our clients with custom solutions for their product lines, help maximize profitability, improve efficiency and reduce inventory.
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Speakers and Session Descriptions Thursday, March 22 8 to 11:30 a.m The Roundtable on Renewable Energy This roundtable discussion offers attendees insight into the future of renewable technology and its applications. David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and counsel for international business and sustainability at Aird & Berlis moderates a group of industry executives, including Dan Ellis (president, ClimateMaster), Suni Ball (general manager, Enerworks), Glenn Kaye (president, Maritime Geothermal), Harald Prell (president, Viessmann Manufacturing, North America) and Richard Conkling (director of commercial sales, Waterfurnace) There will also be individual presentations, including: “The Future of Renewables” by Christian Vachon (CEO, Enerconcepts), “Innovative Geothermal Installations” by Nuno Duarte (associVachon Prell ate, Stantec Consulting) and “The Future of Incentives and the Regulatory Perspective” by Marion Fraser (president, Fraser & Company). ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. 1 to 2 p.m. Room 201D Water Reuse Strategies for Residential and Commercial Applications Chris Thompson, business development manager for Project Innovations, discusses treatments and recovery methods for greywater harvesting, as well as sources of reclaimed water, project examples, technical considerations, system design and economic considerations as well as codes, standards and guidelines.
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Room 202B Combined Heat/Power (CHP) for Small Commercial Jan Buijk, president and CEO of European Power Systems Ltd., discusses how the low natural gas prices and high electricity prices make congregation attractive for small commercial buildings. He will offer an overview of micro-turbine and reciprocating engine-based cogeneration, the economics of cogeneration and its integration in building applications. 2012 Building Code Changes: How Will They Affect Residential HVAC? Principal of DSG Building Diagnostics John Harris presents on the prescriptive options available under SB12 of the Ontario Building Code for the residential HVAC industry. Harris will also discuss high performance housing if time permits.
Room 201B NRCan CanmetENERGY Workshop Series SESSION 1: Combination Space/Water Heating Systems This session describes the new CSA test method for combination systems and shows results of initial testing to this standard and how to design an efficient condensing combination system. The results of combination system field testing carried out at the CCHT will also be discussed. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room 201D Cost Optimization For Integrated Geothermal Systems Chris Mitchell of Clean Energy discusses the basics of commercial geothermal, including why a geoexchange system must follow certain basic rules, the integration of commercial geothermal with other techniques and technologies. He will also focus on how to keep the costs of integrated geothermal systems down through proper design and construction functions. 60
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Room 201F Improved Performance for Existing Buildings Through Commissioning Isotherm Engineeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bill McCartney discusses the value of commissioning existing buildings and offers examples of the application process. He discusses RFP, discovery phase, CFR, investigative phase, implementation phase, M&V, O&M, and deliverables in general terms. Room 201B NRCan CanmetENERGY Workshop Series SESSION 2: Highly Efficient Water Heating This session will focus on the changing household hot water usage patterns identified from a field study conducted in Ontario and highly efficient water heating technologies. Room 202B Legionella â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plumbing Prevention Attend a presentation by Julius Ballanco, president of JB Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C., as he speaks about the preventive measures available for plumbing professionals to reduce public exposure of legionalla bacteria. Room 202D Solar Thermal Applications Robert Swartman, founder of Solcan Ltd., discusses solar water heating systems, components and salient points, and identifies applications for solar water heating systems, qualified solar installers and methods for accessing government incentives. continued on p. 62
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Learning Forum continued from p. 62 4 to 5 p.m. Room 201D Next Generation of Energy Efficient Housing in Canada Natural Resources Canada began a process to set the direction of the next generation of energy efficient housing standards in Canada, in response to the introduction of provincial building codes requiring new houses have EnerGuide ratings at, or near, 80. At this session, NRCan’s Elizabeth Sampson discusses NRCan’s vision for housing standards, key changes of the R-2000 Standard and ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standards and proposed changes to the EnerGuide Rating System. Room 201F Copper Recommendations on Design Velocities for Water Systems Sampson Join Arnold Knapp, consultant for the Canadian Copper & Brass Development Association, offers a comprehensive overview on alternative joining techniques and products available for copper plumbing, heating, natural gas and related mechanical systems. He discusses press-connect joining, push-connect joining, mechanically formed tees, roll groove fittings and adhesives. Room 202B Running a Profitable Solar Photovoltaic Contracting Business Per Drewes, principal engineer of Sol Source Partners Inc., discusses the theory and history of photovoltaic technology. He covers the technical aspects of the technology, including descriptions of its major components. Drewes will also review regulatory aspects such as applications for electrical and building permits. Room 202D Performance Analysis for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems ClimaCheck managing director Klas Berglöf presents a method for performance inspections for optimization of systems through the documentation of their performance. He discusses how this method is designed to be a cost effective way to document COP and capacity for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems. Room 201B NRCan CanmetENERGY Workshop Series SESSION 3: The Way Forward Berglôf This session will focus on upcoming regulations for water heaters and boilers and how one Canada-wide pilot project aims to gather information on the in-field performance and customer acceptance of emerging high efficiency water heating technologies.
Speakers and Session Descriptions Friday, March 23 8 to 11:30 a.m. Symposium on Smart Controls This symposium is designed to combine the necessary ideas, information and tools to offer advancement and opportunity in Smart Controls. It features keynote speaker Andrew Pride, vice president of conservation for the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). He discusses the OPA’s support of Smart Control innovation through initiatives supported by the Conservation Fund. The symposium will offer the following presentations: “An Overview of Controls Technology” by Meli Stylianou (NRCan), Smart Controls Case Studies by Andre Patenaude (Emerson), Mike Miller (Uponor) and Julio Londono (Belimo Aircontrols), “The Climate Talk Initiative” by Mark Malchiondo (ecobee), “Smart Zoned HVAC” by Jeremy Sager (NRCan) and “The Future of Miller Pride Smart Controls” by Joe Klotz (Johnson Controls). NOTE: ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS BREAKFAST SESSION. continued on p. 66 62
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Speakers and Session Descriptions Friday, March 23
8 to 11:30 a.m. Solar Thermal Combisystems: What Makes Sense and Why? HPAC columnist and Radiant Panel Association hall-of-famer John Siegenthaler discusses solar thermal combisystems for domestic hot water and a segment of the space heating load in homes. He discusses the need for simple, reliable and economically sustainable massmarket solutions, offers a range of in-depth examples of combisystems that can be built and describes pre-engineered and ready-to-install systems. NOTE: ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS BREAKFAST SESSION. Siegenthaler 1 to 2 p.m. Room 201D Getting More From Your Building Energy Management and Control System Meli Stylianou, projects manager for Canmet Energy, NRCan, presents an overview of the current capabilities of building automation systems and describes supervisory control strategies that offer building HVAC systems the intelligence for modifying the setpoints to meet the load, for the purpose of obtaining chiller and fan energy consumption savings. He will also discuss the potential for Intelligent Building Automation Systems. Room 201F Navigating the Sustainable Building Field Stephen Collette, principal of Your Healthy House, an indoor environmental and green building science consulting firm, discusses how to position your business appropriately in the green building market. Room 202B Adapting Contracts to Facilitate Building Information Modeling Process Thomas Strong, director of virtual construction for EllisDon Corporation, reviews how BIM requirements are being adapted in contracts by the industry and the expectations for consultants and subtrades. Strong will present an overview of the BIM coordination process; review the contract types and strategies to incorporate BIM; discuss the impact of BIM and the future of design and construction risk transfer. Room 202D ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 – An Overview Isotherm Engineering’s Bill McCartney discusses significant changes to ASHRAE Standard 90.1, including changes to cover receptacles, process loads, more stringent building envelope requirements and more. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room 201D Gasification and Wood Heat Technology – Its Benefits and Impact Ben DeBruyn, trainer for the Profab Group, discusses the potential benefits of the process of gasification for HVAC contractors. He explains how the process works, its impact on the environment and the benefits to the consumer and the industry.
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Speakers and Session Descriptions Friday, March 23 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Room 201F LEED Strategies in Incorporating Sustainable Design Practices and LEED Certified Projects This presentation looks at strategies to increase water efficiency to meet LEED requirements. It will feature several speakers, including: Dan Larson, senior associate at Smith+Anderson and Lyle Scott, principal at Footprint. Room 202B Internet Marketing to Grow Sales Chris Appleton, president of WSI Web Applications, discusses cost-effective, customer-converting Internet marketing methods currently used by HVAC businesses. Room 202D Impact of 2012 Building Code Changes on the Commercial HVAC industry Bob Bach, senior consultant for Energy Profiles Inc., will discuss new energy codes in Part 9 of the 2012 Ontario Building Code. He will highlight the changes and explain how they will affect commercial mechanical contractors.
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EXHIBITOR Learning forum LIST 4 to 5 p.m. Room 201D Change for the Better – Strategies for Green Existing Buildings Halsall Associates’ Jason Manikel highlights current best practices in green existing buildings, including case studies of operational improvements and retrofits in energy, water, indoor air quality and comfort. Room 201F
Impacts of the Consumer Product Safety Awareness Act Speaker: TBA
Room 202B The Next Generation Refrigerants and Their Application Dr. Bob Low, leader of Mexichem’s new fluid development activities, presents the latest environmentally friendly refrigerants for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. He will discuss the refrigerant and system changes needed to adapt to the demand for change. Room 202D New opportunities in Thermal/Energy Storage for Heating Applications Al Takle, national sales manager for Steffes Corporation, offers a step-by-step overview of electrical thermal storage (ETS) equipment and explains how it works and is installed. Takle will also touch on the opportunities ETS presents for new business.
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EXHIBITOR LIST* Exhibitor
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A.M.T.S. Limited........................... 1109, 1111 A.O. Smith WPC Cda..............................2023 AAF International.................................. 2640 Accubid-Div. of Trimble................... 738, 740 Action Trucks...........................................935 Acudor Acorn Limited..................1425, 1427 Adams Manufacturing Co............1124, 1126 Adrian Steel Co.......................................341 ADS Distribution....................................1922 Aeroflo/Continental Fan Manufacturing.1007 AIC Heat Exchangers.............................1036 Aimco International.................................337 Air King Limited.....................................1815 Air Solutions/ZoneFirst................ 1713, 1715 Air-Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)................................. 2416 Airdex Corp................................. 1524, 1526 Airedale.................................................2016 Airia Brands-Lifebreath......................... 1731 Aitonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Equipment........................... 823-827 Allied Air Enterprises....................1719-1723 Allpriser . ................................... 1434, 1436 Alltemp Products Company........ 1320, 1321 Alpha Controls & Instrumentation.........1221 Alumavent...............................................431 American Express Small Business Services .............................................. 2541, 2543 American Standard Brands...................1619 American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning/Air Heat Supplies.........2337 American Technical Publishers.............. 1419 Andre HVAC International........................ 317 Andy Baumen Associates............ 1709, 1711 Anvil International Cda............... 1913, 2012 Applied Comfort Products........... 1413, 1415 AquaMaster PRO .................................... 314 Aquanar...................................................819 Aris Building Technologies.......................812 Arkema Cda...........................................1122 Armstrong Limited...................................731 Arzel Zoning Technology............. 2225, 2227 Asconumatics (Div. of Emerson Electric Cda.)............................ 1737,1739 ASHRAE...................................................N21 ASPE..................................................... 2617 Aspen Cda................................... 1638-1644 Atmosphere..................................1008,1010 72
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B&B Trade Distribution Centre.............. 1119 Bacharach............................................. 1717 Beckett Cda............................................913 Belimo Americas.........................2131, 2133 Bibby-Ste-Croix...........................1811, 1813 Biddle Air Systems................................2035 Bitzer Cda................................................ 115 BMI Cda................................................ 1014 Bonomi North America............................239 Bosch Thermotechnology........................543 Boshart Industries...................... 1030, 1032 Bradford White Water Heaters...............1313 Brant Radiant Heaters...........................2223 Brant Steel Products (Fleetline Boilers)...522 Broan - Nutone Cda./Venmar Ventilation.........................................1331 Browning...............................................1509 Bryant Cda................................. 2138, 2140
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Caleffi North America................. 1924, 1926 Camus Hydronics............................737, 739 Canada Metal (Pacific).......................... 1017 Cdn. Consulting Engineer .....................1040 Cdn. Copper & Brass Development Association..............................1437,1439 Cdn. General Filters.................................925 Cdn. Hydronics Council ..........................323 Cdn. Institute Of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH).........................................N13/N14 Cdn. Oil Heat Association..........................N9 Cdn. Water Quality Association.............2234 Canarm Ltd...........................................1934 Cancoil Thermal Corporation.........1741-1745 Carremm Controls ..................................645 Carrier Cda............................................2139 CCTF Corporation....................................221 Centennial College.................................. 241 Centrotherm Eco Systems.......................105 Cheminee Lining E...................................736 Chevrier Instruments (La Cie J.).............1641 Clean Energy Developments........... 630, 632 ClimaCheck.............................................245 Cliplight Mfg. Co....................................1845
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Fleetline Boilers (Brant Steel Products)...522 Flex Energy..............................................340 Flexmaster/ Z-Flex........... 715, 717, 719, 721 Flow Sales (Amtrol).................................818 Flow Sales (Mission Rubber)................... 814 Flowmax Technologies................ 2324, 2326 Fluke Electronics...................................1837 Forbest Products Co.................................... 6 Franke Kindred Cda...............................2439 Franklin Electric/Little Giant . ..... 1217, 1219 Fred J.Taylor Sales & Marketing...............930 Fresh Aire/Triatomic Environmental.........932 Fuelmaster Div. Pendell Boiler............... 1417 Fujitsu General America..............1011, 1013 Fulton Companies, The............................521
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Mits Airconditioning Inc. is an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Distributor with emphasis on energy efficient, environmentally friendly products and a staff that is capable of first class technical support to our contractors and dealers. In February 2012 Mits Airconditioning Inc acquired and moved to a 42,000 sq. ft. facility, to better serve customers with a wider range of equipment and to accommodate staff growth. Mits Airconditioning Inc., is the distributor for Mitsubishi Electric MrSlim™, Mitsubishi Electric City Multi VRF Systems and Lossnay® ERV’s and has been a leader in the Mini Split industry for over 20 years. Mits Airconditioning Inc. works very closely with the Mitsubishi Electric head office in Markham, Ontario in training and certification of contractors. The Mitsubishi Electric Zuba Central is one product developed by Mitsubishi Electric to cater to the demands of an evolving market in Canada, where the need to be energy efficient is paramount. This innovative product is designed for the Canadian Climate and continues to provide heat at -30°C, keeping the environment comfortably green as this system uses no fossil fuels. In addition to the Canadian products we sell, we import from Japan, Thailand, the United States and Italy. Our newest product, Aermec, comes from Italy. Aermec is the largest distributor of its kind in Europe, distributing Chillers, Heat Pumps and Fan Coils. The Aermec products are extremely energy efficient, environmentally friendly, with free cooling and 100% heat recovery. Mits Airconditioning Inc. has exclusive distribution rights for Canada, United States and the Caribbean. The newest addition to our line of products is the Maytag Heating and Cooling range of products to which Mits Airconditioning Inc. holds the rights to distribute throughout Ontario. This product compliments other product lines we currently distribute, making Mits Airconditioing Inc., a one stop shop. Over the years, staff at Mits Airconditioning Inc., have developed close ties to the Engineers that specify our equipment. In order to foster the growth of these relationships, we emphasize the importance of customer service by providing free product training and prompt technical support. Mits Airconditioning Inc., is committed to the growth of our teams and retention of our staff. We have a flexible work environment that provides our employees with the opportunity to lead and generate growth within their respective areas of expertise. At the same time, we focus on working together as a team to ensure that ideas and development are complementary and that customers get the best possible service.
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Noble....................................................1231 NOFP.....................................................1034 Noritz....................................................2618 North American HVAC Products.............2235 North American Solar Solutions..............639 Northern Heat Pump....................1910, 1912 Novanni Stainless....................... 2231, 2233 Novo Water Conditioning Products .................................... 815, 817 NRG Equipment.......................... 2237, 2239 NTI/NY Thermal.......................................725 N-Two Cryogenic.......................................... 4 Nu-Air Ventilation Systems......... 2508, 2510 Nu-Calgon.............................................1812 NV ECO Vision Sales....................2514, 2516
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Raptor Cutting Tools..............................2322 Ratech Electronics.....................1836, 1838 Raypak Cda...........................................2109 Redmond Williams Dist................1531-1537 Reed Manufacturing Company.. 2024, 2026 Refco Mfg US........................................1422 RefPlus/Thermoplus Air...............2409, 2411 Refrigerant Services................... 1808, 1810 Refrigeration Kool-Air................. 1341, 1343 Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (Canada)................................N10 Regal Beloit Cda............................. 223 ,225 Regulvar Cda.................................. 535, 537 Reliable Controls Corp................ 1440, 1442 Reliable Pricing System.........................1438 Reliance Worldwide Cda. - Cash Acme............................... 836/838 Renteknik Group......................................245 Reverso Manufacturing............................437 Reversomatic ................................ 430, 432 Reznor/Thomas & Betts..................213, 215 Rheem Cda...........................................2109 Ridge Tool..............................................1607 Riello Burners..........................................423 Rinnai.........................................2338, 2340 Riverside Hydronics...............................1019 Roberts-Gordon LLC..............................2538 Rosenberg Fans Cda.......................434-438 Roth Industries........................................ 318
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A: Carrier Carrier has a full range of commercial rooftop equipment that can fit any new or replacement need, from base models to the high-efficiency WeatherMaster® products. • Quality Proven design; quality components; long-lasting operation. • Training Analytical and selection tools help make you the expert. • Flexible Solutions A full line of factory-certified options & accessories. • Ease of Installation Designed for direct replacement on existing Carrier curbs dating back to the 1980’s. • Industry-Leading Technology & Innovation Carrier Commercial provides the industry’s broadest range of market leading products. To learn more about Carrier commercial rooftop products, visit www.commercial.carrier.com.
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Products from Taco Zone Sentry® Zone Valve
By using patented micro-circuit logic controls, Taco’s Zone Sentry® zone valve enhances the overall performance of any system. It draws up to 93% less energy and uses fewer components — while handling up to 12 valves per standard 40 VA transformer.
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To keep things simple, Taco has also included multi-function LED indicators to assist with quick, easy troubleshooting. And the bidirectional flow feature means the valve can’t be installed backwards. Plus, there’s a host of other time-saving features, such as: the actuator mounts on the valve in either direction with quick release actuator mounting clips and there’s a manual override button included. In short, when combined with a Taco 00-VDT circulator, Zone Sentry creates the most efficient hydronic system available. It’s a zone valve that leads the industry in energy efficiency, flow capacity, shutoff pressure rating, ease of installation and diagnostic capability. Plus Zone Sentry is an e-smart resource-saving product.
Viridian High Efficiency Circulators
Viridian is a web-enabled, high efficiency wet rotor line of commercial pumps. They are designed to operate in both chilled and hot water applications. All feature a high-efficiency, variable speed ECM motor that consumes up to 80% less power. Variable speed control also delivers optimum performance and dramatic cost savings over the life of the system. In addition, the Taco Viridian is webenabled. Pump access and settings can be done over the Internet, making installation, setup, and service easy. Multiple operating modes make the Viridian a perfect choice for most applications: Constant Pressure Control, Variable Differential Pressure Control, Proportional Pressure Control, Constant Curve Duty and RPM Regulation and Power Limitation. Plus Viridian is an e-smart resource-saving product.
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PS11-2A Bosch 12V Angle Drill/Driver The compact and lightweight, ergonomically designed angle driver is ideal for drilling and driving in hard to reach places. www.boschtools.com
Fluke True-RMS 233 remote display DMM Take measurements in hard-to reach places. No more juggling of leads and the meter while stretching into a tight spot.
20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion Impact Driver DEWALT’s new 20 Volt MAX* Lithium Ion impact drivers are designed to meet growing user demand for impact drivers on the jobsite. Features of the new impact drivers such as speed, compact size and a one-handed loading chuck deliver performance, ergonomics and innovation. These impact drivers are ideal for HVAC and plumbing professionals. www.dewalt.com
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TurboTorch Deluxe Portable Torch Kit Holds two 14.1 oz Map/Pro or propane cylinders (not included) along with all the tools needed for soldering and brazing. www.thermadyne.com/turbotorch
Testo 550 Refrigeration System Analyzer Accurately perform temperature and pressure measurements in seconds. Automatically calculate superheat and subcooling for 34 different refrigerants quickly, and easily. www.testo.com/550
M18 FUEL Hammer Drill/Driver M18 tools bearing the FUEL name, deliver unmatched power, runtime and durability on the jobsite. FUEL uses Milwaukee’s NEW POWERSTATE brushless motor technology. www.milwaukeetool.com
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Extech BR200 Video Borescope/ Wireless Inspection Camera Complete with a detachable 3.5” colour display allowing users to position the borescope as needed to access difficult locations without losing sight of the display. www.extech.com
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2 The World's Most Efficient Oil-fired Furnace from Adams Manufacturing Company is available in upflow, lowboy, downflow and horizontal airflow configurations. Its features include: an Interburner standard oil burner with an optional RW Beckett NX direct vent burner (range from 58 000 Btuh to 115 000 Btuh using 0.4GPH to 0.6GPH nozzle at 140 psi pump pressure) and a standard PSC multi-speed design blower with an ECM motor option. www.edragonfire.com
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UV systems from Pure Water provide disinfection of chlorine-resistant bacteria, viruses and cysts. Designed for well water applications, the systems are available in connection sizes ½" to 1" and flow rates up to 12 GPM. www.wattscanada.ca/purewater hpacmag.com
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American Standard’s newest Champion Pro toilet features PowerWash Rim technology and EZ-Install tools to minimize installation times. It has consumption levels of HET 4.8 and six litres, a metal trip lever and metal shank fill valve. www.americanstandard.ca continued on p. 86 March 2012 | HPAC
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Mitsubishi Electric’s City Multi System has been the leader in VRF technology for over 20 years. Many professionals have applauded the systems’ excellent performance in energy efficiencies, design flexibility, comfort control and total installed costs savings, in both new-builds and retrofit applications. City Multi VRF system connects the variable speed condensing unit to the multiple indoor units using only 2 refrigerant pipes and eliminates the significant energy loss in the ducting system. While most HVAC systems operate at 40 to 80% of system capacity which result in frequent cycling, City Multi precisely controls the amount of refrigerant that flows to each indoor unit and thus operates in high part-load efficiencies with better dehumidification. Energy Efficiencies City Multi water-source recovers heat energy from cooling zones to provide heating for other areas, between indoor units via refrigerant circuit and between systems via water circuit. This Double Heat Recovery feature as well as it being Geothermal-Ready allows City Multi water-source to provide excellent heating and cooling performance in all climates. Design Flexibility The compact water-source condensing unit and the extensively long system total pipe length allow the City Multi system to be installed on practically any floor or location and fit seamlessly into any building design, rather than compromising the design around the system. Comfort Control City Multi VRF system provides individual, personalized comfort and temperature control with simultaneous heating and cooling all year long. Each indoor unit can be switched between heating and cooling and the capacity is dynamically adjusted throughout the day to meet the changing zone load. Total Installed Costs Savings City Multi water-source employs only 2 small refrigerant pipes and has a wide selection of compact indoor units in many different styles. The system eliminates ductwork, reduces plenum height and the overall requirement on supply fan size and CFM rating, as well as minimizing the mechanical room for a significant savings realized in design, material, installation and commissioning time. Learn more about how Mitsubishi Electric’s City Multi water-source VRF system can help your next project achieve LEED certifications at CityMulti.ca
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Give your customers a smarter way to control their comfort.
Mitsubishi Electric Mr. Slim – now with RedLINK Technology ™
At Mitsubishi Electric, we believe smarter is better. That’s why our advanced Mr. Slim ducted/ductless systems are the only split systems in Canada powered by RedLINKTM Wireless Technology. Now your customers can control their heating and cooling system from anywhere in the house – wirelessly. They can also maximize their comfort and reduce energy costs thanks to advanced features like dual-set points, simple programmable scheduling and optimal start.
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10 The BASYS sensor faucet line from Sloan offers five modular, advanced function faucets designed for use in any commercial application. It features a full stream aerated water flow, three spray modules, and active infrared and capacitance sensing. Inter changeable, removable crowns with optional LCD display provide users with wash times and water temperatures. It comes with four power options including battery, hardwire, solar power, and turbine power harvesting. www.sloanvalve.com
11 The SmartSi thermostat from ecobee is Wi-Fi enabled to allow the user to adjust their thermostat remotely from their tablet, computer, iPhone or Smart Phone. It features a built-in live weather function, colour screen with vivid colours for an easy-to-use interface and can create automatic alerts and reminders to tell the user when their HVAC equipment is due for service. www.ecobee.com
13 Earthheat.ca Inc.’s Nordic commercial liquid-to-liquid heat pumps are designed for use with in-floor heating systems where large industrial quantities of hot or chilled water are required. It features tandem scroll compressors that allow staging according to load with capacities up to 850,000 Btuh (70 tons) and output temperatures up to 120F (49C). It comes standard with digital phase protection, electronic expansion valves, suction line accumulators, liquid line receivers, 316SS brazed plate heat exchangers, sight glasses and replaceable core filter dryers. Desuperheater for domestic hot water production and reversing valve for chilled water applications are optional. The commercial W units can be equipped with R404A for direct replacement of most ammonia-based sheet ice equipment. www.earthheat.ca 86
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12 Fernco Inc.’s Wax Free Urinal Seal offers quick and easy installation and is designed to seal to the inside diameter of the drain pipe to form a water-tight, gas-tight and odour-tight seal. It is made of flexible PVC, moves with the urinal and does not absorb moisture or break down over time. www.fernco.com 14 Empire’s EM-PRO power pipe seamer model LS 13P has 2200 lbs of pressing power, has a seam working length of 50", a minimum diameter of five inches, a maximum diameter of 39" and working air pressure of 8Bar. It weighs 660 lbs. and has dimensions of 68" x 36" x 65". Features include: easy operation by pneumatic pressing piston, gearbox driven pinching system, hardened seaming rolls and more. www.empire-machinery.com hpacmag.com
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15 Retriever Sniffing from Filbitron Systems Group is a customizable, mobile forms building solution designed for field force automation for the HVAC industry. Its features include: job dispatch and scheduling to a mobile device, form changes made by the business manager, complete form versioning control, reporting, and cloud solution for a monthly fee. It supports the optional use of photos, GPS markers, RFID or barcodes. www.filbitron.com
16 Franke Kindred Canada Ltd.’s universal split-level drinking fountains offer two-level dispensing to serve adults and children. They feature a built-in 100 micron strainer, a stainless steel top, flexible rubber guard, heavy duty galvanized steel frame, high efficiency cooling tank and coil, refrigerant R-134A, ANSI/NSF 61, external stream height adjustment and four pad push activation. The drinking fountains come standard with a sandstone powder coat finish with brushed stainless steel optional. ZIL Sustainable-QtrHPACMAR12_Layout 1 2/24/12 11:20 AM Page 1 www.frankekindred.com continued on p. 90
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• Lifetime stainless steel body warranty
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• Lowest total life-cycle cost; simple, easy maintenance
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• New, improved flow curves • Lead-free law compliant, certified to NSF®/ANSI 61-Annex G • CSA® Certified, UL® Classified, C-UL® Classified, FM® Approved
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Moving Forward Panasonic and Sanyo – two companies with a shared commitment to customer service and environmental sustainability have joined forces. Going forward, the Sanyo comprehensive line of HVAC solutions will not only carry the Panasonic brand but also the renowned strength of Panasonic’s 50-year heritage of product development, manufacturing and distribution. The result is an unprecedented line-up of quiet, powerful and energy-efficient solutions. Panasonic ECOi™ Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Series Panasonic’s new ECOi VRF series of air conditioning products is a perfect all-in-one solution that responds to the needs of both commercial and multi-dwelling residential applications.
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Flexible Combinations: ECOi VRF Systems allow multiple indoor unit connectivity providing up to 130% of the total capacity of the condensing unit. This provides for up to 17 indoor units connected to each condensing unit. Inverter Control Compressor: All ECOi VRF systems utilize highly advanced inverter controlled compressor technology. By varying the rotational speed of the compressor, the inverter control can precisely match the amount of refrigerant being delivered to the needs of each zone. This intelligent approach helps realize excellent efficiencies during partial-load conditions providing a consistent room temperature regardless of any increases or decreases in heat load during the day. Lower Running and Life Cycle Costs: ECOi VRF systems are amongst the most efficient VRF systems on the market, offering COPs in excess of 4.0 at full load conditions. A unique road map control routine and an improved defrost sequencing also reduces running costs. Panasonic Inverter® Single Split and Multi Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pump Systems Panasonic Inverter air conditioners offer reduced energy consumption and improved cooling efficiency. The Panasonic Inverter system constantly adjusts compressor rotation speed to provide optimum performance at all times. This extremely precise operation enables quick cooling while reducing power consumption compared to conventional non-inverter units. With SEER ratings of up to 21, many models are ENERGY STAR® qualified. And all the units use the more eco-friendly R410A refrigerant. The heat-pump models also provide outstanding cold climate performance delivering stable and comfortable heating even at temperatures as low as -18C. These indoor units are available in a variety of options including: wall mounted, ceiling suspended/recessed, one way and four way cassettes and low/medium static ducted models.
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17 Great Lakes Copper Inc.’s GL Plus pressurized ACR/MED copper tubing is available in 10', 12' and 20' lengths and in a variety of sizes (Type L and Type K). The tubing conforms to ASTM B-280/B-819 specifications and is specially cleaned, deburred, purged and pressurized with nitrogen gas. It also comes with easy-toremove silicone plugs. www.glcopper.com
20 Insul-Tarp from Insulation Solutions is lightweight and integrates closed cell foam and reflective technology with a protective poly coating within three thin layers. It is available in multiple roll sizes, allowing for quick installation with a reduced number of seams needing to be taped. www.insulationsolutions.com 90
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18 The redesigned JM-3080 Jet-Set water jet drain cleaning machine from General Pipe Cleaners clears grease stoppages and lines clogged with sand, sludge and ice. The cleaner has a removable 300-ft. capacity hose reel, 20 hp (614 cc) Honda engine with electric start, a two-to-one gear reducer to drive the pump, a 12-gal. buffer tank and generates 3000 psi at eight gpm. It also features Vibra-pulse on demand to help the hose slide down long runs and around tight bends. The JM-3080’s standard safety features include a thermal relief valve, a backflow check valve and inlet filter. It comes with a tool box, spray wand and chemical injector. www.drainbrain.com
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19 Javelin’s Urinal Drain Treatment is designed to restore and maintain drain flow and remove odours by breaking down hard uric acid salt deposits, while providing a protective non-stick coating to prevent restrictions from forming. It comes in a 946 ml bottle (one quart), has a pH of less than 2.0 and a minimum one-year shelf life. www.javelindrainproducts.com
21 Fujitsu General America Inc.’s RLS2 line of heat pumps offers 9000 12 000 and 15 000 Btu models with increased heating performance, newly designed chassis and the ESP energy saving program. The heat pumps’ heating modes are operational with outdoor ambient temperatures down to -5F and produces 100 per cent of heating capacity down to 20F. www.fujitsugeneral.com hpacmag.com
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23 Malco’s PEX stapler for wood and foamboard offers one-stroke stapling action for securing PEX pipe used with in-floor radiant heating installations. It features an easy-loading magazine-fed stapler and operates from a standing position. A leaf-spring controlled stop sets up each staple to avoid risk of deforming the connection or jamming the stapler. The plastic staple designs can secure layouts of 3/8"., ½" or 3/8” PEX. PEX-to-wood staples have ring-shank steel nail inserts, and staples designed for securing PEX to one- or two-inch foamboard have dual barbs. www.malcotools.com
25 The MS-970 coiled plastic pipe markers from Marking Services Inc. are made from 20-mil. vinyl and are designed to identify piping in various environments, particularly where the pipe surface is rough, oily, wet or rusty. The markers remain in place due to memory of coiling process and do not rely on adhesives. No pipe surface preparation is necessary. www.markserv.com
24 Kmplete from KMP Designs Inc. is a Windows-based rugged tablet field service solution designed to replace paper work orders, streamline operations and increase productivity as an end-to-end solution covering dispatch, scheduling, work order capture, equipment history, inventory management and invoicing. www.kmpdesigns.com
26 The Handy One AL 822 from Lucas-Milhaupt is a low temperature aluminum brazing alloy designed to make joining components such as aluminum condensers and evaporators, and other aluminum base metals, easier. www.lucasmilhaupt.com continued on p. 94
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Products from Thermadyne High Pressure Nitrogen Purge Regulator 0386-0857
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Rolling Tote Kit 0386-0578 Telescoping pull handle for rolling tote to work area Loaded with storage pockets for torch kit and all the accessories including a “B” tank Durable metal framework Large, stable base to prevent tipping, plus tote can be secured in a vehicle with adjustable security strap Kit includes acetylene tips, handle, regulator and hose
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27 Milwaukee Tool’s cordless M18 Fuel ½" drill/driver features the Powerstate brushless motor which provides up to 725 in-lbs of torque. Redlithium batteries operate in temperatures as low as -18C (0F) with fade free power. Redlink Plus intelligence hardware and software integrates full-circle communication between the tool, battery and charger, while monitoring its internal network to maintain ideal conditions. The tools come with a multi-voltage charger, an all-metal ratcheting locking chuck and a contoured soft grip. www.milwaukeetool.com/fuel 30 Mission Rubber Company LLC’s HeavyWeight No Hub Couplings are designed for above ground and underground installations that require a more rigid joint. They feature high-pressure ratings and corrosion resistance and are available in sizes ranging from 1.5" to 15". www.missionrubber.com 94
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28 The MultiCam V-Series CNC plasma machine is a cutting solution for entrylevel manufacturers. With the ability to cut mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum and brass, the MultiCam also offers a variety of table formats to suit standard material sizes. Features include Hypertherm plasma cutting torch technology, which uses electricity to cut through the material, and a custom engineered extruded-aluminum frame with steel leg supports. Automatic Torch Height Control automatically samples the voltage at the beginning of each program and sets the appropriate value itself. www.multicam.com
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31 NOFP Inc.’s BarrierX5 radiant floor heating insulation and vapour barrier is made from 1.25"-thick, 100 per cent recycled, extruded, expanded polystyrene and meets the proposed IRC code requirement of an R-5 insulation for under radiant floor slab-on-grade heating. It comes in flexible four by 60' rolls. www.thebarrier.com hpacmag.com
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32 Samsung’s Mini DVM air conditioning system is offered in two outdoor units with three-and-four-ton nominal capacity. It features the Samsung Smart Inverter compressor – allowing for varied delivery capacity, dependent on the indoor building load, which can be delivered by eight different indoor units. The Mini DVM can also support Samsung’s Building Management solution. www.quietside.com
33 Diversitechs Pro-Flush flushing solvent is designed for A/C and refrigeration systems formulated for R-410A retrofits, refrigerant conversions and compressor burnouts. The solvent kit comes with a 16-oz. can of Pro-Flush, a hose, an injector and a refillable tank. Additional features include an injector trigger tool, high flush solvency and evaporation and a safety valve on the tank. www.ontor.com
34 The PinPoint Plug-and-Play GPS fleet tracking device plugs into the on-board diagnostics computer on standard cars and trucks and records data into trip memory when events occur, such as vehicle idling and hard braking. It also creates custom reports for companies that are designed to measure improvement in driver behaviour, view times at customer locations for service and billing verifications, offer risk management analysis and more. www.pinpointgps.ca
35 The Perfect-Platform Series media air cleaners by Direct Air are equipped with galvanized sheet metal filter housings made to fit one to three ton, or 3.5 ton, electric air handlers or gas furnaces. Standard features include the extra deep MERV 11 Media Filter 5 ¼" filter, two pull-out doors for increased accessibility and heavy 22g. galvanized sheet metal die cut for smoother installation. www.powrmatic.ca
36 The Priva Compri HX controller is designed for building control, process control and data collection. It can be mounted into the control panel door and operated via touchscreen or PC. The base module comes with a 32-bit microprocessor, flash memory, TC WebDisplay browser control and operates on a real time operating system. www.priva.ca
37 The Perfect Comfort packaged terminal air conditioner from NRG Equipment Inc. is a 32" x 18.75" replacement unit. It features a three-speed fan, R-410A refrigerant, an easy-to clean filter and universal heater power cord. www.perfectcomfort.ca
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Samsung Neo Forte Ductless Air Conditioning System Samsung is a world leader in ductless mini-split technology providing the highest level of quality and comfort for its consumers. The Neo Forte air conditioning system from Samsung has been designed to provide the ultimate in zone comfort and energy efficiency for residential applications. The Neo Forte uses S-Inverter technology to lower energy consumption by up to 50%, when compared to a conventional air conditioner. The inverter technology allows consumers to reach the desired temperature faster so there’s less fluctuation and less motor run time. Additionally, the Neo Forte utilizes a multi-step air purifying health care system which removes virtually all elements that are harmful to people by using various filters. Not only does the Neo Forte purify the air, but it delivers the perfect temperature. When the Neo Forte is first turned on, the system goes into maximum capacity to reach the set temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached, the system adjusts to offset any changes (more people in the room, less people in the room, windows open or closed). This means there will be less temperature fluctuation and will translate into more comfort for you.
The Neo Forte can cover a wide range of operating ambient temperatures. This unit will operate from 5F to 115F. That’s a range of 110F. While enjoying the perfect temperature, you’ll also enjoy the extremely low noise level of the Neo Forte. The Neo Forte compressor operates at the lowest speed possible while maintaining your desired set temperature. Perfect for areas where duct work cannot reach such as a finished room over a garage, sunrooms, basements, or computer rooms. The Neo Forte's clean look blends into any room while functioning as an exceptional air conditioner. With its innovative features, the Neo Forte makes a great addition to any room.
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38 HotPod in-line duct furnace heaters from TPI Corp. are offered in two sizes – sixinch, 1000w (550w low setting) and eight-inch, 1440w (720w low setting). The housing material contains 20g. round steel and a white powder coated finish. Its integrated 24VAC control board interfaces with a low voltage thermostat that is included with the heater. It also features a ball bearing tube axial motor that generates 210 CFM and can be wall-mounted vertically or horizontally. www.tpicorp.com
39 Snap Financial Corp.’s Mobile Lending Platform (MLP) for smartphone and tablet devices is designed to to allow comfort consultants to use their Blackberry, iPhone and iPad technology to scan a consumer’s driver’s licence to pre-populate Snap’s equal payment agreement for consumer credit applications. It sends an answer back to the consultant’s smartphone or tablet and stores the data in the contractor’s secure access to Snaploan. www.snaploan.ca
40 The VaporVue visible vapour charging device from Uniweld flashes the liquid refrigerant from the cylinder and charges it into the system as a vapour. It is factory pressure tested at 800 psi and can be used to charge commercial refrigeration systems and residential air conditioning systems using R410A, CFC, HCFC & HFC, Zeotropic and Azeotropic refrigerants without danger of liquid slugging. www.uniweld.com
41 The GOBI External Ductless Condensate Pump from Refco Manufacturing US Inc. has duel voltage for 115V and 230V applications and features the Electronic Energy Control System (EECS), more than 65 feet of lift and can be installed on the right or left side of the mini split. www.refocswiss.com
42 The Turbo Crimper from SDI Supplies attaches to an impact driver to crimp 22g. to 30g. mild steel without adjustments. Designed to offer faster crimping while reducing repetitive motion injuries, the tool has been engineered to be lightweight and durable. www.sdisupplies.com
43 TSI offers HVAC and plumbing industries integrated BIM software and professional services solutions for estimating, CAD design, and fabrication. www.map-cc.com
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44 Broan-NuTone's Ultra ventilation fans are equipped with brushless DC motors in single-speed or multi-speed configurations. Designed for quiet operation, they use Ultra-Smart control technology to ensure the CFM rating at 0.1" static pressure to be maintained through 0.25" static pressure or beyond. It is built for quick and easy installation. www.fr.broan.ca www.fr.nutone.ca
46 Wilkins’ 375AST reduced pressure assembly backflow preventer is lead free. It is built with a 304 stainless steel body available in grooved or flanged end shut-off valve configurations. It comes in sizes ranging 2 ½" to six inches, has a maximum working water pressure of 175 psi, a maximum working water pressure of 140F and hydrostatic test pressure of 350 psi. www.zurn.com hpacmag.com
45 The KT-2000 battery operated, infrared, retro-fit kit from Vision Parts & Accessories Inc. is designed for exposed manual flush valves. It does not require any tools other than a vandal-resistant key which is supplied and does not need the flush valve settings to be re-adjusted, the handle to be removed or the water supply to be shut off. The kit features smart object infrared technology, quick installation and comes with four ‘C’ size batteries. www.visionparts.com 47 Canarm Ltd.’s compact, energy efficient Delhi DPL-D series Direct Drive Plenum fans feature higher output under load than traditional forward curve blowers. www.canarm.com
48 48 WaterBoss’ high efficiency water softeners reduce up to 10 ppm of iron. The refiner model softens and reduces chlorine. Its features include a built-in sediment filter, built-in bypass valve, easy to set controller and a compact, low profile design. The softeners are NSF certified. www.waterboss.ca continued on p. 104 us endo ay Trem ive-Aw G l o To You could walk away with thousands of dollars in FREE tools while attending CMX/CIPHEX 2012! Visit hpacmag.com to check out the tools, visit the suppliers’ websites and get your printable ballot. Bring ballots to the HPAC booth at top of the escalators. Good Luck – see you at the show! For your chance to win $1000s worth of products come to CMX/CIPHEX in Toronto MARCH 22-24, drop off your ballot at the HPAC booth and you’re in! Visit www.cmxciphexshow.com for show details
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51 Viessmann’s CombiPLUS Kit allows the Vitodens 100 condensing space heater to deliver on-demand domestic hot water (DHW). It generates 3.6 GPM of DHW and features a stainless steel plate-type heat exchanger, built-in pressure bypass, three-speed DHW/space heating pump and a three-way diverting valve. The kit’s dimensions are 9.8" x 17" x 8.7". www.viessmann.ca
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or the numbers-oriented contractor who needs a lot of capacity in a work truck, the Sprinter cargo van from Mercedes-Benz is certainly a contender. In its largest configuration, it has as much as 600 cu. ft. of cargo space and up to 84.3 in. of interior height. Its cargo capacity ranges up to 5375 lbs. and the towing capability runs up to 7500 lbs. On top of that, the sliding side doors can open as wide as 51.2 in., allowing a forklift to place a pallet-load of gear inside. These numbers are impressive, but can a luxury car marque like Mercedes-Benz really be committed to the work truck market and the needs of busy contractors? We had to opportunity to learn about the company’s van and truck capabilities and intentions on a recent trip to Germany to visit Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Stuttgart and its Sprinter manufacturing plant in Düsseldorf. The factory is the largest van plant in the Daimler AG group, with its 2800 employees producing about 75 per cent of
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all Sprinters built. In Europe, the Sprinter is the best-selling van in its category. It is a vast, highly automated facility. The multi-storey Düsseldorf plant produces the body shell of the Sprinter with the precision of plus/minus three tenths of a millimetre. Automatic measuring stations installed on every body shell line use laser measuring systems to check production tolerances, and reject any major deviations. For each Sprinter, production robots place more than 7000 spot welds and up to 175 stud welds. We learned the company has been in the truck business – well, since the beginning. Taking credit for the first automobile, an 1886 Benz, it also claims rights to the first truck, an 1896 Daimler. Models of both are on display at the massive and impressive Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Despite all the economic turmoil in Europe, it was quite obvious during our visit that Germany is an economic pow-
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Sprinters come in three basic sizes yet there are more than a thousand configurations available.
erhouse. The streets everywhere are busy with people hustling to work and back, and they are also full of cargo vans of all shapes and sizes – a large number of them badged with the trademark three-pointed star of Mercedes-Benz. There are Sprinters like we get in Canada, of course, in both short and long wheelbases, three body lengths and three roof heights. Also familiar on the roads there were Ford’s Transit Connect cargo vans. And then there are dozens of unfamiliar vans in all sorts of shapes and sizes, most of which will never be imported to North America, with a couple of exceptions. The Sprinter, in fact, is leading the charge for a new type of medium-duty cargo van in North America. No longer are contractors faced with a choice of standard-style vans like the Ford E-Series, Chevrolet Express or GMC Savana. Ford of Canada has successfully brought from Europe the aforementioned Transit Connect, a compact, 135-cu. ft. cargo van, while Nissan Canada offers its new Sprinter-chaser, the NV, another contender in the medium-duty market. And in the next couple of years, we can expect to see a larger version of Ford’s Transit, along with a cargo van entry from Fiat that will be sold by Chrysler Canada (the company dropped its Dodge Ram Cargo Van a few years back so is not currently a player in this market). Both these new models are expected to arrive in 2013 as 2014 models. The Sprinters we get in Canada are shipped fully assembled from the Düsseldorf factory. Interestingly, US versions of the Sprinter – badged as Freightliners – are fully built to spec at the factory, then torn down and the parts boxed up for shipment across the ocean. A reassembly
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plant in Charleston, NC, puts them back together for sale in the US. Configuring a Sprinter is no walk in the park. Not counting paint finishes, there are around 1000 combinations of wheelbases, heights, weights and engine variants possible. Around 120 different colours are offered – including five different shades of white, believe it or not. However, Arctic White is the standard colour for about 60 per cent of production. With so many choices, it seems almost every Sprinter is a one-off. However, the choices for Canada are limited in that only one engine is offered, a 188-hp V6 turbodiesel producing 325 lb.-ft. of torque. It’s mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Mercedes-Benz Canada already claims about 12 per cent of the medium-duty van market here, says Miki Velemirovich, the company’s van manager. That is about 2500 units. The plan is to grow the market share in Canada to 20 per cent. In the next couple of years, we will also likely see new entries in the compact cargo van market from MercedesBenz. In Europe, its Vito and Vario vans are quite popular and likely will be brought to Canada, we were told, though a firm date has not yet been established. Both come in various configurations, but most interesting is the all-new E-Cell Vito, a fully electric van that can run about 130 km on a charge. Currently, all but four of the 53 Mercedes-Benz Canada dealers are selling Sprinters, though just 43 are able to service them (the shops must often be rebuilt to accommodate the enormous size and height of these vans).
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However, shop visits could be infrequent. According to Velemirovich, the service interval for 2012 models has been extended to 20 000 km. The next iteration of the Sprinter won’t be until the 2014 model year, when it’s expected the body will receive a “more aggressive” facelift, says Velemirovich. He also anticipates that the new series will offer a four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine that is popular in Europe.
Over the next couple of years, we’ll see some significant changes in the cargo van market as the key players introduce new models and designs to satisfy the needs of contractors across the country. No matter what, though, it seems that the benchmark to meet has been set by the Sprinter. <> Bill Roebuck is a long-standing voting member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
On the production line in Düsseldorf, Germany, laser-measuring systems check the Sprinter’s production tolerances.
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We are quickly moving to a new era in the production and distribution of comfort controls. One where the big three are no longer in control of supply and one where what most would consider industry outsiders are gaining ground. In the past I have been involved with many projects that included home automation, but most of them were high-end custom homes with high-end home automation systems, such as those from Crestron. The focus of these was often control and monitoring of the lighting, building access and security systems, as well as control of the audio-video components. While these systems certainly incorporated comfort control, this was not the primary focus for most homeowners. The reason for the move to this new era – a three-stage leap forward from Hardware (stand-alone, purpose-built single function controls) to Hardwire (controls that required through cabling to a proprietary controller and a dedicated Internet connection) to Hardly-there (controls that communicate in any number of ways without hardwiring – WiFi being the one most people are familiar with), a
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leap that has become really meaningful and accessible in the last 12 months. A few months ago, I watched a series of television ads from Rogers, one of Canada’s primary cable/Internet communications companies, introducing its Smart Home Monitoring system. What caught my attention was the inclusion of comfort control as part of this service and the fact that it was being offered by a cable company. In the case of the Rogers' system, the thermostat used is not supplied to them by one of the big three. They have contracted local HVAC firms where installation of the thermostat is required and cannot be handled by the homeowner. I recently met Andy Plarina, president of Poulsen Heating in London, ON, and talked with him about home automation. Founded in 1991, Poulsen’s is a small-medium sized regional HVAC firm with six trucks on the road. Like many firms, they are expanding their business into emerging markets such as radiant heating, geothermal. As part of this growth, they now offer customers the AccuLink home automation system from American Standard. The thermostat in the system piggy-backs onto the home automation system offered by Schlage – a maker of security, access, locks and door hardware. While the system is new to Canada, it has generated lots of inquiries for Plarina. Most interesting was the October 2011 announcement that the so-called “Fathers” of the iPod had formed a new company and developed a product completely outside of the consumer electronics industry; or had they? When they announced the launch of Nest and its first product, the Nest Thermostat, some from inside the big three, or
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building bylaw practices to have things solar ready. We think it’s pretty feasible.” Boyle said the idea for the project started about a yearand-a-half ago, while the municipality was installing solar thermal systems on some of its own buildings. He said the HRM was looking at the various rebates and incentives available to help the municipality pay for the systems and found the rebates very attractive. It also allowed the HRM to see what the challenges were for residents, including finding the right contracting options and learning about the financial rebates available and how to obtain them. “The barriers were more than just financing,” he explained. “We had to find a way to make this easy for residents.” Boyle said Nova Scotia is already home to a fairly healthy solar thermal market, so it has not been particularly difficult to find good solar contractors. “It’s a good place to look at solar hot water heating,” he said. “There were 200 installations done in all of Nova Scotia last year and 800 in total in Canada, so that shows per capita we’re actually quite thriving. [Solar City] is a whole different scale. We’re going to be doing more in one year than was done in all of Canada last year. It’s pretty ambitious.” Boyle said the model for the Solar City Project could work in future renewable technologies, but HRM needs to prove this project is a success before branching out into other areas. He said if the solar thermal project ends up being a success, he could see the possibility of a solar PV program starting up in the future. The Solar City Project is expected to begin installations in May 2012. <>
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AHRI Pleased With DOE ENERGY STAR Report The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently stated that it is happy with the results recently released by the U.S. Department of Energy, under the ENERGY STAR program, regarding the verification testing of appliances and tankless and storage water heaters. According to the AHRI, the results showed that “all tests of the claimed efficiency levels for storage and tankless water heaters turned up not a single result that would require further action.” AHRI president and CEO Stephen Yurek said the test results support his organization’s belief that its certification participants’ products are being rated appropriately and should not be the focus of “federal scrutiny.” Tankless water heaters and storage water heaters had perfect results in the released report. No product category had more than 14 per cent requiring further action. www.ahrinet.org
Ventilation Product Takes Top Honours The Melink Corporation left the 2012 AHR Expo Innovation Awards with the Product of the Year Award for its IntelliHood kitchen ventilation control product, which is designed to save up to 90 per cent in fan energy and 50 per cent in conditioned air. The hood measures the temperature, steam and smoke in the hood and adjusts the speed of the fan accordingly. The Ohio-based company provides energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for commercial and institutional facilities, including building commissioning services, kitchen ventilation controls and solar photovoltaic systems. www.melinkcorp.com 120
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Paul McDonald of Bradford White (left) and CIPH Ontario Chapter president Dan Milroy (right – also Bradford White), present Peter McNab of Watts Canada with an award for 50 years of dedicated service at a CIPH Ontario Chapter business luncheon, held on February 9 at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Mississauga, ON.
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Danfoss To Relocate Mexico Operations To North America Danfoss a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration and motion systems, has stated that it will relocate its industrial refrigeration final assembly and warehouse operations from Mexico to Morrison, TN later this year. The move is part of a strategy to re-engineer the industrial refrigeration supply chain to a new flexible operation with final assembly of products closer to the market to accommodate growth and better serve Danfoss customers. This move from Mexico will also allow for increased capacity within Mexico
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DAHL Names Canadian Reps Of The Year Dahl Brothers Canada Ltd. recently named RAM Mechanical Marketing Inc. its 2011 Canadian Rep of the Year for excellence in sales and service. Dahl awarded the Saskatoon, SK-based marketing agency for having the greatest nominal unit sales increase, and presented the firm with the top prize of $5000. Ventes Techniques Nimatec Inc., located in Mercier, QC was awarded $2500, while Tom Beggs Agencies Ltd. out of Winnipeg, MB, took home $1000. www.dahlvalve.com
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< MSN PEOPLE Uponor recently announced Bill Gray as president of Uponor North America (UNA). Gray assumed his position as president on February 15, 2012. He is also a member of Uponor Group’s executive committee. Before Gray being promoted to his new positon, Gray had held the position of vice president for UNA sales since June 2011, providing leadership for all UNA sales efforts in the U.S. and Canada. He also worked three years as general manager at Uponor Ltd. in Canada, overseeing all Canadian operations. Gray has more than 17 years of marketing and sales experience in the HVAC and industrial supply industries. He also holds bachelor degrees in arts and commerce. Gray will be based out of UNA’s headquarters in Apple Valley, MN. The Air-conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) recently named Ruth Ann Davis, vice president of Williams Furnace Co., the 2011 recipient of the Richard C. Schulze Award. The award is presented to Davis people in recognition of distinguished service and commitment to AHRI, as well as the industry’s goals and objectives. Industry colleagues choose the recipient.
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Rick Wrobel of Nu-Air Ventilation Systems Inc. has been elected to the HRAI Manufacturers Division board of directors. He is filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Scott Stevens in 2011. Wrobel will assume the position of vice-chair of the indoor air quality product section. Mits AirConditioning Inc. has added a number of staff, including two territory managers. Tom Melanson is a mechanical engineering graduate who was with Carrier Air Conditioning Company for more than 11 years. He has Melanson worked in residential and commercial markets. Joe Cocuzzoli comes to Mits with more than 30 years in the refrigeration industry, particularly in manufacturing, contracting, and commercial and residential applications. Sam Fitzjohn has joined the company's commerCocuzzoli cial sales department. Prior to this, he ran his own company in the U.K for 11 years, primarily dealing with Mitsubishi's Electric VRF product line. He completed a mechanical engineering apprenticeship at GKM Aerospace and has worked in the HVAC/R industry as a refrigerFitzjohn ation engineer. Herry Pholer recently joined Mits as a hydronic specialist, and will offer support to the residential and commercial sales departments. Russell Bazilev, Adelya Suleymanova and Saad Harron have joined Mits as part of its Aermec Team, which is responsible for the promotion, marketing and selling of Aermec chillers, heat pumps and fan coils in Canada and the U.S. The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) has hired Les Nelson as director of its solar heating and cooling programs. He is also a director of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Nelson and chair of its solar heating and cooling division, a director of the California Solar Energy Industries Association (CAL SEIA) and a director of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Richard O’Reagan has been appointed president of Delta Faucet Company. He will be in charge of new product development and the manufacturing and marketing practices for the Delta, Brizo and Peerless brands. O'Reagan O’Reagan’s previous position was vice president of sales for Delta Faucet Company. hpacmag.com
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>> ABB and Thomas & Betts Corp. recently announced that ABB will acquire Thomas & Betts for $72 per share in cash, which comes out to approximately $3.9 billion. ABB stated that the “complementary combination” of its low-voltage protection, control and measurement products with Thomas & Betts’ electrical components will offer ABB a broader low voltage portfolio, which they will be able to distribute through Thomas & Betts’ more than 6000 distributor locations and wholesalers in North America and ABB’s networks of distribution channels throughout Europe and Asia. The acquisition is expected to double ABB’s addressable market in North America to approximately $24 billion and have annual synergies of approximately $200 million by 2016. The purchase is pending approval by Thomas & Betts shareholders and regulatory approvals. The deal is expected to be completed by the middle of 2012. www.tnb.com www.abb.com
DISTRIBUTION NEWS >> Lanmark Partners’ Jim Hall and Mike Mullins are now selling Bosch Geothermal products on behalf of Redmond/ Williams. Hill’s previous position was vice president of sales and communications with NextEnergy Geothermal, where he managed and developed a national dealer network of more than 200 members and NextEnergy’s sales and marketing team. Mullins has 20 years of experience working in the geothermal industry. www.redmondwilliams.com >> Conbraco/Apollo Valves recently appointed Ventes Techniques Nimatec Inc. as its sales representative for the province of Quebec for commercial products. www.nimatec.com www.apollovalves.com
ON THE MOVE >> Mits AirConditioning Inc. has moved to a 42 000-sq. ft. facility located at 1608 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, ON, L5T 1C1. www.mitsair.com >> Victaulic has moved to 5895 rue Kieran, Saint Laurent, QC, H4S 0A3. Tel: 514-337-3500. Fax: 514-337-1949. Victaulic was formerly located at 975 Rue Selkirk, PointeClaire, QC, H9R 4S4. www.victaulic.com CLIPS >> Emerson Climate Technologies’ White-Rodgers is celebrating its 75th anniversary and will be celebrating the milestone throughout 2012 with a variety of activities, including: special 75th anniversary signage for distributors, promohpacmag.com
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>> Hurst Boiler & Welding Co., Inc. launched a new customer-focused corporate website. Its features include an expanded library on boiler room management, emerging industry trends and new technologies, as well as information designed to help improve a system’s energy efficiency, reliability, safety and renewable energy goals. www.hurstboiler.com >> Delta Faucet Canada recently announced the Delta Addison bathroom faucet with Touch2O.xt Technology has been awarded the Parent Tested, Parent Approved (PTPA) Winner’s Seal of Approval in the inaugural Tech It Up campaign from PTPA Media. www.deltafaucet.com www.ptpamedia.com >> Superior Radiant Products Ltd. (SRP) recently launched U.S. based Superior Radiant Products Inc., which will have operations in Atlanta, GA. The facility is being established for the support and production of ‘Made in USA’ products. It will be a CSA approved manufacturing facility. www.SuperiorRadiant.com
>> The Regal Beloit Corporation is transitioning A.O. Smith Electrical Products Company (EPC) to Century and Genteq. Its products will now be categorized under the Genteq, Century and FASCO brands. The changes are a result of Regal’s purchase of EPC last summer. In the coming months, A.O. Smith EPC’s hermetic motor business will be sharing Regal’s Genteq brand name, while its Century brand has been redefined to include a wide variety of aftermarket HVAC/R motor for contractors. www.regalbeloit.com >> Reliable Controls has successfully achieved formal ISO 9001 certification. www.reliablecontrols.com >> The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced the publication of an industry-first standard for variable frequency drives: 1210 (I-P)2011 & 1211 (SI)-2011, Performance Rating of Variable Frequency Drives. It is available at: www.ahrinet.org/search+standards.aspx. March 2012 | HPAC
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Together Forever
The influence of building materials, furnishings, finishings and a creative solution involving HVAC and interior design. BY robert bean
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art II of my presentation explaining why HVAC designers cannot operate in isolation from interior designers (see Part I, p.20, HPAC January/February 2012) will use Figure 1, the ASHRAE Design Graph for Sensible Heating and Cooling with Floor and Ceiling Panels.1 Some of you might look at this and think that the psychrometric chart looks like child's play next to this graph; but like the psychrometric chart, they are both simple to use once you know how to navigate around the various components. So let me start out with the geography of the graph. There are essentially six segments, of which the designer needs to establish three through calculation; that being the flux (q, Figure 2), average unconditioned surface temperatures (AUST, Figure 3) and characteristic panel resistances (ru, Figure 5); the first two (q and AUST) drive the temperature difference between the floor and space (|tp -ta|, Figure 4) to emit or absorb the flux at design conditions; the latter (ru) along with flux (q) and the selection in tube spacing (M, Figure 6) drives the average design fluid temperature in the pipes (tw, Figure 7). Your choice in fluid delta t (∆t) in the flow calculation2 establishes the return temperature (treturn =tw-(∆t/2)) and thus
the efficiency of the boiler, heat pump, solar system or chiller; and it establishes the upper end of the reset curve for programming your fluid controller (tsupply =tw+(∆t/2)). Obviously all of the factors above are not trivial, as all affect the capital and operating cost of the system, the quality of the indoor environment, efficacy of the surface temperature and integrity of the panel materials, which is (again) why radiant should never be treated as a science experiment. Let’s look at each of the steps in using the design graph. Step 1. Heating or Cooling Flux (q), Btuh•ft2(W/m2) (Figure 2) Flux in heating is the energy released from the floor through radiation and convection per unit area. In cooling, it is the energy absorbed from convection and radiation. At the end of Figure 2 Heating or Cooling Flux (q), Btuh•ft2(W/m2 )
Figure 1 ASHRAE Design Graph for Sensible Heating and Cooling with Floor and Ceiling Panels1
Figure 3 Average Unconditioned Surface Temperatures (AUST), F(C)
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the day the performance of a radiant-conditioned building is judged by its surface flux. High flux represents a bad building, while low flux represents a good building. I have categorized flux into four regions, as shown in Table 1. The short strokes are the higher the flux the hotter the temperatures in heating and the colder the temperatures in cooling. Hot temperatures in heating and cold temperatures in cooling destroy plant efficiency. If you have to operate an embedded pipe radiant system at temperatures typical of baseboards, fan/coils, panel radiators and free standing radiators, you have missed the entire point of using the floor, walls and ceilings for conditioning people and spaces. Low temperatures in heating and high temperatures in cooling are the end game for sustainability – full stop. Step 2. Average Unconditioned Surface Temperatures (AUST), F(C) (Figure 3) Any surface that is cooler than the heating panel will draw energy out of that heating panel. Likewise, a cooling panel will draw energy out of any warmer surface. All of the unconditioned surfaces combined (those without pipes), represent the radiant cooling or heating load on the conditioned panel. These unconditioned surfaces along with the conditioned surface represent the mean radiant temperature (MRT) cal-
Table 1. Categorization Of Building Loads Based On Flux Category Terrific Transitional Traditional Terrible
Flux Btuh • ft2 (W/m2) 0-10 (0-31) 10-20 (31-63) 20-30 (63-95) 30-40 (95-126)
culated as an area weighted average. The value of the MRT averaged out with the dry bulb temperature (tdb), represents the operative temperature (top = (MRT+tdb)/2) as described in ASHRAE Standard 55 – Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. The calculation of AUST and MRT is beyond the scope of this article, but for terrific buildings (0-10 Btuh•ft2 (0-31 W/m2)) the AUST can in some cases be assumed to be at or near space temperatures. Step 3. Positive Difference Between Effective Panel Surface Temperature and Dry-Bulb Room Air Temperature |tp -ta|, F (C) (Figure 4) The greater the flux, the greater the temperature differential required between the panel and space temperature. Surface continued on page 130
Figure 4 Positive Difference Between Effective Panel Surface Temperature and Dry-Bulb Room Air Temperature (|tp-ta|), F(C)
Figure 6 Spacing(M), in(cm)
Figure 5 Characteristic Panel Resistance (ru ), ft2• h• F/Btu (m2• K/W)
Figure 7 Average Fluid Temperature (tw), F (C)
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temperatures are regulated by ASHRAE Standard 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy based on health and comfort research. In heating 85F (29C) and cooling 66F (19C) are the accepted boundaries for occupants wearing normal footwear. For bare or stocking feet, refer to the 2009 ASHRAE Fundamental Handbook, Section 9.15, Warm or Cold Floors. Step 4. Characteristic Panel Resistance (ru ), ft2•h•F/Btu (m2•K/W) (Figure 5) This is an intimate element of interior design and is where the meat and potatoes of radiant design take place. It is also the one that is taken for granted especially by the DIY crowd. Radiant panels are on site fabricated heat exchangers and ultimately the operating temperatures of the fluid are a function of what is known as the fin efficiency of the panel; which is a function of the resistance of: the flooring layers; conductivities of the pipe and encasing materials; pipe surface area; fluid flow characteristics; and log mean temperature differences in the exchanger design. You may have seen some of the finite element analysis (FEA) John Siegenthaler and I have presented on radiant systems. FEA is an excellent way of modelling the heat exchanger to evaluate its efficiency and effectivenessi. The calculation procedure again is beyond the scope of this article but the procedures are in the 2008 ASHRAE HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook, Section 6.2ii. Step 5. Spacing (M), in(cm) (Figure 6) As noted above, spacing plays a significant role in the effectiveness and efficiency of the panel. It also has a major affect on the surface efficacy, that being the quality of the surface temperature of the panel. To this day it asFigure 8 Radiant Floor Heating examples, part 1, flux q=25 Btuh ft2, ru =0.2 floor characteristics, M=9-in. spacing, ta =70F space temperature, part II, ru = 2.5 floor characteristics
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tounds me that individuals try to save money on jobs by reducing the amount of pipe when it has a major affect on operating costs and quality of the system – this despite PEX pipe being the least costly component in a radiant system. When it comes to heat exchanger designs, pipe is good and the more the better. Since servicing pipe after it is installed is not on anyone's “bucket list,” put in the highest quality pipe you can find. Lots of good quality pipe equals low temperatures in heating and high temperatures in cooling, which adds up to the highest efficiency and good comfort. Step 6. Average Fluid Temperature (tw), F (C) (Figure 7) Average Fluid Temperature is the “keep your eye on the fry” component. Remember it is the average – meaning it is not the supply or return, it is the in-between temperature. That is why they call it the average – go figure. The lower the average temperature in heating and higher in cooling the better. How does this happen? It happens with good buildings with conductive floors and lots of pipe. It is not any more complicated than that. Here are two examples: Example, part 1 Radiant Floor Heating (Figure 8) 1. From the flux side of the graph, q = (25 Btuh•ft2)(79 W/m2), draw a horizontal line straight across. 2. Deduct the desired air space temperature (ta =70F) from, in this case a hypothetically calculated AUST of 68F for a result of (-2F) (1C), and draw a line straight down to where it intersects the horizontal flux line established in Step 1. 3. Running parallel with the sloped lines for heating, take the line down from the intersection to the boundary and read the differential (approximately 13F)(7C). For a space temp Figure 9 Radiant Floor Cooling, part 1= 12 Btuh ft2 flux, 0.2 floor characteristics, 9-in spacing, 77F space temp
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of 70F(21C), the floor temp becomes 70F+13F=83F (28C), which is within ASHRAE Standard 55. For those familiar with heat transfer coefficients, you would get similar floor temperature results with: [(25 Btuh•ft2)/(2 Btuh•ft•F)]+70F=82.5F (28C). 4. Now select a pipe spacing (M) and do not be cheap – more is better! In this case we have selected 9"o.c.(23cm) 5. F rom the intersection of (in this example) a hypot heti cal calculated Characteristic Panel Resistance (ru) of 0.2 ft2•h•F/Btu (0.03 m2•K/W), representing conductive low VOC flooring, we take a line down to the 9"(23cm) spacing line. 6. At the above intersection, follow the sloped lines to the boundary and read the value of 25F(14C). 7. Add this value 25F(14C) to the space temperature of 70F(21C) for an average fluid temperature (tw) of 95F(35C). 8. For comparisons do the same with a Characteristic Panel Resistance of 2.5 ft2•h•F/Btu (0.5 m2•K/W) representing a less conductive floor and likely with more VOCs. Message: The difference between low VOC conductive flooring and less conductive higher VOC flooring is, in this case, the differences between average temperatures of 95F(35C) and 150F(66C) or a 55F(31C) spread. Now think about this…with the low VOC conductive flooring and a 20F (11C) delta t, the return temperature becomes 85F(29C); which puts you into the high 90s in boiler efficiency and above a COP 4 for a heat pump – whereas the more resistive flooring puts you out of the heat pump league and drops your boiler efficiency into the mid range regardless of its high efficiency capabilities. All of this is based on 9"(23cm) o.c. which means it could get worse if you decided to go cheap and use wider spacings. On the plus side, if you do your job and convince the builder and client to improve the building enclosure to get that load down from 25(79W/m2) to 10(32 W/m2), you can get that return temp down to 75F(24C) and that does not get any better from an energy efficiency perspective. To put some magnitude around 75F(24C), that would be a nominal 20F(11C) cooler than your blood temp, ergo hot water heating is NOT! There is absolutely nothing hot about these temperatures – tepid yes, but hot no. Example 2 Radiant Floor Cooling (Figure 9) In this example we are showing a higher performing building with a low flux (approximately 12 Btuh ft2) (38 W/m2), and again, a low VOC conductive flooring with the same 9" (23 cm) o.c. spacing. Using the same process except working towards the upper part of the graph for floor cooling, the average cooling water temperature becomes tw =ta-12F=77F-12F=65F with a return temperature of 62.5F (17C) (based on an hpacmag.com
aproximate 5F (2.8C) differential). Also make note that based on a space temperature of 77F, the required floor temperature for cooling is only a nominal 77(25C)-10F(6C)= 67F (19C) or approximately 4.5F (3C) above the return fluid temperature. At an approximate surface temperature of 67F (19C) you would be within ASHRAE Standard 55 for floor temperature comfort. Controlling the space to 50 per cent RH and 77F dry bulb (i.e. delivering a lean mixture (hop =0.01476–hload) to the space from the ventilation system) addresses microbial concerns (virus bacteria, moulds), provides for both stability of hygroscopic materials (woods), and occupant respiratory and thermal comfort. It also makes the condensation on the radiant cooling panel a moot point.
The FINAL WORD The message in Part I regarding the use of the IA-Quest tool for source control over interior finishes is part and parcel of IAQ and CSA F326 and ASHRAE 62.1(.2). It is also in the domain of the interior designer. As you can see from using the ASHRAE design graph, flooring also plays a big role in system efficiency and comfort, as well as IAQ. HVAC and interior design are glued together no matter how you cut it. But here is the upside: clients like their interior designers. In fact, they like them more than they like their HVAC contractors (I know that hurts); and the typical client of an interior designer is female with an above average income. Working with interior design professionals is a no-brainer for the progressive HVAC business owner. <> Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), is a registered practitioner in building construction engineering technology (ASET) and a professional licensee in mechanical engineering (APEGGA). He has over 30 years experience in the construction industry specializing in energy and indoor environmental quality. Bean is an author and lecturer for professional development programs addressing building science, thermal comfort quality, IAQ and radiant based HVAC systems. www.healthyheating.com 1 2
Relevant standards and guidelines superimposed by author for user reference. gpm(l/s) = Q Btuh (kw)/(60min/hr•p•cfx∆t), where p=density and cf=specific heat and ∆t=tsupply-treturn.
REFERENCES Figure 1 Design Graph for Heating and Cooling with Floor and Ceiling Panels is reprinted with permission from Section/page 6.8, Panel Heating and Cooling, 2000 ASHRAE Systems and Equipment Handbook. RESOURCES i See www.healthyheating.com/Boiler-efficiency.htm ii See www.healthyheating.com/Effects-of-tube-depth-on-radiant-systems/Effectsof-tube-depth-on-radiant-systems.htm
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The Benefits of Accepting Credit Cards for Your Business
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hoosing the right merchant account provider can be a daunting task. With various product solutions, different processing fee structures and the large number of processing companies and resellers, making the best decision for your business is not always easy. Accepting debit and credit cards is commonplace in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business environment because of the tangible benefits that are provided to the company. It becomes even more critical if a competitor is processing transac136
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tions with debit or credit cards because it may be enough to sway customers away from your business. Aside from keeping up with your competition, processing card payments improves sales and customer convenience at the same time.
THE STARTUP The initial cost for a business setting up a merchant account is relatively inexpensive. It is important to note that processors do not get paid until the merchant does, so there are very few upfront costs to begin processing
credit cards. It will also alleviate most of your back-office work because the transactions are organized electronically, thus simplifying accounting practices. Card processing also provides your business with added security benefits. With card payments, merchants will not have to chase after customers for bounced checks or unpaid invoices. The PCI Council, a coalition between MasterCard, Visa, Amex, Discover and JCB International, has developed strict fraud-prevention measures to improve data security. hpacmag.com
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“It becomes even more critical if a competitor is processing transactions with debit or credit cards because it may be
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enough to sway customers away from your business. By being compliant, merchant liability is reduced in the event of fraud and your business’ level of trust increases in the eyes of current or potential customers.
HOW DOES it WORK? A payment processor acts as an intermediary between banks and merchants who process debit and credit card transactions. During a transaction, the payment processor will verify the card data by forwarding it to the issuing bank or card association (Visa, MasterCard, etc). The payment processor will also take measures to reduce fraud during each transaction through strict verification procedures.
A LOOK AT FEES The most important aspect of the payment processing contract is the associated fees related to processing debit and credit cards. Every fee – and an explanation of what the fee is related to – will be listed in the contract. Merchants who process credit cards must pay a merchant discount fee, which varies depending on the type of card used.
For example, whenever a customer makes a purchase with a Visa card, the merchant may pay up to three per cent to various intermediary parties. These fees apply to credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards. The following example explains how the fees are broken down. Consider this scenario: a customer purchases $1000 worth of mechanical contracting services and uses their credit card to pay. From that $1000, the mechanical contractor may receive approximately $980. Of the remaining $20, approximately $17.50 would go to the bank issuing the credit card, which is also known as an interchange fee. The remaining $2.50 is split between the credit card company and payment processor at a ratio of 80 per cent and 20 per cent respectively.
HARDWARE OPTIONS There are many options available in terms of hardware to process credit cards. The most common types of terminals are wired terminals versus wireless terminals. Wired terminals connect to the Internet using a plug
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONTRACTS
Financial contracts can be very intimidating for small and medium business owners. The language and size of the documents are rarely uncomplicated to read, but the reality is they are extremely important. Processing contracts hold all the necessary information in regards to security, issuing banks, fees, hardware and so on, that a merchant must know. In order to begin the process of obtaining a merchant account, you need to ensure you have a checking account, a copy of a void check, web access (for real-time reporting), tax returns and clear return policy information. Payment processors will look at your credit score and banking records to determine if the merchant account would be high risk. Since the majority of small- and medium-sized businesses have a personal guarantee on their business, their record will have an impact on the merchant account. hpacmag.com
and have limited mobility. Wireless terminals allow for added mobility by working via a Bluetooth base station, or via cellular data networks, much like a cellular phone. Wireless terminals that run on a cellular data network allow mechanical contractors to process debit and credit cards directly at the point of sale. Instead of invoicing the client at a later date, you will be able to charge your client immediately and either put that money in the bank or put it back towards your business. This helps simplify the process in which you get paid and reduces the amount of accounts receivables your accountant will have to deal with at the end of the year. With the rapid growth of the Internet, the mechanical contractor is able to transform his or her computers into a virtual terminal to process payments without having to lease any terminal hardware upfront. A customer does not have to physically swipe a credit card; the contractor enters credit card information manually to be processed over the Internet. This is a low-cost alternative for small contracting business owners who want to accept credit cards but have no need for point of sale hardware. <> Alexander Galasso is manager of social media with Pivotal Payments (www.pivotalpayments.com), a provider of merchant services such as credit and debit card processing, electronic check conversion, merchant cash-advance programs, loyalty/gift card programs, and terminal management solutions. March 2012 | HPAC
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