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26th JANUARY 2017

Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

The 6th National ACR & Heat Pump Awards is a popular industry awards event.Every year it’s a sell-out, it’s good fun and it is a great networking event.

WHY ATTEND?This event is not only extremely authoritative and professionally run. It is by far the most entertaining of its type.

1. You can’t meet customers and prospects if you are not there - The National ACR & Heat Pump Awards are a brilliant networking opportunity. Don’t miss out on meeting up.

2. It is great value for money – Being held in Birmingham means the costs for travel, dinner, hotels and entertainment are very reasonable, so it’s easier to justify the time and investment.

3. Entertain your team and customers – Having a good time is great for relationships. The National ACR & Heat Pump Awards’ entertainment is great fun.

WHAT ABOUT THE JUDGES?1. All judges are leaders in their fi elds and benefi t from

the knowledge and experience drawn from across the sector.

2. Their scrutiny is rigorous in seeking out the best.

3. A top group with no ‘confl ict of interest’ with entries – a sacrosanct measure.

WHEN AND WHERE?The Town Hall,Birmingham

Thursday 26th January 2017

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HERE ARE THE AWARD CATEGORIES:

w ACR Project

w Controls Product of the Year

w Domestic Air Source Project

w Domestic Ground Source Project

w Non Domestic Air Source Project

w Non Domestic Ground Source Project

w Air Conditioning Product

w Heat Pump Product

w Refrigeration Product

w ACR Ancillary Product

w In-Situ Monitoring

w Heat Pump Installer

w ACR Contractor

w Wholesaler/Distributor

The 6th National ACR & Heat Pump Awards is a popular industry awards event.Every year it’s a sell-out, it’s good fun and it is a great networking event.

WHAT DO PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE AWARDS?

“We fi nd that the heat pump awards accurately refl ect the excellent work done within the industry from manufacturers and installers

alike. Viessmann see it as an opportunity to promote the work completed by our installers on a large variety of projects.”

Chris Leech, Viessmann Commercial & Renewable Technologies

“What a giggle! Everyone I spoke to loves the venue. The theme, the band, the show girls too. The atmosphere was brilliant. The food and

waiting staff were great. You did a top job.”

Sue Glynne, Borahurst.

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R E G U L A R S

6 News

10 IoR Update

12 Mitsubishi Electric

14Out and About with

Bitzer in Germany

20 Refcom competition

22 Rob’s Reviews:

FSW’s Rob Green reviews some top tape and a nitrogen purge braze tool

35 Women in ACR

Emma Childs from Eastleigh College

44What’s New?

The latest products and solutions

48Chilly Chatter and Chilly Van

50Changing Faces

Who’s new and who’s moved

More diversity in the ACR IndustryLet’s face it, the air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump industry is ‘male dominated’. And, trying to encourage more women into the industry can seem like a struggle at times.

That’s why I started the ‘Women in ACR’ series, to show that there are more women in our sector than people may think. The articles also show how diverse those women’s roles are in the ACR business.

Now, working with the Institute of Refrigeration, there is a new networking group for women to enable easier networking, sharing of ideas, learning and mentoring. It’s called ‘Women in RACHP’. You can join our free LinkedIn Group now, and join the free webinar on 23rd June to learn about how the group intends to help women in the sector.

The webinar is on the same day at ‘National Women in Engineering Day’, of which the IOR is an official participant.

Read more about it on page 11.

Will Hawkins AInstREditor, [email protected]

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AREA, the European Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Pumps Contractors organisation, has published a free guide to help cooling engineers understand which equipment they should use to service refrigeration plants containing fl ammable, low GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants.

The guide covers the A2L (lower fl ammability) and A3 (higher fl ammability) refrigerants, which are alternative to HFCs, which are being phased out because of the EU F-Gas regulations. In future, it is likely that high GWP refrigerants will be phased out internationally.

The ‘fl ammability issue’ has been a controversial topic with refrigerants, which makes it important for air conditioning and refrigeration engineers to understand the right equipment to use.

As a result, AREA produced its free guide to help engineers and service technicians understand the right tools and equipment to use when installing, maintaining and repairing cooling equipment which use fl ammable, low GWP refrigerants.

Download the free AREA Guide here: http://www.area-eur.be/professional-guidance

LOW GWP FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS: AREA PUBLISHES FREE EQUIPMENT GUIDE AIREDALE LAUNCHES

NEW TRAINING CENTRE Leeds-based air conditioning experts, Airedale International, have announced the opening of their new training centre.

The new training centre provides courses on air conditioning including system design and basic principles. Consultants, system designers, installers and service engineers in air conditioning and refrigeration will fi nd the courses useful. Delegates can get training to become competent in handling F-gases and electrical installations. Courses are a mix of practical in Airedale workshops and theory lessons.

For air conditioning skills, Airedale provides training in installation, commissioning and maintenance for chilled air units, refrigeration systems and ‘air-side’ system properties. The training includes up-to-date courses for delegates who want to gain their F-Gas qualifi cations.

Airedale provides brazing skills in its special area to help students learn how to install refrigerant pipes correctly.

Find out more about the new training centre and its courses here. http://airedale.com/web/Training-Events.htm

Chairman and Director of European Refrigeration Limited, Derek Murton said:

“I feel so privileged and proud that my Company has been granted this Royal Warrant and we are sure that this accolade will serve to enhance our reputation and attract a broader network of clients.”

European Refrigeration was started in 1985 and serving customers with air conditioning and refrigeration solutions throughout the Home Counties, Essex and London.

European Refrigeration Ltd, the Essex-based commercial refrigeration engineering fi rm, has been granted a Royal Warrant by the Queen to provide its services to the Royal Household, the company announced today.

The warrant lasts for fi ve years and came into eff ect on 1st April this year. Having the Royal Warrant will mean European Refrigeration will be able to show the Queen’s coat of arms on its vans and marketing materials.

Only around 800 companies hold the Royal Warrant, which is granted to companies that have provided goods or services to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh or the Prince of Wales for fi ve consecutive years or more. The warrant is recognition of high standards in caring for customers, quality and excellence.

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Air movement manufacturers have come out as the best employers, according to a recent survey by recruitment fi rm, Thornhvac.

The fi rm asked employees for their feedback on who they perceived as the leading

companies in the air conditioning, ventilation and commercial heating sectors. The survey took place a over a year.

In the ventilation sector, Nuaire, Vent Axia, Flaktwoods and Elta Fans came out on top.

While in the air conditioning sector familiar names such as Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Airedale and Toshiba were on top, and Vaillant and Hamworthy Heating doing well in the commercial heating sector.

Read the details in the 2015 survey here: www.thornhvac.co.uk/reports Or, participate in the 2016 survey here: www.thornhvac.co.uk/best-companies-survey

CHEMOURS EXPANDSLOW GWP REFRIGERANT PRODUCTIONChemours, the chemicals giant, is developing its low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant production with a $230 million investment in a factory making HFO-1234yf in Texas, the company announced this week.

Chemours markets HFO-1234yf refrigerant using its Opteon YF brand name, which is used in vehicle air conditioning systems and in other refrigerant blends for other applications. The new factory is at the Chemours Corpus Christi site in Ingelside, Texas in the USA.

The new refrigerant factory, the world’s largest for making HFOs, according to Chemours, will serve the USA and Europe with H)-1234yf. Chemours’ investment will be made over the next three years to meet the demand from vehicle manufacturers using low GWP refrigerants. Chemours estimates that 40 million vehicles will be using HF)-1234yf by 2017, which will increase to 140 million vehicles by the end of 2020.

The company estimates that around 1,000 retail and commercial refrigeration systems will use its Opteon refrigerant range by the end of this year, growing to around 10,000 systems by the end of 2020.

The 12th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference, being help in August this year, is proving to be a popular event.

The conference, which happens in Edinburgh and is hosted by the Institute of Refrigeration, now boasts over 150 accepted papers from 30 countries. Furthermore, the organisers announced that J&E Hall has agreed to be a platinum sponsor of the event.

J&E Hall marketing manager, Helen Jerram, explained why her company became a sponsor:

“Natural refrigerants have been used for more than 130 years, but today their relevance is more important than ever. With a need for refrigerants which have low GWP the application of natural refrigerants off ers the potential to improve the environmental performance of refrigeration systems.”

She continued: “The Gustav Lorentzen Natural Refrigerants Conferences is

the most important international forum for the discussion and exchange of ideas in recognition that natural working fl uids are not just an option, but an integral part of our future, and that of generations to come.”

Leading companies in the sector are also sponsoring the conference, including Epta Refrigeration, Bitzer, Emerson Climate Technologies and Yellow Jacket.

The 2016 conference agenda focuses on sustainability, and the challenges and opportunities which more effi cient and environmentally friendly solutions, requirements and practices are now available in the Natural Working Fluids market.

Find out more and book places at the conference here between 21 and 24 August 2016: www.gl2016.com

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Daikin Buys Italian Refrigeration Manufacturer Zanotti

Daikin has bought the Italian commercial refrigeration and freezer manufacturer, Zanotti, for €98 million (circa £76.5 million), the company announced recently.

The deal will be completed in June 2016. Daikin plans to use the purchase to grow its market share of the commercial refrigeration and freezer market in Europe while enhancing its existing air conditioning and refrigeration business.

Zanotti products are used in the food chain from production to transportation and in retail applications. The company has factories in Italy, the UK and Spain.

By buying Zanotti, Daikin moves its business from providing solutions to part of the refrigeration and air conditioning sector to a wider market. Daikin plans to grow its business in Asia, the USA and China where the markets are expected to rapidly grow.


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Toshiba has a new range of residential air conditioning units using R32 refrigerant for the UK, the company announced in May.

The ‘Mirai’ R32-based air conditioning units are aimed at the ‘luxury’ domestic housing market. The units are wall-mounted and use the refrigerant which has a low global warming potential (GWP), namely 675, which is considerably less than R410A, whose GWP is 2088.

The release of the R32 air conditioning units comes in the wake of the updated F-Gas Directive from the EU which aims to move manufacturers away from high GWP refrigerants in their systems. In fact, the directive sets a goal of using refrigerants with a GWP less than 750 in single split units with a charge of less than 3kg.

Concerns over the fl ammability of R32 is common with the refrigerant. However, Toshiba was keen to stress that they have had no incidents with their units in Japan and that, with good practice, the fl ammability risks are tiny and manageable.

The Toshiba Mirai units have new features including ‘dustless operation on the fan coils because of a special coating, greater heating capacity and lower noise because of a larger fan. To reduce the risks of sparks the units have brushless motors and a power relay replacing the contactor, as well as fi reproof steel enclosures to reduce the risk of fl ames developing.

Toshiba is not planning to bring large R32 systems into the UK now, believing that the low GWP refrigerant is best-suited to smaller air conditioning systems.

Toshiba’s Mirai R32 air conditioning units come in capacities ranging from 1.5 to 4.5 kW, and will be available from the end of May 2016.

Toshiba Introduces its R32AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS TO UK

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I O R N E W S10JUNE 2016

I O R – AT L A RG E

RECOGNISING ALL LEVELSOF EXCELLENCE for speed-networking!

If you would like the Section to give a talk to your students or

engineer please contact [email protected] to arrange a visit.

News this month from the IOR programme of talks, tours and work to raise the profi le of the UK RACHP industry.

Cool Talks for engineersWe are really excited to be holding our fi rst Cool Talk roadshow event on 19th May. The event is a sell out with 60 engineers and technicians booked to attend the talks on refrigerants hosted by A-Gas in Bristol. Topics covered include new low GWP refrigerants, the challenge of glide and compressor issues.

There seems to be strong interest in the South West for local talks and networks - there used to be an active IOR South West regional group and it would be nice to see this start up again as a result of the Cool Talk. If you don’t live in the South West or missed this event you will be able to take part in one of our future Cool Talk Roadshow events planned for Leeds and the North West area later this year.

Natural Refrigerants in Edinburgh –21 to 24 Aug 2016Support has been overwhelming for this years’ Gustav Lorentzen Conference. It will be the 12th event in the series of International Institute of Refrigeration conferences that take place every two years. The UK has remained an active member of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) due to the fundraising eff orts of the IOR’s International Refrigeration Committee.

The fi rst event was held in Glasgow. We return to Scotland, this time going to Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University. The three day conference will be a great showcase for the best of British and Scottish work in the application of Natural Working Fluids. A mixed programme with 140 presentations from international speakers, backed up with short courses, technical tours, key note speakers and social.

More International collaborationFor the fi rst time the IOR was offi cially represented at the Institute of Refrigeration Ireland Annual Awards dinner in Dublin this year by Miriam Rodway. The event was a great success with awards presented for achievements and contributions to the Irish refrigeration industry. It was also an opportunity to celebrate a new collaborative agreement between the IOR Ireland and IOR UK – two separate organisations. Under our new arrangement IOR Ireland Members can share a joint Affi liate grade membership of the IOR UK with benefi ts very much welcomed by their members. There will be a joint ASHRAE UK Midlands Group / IOR meeting on 14th June 2016 at the University of Birmingham on the topic of Low Carbon District Heating with a talk from recent ASHRAE

Fellow, Andy Pearson FInstR. The IOR is the UK Associate Society linked to ASHRAE (the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers).

ASHRAE formed the Associate Society Alliance in 1962 to broaden its scope of activities in the world and thereby make possible a more eff ective and fruitful exchange of knowledge and ideas among engineers engaged in the arts and sciences of HVAC&R. IOR members can enjoy a discount on the purchase of ASHRAE publications.

International Compressor ConferenceThe IOR has been invited to partner on the 10th International Compressor Conference which is taking place in September 2017, organised by City University. The conference includes industry days and short course options and the programme will cover themes such as technology development, novel applications, environmental aspects, system integration in compressors in a wide range of applications. We call papers in July with a deadline for abstracts in December 2016. There are also sponsorship opportunities to promote technology to the 150+ delegates expected to attend the 3 day event in London. Contact the IOR to fi nd out more.

College Visits and Apprenticeship changesAfter a successful talk to NVQ students at Bath College recently the IOR Service Engineers Section is planning its next meetings at North Kent College, Dudley College and Basford Hall (New College Nottingham). Our speakers will give an introduction to the IOR and Service Engineers Section, and brief talks on topics such as air conditioning effi ciency, alternative refrigerants or F Gas latest.

We also have a Panel Q&A to encourage the students to ask questions of the experts and fi nd out more about the industry they are going to be working in. The visits to Centres have been a useful way of spreading the message about the new RACHP Engineering Technician Apprenticeship which starts in September this year. Many of the colleges have already contributed to the development of the new Standard and Assessment specifi cation. Centres are being encouraged to sign up to deliver the new apprenticeship via City & Guilds as soon as possible.

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IOR LAUNCHES WOMENIN RACHP NETWORK

The IOR is launching a new network to promote Women in RACHP, with the support of ACR Journal, to coincide with National Women in Engineering Day on 23rd June.

The network will launch with a webinar talk by Catarina Marques MInstR based on research carried out by Catarina and Ina Colombo MInstR

of the International Institute of Refrigeration as part of a Women in Refrigeration workshop, which looked at global skills shortages in engineering and technical staff, the growing demand for refrigeration professionals and opportunities to increase representation of women in this field. It will be opened and chaired by Steve Gill, IOR President.

The new network will be open to anyone (male or female) working in any RACHP related role such as service & maintenance, design, research, engineering, science, sales, administration, marketing, or training. You do not have to be an IOR member to take part and the invitation is open to anyone interested in promoting and supporting professional opportunities for women in RACHP.

To register for the webinar or sign up for the network go to www.ior.org.uk/womeninRACHP

To find out about National Women in Engineering Day and

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I S U P TO E UTHE DECISION

By the time you read this, the referendum to remain or leave the European Union will almost be upon us and whilst I am not here to persuade you one way or the

other, I think there is no doubt that whatever the result, it is likely to have an impact of some sort on our industry.

On the one hand, you can argue that our industry suff ers from too much red tape and perhaps leaving the union will free us all from bureaucracy – or will it simply take us back to a more unregulated, less safe industry?

On the other, will we lose the major global investment that we receive in part because we are an English-speaking gateway to such a large market – or will that investment still come because we are the fi fth largest economy in our own right?

As I say, I leave you to decide.One thing for sure though is that we will still occupy buildings in

the UK … and they will still need heating, cooling and ventilating.There is therefore still a healthy market for the skills only

our industry can supply, whether that is through delivering air conditioning or renewable heating and this is where it still pays to

keep oneself up-to-date with new products, new refrigerants and new legislation.

As a manufacturer we try to play our part whether that is by producing over 60 free, CPD-accredited guides to legislation or technology (which can be downloaded at our dedicated digital library ( www.library.mitsubishielectric.co.uk), or putting on numerous training courses around the country for air conditioning and heat pump installers and designers.

We’re also developing Apps and online tools that make specifying, commissioning and diagnostics easier for anyone out in the fi eld and work hard with our colleagues in our factories to make sure that the products we sell and support deliver the reliability and performance you would expect.

Whatever the outcome on 23 June, we will all still be here so make sure you are armed and prepared for whatever the result is.

Ben Bartle-Ross is a trainer at Mitsubishi Electric. If you have any comments on this column of any other training issue contact him by email: [email protected]

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Will Hawkins fl ew to Germany with Kevin Glass, md of Bitzer UK, to see Bitzer’s new training Academy, o� cially opened in February 2016. Here’s his report.

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Bitzer has invested around €7 million in its new training centre, which has a particular

focus on new refrigerants. The new academy, on the outskirts of Rottenburg, is part of a brand new 3,500 sq m site, 1,500 sq m of which is the training centre. The academy sits next to the Bitzer compressor factory. Rottenburg is near Stuttgart, where Mercedes-Benz makes its cars. Engineering and manufacturing is built into the region’s DNA.

The Schaufl er Academy building has underfl oor heating and cooling, chilled beams, indoor air quality sensors, and heat recovery systems taking heat from condensing units. The infrastructure includes a 300,000 litre ice storage tank which stores latent energy, solar absorbers and a combined heat and power unit.

The ice storage system (which sits in an underground unit beneath the car park) builds up ice through the winter.

By the end of February, the storage is full and they use the energy in it until around late May, which means minimising compressor use for heating and cooling. As a result, the building has a very small carbon footprint, and was recently awarded a prestigious TGA Building Award in Germany for energy effi ciency.

Peter Schaufl er, the late president of the company, had the idea for the new training centre in 2009 when the recession was at its deepest. That is unusual. Most companies cut two aspects of their business in a downturn

Part of the plant room at the award-winning Schaufl er Academy’s heating and cooling infrastructure.

Training is hands-on at the academy.

Delegates during training at the academy

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designers will find the courses useful. Delegates learn about thermodynamics, and be able to compare refrigerants for use in different applications.

Bitzer had already trained around 50 UK engineers on their CO2 systems when I visited. Some of the engineers were from retailers using CO2 refrigeration systems. Many of the delegates needed training for commercial refrigeration applications, with some needing skills to apply in industrial refrigeration applications.

The demand for CO2 systems is strong. According to Bitzer, CO2 is increasingly replacing HFC refrigerants. “Sales of CO2 [systems] are growing strongly,” was Volker’s reply to my question. Until recently there has been something of a ‘north-south divide’ in the world in relation to CO2 systems. However, since the introduction of the new Ejector technology, which improves the efficiency of CO2 applications also in warmer climates, this is no longer a significant factor.

Hydrocarbon-based technology, such as propane systems, were also continuing to develop. As with CO2 systems, there were obviously very important safety considerations to observe, requiring engineers to attend specialist courses to learn how to manage the refrigerant safely.

Traditional alternative refrigerants, such as ammonia, remain an important option. Bitzer’s ammonia course is two days long and covers system design, how

to deal with flooded evaporators, and oil management, to name a few aspects. Trainees get ‘hands-on’ with compressors while learning about safety and using a system test container.

Bitzer will tailor courses to suit the needs of its delegates too, given that ‘real world’ application is an important aspect of what the academy offers.

Volker was keen to point out that Bitzer collaborates with universities and academies, the work from which adds to their training courses. The collaboration with the academic world includes research and funding, and it helps Bitzer to find good lecturers. Furthermore, Bitzer supports some of the students during their studies.

Top of the ClassBitzer has a reputation for high quality compressors. Visiting their new training centre and nearby factory, you can see why they have such a strong brand in the air conditioning and refrigeration sector. Bitzer compressors are built and designed by people who have a vested interest and pride in developing the best products they can.

With their new training academy, Bitzer is demonstrating that its pedigree is not just built on its past. It is built with the future in mind, too.

Find out more about Bitzer’s Schaufler Academy and what you can learn with them here: www.bitzer.de/gb/en/service/expertise/seminars

to save money, namely marketing and training. Bean-counters think that cutting investment in customers saves their companies.

Not Bitzer. Peter Schaufler knew that to survive and develop, his company was going to have to design and develop smarter compressors. The F-Gas legislation was going to make the market more complex and technical. With increasing complexity and new refrigerants, Mr Schaufler knew Bitzer was going to have to invest in helping engineers apply its new compressors correctly in real-life applications.

Hands-On TrainingVolker Stamer, the Schaufler Academy director, explained the background to the training centre and the company’s approach to the skills and knowledge they provide for customers.

With its five ‘theory’ and three ‘practical’ training rooms, the approach is designed to make sure that knowledge is backed up by skills. Having theoretical knowledge is important, but not at the cost of knowing how to apply it in the real world.

Training in the new centre focuses on applications and not just products. Engineers on the courses will know how to apply solutions using Bitzer compressors. Engineers need to know about the systems and surrounding environment into which they plan to apply the Bitzer compressors and applications.

The training is very much ‘hands-on’. Bitzer is moving with the times with its training, making it practical. People learn better by ‘getting stuck in’. There is no simulation when it comes to the compressors. Courses include the latest on the F-Gas regulations, COP21 and EcoDesign, as well as specific programmes on Bitzer compressors and applications. When it comes to natural refrigerants and low-GWP refrigerant training courses, Bitzer has courses on CO2, ammonia, and hydrocarbons, with more to follow.

Natural Refrigerant TrainingVolker’s team has held more than 150 CO2 courses to date, which equates to between 1,500 and 2,000 people with up-to-date training. Installers, system planners and

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ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR MANAGEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY LABORATORIES

Air management for laboratories is often overlooked in projects to

improve university energy effi ciency, but this can be an expensive mistake.

Universities are increasingly aware of their environmental performance – both from the perspective of cost, and due to the increasing visibility of performance data in green league tables such as those produced by People and Planet. So those companies able to off er universities specifi c solutions for reducing lab energy consumption will easily excel in competitive tenders.

So how do you approach a lab-specifi c air movement strategy?

Automatic controlFirstly, explore the possibility of installing a room air management system to automatically control all input and extract air for the laboratory. This has the advantage of ensuring the room balance (and therefore operator safety) is maintained automatically. All devices are connected locally (within the room) by a digital network, see Figure 1.

There are three airfl ow drivers:₀ the number of air changes necessary to

meet the safety requirement.₀ the supply air required for cooling/

heating the laboratory to a comfortable temperature for occupants.

₀ the supply air needed to replenish air exhausted by fume hoods.

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ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR MANAGEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY LABORATORIES “

THE ROOM AIR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS ABLE TO PREVENT OVER-SUPPLY AND EXTRACTION OF CONDITIONED AIR FROM THE SPACE.”

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The room air management system (for example TROX’s EASYLAB system) manages the supply and extract controllers in order that they respond rapidly to changes in extract volumes by the technical extract (for example fume cupboards) to ensure the correct air fl ow balance and room pressure at all times.

This signifi cantly improves energy effi ciency, as it prevents unnecessary supply of conditioned air to the space. See Figures 2 and 3.

The energy savings are made possible by off setting one form of exhaust air against another. By scaling down room exhaust air extraction in line with fume cupboard extraction when sashes are open, the room air management system is able to prevent over-supply and extraction of conditioned air from the space.

There are numerous other possibilities that can be explored. For example, adapting fume cupboards from constant air volume to variable volume air supply


Visit the Trox website for more information: www.troxuk.co.uk

Checklist for Improving University Laboratory Energy Efficiency

1. Is Variable Air Volume technology being harnessed to avoid over-supply and over-extraction?

2. Could devices incorporating sensors be used to close sashes that have been left open unnecessarily?

3. Are air change rates appropriate across the site? Often these are set on a site-wide basis and could be reduced safely in some low risk laboratory areas of the site.

4. Could the air change rates be reduced overnight or at the weekend when the laboratories are unoccupied?

5. Could occupancy sensing be used on a zone-by-zone basis to link air change rate with demand?

6. Could working sash heights for fume cupboards be reduced? Reducing the working sash height from 500mm to 400mm, for example, can achieve a 20% reduction in the air volume at no cost and with negligible impact on working practices.

7. Could fan speed be optimised by detecting and analysing damper blade positions?

8. Could fume cupboard e� ciency be upgraded by retrofi tting new control technology to existing cupboards?

9. Could local cooling or extraction devices such as ventilated down fl ow tables, canopy hoods or fume exhaust ‘snorkels’, reduce energy consumption by taking heat away at source?

can deliver signifi cant savings. When sashes of fume cupboards are open, the volumes of air required to maintain a safe working environment for laboratory personnel increase signifi cantly. For example, a 900mm wide cupboard with a maximum sash height of 500mm and face velocity of 0.5 m/s would extract approximately 225 l/s of conditioned air from the room. This would be fi xed on a constant volume cupboard, whereas on a variable volume cupboard the minimum air volume could be around 55 l/s when the sash is down. Converting from constant volume to variable volume would therefore save 170 l/s when the sash is in the down position for a single cupboard.

In addition, a range of solutions can prevent fume cupboard sashes being left open unnecessarily, whilst addressing out-of-hours air management can also deliver savings without compromising operational eff ectiveness or health and safety. The TROX EASYLAB systems has a range of features designed specifi cally to address energy effi ciency in laboratories and are happy to discuss options. In the meantime, here is a checklist which will prove helpful at design stage.

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1 Know why you shouldmake the switch.R32 will become a big part of the future in air conditioning especially for split systems. Under F-Gas small split systems containing high GWP gases (above 750) will be banned from 2025. R32 is a single component, zero ODP gas with a GWP of 675, signifi cantly less than R410A, which has a GWP of more than 2000. Air conditioning manufacturers are planning for this and that’s why systems running on R32 are already available.

2 Understand why R32is a good choice.With excellent thermal properties, R32 is a good choice to replace R410A in small air conditioners. The cooling capacity is higher and the equipment used has a smaller footprint. High volumetric capacity means that you need less gas in a system to achieve the same cooling results you would expect from R410A. From an end user perspective this makes R32 more effi cient and more attractive to use.

3 Get ready for mild flammability.Recognise that R32 is slightly diff erent to the refrigerants that you have used down the years. It introduces the concept of mild fl ammability. Flammable refrigerants, like propane, are already available on the market and are often used in cabinets with small charge sizes.

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is a complicated topic and this is why EN378 is being updated to refl ect the changes in the gases available to ensure they can be used in a safe manner.

5 Remember the vanFrom a transport perspective transporting mildly fl ammable refrigerants like R32 is no diff erent to moving Isobutane or Propane. Engineers are used to carrying fl ammables in their vans already and should be well versed in the requirements of ADR and the transport of dangerous goods. General good practice is required and you should ensure that no cylinders are connected to manifolds or equipment while on the road.

6 Handle the pressureR32 pressures are only slightly higher than R410A and I suspect that engineers would probably not see the diff erence given the precision of gauges. My understanding is that air conditioning manufacturers are making the same size connections in thread form as they use for R410A which means the hoses and gauges will be compatible.

7 Get the right equipmentIt is important to ensure you have the best equipment in the workplace. There are a number of tool manufacturers who have kit that is ready to use with R32, including recovery units. Talk to your supplier or wholesaler to ensure you get the equipment that most suits your needs.

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R32 has less fl ammability than propane but will still be covered by the same European regulation, EN378, which relates to charge sizes.

Know your EN378When EN378 was written it did not make a distinction between mildly fl ammable refrigerants like R32 and refrigerants with higher fl ammability like propane. This regulation is under review and it is likely that there will be a new version published later this year which will add clarity to the use of R32 and other mildly fl ammable refrigerants. In practical terms fl ammability

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UNDERSTANDING R32 AND HOW IT WORKS CAN ONLY BE GOOD GROUNDING FOR THE FUTURE WHETHER YOU ARE AN ENGINEER OR AN END USER."

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Another great way of fi nding out more information on R32 is to listen to the ACR Journal Are You Ready for R32 webinar.

This answered many of the questions being asked about the mildly fl ammable gas. Joining me on the webinar was Scott Davies from JAVAC, Martyn Ives from Fujitsu and ACR Journal Editor Will Hawkins.

Go to: https:/ youtube/9XImA5yWcCM

Finally, R32 is paving the way for fl ammable refrigerants which have yet

to appear on the market. These gases are likely to be widely used and will

help shape a greener future for us all. Understanding R32

and how it works can only be good grounding for the future whether you are an engineer or an end user.

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8 Attend the industry events A-Gas and a number of industry bodies, OEM’s and equipment suppliers have joined forces to raise the profi le of R32 by holding a series of breakfast briefi ngs. Ensure you attend such events to improve your understanding and speak to the industry experts directly. For more information contact A-Gas on 01275 376600.

9 Understand and manage risks Provided engineers and end-users follow best practice and adequately assess the risks around mild fl ammability, then R32 can be handled safely. In fact, if you are already familiar with using refrigerants like Isobutane and Propane then this should not present a problem. If you are in doubt the Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) are there to advise you.

10 Stay in the know It’s never been more important to keep up with what’s happening about R32 through the media – online and in print. Trade associations, manufacturers, wholesalers and suppliers can also help. So keep your eyes and ears open.

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To assist the smooth installation, Big Foot’s Technical Team carried out several site surveys. The engineered design and technical support by Big Foot allowed HE Barnes to provide a detailed lifting plan and method statement to the Coca-Cola Enterprises Health and Safety team.

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For the next 20 years, the Little Giant automatic condensate pump evolved and reached a major milestone in 1978. The company introduced its fi rst 2-litre centrifugal tank pump, model VCM-17. Its

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AND FINAL LONDON MARATHON

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Refrigerant leaks are a time-consuming and costly business for both experienced AC&R

maintenance contractors and the businesses running the air conditioning system.

For service engineers, leaks can take a long time to fi nd – let alone repair – particularly if the puncture site is very small or hidden from view of the engineer on site.

For the company operating the system, leaking refrigerant costs money, damages the environment, increases its carbon footprint, and greatly reduces a system’s effi ciency, reliability and lifespan.

With reduced pressure and refrigerant levels, the air conditioning system has to work harder and use much more energy to maintain the same output.

Spectroline, one of the world leaders in leak detection, has just launched Cool Seal, an entirely new method for repairing problematic refrigerant leaks that also promises to safeguard systems against future leaks.

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SPECTROLINE INTRODUCES NEW APPROACH TO SEALING LEAKS

Problematic leaksWhile some leaks are relatively easy to spot and seal, most AC&R service engineers recognise that there are a range of leaks that are much more problematic than others. These leaks are harder to detect, harder to fi nd and harder to fi x.

In some cases, service engineers will be aware that a real leak defi nitely exists in the system from reduced pressure levels over time, but small leaks like this that discharge minute levels of refrigerant can be near impossible to locate.

There are few things quite as frustrating as spending an hour with an electronic detector combing an a/c system for a leak you never fi nd.

So what are the most problematic leaks, and what is the best way to deal

with them eff ectively and quickly?It is usually the smallest,

most hidden or concealed leaks that take engineers the most amount of time to repair, but typically, just fi nding these leaks in the fi rst place can be the most time-consuming job of all.

Larger leaks are clearly much more obvious and easier to locate and repair because more tell-tale refrigerant is escaping for detectors to fi nd. It is the small, hidden or intermittent leaks that have

been the greatest problem for service engineers for many years.

We asked a group of AC&R service engineers to come up with a list of the most hated, most annoying, and the most diffi cult to fi nd and fi x refrigerant leaks in the book. See if you agree; here’s their top four:

1. Pinhole leaks: tiny, microscopic, hairline cracks or leaks releasing very small traces of refrigerant, which are very hard to locate

2. Intermittent leaks: slow, sporadic, on/o� leaks3. Hidden leaks: leaks within concealed

pipework that cannot be accessed easily4. Multiple leaks: numerous small leaks

within the same system (fi x one, and then discover there’s another somewhere else)

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SPECTROLINE INTRODUCES NEW APPROACH TO SEALING LEAKS

L E A K P R E V E N T I O N

The solutionNow, however, Spectroline has formulated an entirely new type of leak sealant called Cool Seal, one its makers say is designed to fi x all four of the examples our engineers gave us above with one application.

Not only that, Spectroline and Advanced Engineering also recommend it as a preventative maintenance measure because it is formulated to continually safeguard the system against future leaks.

Distributed exclusively in the UK by Advanced Engineering, Cool Seal is Spectroline’s brand new leak detection method. Composed of aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds, it is safe, non-reactive, easy to use and non-polymer which means it doesn’t harden when inside the system.

The AC&R service engineer injects the Cool Seal liquid formula into the low pressure service point using a supplied EZ-Ject Kit, allowing it to circulate harmlessly throughout the system.

That’s it. When a break or leak does occur, internal pressure within the system causes refrigerant and oil molecules to rush to the leak site to be expelled.


molecules, they accumulate and group together at the leak in a process known as “fl occulation”.

This fl occulation or build-up of larger, more complex molecules directly over the leak site physically blocks and seals the leak, preventing the much smaller refrigerant or oil molecules from escaping.

Most importantly of all, unlike polymer-based leak sealants – which react with moisture or oxygen at the leak site to form a hard patch – Cool Seal is an entirely polymer-free and oil soluble formula, so there is no hardening whatsoever and no troublesome clogs because no such chemical reaction takes place.

Preventative maintenance As mentioned earlier, when you have Cool Seal circulating in an a/c system, it is always on guard and ready to fi x any future leaks, making it ideal to use as a preventative maintenance measure.

Even if an air conditioning system is not leaking refrigerant, Cool Seal can be safely introduced solely as a preventative method for sealing leaks that haven’t happened yet.

Cool Seal is safe to use in all popular AC&R systems, including high-pressure R410A systems, and quickly seals the most problematic leaks up to 0.3mm in size in compressors, condensers, evaporators, O-rings, hoses, etc.

Available in two convenient delivery systems, Cool Seal meets ASHRAE 97 standards for chemical stability and is especially useful as a low cost alternative to expensive parts replacement, particularly in older AC&R systems.

To fi nd out more about this revolutionary new approach to refrigerant leaks, visit the Advanced Engineering website at

www.advancedengineering.co.uk.

Now here’s the science bit: Cool Seal molecules also rush to the same leak site, but because its single, double and triple aliphatic compounds are much larger and longer than the surrounding

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Consultants, contractors, architects and specifiers within the building services

industry are increasingly faced with the challenge of recommending and installing flexible heating and hot water systems with the ability to maximise efficiency. The commercial VRF market forms part of this, and in recent years has been going from strength to strength – delivering around 12% growth in 2015 alone.

With this in mind, introducing a VRF range which offers efficient heating and cooling comfort on a large scale builds perfectly on our established range of commercial and industrial boilers and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) modules.

What makes Bosch different?Although many in the industry will be familiar with Bosch, our name tends to be associated with heating rather than cooling. We therefore consider expansion into VRF an opportunity to bring the strength of the Bosch brand and its proven track record of delivering energy efficient systems to new customers.

Currently, consultants and specifiers have to do a lot of leg work in order to cost and organise a project. Within this there can often be certain aspects of a project some contractors cannot price for or accommodate. In an age of increased concern over streamlining efficiency, there is a need for manufacturers to offer a complete build solution with one point

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Bosch BringsA Breath Of Fresh Air To The Market

of contact throughout the installation making contracting simpler for everyone.

Bosch has a superb reputation for supporting customers from the beginning of a project right through to the commissioning stage. In an industry where aftersales is all too often an afterthought, we have a dedicated aftersales team able to support, guide and provide servicing options to the end user. We are also looking to extend Bosch’s 24-48 hour policy to the supply of VRF systems as having to wait 2-3 weeks for an engineer to attend a site does not correlate with the 24 hour expectation of the world we live in.

What is particularly exciting about our

new VRF range itself, is its continuous heating capability – which comes as standard. This feature allows each module to provide constant source of heat while simultaneously performing a defrost cycle in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 48 °C and is vital for keeping room space at an optimum temperature.

We have invested heavily in our VRF offering and feel this, together with our underlying commitment to reliable manufacturing, will give customers the confidence they need to invest in what is often a sizable purchase.

Earlier this year leading manufacturer of heating and cooling technologies, Bosch Commercial and Industrial, confirmed its entry into the UK air conditioning market with the launch of a new VRF range. Here, Jonathan Skelding, Commercial Technical VRF Consultant at Bosch, discusses the manufacturer’s ambitions and predictions for 2016 and beyond.

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Taking control of the future of air conditioningIntelligent and integrated Building Management Systems (BMS) are key to the future of air conditioning, and Variable Refrigerant Temperature (VRT) or Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) technologies are increasingly feeding into these. VRV and VRF equipment is easily integrated within BMS and as a result manufacturers are focusing on intelligent controls to support the development of integrated systems.

The importance of effectively monitoring more than one site is likely to increase and our system offers the next generation of air conditioning monitoring. The innovative control system allows users, such as facilities managers who may look after multiple sites, to remotely access our systems and receive text message alerts should the system encounter an error. This is helping to streamline the process of site visits, yet we are keen to see this concept develop further to benefit other roles within a project too.

Monitoring technology is also set to benefit landlords by updating users with proportion usage charges and providing energy saving hints and tips. This helps tenants to receive a more representative energy bill without the need for additional monitoring visits and can even provide energy saving tips and hints. With the benefits of controls and remote monitoring so clear, it is likely the ability to report on usage will be a key theme in the future of air conditioning in the UK.

Looking to the futureOne of the biggest challenges the industry faces is having enough trained people to correctly design projects. While some sites may try to save on consultancy fees, this can often result in more problems than


it solves; slowing down installations and the resolution of issues should they arise. Ultimately, the cost of not consulting an expert or designing a project properly can end up costing a lot more in the long run.

As a result of this, it is vital for the market to invest in professional development. Bosch has recognised this need and is currently building a new facility at its Worcester headquarters. Planned to be opened in the summer, the training courses focus on installation, commissioning, fault finding and controls set up. This skills gap is something the industry not only needs to fill in the short-term but then completely overcome in readiness for years to follow.

About Jonathan Skelding

Jonathan Skelding has been in the Air Conditioning industry for nearly 10 years, having started off as an engineer at just 17. Since then, he has gone on to be a Project Manager, and is now a VRF Technical Consultant with Bosch Commercial and Industrial.

For more information on Bosch Commercial and Industrial

and its range of products and services, please visit

www.bosch-industrial.co.ukor call 0330 123 3004.

Alternatively, follow Bosch Commercial and Industrial on Twitter (@BoschHeating_UK)

and LinkedIn (Bosch Commercial and Industrial UK).

As a newcomer to the market we are especially excited to see what the next five, ten and even twenty years will bring to the industry and feel that our aim of making an impact with a fresh approach to installations, which focusses on making the contracting and after-sales support much easier, will form a key part of this.”

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E M M A C H I L D S

This month, the ACR Journal interviews, Emma Childs, 18, an Apprentice Engineer at Eastleigh College

Where did you study and what course/diploma/degree did you gain?I’m currently studying a Level 2 Apprenticeship

in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at Eastleigh

College, working as an Apprentice Engineer

at my dad’s company. I’ve been at College for

two years’ now and I’m due to complete my

qualification this summer. I would like to go on

and complete the Level 3 qualification at some

point, but I’m not sure if I’ll go straight into this.

My favourite part of my Apprenticeship this year

is actually the theory – it’s a lot different to what

I’ve done before, and I can go home and chat to

my dad about it. He gets very excited to be able

to talk about his industry with someone at home!

Tell us about your current employer.I work for my dad’s company, Whiteley

Engineering, which is based in Fareham,

Southampton. We do a lot of work for other

companies and get to travel around a lot. My

dad got into the industry when he was 16

and later set up his own company. My sister

sometimes does the accounts, and even both

my grandads have worked here! From the

places we usually travel my favourite has to be

Cornwall, but my dad has worked all over the

world including places like America, Russia,

Kazakhstan and New Zealand.

What attracted you to the industry?My dad needed a hand at one of his jobs in

Bournemouth one summer, so I was roped

into helping for a few days. I was only rolling

out copper and doing some lagging, but I

really enjoyed it. So I decided to apply for the

course at Eastleigh College only a week later!

I had planned to go and study A levels, as I was

always told that was the route to take, but

learning in a classroom just isn’t for me. Plus

this way I get paid to work, which is a much

bigger incentive.

in theWOMEN

ACR industry

What do you specialise in now? Or, what type of projects do you work on?I specialise mostly in air conditioning; I’ve done

one refrigeration system before. I’m better

at the electrics than the older people I work

with, because my eyesight is better and my

hands are smaller, so I can work at making

the electrics neater. Most of the work we

do is based in places like hospitals and large

supermarkets like Tesco, but because my

dad has so much knowledge from his years in

the industry we quite often get called out to

diagnose and fix problems all over the country.

Emma Childs

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WHEN I FIRST STARTED I WAS

WORRIED ABOUT HOW MEN WOULD REACT TO WORKING WITH ME, BUT ACTUALLY THEY QUICKLY BECAME USED TO ME

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What do you know now about the industry which you wished you had known before?When I first started I was worried about how

men would react to working with me, but

actually they quickly became used to me and

it’s not long before you become one of the lads.

They don’t treat me any differently to any other

colleague. I also wish I’d known how difficult

it would be to find steel toe-capped boots in

a size 4!

What excites/interests you about the industry and your part in it now?I like learning new things all the time, and

experimenting with new gadgets and tools –

it’s good to keep up with the latest technology

in the industry. It’s also great that if something

goes wrong with an appliance at home, I can fix

it without having to call someone out. I recently

fixed my grandparent’s fridge for them, which

saved them some money.

What would you say to other women who are considering coming into the ACR industry?I would say it’s worth it – you gain a lot of

confidence and learn how to hold your own.

I’d warn people that sometimes the hours

are long, but they are also flexible so it’s a bit

of give and take. It’s really fun, rewarding and

you get to meet lots of new people and make

good contacts. You’ll also see your fitness and

strength get much better!

Where do you see your career developing?I’d like to be as good as my dad one day, with

vast knowledge and expertise. At some point

I will take over the business, and I hope to

grow this and employ more people which is

something my dad never did. I’d like to have a

family at some point so I need to think about

how I can take a back seat when this happens

and still run the company successfully.

What are the challenges of this industry?Knowledge; there is just so much knowledge

to learn. Every time you do a new job you learn

something new, even if that’s something new

that has gone wrong. As a woman, you also need

to compensate for not being as strong as the

men you’re working with. For example, I’m not

strong enough to carry my tools in a toolbox

or holdall like the other guys, so I have to use

a backpack.

What are the benefits of being in your role (e.g. travelling, variety, monetary?)No day is ever the same. You also get paid while

you’re learning, and even though you’re on an

Apprentice wage, your pay does go up with

experience. Doing an Apprenticeship was the

best thing for me, I definitely wouldn’t have

succeed by going through the academic route.

What industry competitions or events have you participated in?Last year I took part in the regional SkillFridge

competition. I didn’t get through to the nationals,

but it was a great experience which has given me

confidence in myself and skills beyond my level of

study. We had to build an air conditioning system

and test it (similar to an F-gas assessment) and

also do some electrical tests. We had to make

sure we were within the time frame and attention

to detail was important – it’s nice not to always

need to work under that much pressure!

Continued from page 35

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David Bostock, director at Integral, explores the boundaries between what customers wantand what the refrigeration industry o� ers.

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DO YOU WORK IN

“OUR CUSTOMERS GENERALLY DO NOT CARE ABOUT ‘OUR’ PROBLEMS – THEY HAVE ENOUGH OF THEIR OWN”

YOUR CUSTOMERS BEST INTERESTS?

As a contractor or service provider do you provide the best solution for your

customers, or is the solution you off er really best suited to you? Do you understand the diff erence between what a customer says they want, what they really need, and what you want to supply?Do ‘we’ make it easy for them to understand what they really need?

Our customers generally do not care about ‘our’ problems – they have enough of their own. They just want their problem solved in the best possible way, and of course the ‘best possible way’ is diff erent for each customer! They want a solution. They deserve the best solution.

Does my customer care if I work for a Retail, Commercial or Industrial refrigeration company? Does he know what the diff erence is? No, he just asks ‘can you solve my cooling problem?’ Having spent a lot of time explaining his problem to me, what better way to frustrate and disappoint them than to say ‘Ah, you need a Retail/Commercial/Industrial* (delete as appropriate) contractor – sorry we do not do that!’

What is best for the customer?As a truly independent solution provider at Integral, we are free to choose the optimum system designs and equipment selections to achieve the best solution, across all capacities and applications.

We can choose from all manufacturers and product ranges. This is a powerful advantage for our customers.

We consider all refrigerants, construction materials, and equipment selections from a full range of technologies and applications, and match the best approach to the specifi c problem, based on the customer’s

David Bostock – Integral

defi nition of what constitutes ‘best’, not ours. This could be lowest total life cycle cost, reliability/availability, environmental friendliness, low capital cost, highest effi ciency, low noise, minimum size etc., The permutations of these ‘key drivers’ are almost limitless, but they uniquely defi ne a customer’s expectation of what is ‘best’.

Industry Jargon Means Nothing to CustomersAs engineers we fi ll the world with acronyms and divisions, pigeonholing the world into bite-sized chunks that we can deal with. RACHP, M&E, MEP, HVAC, HVACR, Retail, Commercial, Industrial, R1234yf, BIM, CDM, PED, WSE etc., what does any of this mean to an industry ‘outsider’? Only we (the insiders) understand this ‘language’. We complain that our customers (the users of the systems, and the people who pay us), do not understand our problems. This sounds like medical doctors and scientists giving everything a Latin name – and do we complain about them?

Just think like a customer for a moment- what is the diff erence between

M&E (in a building) and Building Services? When is a

refrigeration system

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Commercial or Industrial (or should it be Retail)? Let’s not even mention Domestic!

Even more confusing for our long-suff ering customers, is when we try to explain the diff erent types of refrigerants to them and why we have to change yet again! This is never a good start to a ‘plain –English’ conversation. Synthetics or natural – are we discussing refrigerants or breast augmentation?

I begin to suspect that consultants (bless them all) are really just interpreters between end users and ‘the industry’ – trying to make sure that nothing is lost in translation. We insist on discussing ‘degrees C and kW’, and the end users says ‘frozen not chilled pizza and 10 tonnes per hour’.

Like doctors, I am sure that we create boundaries, pigeonholes and technical jargon where none is really needed – ‘Plain English’ would serve is much better; and why stop serving your customer just because the capacity is larger, or smaller than ‘your’ normal (and not their normal).

Understanding the Customer’s ProcessesIntegral is primarily an engineering service provider. We are in a relationship with the customer for the long-term and aim to provide the best technical engineering service to support and improve the customer’s business or process. To achieve that, of course, we have to understand the customer’s process and refi ne and innovate with them, for their continuous improvement, and to ‘stay with them’ as they evolve, and not just as ‘our’ industry changes. In this manner, we can ensure a trusting, mutually fruitful, long-term partnering relationship. Customer service satisfaction is our goal.


SO RATHER THAN OLD TRADITIONS, SECTORS, BOUNDARIES AND DEFINITIONS THAT RESTRICT US,OUR FRESH APPROACH ENCOMPASSES:

1. To be ‘Big’ when the customer needs it or expects it - 1700 mobile engineers, operating from every UK postcode.

2. Be Local when needed or preferred – with 17 branch locations across the UK, we can quickly and easily visit you at your location, to listen and observe your process and problem.

3. Be technically skilled – o� er the customer’s defi nition of ‘best’ solution based on a full range of technical and practical options. Exclude nothing in your initial thinking. We can do everything.

4. The best added value from the full range of equipment, products, applications and solutions available. We are independent of equipment manufacturers.

5. Be open to new technologies and innovations. Integrate these into improved ‘best’ solutions.

6. Think BEYOND traditions and boundaries.

A Clearer Type of Engineering - Heat Energy Movement A good example of thinking beyond traditions:-

We used to be defi ned as the RAC sector (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning). We now refer to ourselves as the RACHP sector (adding Heat Pumps). What now is the diff erence between RACHP and HVAC (which I sometimes see as HVACR)?

The ‘cooling’ sector is now involved in heating (and the heating sector now off ers refrigeration technology as heat pumps).

We are evolving into Heat Energy Movement engineers, and within Integral we can ‘integrate’ (pardon the pun) this into the wider range of utilities, to become

Integrated Energy and Utility Engineers off ering the best ‘integrated’ solutions across all the energy and utility needs of our customers.

We choose to embrace change and respect traditions, whilst thinking beyond them. Who else can do all this across all our traditional sectors and applications?

We work with customers and staff , so if thinking beyond old traditions and defi nitions interests you – then get in touch with us and we can push some boundaries back together.

A New Way of Thinking – Delivering Engineering Excellence

www.integral.co.uk

refrigeration

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Will 2016 be the year of A2Ls?

IntroductionThere are an increasing number of new low GWP refrigerants being placed on the market. Exhibiting similar performance properties to HFC refrigerants, a big attraction is their lower global warming potential, which over the coming years will become crucial in meeting EU 517/2014 – the revised F-gas regulations.

Such low GWP refrigerants are often fl ammable and are classifi ed by ASHRAE as A2L. Figure 1 off ers a simplifi ed guide to refrigerant classifi cation.

A2L: Mildly flammable,what does this mean?A2L refrigerants exhibit low toxicity and are mildly fl ammable, but what does this mean? In terms of toxicity, like HFCs, A2Ls have a permissible exposure limit of >400ppm and the related risk of accidents is low. In terms of an A2Ls fl ammability they typically require:

₀ Greater than 0.3kg/m³ concentration in air to burn

₀ A heat of combustion of <19,000kJ/kg₀ A burning velocity of <10cm/sThe eff ect of ignition from A2Ls is low (when compared to hydrocarbons) and they are diffi cult to ignite. It is necessary that components with ignition sources are avoided, and appropriate ventilation is provided where necessary as per guidance to relevant standards. E.g. BS EN378.

In practical terms the quantity of an A2L would have to be greater than an A3 to create a fl ammable mix, as its fl ame when ignited travels at a slower rate. This has a positive impact on the maximum charge size of an A2L when compared to an A3 refrigerant.

By Alan Jackson, BJA Refrigeration Consultants

A2L Refrigerants: MILDLY FLAMMABLE, BUT WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Alan Jackson, BJA Refrigeration Consultants

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Will 2016 be the year of A2Ls?A revised edition of BS EN378 is due to be released in 2016. The revision will include A2L refrigerants and it will provide guidance on the Lower Flammability Level and practicalities of use to determine a maximum charge volume. The maximum charge volume for a given application will need to be carefully calculated as the use of A2Ls increases over the coming years.

SummaryA2Ls will have a place in our industry, to what extent cannot be predicted. If you are considering an A2L it is essential that you consider the following:

₀ Flammability potential – consider suitable segregation, component choice and eliminating ignition sources where appropriate

₀ Install a suitable leak detection system₀ In plant areas (rooms or containers)

ensure a forced ventilation system is installed where required that activates upon detection of a leak

₀ As with any refrigerant – handle with care in a ventilated area with tools and equipment specifi c for the refrigerant.

An advantage of A2Ls opposed to other low GWP refrigerants such as CO is that they operate very similarly to A1 HFC refrigerants. A2Ls may be more expensive, especially initially however this may be an acceptable trade-off when assessing their application against other alternative refrigerants

Finally, there is certain to be all sorts of diff erent information fl ying around over the coming months regarding A2L’s. Some of this information will be less accurate than others. If you are considering using A2L’s and wish to receive impartial advice from independent expert consultants, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Visit the BJA website for more information about A2L refrigerants: www.bjacool.co.uk

A A (LOW Toxicity) B (HIGH Toxicity)

1 1 (NON Flammable) A1: HFCs B1: Rarely used

2 2L (MILDLY Flammable)A2L: Low GWP, HFC replacements

B2L: Ammonia

3 2 (LOWER Flammability) A2: Rarely used B2: Rarely used

4 3 (HIGHER Flammability)A3: Hydrocarbons (R1270, R290 etc.)

B3: No refrigerants

Figure 1

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See why HT Energy, with a NIBE installation, won the coveted National ACR&HP Awards 2016

From the ground TO THE ROAD!

Working closely with their clients, they have created a state of the art, purpose built storage facility allowing the stock to be kept in a specifi c environment which safe guards the quality and value of the steel. The Steel store holds over £15 million worth of stock at any one time, brought from TATA Steel’s factory by train directly into the building on Teesside. The valuable stock is then stored in a controlled environment until it is delivered by road to the NISSAN automotive factory at Sunderland to be made into cars.

ChallengesThe client was given a specifi c challenge which was to be able to keep the inside ambience of a cladded building at a safe level to store valuable steel coils for the automotive industry. The minimum temperature of the “indoor climate” could not be

allowed to drop below 14°C in winter and could not be above 65% relative humidity at any time!

₀ The estimated energy demand for the building was 2,038,680 kwh/year

₀ The estimated energy usage for the GSHP systems was 558,542 kwh/year

₀ This o� ers a saving of approx. £34,000.00 per year (gas @ 5p/kwh, elect @ 12p/kwh)

₀ This also means a huge reduction in carbon emissions of 300 tonnes per year by not burning fossil fuel.

₀ The Seasonal Performance Factor of the installation was calculated as an average of 3.65 SPF with an actual fi gure of 3.64 SPF after 6 months therefore well on track to achieve the desired performance and e� ciency.

AV Dawson is a truly multi-modal provider off ering logistic services including road transport; rail freight; quayside loading and unloading as well

as warehousing and storage, all from their Teesside Hub.With a dynamic road fl eet, a choice of rail terminals and

shipping berths they provide eff ective and cost effi cient solutions for the transportation of a variety of conventional & unconventional cargos.

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If the steel was allowed to be cold, when it reached the warm car factory the steel could potentially sweat and moisture could form on the surface causing corrosion rendering the stock useless. With a stock value in excess of £15,000,000 this was not an option.

AV Dawson started the process of looking for the best solution early in 2014 as the building ground works started. Considerations were made for a renewable source of energy to support their needs. They investigated several different avenues including biomass boilers, high efficient gas boilers and even the waste heat from a neighbouring anaerobic digester plant. They needed a reliable source of heat available 24 hours a day, it had to be a low energy usage solution with minimal servicing and maintenance. The system must have the ability to react quickly and sustain its output during high demands such as when doors are opened during trains and wagons entering or leaving the shed.

Best SolutionHT Energy Ltd designed a solution using NIBE Ground Source heat pumps to more than satisfy the client’s requirements. They worked closely with Drapervent who supply air handling units to create a proactive heating/dehumidification system.

Energy calculations were formulated and a specification was delivered by HT Energy to match the required energy. There was a full geological survey produced to estimate how the ground below the site could support the energy extraction needed for the system to work efficiently. It was found that the water aquifers had a tidal effect and could supply plenty of energy day after day. In fact it was found that the incoming temperatures rarely dropped below 9°C over the winter months. This meant the heat pump’s efficiency was very high. To maximise this effect we designed a closed loop bore-hole array which was deep enough to take full advantage of the water movement below ground. There are 70 x 150m deep bore holes located across the entire length of the building.

One of the crucial design aspects of the system was that the heat and climate control had to be even across the building. To create this even spread we placed 10 stand-alone systems along one side of the building. Each one comprised of a NIBE F1345-60kw unit with a 500 litre buffer store tank to reduce cycling and starts/stops. Therefore we had 600kw of output ready to deliver.

NIBE UpLink™The 1345 Heat pump controllers incorporate internet connectivity to allow full control and interrogation of the heating and hot water system from anywhere in the World. It gives the customer and the service engineer a valuable tool to monitor the running of the entire system and it even emails when there is an issue to look at.

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Keep looking, you’ll never find me...The ‘invisible’ VRV IVOur VRV IV outdoor for indoor installation offers a truly unique solution for installations where you need a totally invisible system.

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New British Made RayTemp 2 Non-contact ThermometerThe RayTemp 2 is the first in a new series of non-contact infrared thermometers designed and manufactured here in the UK by ETI.

The RayTemp 2 is an easy to use, low cost, infrared thermometer that measures surface temperature over the range of -49.9 to 349.9 °C with an assured accuracy of ±1 °C over the range of 0 to 100 °C.

Simply aim and press the measure button to display the surface temperature, the mode button allows the user to select °C or °F, display the ambient temperature and the emissivity value whilst the max/min button displays the highest and lowest recorded temperatures over the measurement period.

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CIAT introduces new flagship AC control and monitoring platformCIAT UK has introduced its new flagship air conditioning control and monitoring platform, M2M, which gives end users and engineers unprecedented remote access to equipment from any PC, tablet or smartphone.

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Chris Prentice Joins JS Air CurtainsChris Prentice has joined JS Air Curtains as the Area Sales Manager for the Midlands and North of England.Chris, who is based in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, has over 20 years knowledge and business experience in the HVAC industry having previously worked at ICS Cool Energy and Fläkt Woods.

In his new role at JS Air Curtains, Chris will be responsible for supporting and strengthening air curtain sales throughout his region in the middle and north of England.

JS Air Curtains, the UK’s leading air curtain specialist, supply an extensive range of air curtains for all commercial and industrial applications.

For Further information: www.jsaircurtains.com

A-Gas Launches New Gas-Trak Online WebsiteA-Gas, the refrigerant specialist, has launched a new website for its F-Gas reporting and cylinder-tracking tool, Gas-Trak Online (GTO).

Engineers can sign into their GTO account where they can find extensive support and a wide range of features to help them manage refrigerant and cylinders more easily.

GTO, a free download for smartphones and tablet PCs, was designed for contractors. Its latest feature is a cylinder fleet manager which saves time when tracking them. The complex task is made easier with GTO and it will help to save rental costs. Manual entry of cylinder numbers is no longer necessary. Contractors simply scan a barcode on the cylinder using the app.

To visit the new GTO website go to www.gastrakonline.com

New Energy Efficient Plug Fans from MuntersMunters has recently added energy efficient plug fans to their portfolio of products. Installed by Munters experienced, in-house service engineers, these new plug fans are designed to improve energy efficiency and reliability.

Designed to replace older belt driven fan technology, direct drive plug fan technology removes the need for belts or pulleys, resulting in fewer losses and less maintenance. Proven to reduce fan/motor energy consumption by around 30% and fan/motor running costs by 50% (estimated), plug fans can deliver ROI in under 2 years.

Karl Lowe, Service Manager for Munters UK, said “We have worked with several customers who have been able to see energy savings greater than expected.”

Suitable for any air handling unit (AHU), Munters service engineers offer a FREE energy survey and validation service using high performance data loggers for accuracy of savings.For more information, visit the Munters website

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Plate Heat Exchangers Combat Legionella RiskThe recent prosecution of Reading Council for the death of an elderly resident who contracted Legionnaire’s Disease while staying in a care home highlights both the danger posed by this strain of viral pneumonia, and the responsibility that property owners carry for its control.

While such actions as the regular disinfecting of shower heads are a necessary precaution, it is far more important that the building services are designed to deny the Legionella virus a breeding ground.

This is why Stokvis Energy Systems recommends the use of plate heat exchangers as the best means of supplying ample hot water in buildings other than single dwellings.

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HAT-TRICK HERO SIR GEOFF HURSTTOASTS 1966 WIN THE HVACR EXPERTS

On the 50th anniversary of England’s famous 1966 World Cup Final win, Sir Geoff Hurst teamed up with Advanced Engineering for their annual Golf Day.

Sir Geoff joined the specialist chemical manufacturer and brands distributor on 5th May at Sherfi eld Oaks Golf Club in Hampshire.

Organised as a benevolent “thank you” to their valued customers and suppliers, the company also donated £5,000 to Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to help build a new Ark Cancer Treatment Centre in the region.

At present, many local cancer patients must travel to Southampton or Guildford, but the new centre will enable future patients to receive treatment locally rather than regularly travelling further afi eld.

Advanced Engineering’s company donation was matched by local charity Greenham Common Trust – lifting the total raised to £10,000.

Attended by the Advanced Engineering team, their customers and ACR trade magazine editors, the golf was followed by an evening meal with Sir Geoff centre stage as guest speaker.

Barry Lea, Chairman of Advanced Engineering, said: “We’re very proud to contribute to such an important cause, and we’d like to thank Sir Geoff Hurst and everyone who attended.

“We work with a huge number of good people in this industry, particularly our customers, distributors and suppliers, and this is one way of thanking them for their support throughout the year, as well as giving something back to the community we work within.”

BITZER SPONSORS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Europe’s soccer youth gahtered in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen for the 45th time to compete for the coveted TuS Ergenzingen Cup during the second public holiday in May.

BITZER, the compressor manufacturer, played a key role again this year as the primary sponsor of the event, also referred to as the BITZER Cup. With its headquarters and factories located nearby, the internationally oriented company is extremely active in the region.

Supporting young people is especially important to BITZER. The company sets great store by training positions and fair opportunities – but it doesn’t stop there. Young people should also be challenged and supported outside of work, which is why BITZER provides the shirts and other equipment for TuS Ergenzingen as well as the cup for the tournament.

Eight teams from fi ve European countries compete for the BITZER Cup, represented by some of their best players. Koray Ateş, Chairman of the Works Council at BITZER, is particularly excited about the event: “We’re crossing our fi ngers for the TuS Ergenzingen team, but it’s ultimately about having fun. BITZER is delighted to be part of such an important event again this year.”

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A professional 41 piece socket wrench set from ITE (UK)

In the May issue, as the ACR Journal team and its partners travelled around the UK to get stories and features that make this

magazine so popular. The ITE Tools socket set prize for the April was won by Liz Maskery of Airfl ow Cooling.

This month’s photo was taken on 5th May 2016 at the Sherfi eld Oaks Golf Club in Hampshire. If this is your van, drop Juliet Loiselle

an email with the van’s registration number, which we alone know, to claim your prize, a tool kit courtesy of ITE Tools.

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[email protected] to claim your prize Closing date: 17th June 2016

Winning a set of ITE Tools has been easy for one lucky winner each month in the ACR Journal. Just get your van spotted by our team and, if you could identify the registration number of the van in the photo, you won the tools.

Now that many of our readers use Twitter and Facebook everyday, we’ve decided to take the competition online and make it easier for more people to enter the competition.

Each month, we’ll pick one winner of the tools from anyone who shares a photo of their van with us on Twitter or Facebook using the hashtag #chillyvan. Make sure you follow us on Twitter or Like us on our Facebook page to enter and we will keep a watch on the activity.

The competition is open to anyone in the UK in the industry. We will soon be opening it up for our international readers to enter.

Remember: Share a photo of your van on Twitter, or Like our Facebook page and share your photo using #chillyvan when you do.

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Hubbard Products the leading innovator in commercial refrigeration technology is backing the Southwest’s fastest Refrigeration Engineer, in a push to capture 2016’s TimeAttack highest level.

Kevin Jones of Barnstaple’s KJ Refrigeration will be driving both the coolest and the hottest car in this year’s Timeattack championship sponsored by Hubbard Products. Best known for their transport refrigeration as used by the UKs leading home delivery retailers, the innovative use of the Dearman liquid air engine and their ranges of static commercial refrigeration, Hubbard sees the racetrack as a good refl ection of their own approach to design and innovation.

Kevin began racing his Noble M12 RSR in the six-round series starting at Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire on the 24th April and concludes on 25th September at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk, just 40 miles away from Hubbard’s new European headquarters in Ipswich.

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/UKTimeAttack/

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₀ Integral expands its refrigeration service and specialist HVAC operation

Integral UK have continued their expansion into the Industrial refrigeration and HVAC sectors with the appointment of Tim Dalton as Service Manager, based at their Cardi� o� ce.

Tim is a well-known and respected fi gure bringing with him a wealth of experience with over 24 years in the refrigeration industry. He has worked in a variety of di� erent roles within the Industrial refrigeration and HVAC sector, most recently at J & E Hall. Tim is a family man with two children and enjoys martial arts, already having achieved fi rst Dan in Tang Soo Do.

₀ Nick Ryman Joins PACAIR as Specifi cation Manager

Nick Ryman, known for his time with LG, is to join PACAIR, the specialist air conditioning distributors, as the business’ specifi cation manager.

PACAIR MD, Nigel Palmer, announced Nick’s appointment recently and stated that Nick will focus on growing the company’s specifi cation business for energy e� cient systems with built-in BMS controls, energy monitoring packages and more. Nick worked with LG in the UK and with Daikin before that, so he brings a lot of experience. Nick will be supporting end users and consultants with system designs using best practice.

Also joining the PACAIR team is Kris Robinson, taking on the role of area sales manager for London and the Home Counties. Kris will bring in new business by developing the company’s LG, Mitsubishi Electric and Toshiba brands using his technical experience.

Kris has worked in sales for Climate Center, Powermaster and others in a career spanning 19 years in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. He will help clients from the design stage through to hand over.

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₀ Meet the new-look sales team at SMITwo new arrivals have been welcomed to the sales team atSeymour Manufacturing International.

One has come all the way from France . . . and the other is beginning his second career with the company.

Aude Moutonnet has been appointed SMI’s Divisional Sales Manager for the South, while Dave Perry is Divisional Sales Manager for the Midlands.

Aude has spent much of her time working in her home country of France, where she has experience with top-name food industry brands such as Dr Oetker. She has been based in England for three years.

Dave Perry has returned to SMI after nearly a year away from the business. He was previously the company’s National Sales Manager.

Brian Seymour, SMI’s managing director said: “We are delighted to welcome Aude on board – and welcome Dave back into the fold. We hope that their enthusiasm for our products will prove to be infectious.”

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