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Innovations in HVAC Technology Technology is infl uencing HVAC for the better. Let’s take a look at the biggest innovations pushing our industry forwards.
Zoned HVAC System
Many sites have a ‘door heater’ located in the entrance area – in the past, this has been a very expensive and ineffi cient option where electric heaters are used with little or no eff ect. Now, thanks to advances in technology, a low cost, eco-friendly and innovative alternative is possible utilizing heat recovery. Waste heat can be recovered from areas such as kitchens and wine cellars and redistributed to the air curtain. By creating a seal of warm air, a constant temperature can be kept within the restaurant for existing diners, preventing sudden temperature changes by guests entering or leaving. HVAC zoning systems allow you to divide a building up into diff erent areas which can be controlled with a separate thermostat. This is ideal for reducing energy usage in empty rooms.
Predictive Maintenance
With advances in new smart technology such as smart controllers, owners of restaurants are now easily able to monitor usage remotely and control temperatures of their heating and cooling systems.
This is in addition to the ability to analyse and optimise usage times to improve effi ciency, reduce running times and increase to the lifetime of the overall system and highlight any maintenance issues.
As an example, Panasonic recently launched its next generation of IOT controllers for commercial premises, CONEX, which is tailored to meet real-time data diagnosis and trouble-shooting requirements for installers, service engineers, and end-users alike.
Smart HVAC Technology – The ability to have your air conditioner automatically turn on during business hours is invaluable. You can easily schedule this from the palm of your hand on any Wi-Fi enabled device.
Smart units and controllers off er several
benefi ts including comfort, convenience and energy savings.
HVAC Energy Analysis Software Energy analysis software may not be a new member of the HVAC system family but it has gained more attention recently, helping to make consumers more aware of their energy use. The software also helps to analyse and predict
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a building’s energy lifetime use and calculate savings compared to other models helping owners and constructors to make more informed decisions that impact their bills and energy consumption.
Virtual Training
HVAC professionals can easily be trained remotely and eff ectively using virtual training. From a business perspective, it's also more time and cost-eff ective to train a team at once using less technology.
Important Considerations
Before investing in new HVAC technology, it’s important to consider the below points. Type – Air conditioners come in a range of types so it’s important to ensure that the units you opt for are for fi t purpose.
Project Size – Whether your project is relatively small or on a larger scale, make sure you opt for a supplier that can cater to your needs.
Application – How easily can your ideal HVAC system be fi tted. Take time to fi nd a supplier that best suits your installation requirements and specifi cations.
Final Thought
As we move into a more hybrid way of working between home and offi ce businesses must invest in tried, tested and trusted HVAC systems that help reduce energy use and improve effi ciency.
An established specialist can help achieve the best air conditioning solution for you and help your business reach those all-important energy reductions.
As we look to the future, HVAC systems will continue to evolve as new innovative technologies come into the market. Smart technology and machine learning will continue to strive and help improve energy effi ciency for years to come. Fully automated, sustainable and super-
effi cient HVAC systems are the just around the corner. It’s an exciting time for the industry, businesses and customers alike.
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After-Sales Service – A solid piece of equip- ment is only as good as it's after-sales service. Take the time to read the fi ne print, customer reviews and case studies to make sure that you will get as much support after the installation as you would before and during.
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