www.heatingandventilating.net From the editor


Focus on humidity control


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aintaining optimal humidity in commercial buildings helps to create a comfortable environment


for the occupants, and can also have important benefits for the building and its contents as a whole. It’s a process that is often overlooked but an important subject in HVR, which is why we shine the spotlight on humidification and dehumidification a number of times each year. Aside from the comfort and health benefits for building occupants, keeping an optimal RH of 40% to 60% can also lead to better energy efficiency of HVAC systems; longevity of equipment; and in some cases protection of valuable items or documents. Our humidity control feature from pg 10 highlights the expertise of three industry specialists in this field. First up, Humidity Solutions discusses the differences between resistive and electrode steam humidifiers and which you should choose on pg 10. This is followed on pg 12 by Condair’s


Dave Marshall-George and Ranald Stewart of Klima-Therm on pg 13 who discusses everything you know about dehumidifiers. Other features this month include heat


pumps, district heating, fan coil units, CHP and HVR Domestic.


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Welcome ENTRY


DEADLINE EXTENDED!


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fter an overwhelming response from the industry, we have decided to extend our entry deadline to the HVR Awards 2023.


We have listened to the numerous requests for an


extended deadline and we understand this is a busy period for many of you. Therefore entries will close on 25th July, to give those who may have missed out, a final chance to enter. The event takes place on October 5 and this year,


we are back at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London, so make sure you hold that date.


WHAT’S NEW THIS YEAR... Judged Awards


• Owing to the importance heat pumps will play in helping the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2050, we would like to encourage heat pump manufacturers and will present two Heat Pump Product of the Year awards for both a domestic and a commercial product. • The growing importance of Indoor Air Quality and its role in contributing to the health and wellbeing


Industry Vote Awards The HVR Awards 2023 is also introducing three special new awards to be decided by industry vote. • The Rising Star Award will be presented to a young professional, or a candidate who is new to the industry. The nominee will have had a game- changing impact on their employer’s business and will have established him or herself as an important team member. • The HVAC Woman of the Year will go to a woman who has made an exceptional contribution to her employer’s business and stands out for her hard work and dedication. • The Training Provider of the Year is a key award that will go to an HVAC company that has launched a training scheme to help professionals gain expertise in low carbon heating technologies. Go to www.hvrawards.com/enter to find out more.


D HVACR Live announces 2024 dates


atateam Business Media has announced that HVACR Live will return in April 2024 at London Excel. After a five-year gap, Datateam was pleased to be able to


bring the show back to the marketplace in April of this year. After the show we conducted market research across both exhibitors and visitors, and then to the wider marketplace. Visitors in particular favoured a show every year and the majority of both visitors and the wider marketplace said they preferred London ExCel as a venue for the event. HVAC & Refrigeration Live will be back at ExCel London on 16th& 17th April 2024. For more information about visiting or exhibiting, contact tpatman@datateam.co.uk www.hvacrlive.com


of occupants in a building can’t be denied. With that in mind, the HVR Awards will present an Indoor Air Quality Initiative Award for the first time.


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