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High Efficiency Air Conditioning Solutions for a Greener Building

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Carrier, the world’s leader in high technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, announced a range of high efficiency commercial chillersolutions to support Singapore’s growing green building market. Carrier is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX).

According to a 62-country study by McGraw-Hill Construction, Singapore is the most heavily involved country in green building. In 2012, 66 percent of the country’s project work was green as compared to the global average of 38 percent.

“For Carrier Singapore, preservation of the environment and protecting our finite natural resources remains a central tenet of our business. We are proud to continue to support Singapore’s ambitious green building goals by providing the industry with innovative and efficient solutions that maximize energy efficiency,” said Oon Wee Chin, vice president, Singapore and Southeast Asia, UTC Climate, Controls & Security.

With heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) accounting for 50 percent of a building’s energy consumption, Carrier’s innovative new products provide Singapore’s building and construction industry with a range of solutions designed to reduce energy consumption while creating comfortable indoor environments. Incorporating industry-leading technologies,the Carrier 23XRV, AquaForce® 30XW-V variable frequency drive (VFD)screw chiller and heat pump, and the beste online casino Carrier 19XR-E two-stage centrifugal chiller and heat pumpfor commercial and light commercial buildings, epitomize Carrier’s long-held commitment to the environment and dedication to innovation.

Carrier developed three high efficiency air conditioning solutions to help buildings maximise their energy efficiency while at the same time reducing their environmental footprint. 

1) The Carrier 23XRV VFD tri-rotor screw chiller is the world’s leading efficiency screw chiller with a 600 ton capacity and uses the ozone-friendly HFC-134a refrigerant. The 23XRV is capable of achieving low operational costs and is 20 to 40 percent more energy efficient than other water-cooled screw products in the market today. A similar Carrier chiller has enabled the Tokio Marine building in Singapore’s Central Business District to achieve the highest system efficiency in Singapore for a central commercial air conditioning system

2)The new 19XR-E centrifugal chiller and heat pump has a capacity of 800-1500 tons and incorporates a leading-edge two-stage gear drive compressor pioneered by Carrier to integrate air conditioning, heat pump, energy recovery andice thermal storage delivering temperatures as high as 65 degrees Celsius  and as low as -6 degrees Celsius

3)The AquaForce™ 30XW-V VFD screw chiller and heat pump with a capacity of 170-460 tons,uses the innovative Greenspeed™ VFD technology to deliver high performance and optimal energy consumption. AquaForce allows the precise matching of capacity with building load changes, making it ideal for green hotels, subway transport and office buildings. The compact design makes it suitable for retrofit projects as well

Carrier’s new range of light commercial products includes the high efficiency 30WQ/61WQ water heat pump;  full inverter Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System with high heating capabilities;  new hydronic system and AquaFlow™ Variable Water Volume (VWV) System that offer one-stop intelligent HVAC management functions.

 

For more information, visit Carrier at www.carrier.com. Follow Carrier on Twitter @CarrierGreen.

Philips Lighting: Taking Light to the next level

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PSFK report reveals 12 key trends driving the ‘Future of Light’ and showcases Philips’ role at the forefront of the lighting revolution

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Light is at the heart of our communities, our technological advances and our sustainable world. Speeding up this new age of digital light will unlock even greater health, well being, sustainability and economic benefits for society as a whole. This is the conclusion of an independent report – ‘The Future of Light’ – published today by think tank PSFK Labs and supported by Philips. The report is available on www.psfk.com , and accessible as a SlideShare slide show and as an iOS or Android app.

Based upon expert interviews and more than 50 case studies, the report summarizes 12 trends which have been grouped into four themes showing the way lighting can be used to create experiences, tell stories, convey information and promote wellness.

“We are at the forefront of a digital revolution in lighting. As part of our commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable world, Philips will continue to shape the future in lighting. Our insights, expertise and ground-breaking innovations create a positive impact on people’s lives and help our partners realize their vision,” comments Rogier van der Heide, Vice President and Chief Design Officer, Philips Lighting. “The ‘Future of Light’ is a fascinating opening salvo – and will  bear fruit over the coming years as people take inspiration from the report.”

The PSFK report highlights projects which collectively demonstrate the numerous benefits of light, ranging from healthy sleep patterns and feelings of safety, through to macro issues, including the readdress of resource scarcity and climate change. The projects profiled span from a derelict gas station transformed into an art installation to high-profile design work like the 75th anniversary lighting of the San Francisco Bay Bridge.

A number of Philips innovations are profiled in the report including Philips CityTouch which helps cities deliver intelligent public lighting, Philips’ SchoolVision and Healwell solutions, both proven to have a positive impact on people’s physical and emotional states, and Philips Hue, the smart connected LED bulb which in a paradigm shift in experiencing light at home.

“Light’s importance in daily life cannot be overstated. It has the ability to enhance feelings of well-being, build vibrant communities or set the stage for a grand reveal, yet it is often only noticed in its absence. With this report, PSFK showcases the vast potential that light has to positively impact people’s lives across the globe,” said Piers Fawkes, President & Founder, PSFK.