Those small-diameter coils — with names like MicroGroove, microchannel, and micro-multichannel — have gained a beachhead in residential heating and air conditioning, and are advancing in commercial HVAC, with refrigeration on the horizon.
Nordyne has introduced a new website to educate HVAC contractors on micro-channel coil technology and the problem of formicary corrosion. The new microchannelfacts.com explains the benefits and specifications of Nordyne’s aluminum micro-channel coils.
Hartzell Air Movement’s Gustafson appointed to AMCA board of directors; Bristol Compressors appoints senior vice president of global sales and marketing, and senior business development manager; Worthington Cylinders names national wholesale account manager; Triangle Manufacturing celebrates anniversary; Nordyne introduces new website dedicated to microchannel coil technology.
Packaged air conditioning solutions from Trane now feature a more rugged microchannel aluminum coil construction to increase reliability and sustainability. The more robust microchannel coil replaces copper and aluminum tube-and-fin condenser coils. The microchannel coils reduce refrigerant charge as much as 50 percent.
Introducing microchannel coil technology to the Luxaire brand of Acclimate Series of air conditioners, the newest unit in the series offers 16 SEER/13 EER.
Ammonia in compact systems using micro-channel technology. Building warehouses as high-rises as a way to save energy and reduce ammonia refrigerant charges. Ammonia in integrated heating and cooling systems. These were just some of the directions technical papers took at the recent International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration Industrial Conference.
New Frontiers Natural Marketplace decided to test the claims of refrigeration equipment manufacturer Muller Industries by having three of its 3C hybrid condensers installed at the store in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Every year The NEWS introduces the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. This feature provides our 2011 Residential Cooling Showcase.
