Product News
Canvass AI launches HXFM solution
Canvass AI has announced the availability of its Heat Exchanger Fouling Management™ ( HXFM ) solution for the refining and petrochemical industries . The Canvass AI HXFM™ solution , currently operational at one of the largest North American refineries , is delivering savings of more than USD 5M annually , by reducing energy costs and minimizing production loss from cleaning downtime . Heat exchanger fouling occurs through hot and cold liquids interacting , causing sediment
to form on their surfaces , reducing efficiency . In contrast to first principle simulations , the Canvass AI HXFM solution analyzes the entire heat exchanger network all at once . It considers all the interconnections robustly , allowing for a precise assessment of heat exchanger fouling status and prediction of unfouled outlet temperatures . The solution optimizes the entire network with recommendations to ensure maximum benefits , without compromising production quality .
Polar Night powers Loviisan Lämpö ’ s sustainable sand battery solution
Polar Night Energy and Loviisan Lämpö have joined forces to build a 1 MW Sand Battery in Pornainen , leveraging crushed soapstone from Tulikivi ’ s production for non-combustion heat generation . Expected to slash carbon emissions by 70 %, the battery will bring a shift towards greener energy . Flexible in electricity usage and heating production , the Sand Battery boasts the capacity to store one-month heat demand in summer and a one-week demand in winter , bolstering grid stability amidst increasing renewable energy penetration . Championed by CapMan Infraowned Loviisan Lämpö , this venture underscores CapMan ’ s dedication to climate action . With support from Business Finland ’ s energy aid , the project signifies a significant step in redefining district heating paradigms and advancing renewable energy scalability .
Copeland introduces an oil-free centrifugal compressor
Copeland has announced the release of its new oil-free centrifugal compressor with frictionless Aero-lift™ bearing technology . Engineered to be a worry-free alternative to existing magnetic levitation bearing and refrigerant-lubricated ceramic compression technology , the Copeland oil-free centrifugal compressor delivers high-lift performance , reliability , and efficiency enhancements in demanding chiller applications . This new compressor will help original equipment manufacturers ( OEMs ) and industry stakeholders to simplify the application of oil-free compression technologies while meeting their nextgeneration requirements for high efficiency , system design flexibility , and compatibility with lower global warming potential ( GWP ) refrigerants . Designed for mission-critical data center , health care , large chiller , and heat recovery applications , the Copeland oil-free centrifugal compressor raises the standards for air- and water-cooled chiller performance . Offering high reliability in full- and part-load conditions and an expanded operating envelope for highambient applications , the Copeland oil-free compressor delivers superior high-lift performance while helping the chiller industry migrate to more energy-efficient and sustainable technologies . Groundbreaking Aero-lift bearing technology enables the compressor shaft to self-levitate and operate independently — without friction or reliance on electromagnetics , complex controls , or proximity sensors , which are required in today ’ s oil-free magnetic levitation bearing compressors . It delivers performance improvements during power interruptions , enabling the compressor to coast smoothly , shut down , and restart rapidly to minimize application disruptions .
Vent-Axia Sentinel Apex scoops CIBSE air quality award
British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to have won an award at the prestigious CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2024 . The Sussex-based company won the ‘ Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality ’ category for its Sentinel Apex , the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation . The winners were announced at a glittering awards ceremony during the last week of February 2024 at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge , London . The CIBSE Building Performance Awards ( BPAs ) 2024 recognises the people , products , and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment . They are the only industry awards that |
focus on actual , measured performance outcomes , and not just design intent or performance specifications . Vent-Axia beat stiff competition in the ‘ Product or Innovation of the Year – Air Quality ’ category . After a rigorous judging process , the judges selected the Sentinel Apex , which they noted supplies fresh , healthy , filtered air to improve indoor air quality ( IAQ ), removing pollutants such as moisture , carbon dioxide , and external fumes . The award judges also noted that Vent-Axia ’ s Sentinel Apex was developed from the outset with equal consideration to operational performance and whole life costing , and this is visible in the data available for the product . Other areas that the judges highlighted include the |
Sentinel Apex ’ s local sourcing and manufacturing in a lowenergy facility that delivers on Vent-Axia ’ s low carbon manufacturing claims , with the |
judges praising the company for providing excellent resources – including BIM , TM65 , and sizing information – to help with correct application and sizing . |
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