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Baltimore Aircoil Co.
Cooling tower
BAC’s Series 3000 Cooling Tower showcases industry-leading evaporative cooling technology with unparalleled reliability and the highest energy efficiency on the market, the company says. The Series 3000 Cooling Tower offers durability and easy maintenance and features corrosion-resistant fiberglass casing panels and louvers. Plus, its high accessibility and hygienic cold water basin makes it one of the easiest cooling solutions to maintain. The Series 3000 tower comes with the option to add on BAC’s Enduradrive Fan System, which enhances cooling capabilities with virtually no maintenance overhead. With no gears or transmission parts, there are fewer opportunities for fan failure. Plus, no gear oil means no inspection or testing, thereby eliminating the need for oil changes.
Carrier Corp.
BAS compact controllers
Carrier launched three innovative controllers designed to expand the capabilities and performance of the i-Vu building automation system. The TruVu 022 Advanced Application Controller is a versatile, high-performance device ideal for managing HVAC equipment, advanced air quality and zoning applications. The controller is designed for easy integration with pumps, unit heaters, and exhaust fans, making it a robust solution for enhancing building environments and efficiency. The TruVu Compact BACnet Router expands routing capabilities within the i-Vu system, offering robust connectivity between BACnet/IP, BACnet Ethernet and BACnet MS/TP networks. Its compact design and dual IP ports with a fail-safe protected bypass ensure reliable, continuous operation and straightforward deployment in a variety of settings. The TruVu Compact Link features dual IP ports and acts as a router plus a gateway, facilitating efficient communication and integration with third-party devices. It supports up to 1,500 third-party BACnet points and up to 500 Modbus points, offering versatile connectivity and control options within a compact footprint. With their dual IP ports, the controllers support various IP network topologies, including home run, daisy chain and ring configurations, offering flexibility in network design.
Fayette Pipe
LED UV-cured paint system for black steel pipe
Fayette Pipe announced the launch of FayetteGuard, an LED UV-cured paint system for black steel pipe exteriors. This innovative coating process employs advanced LED technology to ensure enhanced protection, energy efficiency, durability and long-lasting performance for the rigorous demands of fire protection, plumbing and HVAC applications. It also offers an attractive black sheen that enhances the aesthetic appeal of installations. The LED UV-curing technology that Fayette Pipe employs uses high-intensity electronic ultraviolet (UV) light to solidify photo-reactive substances used in the FayetteGuard paint instantly. This method differs from traditional drying methods, which rely on evaporation or absorption to solidify chemistry. Samples of the new FayetteGuard coating on select Fayette Pipe products are available upon request through the company's website.
IPEX North America
DWV pipe and fittings
The IPEX Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) DWV Pipe and Fittings are certified for consistent quality and long-term performance in plumbing and mechanical applications. The ABS (Solid Wall) products offer unmatched strength, durability and corrosion resistance, the company says. Engineered for reliability, ABS is lightweight yet high-strength, providing easy handling and installation with fewer joints, reducing labor costs and expediting on-site work. ABS DWV is rust and corrosion-resistant, ensuring years of reliable service and minimal maintenance. Available in diameters ranging from 1-1/4” to 6”, molded ABS fittings and drains offer versatility for commercial and residential installations.
Johnson Controls
BAS supervisory controller
The Facility Explorer FX90 Supervisory Controller is packed with unique, advanced features to make building automation easier, smarter and more cost-efficient, the company says. The FX90 represents the next generation of Facility Explorer supervisory controllers designed to streamline and automate workflows to increase building automation performance with minimal maintenance. The FX90 features a one-size-fits-all hardware platform with modular accessories and flexible device/point licensing that enables it to handle building automation jobs of any size and complexity.Increased computing power with 2 GB memory and 8 GB storage provides faster boot-up and station startup, quicker data access and decision making along with plenty of storage for backups, point history and future upgrades. FX Workbench Import Managers and N2 protocol drivers enable easy integrations, including added support for the TEC3000 Series Thermostat Controller. The controller scales from basic to complex applications with a single hardware platform, using orderable device and point licensing. License upgrades can be purchased as future needs arise. An optimized graphical user interface makes operation easier to help reduce the learning curve and human error.
Mueller Steam Specialty, a Watts brand
Smart, connected duplex and wye strainers
Mueller Steam is helping facility engineers detect when strainer maintenance is needed to prevent production downtime. New differential pressure monitoring technology now comes standard on duplex strainers and is optional on wye strainers. With the purchase and activation of an add-on connection kit, the pre-installed pressure sensors at the inlet and outlet of the strainer monitor the pressure drop that occurs over time when a strainer screen becomes clogged by foreign particles. Alerts are triggered via an existing BMS connection or cellular gateway when the strainer basket is 75% full and 100% full. These sensors do not change the operation of the strainer — they still comply with all the necessary certifications and do not interfere with the normal function of the strainer.
Taco Comfort Solutions
Vertical turbine submersible pumps
Taco Comfort Solutions/Hydroflo VT Series vertical turbine submersible pumps provide excellent reliability and ease of installation. With 5” to 16” bowl diameters, VT Series submersible pumps provide quiet, dependable performance for a wide range of applications including water wells, potable water supplies, crop irrigation, mining or construction dewatering, decorative water features and many others. Taco’s VT line of vertical turbine submersible pumps with ductile iron bowls can serve applications where 100 to 5,000 gpm are needed, or five to several thousand feet of head are required. A variety of options are also available to customize the pumps to specific applications. VT Series vertical turbine submersibles offer upgraded materials of construction as standard features. All impellers are investment cast 201 stainless steel to provide longer life. For more corrosive resistance requirements, an option for 316 stainless steel is also available. Overall advantages include reduced footprint, lower maintenance, reduced noise and vibration, lower installation costs, and ease of access.
York, a Johnson Controls brand
Commercial rooftop units
Johnson Controls announced the expansion of the award-winning YORK Sun Premier commercial rooftop unit (RTU) portfolio with new 90–150-ton units. Designed for office buildings, hospitals and schools, the Premier RTUs, reduce carbon emissions and drive sustainability while reducing operational and maintenance costs, the company says. With a full portfolio ranging from 25-150 tons, the Premier RTUs exceed the Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 energy efficiency standards, and most available tonnages meet the stringent Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) 2024 highest tier ratings. Offered in standard efficiency, high capacity or high efficiency, YORK Sun Premier units can provide up to 31% greater efficiency at part-load than is required, depending on the standard. Features including airflow measurement stations, dirty filter gauges, filter pressure transducers and suction, liquid and discharge shutoff valves reduce time on the roof. At the same time, built-in redundancy of refrigeration circuits and variable frequency drives and twinning algorithms enhance reliability and uptime. They are Smart Equipment enabled to seamlessly connect to building automation systems such as Verasys.