HVACR Leaders Magazine: Meet the New President of ASHRAE, Bjarne W. Olesen

Meet the 

New 

President 

of ASHRAE 

Bjarne W. Olesen 

Special Features 

Why Quality Certifications are 

Essential in Choosing Rubber 

Insulation in HVAC 

The Story of Faisal Jassim 

Group: UAE’s Leading HVAC 

Supplier 

Wastewater Treatment Plants 

Can Breathe Easy 

The 4 Key Skills of an HVAC 

Engineer 

How To Prevent Frost in 

Refrigerant Lines: HVACR Tips 

Productivity Hacks 

For Every Engineer 

25 Time Management Hacks 

That Every Engineer Should Follow 

The Unpopular Productivity Tip That Might 

or Might Not Work With Engineers 

Is Your Engineering Job Eating You Up? 

7 Traits to Transform You from Regular 

Engineer to Master Engineer 

JULY 2017 

ISSUE NO. 003

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It’s never easy to lead a global organization. With ambitious goals 

to achieve and deadlines to meet, it takes an amazing team 

and a great leader to make them happen. Despite the pressure 

that comes with being the leader of an organization with a large 

global presence, certain people have proven themselves perfect 

for the job and are up to the challenge of making a mark in the 

organization. 

For the month of July, we have a special story featuring ASHRAE 

and its new president for 2017-2018, Bjarne Olesen. ASHRAE 

is a global society with a vision to advance human well-being 

through sustainable technology for the built environment. In this 

cover story, learn more about the company and the man who’s 

leading this influential organization into achieving its latest goals: 

extending its global community, its technological horizons and its 

value to its members. 

EDITOR’S 

NOTE 

For other special features, don’t miss the story of Faisal Jassim 

Group, UAE’s leading HVAC supplier. Gardner Denver also 

explains how wastewater treatment plants can breathe easy with 

the ROBOX energy screw compressors. Get the chance to read 

a special news article written exclusively for GineersNow from 

AFPRO as they bring you the latest air filter update: ISO 16890 is 

live and replaces EN779:2012. Find out the difference between the 

two inside. 

This month, we have special articles featured to discuss the 

importance of choosing the right rubber insulation products and 

engineers for your company. Find out the four key skills every 

great HVAC engineer must have in one’s field. Learn tips that can 

help you prevent frost in refrigerant lines and read why quality 

certifications are essential in choosing rubber insulation in HVAC. 

In the HVACR industry, refrigerants are also essential in any 

operation. To be able to understand CFCs further, let’s start by 

learning what it really is. We would like to thank Rubber World 

Industries for these special articles. 

GineersNow has also prepared productivity hacks every engineer 

can use at work. If you’re having trouble managing your time, 

follow these easy 25 time management hacks and learn whether 

your job is eating you up. Read about a specific yet unpopular 

productivity tip that may work for you but not for everyone else. 

Lastly, how do you transform from a regular engineer at work into 

a master in your own field? These traits will help you become one. 

So sit back and learn something new in this industry today. 

Keep up with the latest trends on the HVACR industry with 

GineersNow: HVACR Leaders. 

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Contents 

Rubber World Industry Hosts 

Annual Iftar Gathering 

10 

Carrier Named 2017 BUILDER Magazine 

Survey HVAC Leader 

31 

Google Maps Can Now Show You 

The Air Quality Different Locations 

What is CFC in the HVACR Industry? 12 

Quality Certifications Are Essential In 

Choosing Rubber Insulation in HVAC 

Falling Into Place: 7 Traits to 

Transform You from Regular 


This Unpopular Productivity Tip Might 


25 Time Management Hacks That Every 

Engineer Should Follow 


This is What You Should Do 

The Story of Faisal Jassim Group: 

UAE’s Leading HVAC Supplier 



AIRFILTER News: ISO 16890 Is Live And 

Replaces EN779:2012 

Johnson Controls Helps Create A Green 

And Energy Efficient Campus For Ge 

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Trane ® Advances Connected 

Building Technology to Improve 

Energy and Operational Efficiency 

of Commercial Facilities 

Iceotope Launches Portable Edge Server 

for Harsh Environments 

LG Introduces New Magnetic Bearing 

Centrifugal Chillers in the UAE 

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The 4 Key Skills of an HVAC Engineer 36 

How to Prevent Frost 

in Refrigerant Lines: HVACR Tips 

Daikin Acquires Australian Company 

Airmaster 

Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating 

Residential Systems Receive Energy 

Star ® Most Efficient 2017 Designation 

Panasonic Delivers AW-HR140 Integrated 

PTZ Camera with Dust, Water-Resistant 

Enclosure that Eliminates Need for 

Outdoor Housing 

Johnson Controls Business Center 

Celebrates 10 Years of Excellence in 

Bratislava 

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ASHRAE: Extending Our Global Community 42 

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Rubber World Industry Hosts Annual Iftar Gathering 

MEP consultants in Abu Dhabi, engineering contractors in Dubai, air conditioning distributors, 

HVAC suppliers in UAE, and regional and international media also joined event. 

On June 10, 2017, leading rubber insulation 

manufacturer Rubber World Industries, a 

company of the UAE-based conglomerate 

Shaikhani Group, hosted its fifth annual iftar 

gathering (a religious observance of Ramadan, 

when people break their fast together) at the 

Roda Al Murooj hotel in Dubai. 

he event attracted the participation of the 

company’s leaders, personnel, business 

partners, and allied stakeholders. Among the 

present were Rizwan Shaikhani, Chairman 

and CEO of Rubber World Industry; Muzamil 

Shaikhani, Managing Director of Rubber World 

Industry; Mahmood Shaikhani, Managing 

Director of Shaikhani Group and General 

Secretary of World Memon Organization 

and Ahmed Shaikhani, Managing Director of 

Shaikhani Group of Companies and President 

of Pakistan Business Council-Dubai and 

Assistant General Secretary of World Memon 

Organization-Middle East Chapter. 

who are new. Tonight, marks our 5th Annual 

Iftar Gathering, and we are very proud to host it 

tonight here at Roda Al Murooj with all of you. It 

is to you whom we pay special thanks for your 

attendance in this special event. It is to you 

whom we pay special thanks tonight for your 

continued support and trust, and for working 

so hard in the name of mutual success. The 

success of Rubber World Industries would not 

have been possible without you.” 

In addition to a generous dinner, the night also 

saw the recognition of Abdul Basit, Guinness 

World Record Title-Holder (fastest person to type 

a text message on a moble phone using Swype 

technology). Rizwan Shaikhani presented him an 

award and a tribute. 

Representatives from the Pakistan Consulate 

and the Pakistan Business Council, MEP 

consultants, engineering contractors , air 

conditioning distributors, HVAC suppliers in 

UAE, and regional and international media 

also joined the event. Speaking on behalf of 

Rubber World Industries, Mohsin Moin, General 

Manager, expressed the company’s gratitude 

to those who attended: “We are pleased to 

welcome those of you that have been with us 

for some time now, as well as those of you

Google Maps Can Now Show You The Air 

Quality Different Locations 

Asthmatics, rejoice! 

As technology advances, so does the waste 

products we create. We can clearly see its effects 

deteriorating our environment and its wildlife, and 

it’s really sad. What’s even worse is the pollution 

that spreads into the air. Car exhaust and smoke 

from factories emit pollutants into the air, and the 

effects can be felt almost immediately. While there 

are many organizations that are trying to clean up 

the air (and our entire planet in general), the only 

thing we can do as individuals is reduce our waste 

and avoid air polluted areas. 

Here’s the thing though: We have no idea 

which places in our environment is polluted and 

which is not. I mean, sure, we can get a general 

idea, but contaminants in the air can change 

on an almost daily basis. And if you have any 

respiratory conditions like asthma, it can be pretty 

dangerous. 

This is why Google Maps is developing their 

newest feature: a map that shows the air quality 

around you, block per block. 

The map is so far only available in the areas inside 

Oakland, California, but it’s already pretty neat. It 

was made in partnership with the Environmental 

Defense Fund (EDF) and Aclima. Aclima is a 

startup company that equipped and designed the 

sensing system to measure pollution and other 

environmental changes in the Bay Area, Central 

Valley and Los Angeles. 

EDF made the map with Aclima’s data that was 

collected through a sensor system on Google’s 

StreetView cars during the entire project. Now, 

the map can give you data up to the street level 

about areas with higher amounts of nitric oxide 

(NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and black carbon. 

Basically, most of the pollutants coming from car 

exhaust. 

Google is pretty proud of their work, saying that 

its pollution data set is the largest one to ever be 

published, “With nearly 3 million measurements 

and 14,000 miles captured in the course of a 

year.” Now, we’re pretty excited as to what cities 

they’re going to apply the technology to next, as 

Google is already in the process of doing so. It’s 

not only a useful tool for environmental scientists, 

but also a literal life saver for those suffering from 

respiratory diseases. 

HVACR Leaders • July 2017 

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What is CFC in the HVACR Industry? 

In the HVACR industry, refrigerants are essential in any HVAC operation. To be able 

to understand CFCs further, let’s start by learning what it really is. 

In the HVAC industry, it is known that 

refrigerants are essential in any HVAC operation. 

Unfortunately, these refrigerants have a large 

impact on our environment. For decades, CFCs 

have already been known to deplete ozone and 

are also to blame for global warming. To be able 

to understand CFCs further, let’s start by learning 

what it really is. 

CFC stands for chlorofluorocarbon. It is an 

organic compound that contains carbon, 

chlorine and fluorine, which is produced 

as a volatile derivative of methane and 

ethane. It has a common subclass called 

hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) which 

contains hydrogen. CFC’s and its related 

compounds are known by different names. 

They are known around the world as Algofrene, 

Arcton, Asahiflon, Daiflon, Eskimo, FCC, Flon, 

Flugene, Forane, Freon, Fridohna, Frigen, 

Frigedohn, Genetron, Isceon, Isotron, Kaiser, 

Kaltron, Khladon, Ledon, Racon and Ucon. 

The most common representative of this is 

dichlorodifluoromethane (R-12 or Freon-12) 

CFCs were developed back in the 1930’s as 

a safe, non-toxic, non-flammable alternative 

to different dangerous substances such as 

ammonia which is used in refrigeration and spray 

can propellants. They have also been used for 

foamed plastics like expanded polysterene or 

polyurethane foam for insulation products. The 

use of these family of compounds has grown 

exponentially over the years. One of the elements 

that make up CFCs is chlorine. Chlorine exists 

in the atmosphere naturally, but in very small 

amounts and it so happens that CFCs are a way 

of introducing this into the ozone layer. Studies 

have shown that CFCs that are released into the 

atmosphere are accumulated in the stratosphere, 

where they cause deteriorating effects on the 

ozone layer. The ozone shields living organisms 

on Earth from Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. In the 

stratosphere, the molecules of CFC break down 

due to the action of solar ultraviolet radiation and 

release the chlorine atoms. These then react with 

the ozone molecules and in turn gets depleted. 

CFC Alternatives It was in the late 1970s when 

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esearchers and scientists have been working 

on alternatives for CFCs in refrigerants. It was 

then that the first warnings of damage to the 

stratospheric ozone were published. HCFCs are 

less stable in the lower atmosphere, which allows 

them to break down even before they reach the 

ozone layer. But there is still a significant fraction 

of HCFCs that break down in the stratosphere 

which has contributed to significant chlorine 

buildup. Later on, alternatives that lack chlorine 

have been created. HFC-134a, for example, is 

now used instead of CFC-12 in automobile air 

conditioners. Most rubber insulation products in 

the UAE, such as insulation sheets and rubber 

insulation pipes are now also CFC-free. 

Refrigerators from the 1800s until 1929 used toxic 

gases for refrigerants, namely: ammonia (NH3), 

methyl chloride (CH3Cl), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). 

There have been several fatal accidents that 

happened in the 1920s due to methyl chloride 

leakages from refrigerators. People then began 

to leave their refrigerators in their backyards. 

It was then that three American corporations: 

Frigidaire, General Motors and DuPont worked 

together to search for a less dangerous method of 

refrigeration. 

In 1928, Freon was invented by Thomas 

Midgley, Jr. and Charles Franklin Kettering. 

Freon represents different CFCs. These CFCs 

are a group of aliphatic organic compounds that 

contain the elements carbon and fluorine, and 

other halogens like chlorine and hydrogen. Freons 

are known to be colorless, non-corrosive, nonflammable, 

and odorless gases or liquids. 

CFC and the Environment In 1978, the Montreal 

Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone 

Layer, also known as the “Montreal Protocol” 

was adopted. It is an international treaty that 

has been designed to protect the ozone layer 

by steadily phasing out the production of 

numerous substances that are responsible for 

the depletion of the ozone. Through the years, it 

has undergone several revisions, and as a result 

of this international agreements, the ozone hole 

that is in Antarctica is slowly recovering. Climate 

projections show that the ozone layer will return to 

1980 levels in the years 2050 to 2070.

Quality Certifications 

Are Essential In 

Choosing Rubber 

Insulation in HVAC 

Rubber World Industries is becoming 

more popular across the globe 

because of its customers putting a 

high level of confidence on every 

product that has been released. 

For more than two decades, Rubber World 

Industries (RWI) has taken pride on its strong 

presence in the entire Gulf and South Asia in 

manufacturing world-class products in rubber 

insulation. Supplying 56% of the Middle East 

region’s requirements in HVAC products, RWI 

is clearly an industry leader that sets high 

standards on the field. The company has created 

an enviable reputation of pursuing excellence in 

supplying rubber insulation products and HVAC 

solutions to its clients. 

Rubber World Industries is becoming more 

popular across the globe because of its 

customers putting a high level of confidence 

on every product that has been released. The 

company has always dedicated itself in producing 

quality products that meet today’s high standards. 

RWI is globally recognized by the ASTM 

(American Standard of Testing Materials), BSI 

(British Standard Institute) and ISO 9001:2015. 

The company also offers a unique level of service 

and support in the production and application of 

insulation products for HVAC systems. 

With Gulf-O-Flex as the company’s flagship 

brand in flexible foam insulation, consumers 

can expect nothing less from RWI. 

With its commitment to produce only the best, 

RWI ensures its consumers that Gulf-O-Flex has 

several certifications to recognize its quality – 

proving that it is the best brand in flexible foam 

insulation. Gulf-O-Flex has also undergone 

constant quality control. It’s been recognized 

through several awards and achievements, which 

helped gain an unwavering confidence in the 

brand from its customers. 

As a manufacturer and supplier of rubber closed 

cell elastomeric foam insulation and HVACR 

accessories, RWI has obtained its certification 

for Quality Management System (QMS) under 

ISO 9001:2005. This guarantees costumers 

that they will consistently receive high quality 

products and services from RWI while expecting 

the organization and its products to continually 

improve and satisfy each consumer. Having 

obtained QMS leaves RWI with a credible image 

in producing only the best – from carefully 

selecting its raw materials to making sure that 

production of each product has been under 

constant quality control. 

Gulf-O-Flex Rubber Insulation Foam has also 

received a certification for ASTM E84-15a under 

Thomas Bell-Wright International Consultants. 

ASTM E84 represents the Standard Test Method 

for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building 

Materials, which measures the flame growth on 


the underside of a horizontal test specimen. This 

test can be used to approve materials for various 

applications. 

Apart from the Government certificates it has 

obtained for its registration number and licenses, 

RWI has also obtained certifications from Dubai 

Central Laboratory Department for product 

conformity and an evaluation report proving 

that Gulf-O-Flex Insulation Tube and Sheet 

has followed the standards for Green Building 

Regulations and Specification. Lastly, RWI has 

also received certifications from TÜV SÜD, 

a global testing, certification, inspection and 

training provider. 

that it is dedicated to heighten its product quality 

through its research and development programs 

as the company guarantees consistent customer 

satisfaction and safety for everyone. Setting high 

standards for other HVAC companies to follow, 

RWI has achieved overall global success around 

the world. 

Customers can hope for more innovative and 

updated improvements of their products and 

services. RWI ensures every HVAC consumer

Falling Into Place: 7 Traits to 

Transform You from Regular 


Skip the bitter part of adamant failures and get 

back on track from this set of traits to become a 

legitimate master engineer! 

If you don’t want to start out your career 

as an ultra noob and wait for yet another 

five years to learn the ropes of becoming 

the ideal engineer your boss wanted to 

see in you for promotion, well this might 

be your best shot to earn a resounding 

reputation. 

Being the “good” engineer can get you 

the job but to stay in the run for career 

improvement is a tough work in this 

arduous battlefield called engineering. 

There are no longer rooms for regulars. 

What it means to standout is high 

competency and a master strategy. 

So skip the bitter part of adamant failures 

and get back on track from this set of 

traits to become a legitimate master 

engineer. 

Has a Great Desire for Continuous 

Learning. Improving yourself in the 

engineering profession starts by admitting 

that you don’t know everything and that 

there still is a plenty of room for growth 

and improvement. A great engineer can 

only stay on top of the workforce if he

is geared to learn new skills and is rapidly 

adaptive to the latest trends in research and 

technology. 

Possesses the Attitude of a Leader. Not 

because you are the best in the team, you 

should work things on your own. A master 

engineer knows how to make well use of his 

resources by complementing each of the 

available tools to form a great masterpiece. 

The same goes for the team, a leader is 

someone who sets the pace for his coworkers 

and believes that working together 

can mean success in every project. 

Has a Keen Sense to Detail. What 

differentiates a master engineer from a regular 

one is his ability to pay attention to every 

possible error. While optimism is a check 

for success, there is no harm in being extra 

careful. Engineers play a hard job in ensuring 

that every projects deliver according to the 

desired specification. It is only just to make 

sure that it is fail-safe and works perfectly. 

Demonstrates Unparalleled Analytical 

Aptitude. Not only that great engineers are 

natural inquisitors but they are also very 

passionate in improving the way things 

work. They do not stop for better but has a 

long standing goal to beat what’s already 

considered best. Thus, also equates to 

unending process of examination and 

meticulous research. 

Is an Excellent Communicator. Superior 

assets of the company are not found 

underground covered in dust. An excellent 

engineer also needs to speak-up. They 

can sell the idea and translate complex 

methodologies for the all the clients to 

understand. 

Remains Constantly Creative. Playing the role 

of the alpha means breaking the old rules 

and crafting a better one. Being flexible to 

change can mean progress when developing 

innovative approach in achieving the 

company’s goals. It isn’t wrong to conform to 

the norms but to try something new if it means 

betterment can be of great help. 

Has Excellent Problem Solving Skills. From 

pinpointing the root cause to eventually 

finding the most effective way to solve the 

problem is a must have skill of a master 

engineer. Having an eye to immediately figure 

where the glitch possibly started can prevent 

further loss for the company. Also, the ability 

to forecast what won’t work from a handful set 

of proposed solutions can save not just time 

but valuable resources.

This Unpopular Productivity Tip Might 


What do you think? 

Much has been said about creating lists, 

scheduling, or making a plan to get everything 

done within a work day. It’s about preparing 

yourself on what to do and when to do it, you 

know, for organization. Engineers are traditionally 

taught this since each accomplished task has an 

effect with the others. 

If you are after finishing tasks as soon as possible, 

Josh Zerkel begs to disagree with that style. He 

is the director of global community and training 

at Evernote, as well as a certified professional 

organizer. That latter part of himself should give 

him the credibility of what he is talking about. 

Rather than the popular “I will make my to-do list 

in the first hour of work and get all of them done 

within the day” mindset, Zerkel prefers the “I will 

do this now” rule, whatever that task or job is. 

He suggests that you do not need to think about 

doing things later when you can do it now. 

“If you can do something right now in the moment, 

without having to close it and then reopen it again 

later, get it done now,” he said. 

It is related to the “two-minute rule” of the bestselling 

author David Allen. That rule can be 

summarized as: if a task will take two minutes or 

less to complete, you do it now. 

Zerkel argued that the “do it now” rule should 

apply regardless if the job is doable in two minutes 

or five. Waste no time by completing tasks head 

on, he believes. 

He mentioned two primary reasons this rule 

works: preventing procrastination and building a 

sense of productivity and momentum. 

“I’m not a big fan of look at your stuff, review it, 

methodically plan it,” Zerkel said, referring to the 

first reason. “If something is short, just take care of 

it.” 

One more thing, doing a task at the moment it is 

remembered works because it “can lead you into 

getting to the bigger things that might be more 

challenging.” Zerkel mentioned that thinking you 

are getting a job done should push the engineer a 

little bit more in future tasks. 

He spoke about this in the general context of an 

employee. But because engineers are taught to 

plan things out first before tasks are completed so 

this might or might not be an effective productivity 

tip for us. 


25 Time Management Hacks That Every 

Engineer Should Follow 

You don’t have to burn your midnight candles 

if you just know how to manage your time. 

Perhaps it has become a norm for engineers and 

engineering students to juggle all tasks together 

in meeting deadlines and preparing for exams. 

By trial and error, it can all be figured out; almost 

always it entails working late nights with the work 

and projects rushed. If only they know what true 

time management is, this will not be the case. 

Etienne Garbugli, a product design and 

marketing consultant based in Montreal, outlined 

time management hacks that engineers and 

engineering students can make use of: 

• There is always time. It’s all about priorities. 

• Only plan for 4-5 hours of real work per day. The 

days always fill up with other stuff. 

• Work more when you’re in the zone. 

Relax when you’re not. 

• Respect your time and make it respected. 

• Multi-tasking is a bad idea is it only kills 

your focus. 

• Make a work routine that you can commit to. 

Your body will adapt. 

• Think that you only have limited time since that 

gives us more focus and productivity. 

• Start with short tasks. 

• Work iteratively. Expectations to do things 

perfectly are stifling. 

• More work hours doesn’t mean more 

productivity. Use constraints as opportunities. 

• Separate brainless and strategic tasks to 

become more productive. 

• Organize meetings as early as possible. 

• Group meetings and communication to create 

blocks of uninterrupted work. 

• Run tasks throughout the day that are in the 

same context. Switching between projects and 

clients is often unproductive. 

• Work around procrastination. You can 

procrastinate between intense sprints of work. 

• When things are unreasonable, break them 

down into reasonable pieces for the goal to be 

achieved. 

• Prioritize. Always! There are no two tasks with 

the same importance. 

• Always know that one thing that needs to be 

done for the day. 

• Break tasks into hour increments. 

• Delegate if possible. Make use of other people. 

• What’s done is done yesterday. Stop thinking 

about it and focus on today and tomorrow. 

• Set deadlines for everything. Tasks with no 

definite deadline will always take longer. 

• Always take notes. 

• Writing down anything that distracts you will 

stop them from popping up once you are in the 

zone. 

• Take a break sometimes.


This is What You Should Do 

No matter how engineers say they love their jobs, it will reach a point 

where a day at work is all about stress, stress, stress. 

Every engineering job starts with a perspective that 

is forward looking. It doesn’t matter if it is your n job, 

but whenever you start anew with work – different 

environment, people, and routines – an engineer’s 

passion and commitment towards the new work is 

considerably high. 

There comes a time when the engineering work 

curve declines dramatically. Everything at the 

job seems to no longer be fun or exciting so the 

engineer doesn’t offer the same commitment when 

he or she started. 

That curve soon becomes a straight line – the work 

is meh, and you are just there to do the work you 

are assigned to do and without passion. 

When an engineer is no longer that sharp at work, 

the best thing is to do is to take a break. 

Engineering work routines are detrimental especially 

when they’ve been going on for so long. Strip 

yourself of work even in just one weekend, better if 

it’s a long one, and do some unwinding to a point 

that you already forgot you have files to attend to by 

Monday. 

Plan with friends a trip to the beach; run a movie 

marathon with your family. Anything to get the work 

off out of your mind. You will be surprised how it 

will change your perspective coming in to work the 

following week. 

You are not allowed to mess it up; you are just there 

because you need to be, dragging yourself to work. 

This applies to many engineers. No matter how they 

say they love their jobs, it will reach a point where a 

day at work is all about stress, stress, stress. 

They think the work is not what they signed up for 

in the first place, but really it is just the same work 

since day one. The time just passed by. 

In this situation, engineers can be likened to 

machines – susceptible to tear and wear. 

Another option, although it will take a lot of courage, 

is to reach out to your boss and ask to be assigned 

to a different but related engineering department. 

That way you will somehow feel renewed; things will 

get a lot more interesting. 

There is no option to quit your job just because it is 

boring. You were excited on day one – you just need 

to get that excitement back. It’s all in the mind. 

But really, you need to get that weekend off. 


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The Story of Faisal Jassim Group: 

UAE’s Leading HVAC Supplier 

Being one of the long standing MEP Suppliers 

in the region, we, the FAISAL JASSIM GROUP, 

continue to stand by our brand identity “We 

Bring Life to Your Building” ever since our 

establishment in 1988. We are the “one stop 

solution” for all the electromechanical products 

and services for building service industry. 

Our extensive market knowledge, combined with 

high level customer relationship, has helped us to 

feel and sense the pulse of the industry. This has 

motivated us to work constantly on improving our 

services and expanding our line of products to 

ensure a comprehensive coverage of the building 

services industry. 

And today, our business is based on three 

diversified segments - Distribution and Trading - 

Manufacturing and Assembly – and After Sales 

Service and Maintenance. Our globally renowned 

brands chose to associate exclusively with us 

due to our reputation as the most reliable and 

trusted MEP Supplier in the Region. The premium 

brands we partner with are known for maintaining 

the highest quality standards, providing 

unique engineering solutions which support 

energy efficiency, sustainability, cost-effective 

solutions and environment-friendly designs 

through continuous investment in research and 

development. 

In addition to the partnership, to cater to the 

demands of our reputed stakeholders, we 

developed our own brands, PROMASTER - LV 


electric Switchgear controls and FLOWTECH - Air 

distribution products, by investing in the state- ofart 

machineries and recruiting the best engineers in 

the sector. This has given us an edge over others 

in providing customized solutions, engineering 

support and improved lead time. Both the brands 

have accredited with relevant international test 

certifications. 

We have been continuously investing in our 

resources in educating and updating MEP 

community by conducting technical workshops, 

factory visits and Continuous Professional 

Development Programmes throughout the year. 

The extensive list of project references, where 

our products have been in operation for years, 

is an epitome of our product quality and the 

overall service we have been providing to our 

stakeholders. We are committed to give back to 

our industry by sponsoring events/publications 

that enlighten our industry about the latest trends 

and innovations in the MEP Sector. 

As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, we 

support various philanthropic causes, latest being 

our support to children with special needs. 

We are diversified geographically and our offices 

are located across GCC and North Africa. Due 

to our wide networks, we are able to balance our 

revenues irrespective of market scenarios across 

the region. 

Today, we stand strong as a leading manufacturing 

and trading entity of a wide range of products in 

water and air side segments serving the Building 

Services Industry. Our firm deals with the world’s 

most renowned and innovative manufacturers 

and specializes in the MEP fields related to the 

construction industry. With the solid commitment 

and the unwavering dedication of our teams, 

we strive to remain as the preferred partner in 

providing products for the building services 

industry in the GCC market.

ROBOX energy screw compressors 



Screw compressors with new drive concept 

consume up to 30% less energy 

The Robuschi ROBOX energy screw 

compressors for the low pressure range deliver 

considerable energy savings in comparison to 

the rotary lobe blowers which are widely used 

in wastewater treatment plants. The direct drive 

with permanent magnet motor reduces energy 

consumption by up to 30%. Additional savings 

of 30% can be achieved by using the “Smart 

Process Control” control system. 

Gardner Denver development engineers have 

managed to considerably reduce the energy 


costs for the aeration of sludge tanks in 

wastewater treatment plants. 

The ROBOX energy series is the first to 

consistently utilise the possibilities of gearless, 

direct drive technology with permanent magnet 

motors. The advantage of these synchronous 

motors is that they offer excellent controllability 

within a large speed range while maintaining a 

high level of efficiency. 

The low power consumption of these electric 

motors– better than IE4 – and the integration of 

the control technology in the overall “wastewater 

treatment plant” system results in energy 

benefits in comparison to the blowers that were 

previously used in this area with conventional 

three-phase asynchronous motors, which drive 

the compressor screws via gears. 

With these new compressors, it is possible to 

reduce the high energy costs for generating blow 

air for the biological treatment stage, in which 

bacteria break down the organic components of 

the wastewater, by around 30% in comparison 

to the rotary lobe blowers which are normally 

used. This means that owners of wastewater 

treatment plants in communal or industrial areas 

can breathe easy, as they rank as one of the 

largest energy consumers and more than 40% 

of their overall energy requirement is due to the 

sludge tanks. Here, there is enormous potential 

for reducing costs and increasing efficiency 

which can be tapped with the ROBOX energy 

technology. 

The fact that the drive of the oil-free, proven 

Robuschi screw compressor block with patented 

rotors now works directly, i.e. without belt and 

gear, through the permanent magnet motor 

technology brings twofold benefits: the optimum 

ratio between the delivery rate and pressure, 

which the rotors generate, enables the high level 

of efficiency to be maintained from low to high 

speeds. The new drive covers the large speed 

range with high efficiency, and the fluctuating air 

volume requirement in the settling basin – even 

or especially for low volume flows –can therefore 

be precisely controlled. The drive control unit, a 

frequency converter, is decentrally housed in an 

integrated and air conditioned electrical control 

cabinet. 

In addition to the aforementioned 30%, users 

of ROBOX energy screw compressors can also 

benefit from even further energy saving potential. 

The “Smart Process Control” control system 

lowers the energy requirement even further 

in practice by around 20 to 30%, by ensuring 

that only the required amount of compressed 

air or blow air is provided. This is achieved by 

analysing the oxygen data acquired during the 

treatment process, i.e., by intelligently linking to 

the process control system of the wastewater 

treatment plant. 

Its compact design is another plus point. In 

comparison to the ROBOX SCREW series with 

conventional drive, the space required has 

been reduced by approximately 1/3. This is an 

important factor when it comes to equipping 

existing wastewater treatment plants and other 

plants with energy-saving compressor and 

blower technology. 

The ROBOX energy screw compressors are 

controlled via an operating unit with touchscreen. 

The intuitive menu structure is user-friendly and 

parametrisation can be carried out conveniently 

via Ethernet or Internet. This means that it 

also meets the requirements for online remote 

diagnostics and continuous plant monitoring. 

Recently Gardner Denver has won the 

prestigious Environmental and Energy Efficiency 

award for its ROBOX energy screw compressor, 

at this year’s Motion Control Industry Awards 

2017. This prize is an important milestone in the 

company’s history and in its efforts to promote 

green technologies. 

135 kW achieve a delivery volume of 1,030 to 

4,250 m 3 /h over a pressure range of 250 to 

1,000 mbar (g).

AIRFILTER News: ISO 16890 Is Live 

And Replaces EN779:2012 

The ISO 16890 standard is LIVE and is the new 

global standard for testing and classification of 

air filters, and replaces the existing EN779:2012 

norm. This new ISO 16890 standard is a big 

change in the way air filters are evaluated. 

Today cover an update from AFPRO Filters 

explains the new ISO 16890 standard to us. 

AFPRO Filters stands out from all other air filter 

manufacturers because it manufacturers its own 

glass fiber filter medium for the best protection 

against particulate matter (PM1) according 

ISO16890. AFPRO Filters tests all its air filters 

according to this new ISO16890 standard 

on their own ISO16890 test rig in its Alkmaar 

Laboratory in The Netherlands. 

This new ISO 16890 test standard for air filters 

has been published in December 2016. 

Why a new filtration standard ISO 

16890? 

The new ISO16890 test method shifts the 

focus on filtration performance to the classes 

of particulate matter size (PM) and is therefore 

a much more realistic test criteria than the 

theoretical EN779:2012. 

What is different? 

This means that with the new ISO 16890 

standard filter efficiencies will be determined 

based on particulate matter size classes 

PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 which are also used 

as evaluation parameters by the WHO (World 

Health Organization) and other authorities. 

Based on these parameters it will be easier for 

users to select the right air filter based on their 

requirements. 

ISO 16890 – The new group classification 

The new ISO16890 standard divides air filters 

into four groups. A prerequisite for each group 

is that a filter captures at least 50% of the 

appropriate particle size range. If a filter, for 

example, captures more than 50% of PM1 

particles, it will be grouped as an ISO ePM1 

filter. The respective efficiency is then reported, 

rounded in 5 % increments. 


Alongside fine dust filters, the new ISO standard also evaluates coarse dust filters as ISO coarse: that 

is, filters that capture less than 50 % PM10. 

What does PM1 mean? 

PM1 means all Particulate Matter with size smaller than 1 micron (a thousandth of a millimetre), just 

to be clear: 

1µ= 0.001mm 

2.5µ= 0.0025mm 

10µ= 0.01mm 

ISO 16890 Group classification: 

Group classification according to ISO16890 

ISO ePM1 

ISO ePM2.5 

ISO ePM10 

ISO Coarse 

ePM1, min ≥ 50% (viruses, nanoparticles, exhaust gasses) 

ePM2.5, min ≥ 50% (bacteria, fungal and mold spores, pollen, toner dust) 

ePM10 ≥ 50% (pollen, desert dust) 

ePM10 ≥ 50% (sand, hair) 

With the introduction of the new ISO16890 standard, actual operating conditions will be more 

effectively taken into account. Instead of considering only the particle size 0.4 microns (EN779:2012), 

as previously, a broad range between 0.3 microns and 10 microns will be used to determine 

separation efficiencies for particulate matter fractions PM10, PM2,5 and PM1 (ISO 16890). 

In order for an air filter to be rated to PM1 or any of the other PM sizes it will need to demonstrate a 

minimum efficiency of 50% and this will be recorded incrementally to the closest 5% – so an air filter 

performing at 66% to PM1 particles will be rated at ePM1 65%. 

For coarse filters the new standard will include filters that capture less than 50% of particles in the 

PM10 range, these will be known as “ISO Coarse” and will detail their PM10 performance i.e. “PM 

Coarse 45%”. 

Comparing EN779 with ISO16890 classes 

A simple ‘translation’ of classes ISO 16890 to EN779:2012 fails because of the very different measurement 

and assessment methods. As of today there is no standard table available. As a guide, we initially offer the 

following translation table: 


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Class ISO ePM1 ISO ePM2.5 ISO ePM10 ISO Coarse 

G3 - - - > 80 

G4 - - - > 90 

M5 - - > 50% - 

M6 - 50 - 65% > 60% - 

F7 50 - 65% 65 - 80% > 85% - 

F8 65 - 80% > 80% >90% - 

F9 > 80% > 95% > 95% - 

* All figures, descriptions, references and technical data contained in this text are given as mere example and are not binding. 

The benefits of ISO 16890 

The new ISO 16890 standard offers several improvements when compared to the EN779 Standard: 

One global international standard 

The ISO16890 records their performance at a particle spectrum of 0.3 up to 10 microns (versus the 

EN779 test which qualified fine filter performance at 0.4 microns) 

Fractional efficiencies of the filter prior to and after IPA discharge of any electrostatic properties can 

be seen. 

Filters can be chosen for their specific performance related to the need of the application. 

If you want to know more about ISO16890 qualified air filters and PM1 protection, please don’t 

hesitate to contact AFPRO Filters. 


Johnson Controls Helps Create A Green 

And Energy Efficient Campus For Ge 

General Electric’s Beijing Technology Park (GE 

BTP) is an energy efficient hub for GE in Beijing 

that has been in operation since October 2016. 

It has successfully applied Johnson Controls’ 

advanced building technologies and solutions 

and achieved 20% annual operating cost 

reduction (approximately US$300,000 in energy 

savings annually).The LEED certified GE BTP 

provides over 3,000 employees with a green and 

comfortable work environment, and is testament 

to a corporate culture that values efficiency and 

performance. 

Spread over 75,000 square meters, the GE BTP 

houses multiple business units under one roof, 

and includes a main functional area with offices, 

laboratories and complementary facilities. The 

green features of this campus include an open 

office concept to encourage closer collaboration 

and resource-sharing, and a car-lite culture that 

gives parking priority to vehicle owners who 

actively car pools. These are just a few examples 

of the green initiatives that have been rolled-out 

as part of being a LEED certified building – not 

only should the building and the users work to 

reduce emissions, they should also live green in 

their daily lives. 

To ensure that the campus meets stringent 

sustainability standards that adhere to LEED 

guidelines, Johnson Controls was engaged as a 

professional green building consultant from the 

early stages of the building design process. The 

collaborative arrangement has resulted in the 

adoption of an innovative hollow-core design for 

the square park with a glass curtain wall system 

and external sunshade that optimizes use of 

daylight in the building. The reduction of artificial 

lighting energy consumption has enhanced the 

overall comfort of indoor environment while 

meeting the shading needs both efficiently and 

aesthetically. 

“We are committed to helping our customers 

in Asia and the rest of the world achieve 

their energy saving and sustainability 

goals,” said Shi Wen, director of sales and 

commercial excellence, Johnson Controls 

Building Technologies & Solutions China. “ 

We have successfully collaborated with local 

governments, customers and partners to 

build several green workplaces and business 

parks in Shanghai, Wuxi, Shenzhen and 

Guiyang. Johnson Controls strives to meet the 

demands of project plan, design, operation and 

maintenance through its leading smart building 

technologies and solutions, contributing to a 

comfortable, efficient, and green workplace and 

helping to advance sustainability goals for the 

city.” 

In addition, the GE BTP is equipped with indoor 

thermostats and YORK® variable refrigerant 

flow (VRF) chillers of Johnson Controls that 

are up to 39 percent more energy efficient 

compared to conventional HVAC systems. 

To further improve building efficiency and 

ensure comfort, Metasys®, the world’s leading 

building automation system, is installed to 

manage various building systems including 

HVAC, lighting and security systems. GE 

BTP also installed a heat recovery system 

with the recovery rate of over 70 percent, as 

well as a Variable Air Volume System at the 

recommendation of Johnson Controls, enabling 

a more sustainable and comfortable thermal 

environment. 

“We have greatly benefited from Johnson 

Controls’ extensive experience and professional 

consultancy services in the creation and 

efficient operation of this new comfortable and 

sustainable green workplace. We are confident 

that it will help create a more efficient company 

culture. It also marks a good start as we 

embark on our goal of driving digital industrial 

transformation.” said Zhang Pei, director of real 

estate department, GE Healthcare APAC.

Carrier Named 2017 BUILDER Magazine 

Survey HVAC Leader 

Carrier is once again proud to announce it is the 

favored heating and cooling brand among the 

homebuilding community, according to the 2017 

BUILDER Magazine’s Brand Use Study. In the 

survey, readers of BUILDER magazine ranked 

Carrier the top brand in three of the four of its 

heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) 

subcategories, including Brand Familiarity, 

Brand Used Most and Brand Used in the Past 

Two Years. This year’s results mark the fifth 

consecutive year Carrier was named the most 

used HVAC equipment supplier in the survey. 

Carrier, a world leader in high-technology 

heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration 

solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & 

Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. 

(NYSE: UTX). 

“Carrier is committed to working with builders 

across the country to meet their specifications 

for humidity control, code compliance and 

reducing Home Energy Rating System (HERS) 

Index scores for any new construction project. 

We value our strong relationships with builders 

and we will continue to stay focused on 

delighting these vital customers,” said Casey 

Yates, manager, Strategic Accounts, Carrier 

Residential. “We strive every day to deliver the 

most innovative and reliable heating and cooling 

solutions in the industry, so it’s an honor to 

see our brand recognized by this independent 

research. 

Builders listed product performance, warranty 

and product availability as the three most crucial 

categories when selecting an HVAC provider, 

according to the survey. Builders also cited 

strength of relationship with manufacturer, 

ease of installation and sustainable features as 

important categories. 

The brand use findings are based on a survey 

sponsored by Hanley Wood on behalf of their 

publication, BUILDER. The online survey was 

conducted by The Farnsworth Group and 

included Hanley Wood subscribers classified 

as builders, builders-developers or general 

contractors. The data was collected from 

November 2016 through January 2017 and is 

based on 936 qualified responses. 

For more information or to find your local dealer, 

visit www.carrier.com. 


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Trane ® Advances Connected 

Building Technology to Improve 

Energy and Operational Efficiency 

of Commercial Facilities 

Trane, a leading global provider of indoor 

comfort systems and services and a brand 

of Ingersoll Rand, is advancing connected 

building technology to address one of the 

world’s most pressing issues, which is to 

improve the energy and operational efficiency 

of commercial buildings. According to the U.S. 

Energy Information Administration, buildings 

consumed approximately 40 percent of the 

nation’s energy in 2016. 

Trane announced two new and enhanced 

connected buildings solutions, Trane Tracer® 

Ensemble building management system 

and Trane Air-Fi ® CO2 Wireless System, which 

can optimize building performance and enable 

more efficient building management. The 

new solutions highlight Trane’s commitment 

to provide intelligent systems, building 

automation and energy management services 

to help optimize a building’s performance. 

“Buildings today are full of hidden potential and 

have wasted energy flowing throughout, due to 

inefficient heating, cooling, and lighting,” said 

Dave Molin, vice president, controls. “Through 

the use of new Trane technology, we can 

access valuable data and insight that can be 

the catalyst for new levels of efficiencies.” 

The new Tracer Ensemble and the enhanced 

Air-Fi Wireless CO2 give facility management 

professionals the flexibility to manage 

buildings more efficiently with long term data 

collection and analysis, while reducing costs 

and delivering a better indoor environment 

to tenants through secure data-driven, 

technology-enabled services. By maintaining 

and analyzing building data effectively, facility 

managers can use this information to enhance 

overall operations and management. 

“At Trane, we understand buildings, their role 

in our society and their impact on our world’s 


sustainability,” said Brad Trevillian, energy 

services director at Trane. “By offering efficient 

and connected indoor comfort systems that 

are maintained, analyzed and improved by our 

energy analysts and engineers, we provide 

the facility management professionals the 

tools they need to successfully operate and 

maximize their building’s potential.” 

Tracer ® Ensemble ® 

Tracer Ensemble is Trane’s newest webenabled 

building management system, 

which provides an enterprise-wide view into 

all building automation systems — whether 

there are two buildings or hundreds. New 

capabilities offer business advantages for both 

building owners and their tenants, and more 

secure control of vital systems, and include: 

· Enhanced user interface – Boost efficiency 

and productivity through an easy-to-use 

interface that features out-of-the-box standard 

pages and navigation, fully customizable 

navigation and an enhanced touch screen. 

· Fast, easy troubleshooting – Use any mobile 

connected device to address comfort issues, 

make schedule changes, adjust set points, 

manage alarms and more. 

· Target needed improvement – Impact your 

bottom line through vital performance metrics 

that help you identify areas for improvement 

across your entire enterprise 

· Enhanced tenant services – Industry-leading 

building automation tool offers the ability to 

increase revenue streams through tenant 

satisfaction and retention, built-in billing 

capabilities, after hours building management 

and more 

· Flexibility – The new Tracer Ensemble system 

is available in three scalable installation 

options – Tracer Ensemble, Tracer Ensemble 

Express and Tracer Ensemble Cloud – 

ensuring there is one to meet any business 

need and budget. 

Air-Fi ® CO 2 

Many building owners face maintenance 

and repair challenges with traditional wired 

controls systems, which fail when wires are 

cut, disconnected or damaged. An extension 

of Trane’s Air-Fi Wireless System, Air-Fi CO 2 

delivers advanced reliability, faster and easier 

installation, low maintenance cost, and easy 

integration from space sensors that now 

include CO 2 to the service tool and to the 

system controller. Features and capabilities 

include: 

· Optimized building performance – Air-Fi 

can help optimize a building’s performance 

with less risk, thanks to self-repairing mesh 

technology that features redundant signal 

paths to help prevent communication failures. 

· Signal range – The system offers twice the 

signal range and four times the potential paths 

to help prevent communication failures. 

· Battery life – The lifetime[2] battery eliminates 

the need to replace batteries over the life of 

the system and saves time, and money. 

· Certified and compliant – Air-Fi wireless 

is a ZigBee ® Certified Building Automation 

solution, and the system is built on a platform 

that supports BACnet® open standards. 

It also conforms to the IEEE ® 802.15.4 

standard, giving customers a wireless building 

automation communication system that 

reliably coexists with other wireless systems, 

including Bluetooth ® and Wi-Fi ® , without 

interference. 


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Iceotope Launches 

Portable Edge 

Server for Harsh 

Environments 

UK-based Iceotope, the class-leading IT 

cooling provider, has announced the launch 

of EdgeStationTM - a resilient edge server 

designed for challenging environments. 

EdgeStationTM cools and protects IT 

components from harsh working environments, 

delivering maximum performance with 

minimum footprint. 

Designed to meet the growing demand of 

the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0, 

EdgeStationTM delivers close proximity, 

protection and flexibility for the data-hungry 

business. 

Iceotope has developed a device that offers: 

- Flexible deployment ideal for the “edge”- a 

portable design to move computing where 

you need it, reducing latency and maximising 

performance. Wheel it in, plug it in and go. 

- Resiliency for a harsh environments - fanfree, 

sealed units that consistently perform 

in a manner of environments avoiding costly 

downtime and delay. 

- Virtual silence for quiet and remote areas - no 

fans or moving parts delivers whisper-quiet 

computing for better workforce productivity. 

EdgeStationTM is a fully sealed liquid cooling 

system that immerses electronics in a 

sophisticated engineered fluid. Without the 

burden of air cooling equipment, systems 

are virtually silent in operation and can be 

deployed into many environments 

David Craig, CEO at Iceotope, comments: 

“Localised data processing is imperative for 

applications such as the Internet of Things 

(IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 4.0. 

Air cooling has reached its peak and can no 

longer effectively cool such devices. Iceotope 

has created a smarter way of getting the 

processing power you need, where you need 

it.” 

Iceotope has already sold EdgeStationTM 

into the Advanced Manufacturing Research 

Centre (AMRC) which needed better protection 

of its server equipment from hazards such as 

dust and debris created by its manufacturing 

operations. 

Availability 

Iceotope’s technology is flexible and 

configurable to suit customer requirements. 

EdgeStationTM accommodates up to two 

server-class CPU and up to two expandable 

PCIe devices in a tower-style form factor. 


LG Introduces New Magnetic Bearing 

Centrifugal Chillers in the UAE 

The latest LG chillers offer oil-free, energy efficient solutions with highest quality 

and reliability within the market 

LG Electronics (LG) has launched across the 

UAE its new generation magnetic bearing chiller 

system, an oil-and-contact-free drive solution for 

centrifugal compressors in chillers. Combining a 

high-speed permanent magnet motor and active 

magnetic bearings with integrated controls, 

the magnetic system can operate with variable 

speed drives to deliver energy savings of at 

least 10 percent versus conventional centrifugal 

compressor designs. 

LG’s new magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller 

lineup is suitable for green building application 

and can reward with additional LEED point 

energy savings and refrigerant charge amounts. 

The chiller boasts excellent efficiency of COP 

7.0 and IPLV of 12.0 at AHRI conditions. 

Additionally, the lineup offers a capacity range 

of 260 RT to 1100 RT for single compressor and 

from 520 RT to 2200 RT for dual compressor 

based on conditions of the Air Conditioning and 

Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) standard. 

“Our next-generation solutions are what the 

HVAC industry needs today. With the rise 

of smart cities and green 

buildings in the UAE and in 

the region, the demand for 

the best solutions places 

LG at the forefront of the 

nation’s most promising 

residential, commercial and 

industrial applications. We 

are committed to products 

that are not only cutting edge 

and durable, but also strictly 

comply with the nation’s 

energy efficiency regulations 

laid down by government and 

green building policy makers,” 

said Mr. Yong Geun Choi, 

President of LG Electronics 

Gulf. 

also reduces maintenance costs for the user 

and provides reliable and cost-effective air 

conditioning. Electromagnets levitate the 

compressor shaft, allowing it to rotate without 

contact. By eliminating the mechanical contact 

and the losses that occur with oil-lubricated 

bearings, the magnetic system from LG reduces 

energy use and costs significantly. 

Without the need for oil lubrication, the system 

also improves heat transfer efficiency in the 

evaporator and condenser. In addition, the 

system’s vibration and nearly friction-free 

performance capabilities enable extremely quiet 

operation with a low noise level of 73db (A) at 

full-load condition. 

The permanent magnet motor at the heart of 

this LG solution is more energy-efficient than 

induction motors at full and partial loads, and it 

offers a higher power factor and lower current 

draw thanks to LG’s own VSD technology with 

high power factor (> 0.95) and low harmonic 

distortion with pre-installed AC/DC reactor (THDv 

< 5%). 

The innovative LG technology 


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The 4 Key Skills of an HVAC Engineer 

In order for HVAC engineers to become successful in what they do, they have to 

possess certain skills. There are only four. 

Without the integration of heating, ventilation, and 

air conditioning (HVAC) products and systems in 

a building, it is extremely difficult to keep safe and 

healthy conditions for the people using that facility. 

It is this aspect of building design which ensures 

the overall indoor temperature, humidity, and air 

quality. 

But who are in-charge of this kind of technology? 

The HVAC engineers. 

HVAC engineers are typically mechanical engineers 

who give greater focus on HVAC systems. They 

usually work for HVAC suppliers or contractors, 

wherein they design, install, maintain, and repair 

products and systems. Much of their work caters 

to the HVAC needs of residential, industrial, 

institutional, and commercial buildings, including 

schools, office buildings, and health care facilities. 

Their primary role is to provide thermal comfort and 

acceptable indoor quality using different products 

and systems for HVAC. Using their knowledge 

in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat 

transfer, HVAC engineers design new systems and 

find solutions for existing system problems. 

In order for HVAC engineers to become successful 

in what they do, they have to possess certain skills. 

There are four: problem solving, computeraided 

drafting, strong attention to detail, and 

communication skills. 

Problem Solving 

HVAC engineers have to meet the basic 

requirement for them to be called engineers – 

having the ability to solve problems using technical 

knowledge. In their case, they are bound to think 


critically in making products and systems for 

HVAC work optimally in buildings. This skill 

is learned in engineering school and further 

enhanced through trainings and field work. 

Problem solving should be inherent to HVAC 

engineers not only in terms of theory but also in 

practice. Computer-aided Design Products and 

systems for HVAC today are heavily dependent 

on the use of computer-aided design. For that, 

HVAC engineers are required to be proficient with 

the design software used in the industry, enabling 

them to translate their solutions to real-life 

applications in the most effective way possible. 

Strong Attention to Detail 

One minor mistake with products for HVAC that 

was overlooked can lead to a disaster. 

In installation, for example, one duct that was 

wrongly installed which was failed to inspect 

can have serious repercussions later during 

building operations. In the design aspect, a small 

miscalculation could drastically shorten an HVAC 

equipment’s service life. 

Moreover, having a strong attention to detail 

also applies when HVAC engineers perform cost 

estimation. Part of the job is to prepare estimates 

particularly those involved in sales. 

Communication Skills 

Like in any organization which requires its 

employees to collaborate, HVAC engineers have 

to communicate effectively. Because the entire job 

cannot be done alone. 

Above that, they also work with clients and 

HVAC suppliers, obliging them to engage in 

interpersonal relationships to sell products and 

systems for HVAC and make the necessary 

orders, respectively. 

HVAC engineers at Rubber World Industries (RWI) 

possess these four key skills. Since its inception 

in 1993, the company boasts itself to have the 

HVAC engineers with the highest caliber, serving 

its huge number of customers especially in their 

home region which is the Middle East. 

Apart from the topnotch quality of the products 

that it offers, RWI built its worldwide success 

– with access to over 90 countries globally – 

through the customer service that it provides. 

With Gulf.O.Flex as its flagship brand, the HVAC 

engineers at RWI knows pretty much what the 

customers want when it comes to flexible rubber 

insulation.

How to Prevent Frost 

in Refrigerant Lines: HVACR Tips 

Doing these preventive measures could save anyone from experiencing 

a hot summer day with a broken AC due to frozen refrigerant lines. 

There is no engineered product or system that 

is perfectly designed to the point that they do 

not need repairs or fixes. In the HVACR & MEP 

industry, there are several, especially in the air 

conditioning part. 

One of the most common problems in air 

conditioning systems is the formation of frost in 

the refrigerant lines, which leads to loss of cooling. 

Especially if it happens in a location where the 

weather is sweltering, the situation can really get 

into the nerves. 

But not when one knows how to prevent it. 

For starters, the refrigerant lines are 

the two copper lines that connect 

the outdoor air conditioner or 

heat pump to the indoor 

evaporator coil. This is 

visible and not enclosed 

to the system, so one 

could see if the 

refrigerant lines, 

in any of its 

external 

parts, get 

frozen. 

To be able to prevent it, the reasons why this 

phenomenon happens should be identified first. 

There are essentially four: 

Blocked air flow. 

This happens when there is restrictive air flow 

through the cooling coil, caused by either a dirty 

air filter, collapsed duct insulation, or a crimped 

flex-duct, among others. Heat exchange cannot 

take place when the air conditioning system is not 

properly blowing inside air over the evaporator 

coil, which, over time, can cause the freeze up. 

Improper refrigerant charge. 

The air conditioning system, including its 

refrigerant lines, can freeze if it runs low on 

refrigerant – due to lower pressure inside the 

system itself – or the fluid is improperly charged. 

When parts rub together or vibrate over time, 

leaks, especially in loose fittings and shoulder 

joints, could also cause refrigerant problems. 

Malfunctioning refrigerant 

metering device. 

One such device is the thermal expansion valve, 

which, when not working properly, could lead 

to ice formation in the refrigerant lines due to 

misreading. 

Bad defrost timer control. 

When defrosting cannot be controlled due 

to a malfunctioning auto-defrost system, 

icing in the refrigerant lines could 

form.

While the last two cannot be prevented since 

components have a limited service life, there is 

something that can be done to prevent the first 

two from forming frost in the refrigerant lines. 

The simplest, most cost-effective way to ensure 

the refrigerant lines do not freeze is to change 

the air filters regularly, usually about every 

three months or so. Once the evaporator coils 

are seen to be dirty, it needs to be cleaned 

by a professional to ensure that all the dust is 

vacuumed out, allowing smooth air flow. 

only when the outside temperature does not go 

below 62 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Such is a technique which is common sense. 

But it is worth mentioning that below the 

mentioned temperature, the pressures inside 

the air conditioner could drop, which can cause 

a freeze up. Plus it would not only prevent 

the HVACR system from freezing, it saves the 

owner energy and money on utility costs by just 

opening the windows. 

It is also recommended that the owners should 

not close supply vents, or the ones that blow air 

out, even in unused rooms as doing this reduces 

airflow over the evaporator coil. 

When it comes to the HVAC refrigerant charge, 

it takes a technician to test the air conditioning 

system for potential problems like leaks, 

weakened parts, and insufficient coolant. The 

owner does not have to worry about the icing 

in the refrigerant lines if the testing is done 

regularly. 

Moreover, frost in refrigerant lines can be 

prevented if the air conditioning system is run

Daikin Acquires Australian Company Airmaster 

Aiming to strengthen its service and solutions businesses in Asia and Australia 

Summary of Daikin Australia 

Name 

Headquarters 

Representative 

Capitalization 

Established 

Description of 

Business 

Sales 

Daikin Australia Pty., Ltd. 

Chipping Norton, 

New South Wales, Australia 

Shoji Uehara, President 

10 million AUD 

(*approx. 800 million JPY) 

1969 (Formerly known 

as Clark Daikin Co.) 

Manufacturing, sale and 

after sales service 

of air conditioning equipment 

Approx. 50 billion JPY 

(Fiscal year 2016) 

Number of Approx. 500 people 

Employees (at the end of March 2017) 

Summary of Daikin Australia 

Name 

Headquarters 

Representative 

Capitalization 

Established 1988 

Description of 

Business 

Airmaster Corporation Pty., Ltd. 

Melbourne, 

Victoria, Australia 

Noel Courtney, CEO 

14 million AUD 

(*approx. 1.12 billion JPY) 

Sale, Maintenance, Control 

and installation of air 

conditioning equipment 

Sales 155 million AUD (approx. 12.4 

billion JPY for fiscal year 2016) 

Number of Approx. 600 people 

Employees (at the end of March 2017) 

Daikin Industries, Ltd., through its subsidiary Daikin 

Australia Pty., Ltd., concluded an agreement on 

June 21 to acquire Airmaster Corporation Pty Ltd., 

a leading company in Australia in the business 

fields of service and solutions for air conditioning 

equipment. Daikin plans to purchase all company 

shares held by Airmaster’s executives at an 

acquisition price of 100 million Australian dollars 

(*approximately 8 billion Japanese yen). 

Employing approximately 400 service engineers 

at 12 branch offices in the main cities of 

Australia, Airmaster has developed business in 

the installation, after sales service, maintenance, 

and controls of air conditioners. The company 

is particularly adept in providing services and 

maintenance for large buildings. 

Daikin entered the Australian air conditioning 

market in 1969 and has been steadily expanding 

its presence there with a focus primarily on 

residential-use air conditioners and commercialuse 

products for small- to medium-sized buildings 

such as its multi-split air conditioners for buildings. 

As one of the largest markets in the region of 

Asia and Oceania, the air conditioning market 

in Australia totals approximately 270 billion yen 

in equipment sales and sales for services and 

solutions. Of this, services and solutions are 

estimated to account for roughly half of the total. 

Although the greater part of demand for services 

is currently for large-sized buildings, stricter 

environmental regulations are expected to drive 

expansion of services for small- to medium-sized 

buildings. 

Through this acquisition, Daikin plans to combine 

Airmaster’s service network, which extends 

throughout Australia, and its valuable know-how 

with Daikin’s expertise on HVAC technologies. 

Even as Daikin strives to expand sales of largescale 

air conditioning equipment to large buildings, 

the company is also planning a comprehensive 

expansion of its service and solutions businesses 

for small- to medium-sized buildings where 

many of Daikin air conditioners are installed. 

Consequently, its business domain will expand 

from sales of air conditioning equipment to 

services and solutions with expectation of even 

further business growth in Australia. 

Furthermore, expansion of the air conditioning 

business in Asia and Oceania region has been 

established as one of strategic priorities for Daikin 

and is a key theme of Fusion 20, the company’s 

strategic management plan aiming for 2020. 

With this acquisition, Daikin intends to establish 

a business model for its service and solutions 

business in Australia that can be expanded to Asia 

and Oceania region in future. 


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ASHRAE: 

Extending Our 

Global Community 

By Bjarne W. Olesen 

2017-2018 ASHRAE President 

My name is Bjarne Olesen and I am the 2017-2018 

ASHRAE President. How did I become president 

for such an influential organization? 

Great question. 

I come from Denmark, which is a small 

country in Scandinavia. My first contact with 

ASHRAE was through the Handbooks and 

ASHRAE Transactions, which were regarded 

as high-level scientific publications among 

researchers. During my Masters and Ph.D. 

studies, I met several influential ASHRAE 

members, including Ralph Nevins, leader of 

the ASHRAE research lab at Kansas State 

University, and Pharoe Gagge from the 

John B. Pierce Lab at Yale University who, 

for many years, were both regarded as the 

leading researchers in thermal comfort. 

So, it was no surprise that my mentor 

Professor Ole Fanger asked me to attend 

the ASHRAE annual meeting in Halifax in 

the summer of 1977 to present a paper 

based on my Ph.D. study. Since then, I 

have been to every meeting and now have 

the pleasure of serving as the Society’s 

president. 

Extending our Community 

Although ASHRAE’s global presence has grown, 

we need to be more strategic as a leader, in some 

cases as a partner, and in other cases as both. 

That is why my presidential theme is “Extending our 

Global Community.” 

The world is getting smaller and ASHRAE is 

getting bigger. The work of ASHRAE members 

is not constrained by borders. We are a global,

inclusive community united by a common 

passion to optimize the design and performance 

of buildings. Is it possible to be global without 

speaking the same language and without using 

the same units of measure? The answer is yes. 

ASHRAE has approximately 56,000 members 

with 20 percent located outside of North America, 

representing more than 130 countries. We 

have more than 180 chapters and 269 student 

branches. Our membership growth is steady in 

both North America and in Europe, but we also 

have solid growth in Asia and the Middle East. 

Forty-two of ASHRAE’s 44 Chapters chartered 

since 1990 have been formed outside of North 

America. 

We only have two regions that are entirely outside 

North America: Region XIII that encompasses 

East and Southern Asia, and Region at Large 

(RAL) which encompasses Europe, the Middle 

East and parts of Asia (India, Pakistan, etc.). 

Europe is challenged as most of the 1,800 

members do not have the benefits of a local 

Chapter. 

To better serve ASHRAE European members and 

to improve the influence of ASHRAE members in 

Europe, ASHRAE has created a new European 

region, Region XIV. 

This new region will strengthen the grassroots 

Chapter and Regional infrastructure, a strategy 

that has proven successful around the globe. 

With this new region will also come new chapters 

in Ireland and UK, which will be vitally important 

for collaboration. 

Working together with the individual national 

HVAC&R Societies throughout Europe is critically 

important. To help drive these relationships, 

ASHRAE has recently announced new 

strategic partnership agreements with CIBSE 

(the Chartered Institute of Building Services 

Engineers), which is based in the UK, and REHVA 

(the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation 

and Air-Conditioning associations). REHVA is a 

federation of 26 European HVACR Societies with 

more than 100,000 members. These agreements 

will increase the knowledge transfer both ways 

between North America and Europe. 

ASHRAE history has proven that the impact of 

creating a new region can be very significant. 

Take Region XIII, for example, which covers 


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Eastern and Southern Asia. When it started, 

there were only four chapters. Now there are 10. 

Developing Economies 

ASHRAE’s mission statement states that we will 

advance the arts and sciences of HVAC&R to 

serve humanity and create a more sustainable 

world. Working in developing economies is one 

of ASHRAE’s greatest opportunities to serve 

humanity – to make lives better. 

More than 3.565 billion people live in low 

income and lower middle-income countries 

with developing economies, according to The 

World Bank. ASHRAE has approximately 3,500 

members in these areas. There are serious 

problems in many of these countries. According 

to the World Health Organization, more than 

5,000 people die every day in developing 

economies due to exposure to bad indoor air 

quality. This is primarily women and children 

exposed to particles and chemicals from unvented 

cooking and fireplaces. 

What can ASHRAE do? 

We need to build upon the strong relationship 

we have with the United Nations Environmental 

Program (UNEP) to help people in developing 

economies. We have recently signed a new work 

plan with UNEP focusing on education related 

to conventional and low-GWP (global warning 

potential) refrigerants. We need to determine 

if there are technologies and educational 

opportunities ASHRAE can provide to improve 

the living conditions for people in an energyefficient 

and affordable manner. 

Extending our global community does not mean 

ASHRAE is changing course. It means we are 

building on our strategic plan, acknowledging 

our interconnectedness worldwide and 

embracing our shared needs and objectives. 

This is something that will benefit all of us. The 

technical guidance we produce for all members 

is made stronger by global diversity. 

We will also extend our technological tools 

and knowledge to address needs in residential 

buildings and in developing economies. This will 

help us continue Extending ASHRAE’s scope 

beyond traditional commercial buildings as we 

develop standards, conduct research and further 

our outreach to broader communities and needs. 

Residential 

Many believe ASHRAE only addresses issues 

related to commercial buildings. But, in fact, 

ASHRAE has long been a participant in critical 

aspects of residential building performance, from 


fundamentals on heat transfer and equipment 

sizing to human comfort. We have technological 

offerings such as ASHRAE Standard 62.2 

addressing the indoor air quality needs in 

homes, and a renewed effort on ASHRAE 

Standard 90.2 which addresses residential 

building energy use. 

People spend more than 50 percent of their 

time in homes, and as energy use in residential 

buildings is greater than in commercial buildings, 

ASHRAE is increasing our activities to serve the 

residential marketplace. 

The first step was forming a committee under 

the Technology Council – the “Residential 

Buildings Committee” – which will oversee 

Extending ASHRAE’s presence. Several 

initiatives are already underway. We are 

working to establish an ASHRAE conference 

with a robust residential focus. Our Green 

Guide publication has been revised to include 

specific content related to residential buildings. 

Additionally, the development of the first 

residential building design guide focusing on 

multi-family buildings is underway. 

New Training Center 

Lastly, as part of this commitment to Extend the 

Society’s global reach and better support our 

membership, we are establishing the ASHRAE 

Global Training Center for Building Excellence 

in Dubai to serve ASHRAE members and other 

building system professionals in the Gulf Region 

and in surrounding areas. 

The focus of the ASHRAE Global Training Center 

will be to make training conveniently available 

on a regular schedule that is curricula based. 

Training offered in the center will be customized 

and scalable, accounting for climate, culture, 

suppliers, energy sources, prices, codes and 

construction practices. The center’s instructors 

will be engineers familiar with the intricacies of 

the Middle East. 

This will be an exciting and challenging year 

for ASHRAE as we work on Extending our 

Community. 

However, with the help of our industry leaders 

and volunteers who devote many hours of their 

time, we will continue working tirelessly to create 

a more sustainable built environment around the 

world. 


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Bjarne Olesen, Ph.D. 

2017-2018 ASHRAE President 

Bjarne Olesen, Ph.D., Fellow ASHRAE, is 

ASHRAE’s President for the 2017-2018 term. 

Olesen has previously served on the Board 

of Directors as Treasurer, Vice President and 

Director-at-Large. 

In Olesen’s theme, “Extending our Community,” 

he focuses his theme on three directives: 

extend our global community; extend our 

technological horizons; and extend our value to 

members. 

“Extending our global community will 

acknowledge our interconnectedness 

worldwide and embrace our shared needs 

and objectives,” Olesen said. “The technical 

guidance we produce for all members is made 

stronger by global diversity.” 

Through the start of Olesen’s time with 

ASHRAE, he did not have the opportunity to 

get involved with a local chapter to dedicate 

his time and efforts to the HVAC industry – and 

believes in the importance of working together 

to create a better built environment. 

“Many of our members are only active on one 

side – either the technical side, mainly at the 

Society level, or the grassroots side at the local 

chapter level,” Olesen said. “However, one 

side cannot live without the other. We will work 

to extend our global connections and more 

strongly link our members worldwide. Doing so 

will strengthen our Society’s knowledge base, 

community reach and ability to shape a more 

sustainable world.” 

Olesen is the Director of the International 

Center for Indoor Environment and Energy and 

a Professor at Danish Technical University. 

In addition to his time served on the Board 

of Directors, Olesen has been a part of 

many technical committees and been a 

Coordinating Officer of various committees, 

most recently: Conferences and Expositions 

Committee, Chapter Technology Transfer 

Committee, Honors and Awards Committee, 

Grassroots Government Advocacy Committee, 

Membership Promotion Committee, Research 

Promotion Committee, Student Activities 

Committee and Young Engineers in ASHRAE 

Committee. 

For his efforts and dedication to ASHRAE, 

Olesen is the recipient of the Lou Flagg 

Historical Award, Fellow Award, Exceptional 

Service Award and Distinguished Service 

Award. 

Olesen earned his Ph.D. in Heating and Air 

Conditioning in 1975 and Master of Science 

in Civil Engineering in 1972 – both degrees 

obtained from the Technical University of 

Denmark. 

About ASHRAE 

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being 

through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and 

its more than 56,000 members worldwide focus on building systems, energy 

efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability. Through research, 

standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE 

shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More information can be found at 

www.ashrae.org/news. 


Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating 

Residential Systems Receive Energy Star ® 

Most Efficient 2017 Designation 

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating 

Division (link is external) (Mitsubishi Electric), 

a leading manufacturer of Zoned Comfort 

Solutions and Variable Refrigerant Flow 

(VRF) cooling and heating systems, announces 

its recognition by the U.S. Environmental 

Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® 

program. Several Mitsubishi Electric residential 

systems have received the designation of 

ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2017, which 

is intended to identify and promote energy 

efficient products in the marketplace. 

Among the manufacturers in the “Central Air 

Conditioners and Air-Source Heat Pump” 

category, Mitsubishi Electric had 56 qualifying 

systems, in a range of capacities, across 

the M-, P- and S-Series product lines. The 

qualifying M-Series models include select 

systems from the FH, GE, GL, FE and KJ 

product lines. The qualifying P-Series models 

include select systems from the PUZ and 

PUY product lines. The qualifying S-Series 

models include select systems from the PUMY 

product line. The Most Efficient designation for 

approved models remains when the Mitsubishi 

Electric kumo cloud controller app is used. 

“Energy efficiency has always been a top 

priority in the design of our equipment,” says 

Paul Doppel, senior director, industry and 

government relations, Mitsubishi Electric US, 

Inc. Cooling & Heating Division. “We work 

closely with the EPA and the U.S. Department 

of Energy in order to ensure their requirements 

are incorporated into our product development 

efforts, so this designation is a proud affirmation 

that we are honored to have received.” 


Panasonic Delivers AW-HR140 

Integrated PTZ Camera with Dust, 

Water-Resistant Enclosure that 

Eliminates Need for Outdoor Housing 

Panasonic has announced that it is now 

delivering the AW-HR140 outdoor integrated 

pan/tilt/zoom FHD remote camera, which is 

enclosed in an IP65 protected case eliminating 

the need for a separate housing. Primary 

applications for this SDI-output camera are 

for outdoor live events and sports arenas and 

stadiums, as well as for broadcast coverage of 

weather, traffic and scenics. 

Equipped with 1/2.86-type full HD 3MOS 

sensors, the camera realizes high sensitivity 

with low noise and high resolution (1000 

horizontal TV lines) through the use of 

advanced video processing. In addition to 

a sharp, fast F1.6, 20x optical zoom lens, 

the HR140 boasts an innovative 1.4x digital 

extender that can increase the effective focal 

length of the lens by 40% while delivering 

smooth, high resolution video. 

Flexible operation is achieved by features 

compatible with tough outdoor environments 

such as re-sistance to water and dust, wind 


pressure and severe salt damage, as well as 

hot environments. Aluminum and other metal 

parts are coated to protect against severe 

salt damage, enabling instal-lation in seaside 

areas subject to salt air. PTB/PPS plastic is 

employed for the exterior, giving ex-cellent 

heat resistance. 

Frosting, icing and condensation are 

prevented by heating in environments as cold 

as -5 ºF. Even in blizzards, snow that hits the 

glass surface melts off to maintain visibility. 

Moreover, all functions are guaranteed to 

operate in wind speeds of up to 15 m/s, and 

basic performance is maintained at wind 

speeds of up to 50 m/s without destruction 

of the camera. A lens wiper, which can be 

con-trolled remotely, keeps the lens clear 

even when the camera is being used in harsh 

environments. 

In addition to stabilization by conventional 

optical image stabilization (OIS) technology, 

smooth, stable images are captured with 

vibration compensation provided by the newlydeveloped 

Dynamic Image Stabilizing System 

(D.I.S.S.), a valuable asset in the event of high 

winds or related unstable weather conditions. 

The HR140 likewise incorporates hazereduction 

technology--beneficial for outdoor 

environments such as weather reporting--for 

ensuring optimal image reproduction. In certain 

situations, picture contrast may be low as 

result of environmental fog or haze conditions, 

and the Haze Reduction function will optimize 

camera image settings appropriately to assure 

that the subject of shooting is as clear as 

possible. 

Output formats include 1080/59.94p, 

1080/29.97p, 1080/23.98p, 1080/59.94i, 

1080/29.97PsF, 1080/23.98PsF, 720/59.94p, 

1080/50p, 1080/25p, 1080/50i, 1080/25PsF 

and 720/50p. Additional features include three 

Auto Tracking White Balance (ATW) modes 

(slow/normal/fast), PoE++ sup-port for lower 

installation costs, Dynamic Range Stretch 

(DRS), Hybrid Digital Noise Reduction, a Night 

Mode for infrared shooting, a Freeze During 

Preset function, and comprehensive Intelligent 

Functions (ATW, Automatic Gain Control, Auto 

Iris Control, Auto Digital Shutter, Auto ND 

Filter). 

Using an IP browser, such as Internet Explorer 

or Safari, it is possible to set up and control 

the HR140 from a remote location. IP video 

monitoring and remote camera control can 

also be per-formed from mobile terminals 

such as an iPhone, iPad or Android devices. 

Furthermore, the cam-era features a powerful 

internal audio/video encoder that can stream 

up to seven channels of video at different 

resolutions, bitrates and framerates. For this 

reason, there is no need for the separate 

encoder normally required when streaming 

video and audio via IP. 

Using an IP connection, up to 100 HR140 

cameras can be controlled by a single AW- 

RP120G, AW-RP50, or PC via a network. One 

camera can also be operated by up to ¬five 

remote camera controllers (AW-RP120Gs or 

AW-RP50s) via IP. The camera can also be 

powered by PoE++ (Power over Ethernet) 

enabling single cable connectivity to the 

camera for power, audio, video, and control. 

Thanks to a highly evolved pan-tilt design, the 

HR140 achieves smoother and more natural 

move-ment during on-air shots. The pan-tilt 

head also has a wide shooting range, with a 

pan range of ±175 ° and a tilt range of -30 ° 

to 210 °. The newly developed pan-tilt drive 

provides high-speed operation at maximum 

60 °/s, excellent response to remote control 

operation, and highly precise stop control. 

These features combine to accurately capture 

fast-action sports scenes or smooth concert 

footage. The camera also achieves the low 

noise level during operation, at NC45 or less at 

a pan-tilt speed of 60°/s. 

The AW-HR140 is immediately available at a 

suggested list price of $17,950.00.

Johnson Controls Business 

Center Celebrates 10 Years 

of Excellence in Bratislava 

In June 2017, Johnson Controls’ Bratislava Business Center 

(BBC) celebrated a big milestone – its 10-year anniversary. The 

anniversary marks a decade of growth providing support for the 

company’s operations and the celebration caps a year in which 

the BBC was voted one of Slovakia’ top five employers in the 

manufacturing and industrial sector. 

“We had a memorable week celebrating a decade together. 

We’re proud of the BBC – the impressive support our employees 

provide to the business, the engagement the team shows and 

the excitement for future opportunities.” -- Marian Užík, director, 

Finance – Bratislava Business Center. 

Since Johnson Controls established a regional business center in 

Bratislava in 2007, the BBC has become a center of excellence 

for the company’s Global Business Services. The BBC has grown 

steadily during the past decade and is well-positioned for future 

growth as the team moves into a brand new building later this year. 

“We had a memorable week celebrating a decade together. 

We’re proud of the BBC – the impressive support our employees 

provide to the business, the engagement the team shows and the 

excitement for future opportunities,” said Marian Užík, director, 

Finance – Bratislava Business Center.

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