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2012
Product of the Year
HVAC
Airfoil fan system
Big Ass Fans’ Powerfoil X2.0 system combines patented
airfoils and winglets with AirFence technology to increase
the overall coverage. The winglet improves airfoil effectiveness
through the elimination of turbulence at the tip,
while the AirFence is able to capture air that would have
slipped off the end of the airfoil. The Powerfoil X2.0 offering
a 28% increase in coverage area is available in 8 ft to
24 ft diameters.
Big Ass Fan Co.
www.bigassfans.com
Modulation infrared heater
The MP Series of modulation infrared
heaters allow users to select a desired
operation for their specific needs through
the incorporation of three performance
curves, as well as a Blast Mode. The Blast
Mode allows users to temporarily lock the heater into its
highest input with an extra 5,000 BTU for extreme environmental
demands. The models available in the MP Series
range from 80,000 BTU to 200,000 BTU. The MP Series
features full gas modulation with corresponding airflow
modulation to allow for optimal fuel utilization.
Detroit Radiant Products Co.
www.re-verber-ray.com
Portable and
adjustable fan
The Renegade
Series of HVLS fans
are designed for
improving air circulation
in areas with
overhead obstructions
or limited ceiling
access with a floormounted
configuration.
The HVLS fans
are portable and can
be moved when necessary
and are also
adjustable from 10 ft
to 15 ft in height. The
Renegade fans are
designed with Rite-
Hite’s Propell-Aire custom aluminum blades with a single
unit circulating air covering up to 7,850 sq ft. The fans are
available in 8 ft, 12 ft, and 16 ft diameters with optional
SureStop Safety Barriers to protect against accidental
contact.
Rite Hite Holding Corp.
www.ritehite.com
Steam system software
Steam DesignPro 6.1 was designed to meet the demands
of mechanical engineers, designers, and contractors in the
HVAC market. The software was created as a visual design
tool through an easy, drag-and-drop method for designing
and modeling HVAC steam systems. The Windows-based
software allows for easy modeling of steam generation,
steam distribution, steam utilization, and condensatehandling
systems. Steam DesignPro supports compiling
of equipment schedules based on the Spirax Sarco catalog.
Additional features include the ability to select relief
valves, flowmeters for steam and hydronic applications,
and control valves.
Spirax-Sarco Inc.
www.spiraxsarco.com
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