HVAC Inflation Impact - GineersNow digital magazine

JULY 2022
N E W S
Ettlinger Introduces New
Continuous Melt Filter ...
Global Modular Chillers
Market
Commercial Refrigeration
Market to Reach $37.41
Bn, Globally ...
44 48 52

Central Vacuum Systems
Innovative design for improved efficiency
1

E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
Every time the news is on, it seems
that rapid inflation and the effects it
has on consumers are highlighted
at least once, making it difficult to
avoid hearing about the rising costs of
basic commodities on a daily basis. These
fears have already made their way to the
HVAC industry, making distributors fear
that inflation would decrease demand,
especially in the residential sector.
This is on top of the undeniable truth that
the cost of HVAC systems has increased
over the previous few years. This is a
pattern that can be seen throughout
North America, not just in Canada.
Beyond alterations in behavior, there
are other more concrete and resourcerelated
causes for the price increase.
In reality, according to certain figures,
the price of HVAC commodities has
occasionally increased by more than 20%
when comparing one year to the next in
the recent past. That rise is significant
enough to have an impact on the price
hikes for HVAC systems that we have all
witnessed.
Two distinct reports from the Bank of
America and J.P. Morgan revealed
that inventory levels are too high,
expressing concern about the amount
of merchandise in the channel. However,
statistics demonstrate that the long-term
fundamentals of home demand remain
strong.
The HVAC
Inflation
of average HARDI distributor sales refutes the surplus
inventory argument in numerous ways.
In light of these factors and others, it appears that
industry demand patterns haven’t changed much
since the Covid era. Over time, demand is bound to
slow down from its current frantic pace, but when that
happens, it seems more likely that there will be a gentle
landing than a violent plunge.
By the end of March 2022, HARDI
distributors were selling 17% of HVAC
equipment on average. This was
essentially similar to the inventory growth
rate adjusted for inflation (19 percent).
The fact that equipment sales growth
has historically kept up with inventory
expansion and that sales of HVAC
equipment currently represent over 50%

C O N T E N T S
8
Power Up Your Site With
Typhoon-Ready Essentials
56
Big data and Artificial
Intelligence to control ...
20
Lg Launches New Virtual
Platform For Air Solution ...
24
The HVAC inflation
64
Prestigious Springer Quartier
building project
72
How To Find The Best
Engineers For Your Projects?
44
Ettlinger Introduces New
Continuous Melt Filter ...
48
Global Modular Chillers Market
80
Global Virus Network (GVN)
Adds Four Preeminent ...
88
Efficient Generation for
Sustainable Power
52
Commercial Refrigeration
Market to Reach $37.41 Bn,
Globally ...
96
Studies Indicating T-Cells May
Be Needed ...

FEATURE STORY
POWER UP YOUR SITE WITH
TYPHOON-READY ESSENTIALS
Typhoons occur and why every construction site needs to be a Typhoon-Ready. Click here to see the
list of essential equipment.
A typhoon is one of the most typical natural disasters that challenge human capabilities and can be
destructive to any construction site. It is necessary for engineers, architects, and construction workers
to be prepared and plan ahead to determine or survey the area with potential exposure to high winds,
heavy rains, and flooding.
With severe weather events, there will be cases of emergency and site-specific risks. We need the right
equipment and gear to help minimize the risk and prevent losses of the project. Two of the must-have
emergency equipment are flashlights and generators. Invest in high-grade equipment to withstand the
typhoon’s strength and aid site emergencies that needs power.
Here are the top picks for spotlights and navigators to get you
ahead before a typhoon:
Pelican Spotlight Remote Area
Lighting System (8-LED light)
PL9480YLW
This spotlight is a sound investment for every
construction site. It has a running time of 28 hours
with a 50,000-hour life expectancy. It also has a light
output of 4,000 lumens and a low-battery indicator
that will help you determine when to change the
batteries.
An amazing feature of this product is that it can be
paired with an iPhone application to control multiple
units. It also has a 12-volt power supply.
You can also walk around with this product with no
problem since it has a convenient shoulder strap and
a quick-release function.
8

Pelican Spotlight Remote Area
Lighting System (6-LED light)
PL9460YLW
Its advanced Remote Area Lighting System (RALS)
gives off a light output of 12,000 lumens, which by
calculation is 6,000 lumens per light head. It has a
Bluetooth function that allows the user to control
the light intensity from 0%-100%.
It has rechargeable batteries that it cannot easily run
out of power. However, its batteries are made of lead
batteries that are sealed, which can emit hydrogen
gas, so remember to charge it with its lid opened.
It can also be left charging to help you prepare in
case you need to use it on a construction site. To top
it off, it can also run continuously on wall power.
Pelican Spotlight Remote Area
Lighting System (24-LED light)
PL2000NCYLW
There might be times when there is a need for a
search-and-rescue operation on a construction site
during a typhoon, and what better way to conduct it
is to have a powerful light that can provide visibility
to the rescuers.
This is the best spotlight that light up an area to a
hundred yards with a running time of 15 hours.
Pelican Flashlight Nemo (Yellow)
PL9430SLBLK
This flashlight comes in handy when you need to
go to various places and look for things in heavy
weather. It comes in yellow color, which is visible
in the dark and it is submersible that it can be use
under the water.
It runs on 4.5 volts, and its size is 19.8cm long. A
must-have, even for the household.
9

FEATURE STORY
Navigator Generator (Gasoline)
NVRD6910EX
Another essential item in terms of
preparedness has a backup power supply.
This generator runs on 11 horsepower and
up to 5000 watts. It is unique from other
generators because it uses gasoline instead
of diesel.
Navigator Generator (60Hz-
Diesel) NVNDG5000SE
This generator gives out a max output of
5000 watts and low noise while it is on
power. It can carry up to 15L of diesel,
giving off 6 hours of power.
Navigator Generator (60-Hz-
Diesel, Max Output of 11KVA)
NVNDG11S
This generator is a more advanced and
more powerful that it can carry up to 42
liters of diesel, giving a continuous running
time of 8 hours. It is an ultra-silent type of
generator.
12

Navigator Generator (60Hz-
Diesel, Max Output of 5500W)
NVNDG5500CLE
This generator can hold up to 12 liters of
diesel and give off a running power of 6
hours on ¾ load. Its maximum power can
reach up to 5500 watts. Its motor is also
single-phase.
Ridgid PowerClear Drain
Cleaning Machine RG59138
The powerful, compact and versatile new
PowerClear drain cleaner effortlessly cleans
tub, shower or sink blockages from 3/4”
(20mm) to 1 1/2” (40mm) diameter.
Its lightweight design makes it easy to
maneuver in small spaces like under a sink.
Typhoons has an impact to every livelihood. Protect your construction site,
workers and project by having a concrete weather-proof plan and properly
securing materials and equipment.
These high quality products are essential to any construction site that will
help everyone to be prepared in times of emergency, especially during a
typhoon.
13

FEATURE STORY
Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor, Cobankiat Building II
231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 8243-1931
Phone +632 8242-6925
Phone +632 8894-6561 & +638-272-931-981
Email info@cobankiat.com.ph;
ind@cobankiat.com.ph
Coby’s Design Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Phone +632 86364895
Where to Buy?
For over 100 years, Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. has been the most trusted distributor of home
improvement and hardware items in the Philippines.
Let’s shop wisely. #StayAtHome and order online at your convenience. Visit us on the following
sites and enjoy deals, discounts, and more!
Lazada Store:
Website: https://shop.cbkhardware.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbkhardware/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cbkhardware
Join our Fast-Growing Viber Community https://bit.ly/39Lngjg
16

About CBK Hardware
For over one hundred years, a family’s surname has become synonymous with the country’s
biggest hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware Incorporated of the Cobankiat family
has a regular client network of more than 1,500 industrial organizations, 1,600 traditional
community hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty chains of stores across Luzon
Visayas and Mindanao. This ever-growing conglomerate traces its humble roots to Manila
Chinatown, as a pioneer enterprise started by the family’s patriarch, Mr. Cobankiat, in 1920.
Despite the ruins of World War II, the business got back to its feet in 1948, rebuilding a storefront
from the very same spot where it was known for three decades.
While the Filipinos continued to rebuild their lives post-war, CBK Hardware saw the opportunity
to introduce the retail concept once unheard of in the hardware industry. Cobankiat Hardware
brought the first DIY business in Asia. The Hardware Workshop Store is the fruit of this endeavor.
CBK Hardware further cemented its legendary distribution channel with the creation of Coby’
Design Center in Edsa Shangri La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to the discriminating taste
of modern Filipinos.
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for
the company when he brought the franchise of Ace Hardware USA to the Philippines and signed
up CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This further expanded into delivering quality
world-class products nearer to families of Filipino overseas workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided by the vision to be the largest network
supplier of the biggest global brands in the hardware industry, CBK Hardware resolves to source
the best products to supply its customers anytime and every time.
17

THE NEW
GENERATION
VACUUM PUMP SYSTEM
SC 920
with wireless remote control

FEATURE STORY
LG Launches New Virtual
Platform For Air Solution
Technology
The LG HVAC Virtual Experience Provides Visitors with the Opportunity to Explore a Wide Range of
Residential and Commercial Solutions
As consumers and business have looked to online recourses to help influencer their purchase
decision, virtual experiences have become a key trend. In light of this, LG Electronics
(LG) Home Appliance & Air Solution Company has opened a new online showroom,
LG HVAC Virtual Experience. Utilizing the latest in digital technology, this interactive
online showroom lets visitors get to know LG’s diverse range of residential and commercial indoor
environmental solutions from the comfort and safety of their homes.
The showroom delivers an intuitive, virtual experience that lets visitors view the compa-ny’s latest
solutions in a variety of virtual environments to learn about the benefits they provide, such as greater
comfort, improved indoor air quality and seamless control, all important in helping customers make
informed and important decisions for the family or employees.
20

Upon entering LG HVAC Virtual Experience, visitors can choose from a range of busi-ness and living
space categories: Residential Apartment, Residential Villa, Office Gen-eral, Office High-Rise, Retail
and Hotel. Customers can roam the 3D environments freely using their mouse or touchscreen. Menus
offer additional information on every model, including specifications, features, product videos and case
studies. Simple to use and navigate, LG’s new virtual platform is a great tool for consumers, industry
profes-sionals and partners looking to create healthier and more comfortable indoor spaces.
What’s more, the virtual showroom allows visitors to see the behind-the-scenes details and technologies.
Press the onscreen Airflow and Piping buttons to see how air travels in an air conditioner or air purifier
and how pipes direct water and refrigerant through a system. Virtually switch operational modes and
observe how airflow changes from one air conditioner to another. Beyond the technology and science,
the showroom is also a great place to check out all the products’ stylish designs to see how they match
various virtual interiors.
LG HVAC Virtual Experience is an open, engaging online resource that will give visi-tors a thorough
understanding of LG’s latest, optimized HVAC solutions for all kinds of spaces, helping them figure out
which products are best suited to their specific needs.
Visit LG Virtual HVAC Experience to discover the company’s latest indoor environ-mental comfort
technologies on your PC or smartphone.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home
solutions, air quality systems as well as visionary products featuring artificial intelligence. The company
is creating total solutions for the home with its industry leading core technologies and is committed
to making life better for consumers around the world by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen
appliances, living appliances and air solution products. Together, these products deliver enhanced
convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more
information, visit www.LG.com.
21

Control your usage. Control your costs.
Smart meters and Automated Meter
Reading help you keep a tight rein on
your energy usage, and stay in control
of costs.
Intelligent
metering

CONTROLLERS
FOR HVAC SYSTEMS

24

Many prophets are speculating that an economic
storm is imminent due to inflation, rising interest
rates, conflict, and the potential for a global famine.
Although distributors continue to report record sales
increases, those worries have seeped into the HVAC sector,
leaving many observers extremely uneasy about the direction
of demand, particularly residential demand.
25

C O V E R
S T O R Y
28

Separate reports from analysts from Bank of
America and J.P. Morgan all express worry
about the amount of inventory in the channel.
According to J.P. Morgan, inventory levels are
5 to 10 percent too high. It’s difficult to refute
analyst worries given that industry price levels
are presently 23% higher than they were a year
ago and consumer confidence is at its lowest
point since the pandemic began. However, the
long-term fundamentals of residential demand
continue to be solid.
In the period January 2019–February 2020,
the average sales-to-inventory ratio for typical
HARDI distributors was 4.7 during the period.
As a result, the median HARDI distributor’s
yearly sales total is more than their average
inventory value by 4.7X. Through April 2022,
the 12-month trailing sales-to-inventory ratio
is 4.3, and it is 3.9 at the moment. Using their
2019 benchmark, the median HARDI distributor
is 9% overweight in total inventory based on the
12-month trailing figure.
The sales-to-inventory ratio from the larger
Hardware, Plumbing, and Heating Equipment
distributor group suggests that current inventory
levels are 4% higher than necessary, which
would seem to support the excess inventory
theory according to Census Bureau data. The
average yearly sales of HVAC equipment by
distributors have maintained pace with the rise
in inventory values, despite the fact that sales
figures and their link to inventory levels over
time would lead us to assume that there is too
much inventory in the channel.
Through March 2022, HARDI distributors sold
an average of 17% of HVAC equipment. This
29

32

33

36

37

38

AIR COOLED LIQUID CHILLERS
WCHAXT/Y-B SERIES (64 - 313TON)

C O V E R
S T O R Y
was roughly equivalent to the inflation-adjusted growth rate of inventory (19%). In
many aspects, the excess inventory theory is debunked by the fact that equipment
sales growth has typically kept up with inventory increase and that sales of HVAC
equipment now account for more than 50% of average HARDI distributor sales.
Distributors may have higher-than-average inventory levels, but not in the crucial
area, which is equipment. But for how long can distributors’ significant inventory
investments be supported by contractor demand? The patterns in contractor jobs
and quotes show how strong end-user demand is still there despite recent price
increases. Through April, contractor technicians and installers’ average weekly
hours increased by 0.5 percent, while job totals increased by 3.5 percent through
May (rebounding after a slight decline in April). Although these numbers show that
end-user demand is still high, HVAC is a regional industry, and the sub-national
demand picture is more complex.
The Great Lakes, Southeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeastern areas all showed
excellent year-over-year growth rates through May. Markets east of the Mississippi
are primarily responsible for the current national demand growth. The flat-to-
40

negative growth rates we are currently experiencing are in comparison to the
really outstanding growth (>20 percent) we saw a year ago in the regions west
of the Mississippi. Therefore, as we enter the most crucial period of the year for
distributors, retail demand is not yet exhibiting any signs of decline.
Then, how should we interpret the gloomy outlooks for the HVAC sector and the
deteriorating macroeconomic indicators? Although there is now minimal sign of
decreasing demand, price and interest rate increases may in the short term create
demand headwinds.
The foundations of home demand, however, continue to be solid over the long
run. Despite the current slowdown in mortgage applications, the last 20 years of
building and demographic trends have resulted in a shortage of 2-3 million housing
units, which will increase housing demand in the years to come.
A further estimate indicates that 31 million ducted ACs and HPs are older than 10
years, based on current survey data made available by the Energy Information
Administration, despite rising shipping totals and replacement rates during the
pandemic. Reports show a 1% rise in systems older than 10 years from prepandemic
totals, indicating that strong replacement rates during 2020–21 did not
materially advance demand.
These and other elements suggest that current patterns from the Covid period
have not substantially changed or capped future industry demand. Undoubtedly,
the demand will eventually slow down from its current frenetic speed, but when
that happens, the chances of a smooth landing seem to be higher than those of a
sharp, painful drop.
41

Precision, Specialty
& Innovation
Solutions
For HVAC/R

PRECISION ENGINEERING
SOLUTIONS
Vacon AC
Frequency
Inverters
type NXL

NEWS
Ettlinger Introduces New
Continuous Melt Filter for Ultra-
High Throughputs and Removing
Difficult Contaminants
The new ERF 1000 high-performance melt filter supplies high-quality recycled
material for sophisticated applications, even at very high throughputs
of up to 10,000 kg/h.
Ettlinger, part of the MAAG Group
and Dover (NYSE: DOV), recently
unveiled the brand new ERF 1000
high-performance melt filter for very
high throughputs in recycling applications for
plastic materials. The four filter drums provide
a total of 6280 cm² of filtration surface – twice
as much as the ERF 500, the previous top-ofthe-range
model – and reliably remove foreign
particles from polymer feedstock containing
up to 18% contaminants. Both machines
share the same compact design and small
footprint. ERF filters are now available in four
different sizes, starting with the ERF 200 for
throughputs up to 800 kg/h, to the new ERF
1000, which can reach a maximum of 10,000
kg/h, depending on the application. The new
ERF 1000 is Ettlinger’s biggest model to date.
The filter is Ettlinger’s response to the
accelerating industry trend in many parts of
the world toward higher throughputs, and
even higher qualities – a trend triggered
by the rising global demand for premium
quality recycled materials for sophisticated
applications. The high-performance and costefficient
ERF 1000 combines high productivity
with an ability to meet ever-stricter quality
requirements. It is suited for virtually any kind
of plastic that can be recycled, including
packaging plastics such as LDPE, LLDPE
and HDPE, which are prevalent in particularly
large amounts. The large 6280 cm² of filtration
surface of the ERF 1000 along with its 60 µm
(230 mesh) screen size – which is now also
44

available for all Ettlinger filter models – enables
recycling qualities that were previously out of
reach. High-quality film recycling will greatly
benefit from the capabilities of the ERF 1000.
The high processing reliability of the ERF
1000, coupled with a powerful control system
that was designed with maximum user
friendliness in mind, means that only minimal
human resources are needed. Like all Ettlinger
ERF filters, the new ERF 1000 is self-cleaning
and works with a rotating, perforated drum,
through which there is a continuous flow of
melt from the outside to the inside. A scraper
removes the contaminants that are held back
on the surface and feeds them to the discharge
system. As a new feature, the ERF 1000’s
four filter drums can be individually replaced
without disrupting production. The filter can
thus run continuously and fully automatically,
often over a period of several months, while
delivering significant advantages, including
ultra-low melt loss and good mixing and
homogenizing of the melts. The large surface
area of the drums, along with the continuous
cleaning principle, makes it easier to check the
process pressures and guarantees a constant
pressure during operation. Those customers
who currently own another ERF melt filter and
who decided to purchase an ERF 1000 will
be able to utilize and benefit from compatible
wearing parts such as screens, frames and
scrapers, leading to simplified spare parts
management.
Volker Neuber, Managing Director for Ettlinger,
said, “Legal regulations, consumer and
customer requirements irrespective of the
industry, and rapidly increasing environmental
awareness worldwide are creating growing
demand for recycled materials that close
recycling loops. This applies not only to
technical components, but also to films and
containers. Efficient filters that remove the
tiniest contaminants reliably without any
disruptions to the process, even at high
throughputs, are vital in order to produce
those recycled materials economically.
Ettlinger’s new ERF 1000 does precisely that.”
About Ettlinger Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH:
Ettlinger is the product brand for recycling
systems within the MAAG Group. Its focus
is on high-performance melt filters for the
recycling of plastics. Injection-molding
machines round off the portfolio. The company
was founded in 1983 and has its development
and production base in Königsbrunn near
Augsburg, Germany. Ettlinger has been part
of the MAAG Group since 2018.
About the MAAG Group:
The MAAG Group is a broadly diversified
global solutions provider with integrated and
customizable systems in process technology
for the polymer, chemical, petrochemical,
pharmaceutical and food industries. Its Pump
& Filtration Systems, Pelletizing Systems,
Pulverizing Systems, and Recycling Systems
divisions consolidate the many years of
experience and in-depth know-how of the
Automatik, Ettlinger, Gala, Maag, Reduction,
and Scheer product brands. The MAAG
Group currently employs over 1,000 people
at production sites in Switzerland, Germany,
Italy, the USA, and China. Additional sales
and service centers in France, Singapore,
Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Thailand and Brazil
ensure close attention to customers’ needs.
For more information visit www.maag.com.
The MAAG Group is a business
unit of Dover Fluids, a segment
of the Dover Corporation.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer
with annual revenue of approximately $7
billion. We deliver innovative equipment and
components, specialty systems, consumable
supplies, software and digital solutions, and
support services through three operating
segments: Engineered Systems, Fluids and
Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover
combines global scale with operational agility
to lead the markets we serve. Recognized
for our entrepreneurial approach for over
60 years, our team of approximately 24,000
employees takes an ownership mindset,
collaborating with customers to redefine
what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers
Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York
Stock Exchange under “DOV.”
45

RIDE CONTROL
Integrated Kinetic
H2 CES System
Ride control innovation, accelerated SM

NEWS
Global Modular Chillers
Market
The Modular Chillers Market is Estimated to be USD 2.6 Billion in 2019 and
is Projected to Reach USD 3.5 Billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 6.0%
This growth is attributed to the
advantages and benefits of modular
chillers over its substitutes. Also, the
demand for modular chillers is driven
by growth in the number of construction
projects. However, the high initial setup cost
is hindering the growth of the modular chillers
market. In addition, the high consumption of
electricity is expected to be a major challenge
for modular chillers market during the forecast
period.
Modular chillers are dependable, costeffective
chillers available in water-cooled and
air-cooled types ranging in size from 20 to 60
nominal tons each. They can operate alone or
in combination with other chiller modules to
increase cooling capacity as needed. Modular
chillers are compact in size, energy-efficient,
and flexible in function. These chillers come
in compact modules and can be connected
in parallel from 6 units to 12 units to increase
the overall cooling capacity of chiller systems.
Modular chillers are ideal for space cooling and
process cooling in commercial, residential,
and industrial applications.
The initial setup cost of modular chillers is 30-
40% higher than traditional chillers providing
the installation of the same capacity system.
This is the major reason that small hotels,
hospitals, and many other small scale building
operators opt for low-cost solutions and low
initial setup cost. The modular chillers market
is diversified and competitive, with a large
number of global as well as regional and local
players.
The key players in this market are Carrier
Corporation (US), McQuay Air-Conditioning
48

Ltd., (Hong Kong), Johnson Controls- Hitachi
Air Conditioning (Japan), Midea Group
(China), Ingersoll Rand (Ireland), Gree Electric
Applinces, Inc. (China), Frigel Firenze S.p.A.
(Italy), Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT
Cooling Systems (Japan), Multistack, LLC.
(US), and Haier Group (China).
These players adopted various organic and
inorganic strategies between 2015 and 2019.
The acquisition was the key strategy adopted
by players in the modular chillers market to
increase their product portfolio and global
presence in order to cater to the growing
demand. The companies invest in R&D to
customize the modular chillers as per the
consumer requirements and also to introduce
new products with innovative characteristics
to create product differentiation and compete
with major players.
Modular Chillers Market, By
Type
• Water-Cooled Modular Chillers
• Water-Cooled Modular Chillers Have
High Demand Owing to the High Efficiency
• Air-Cooled Modular Chillers
• Low Operating Cost and Environmental
Footprint is Driving the Demand for Air-Cooled
Modular Chillers
Modular Chillers Market, By
Application
• Commercial
• Corporate Offices
• Transformation of Suburban Cities to
Urban Cities is Majorly Driving the Number of
Corporate Offices
• Data Centers
• Data Centers are One of the Largest
Consumers of Modular Chillers System
• Public Buildings
• Growth in the Population is Driving the
Number of Public Buildings
• Residential
• Multifamily Building and Hospitality
• Growing Demand for Luxury Apartment
is Expected to Drive the Modular Chillers
Market in the Multifamily and Hospitality
Segment
• Industrial
• Cold Storages
• Use of Ac in Food Storage Facilities is
Likely to Create A Huge Demand for Modular
Chillers
List of Top Companies in
Modular Chiller Market
• Aermec
• Carrier Corporation
• Climacool
• Frigel Firenze
• Gree Electric Appliances
• Ingersoll Rand
• Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air
Conditioning
• Kingair Machinery
• LG Electronics
• Mcquay Air-Conditioning
• Midea Group
• Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & It
Cooling Systems
• Multistack
• Qingdao Haier
• Suzhou Sujing Bush Refrigeration
Equipment
• Tica Climate Solutions
• Withair Industries
49

M: +63 921 7105796

PRO Series
Piston
compressor range
Compressed air at your service

NEWS
Commercial Refrigeration
Market to Reach $37.41 Bn,
Globally, by 2026 at 4.1%
CAGR
Surge in demand for frozen & chilled products among the consumers with changes
in lifestyle, rapid urbanization, and growth in the organized retail sector drive the
growth in the global commercial refrigeration industry
The global commercial refrigeration market garnered $27.11 billion in 2018 and is expected
to reach $37.41 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 4.1% from 2019 to 2026.
Surge in demand for frozen & chilled products among the consumers with changes in
lifestyle, rapid urbanization, and growth in the organized retail sector drive the growth in the
industry. However, requirement for frequent maintenance activities and potential technical
issues that rise owing to lack of proper maintenance hinder the market growth. On the other
hand, advancements in technology and increase in the number of quick service restaurants
create new opportunities in the industry.
Chest refrigeration segment to continue its dominant position
by 2026
Based on product type, the chest refrigeration segment accounted for the major market
share in 2018, contributing for more than one-fourth of the total share, and is expected to
52

continue its dominant position during the forecast period. This is due to high demand from
different industries, especially the food and beverage industry for its high capacity. On the
other hand, the medical refrigeration segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of
5.1% from 2019 to 2026. This is attributed to surge in demand for commercial refrigeration
in hospitals and various medical facilities, especially in the emerging nations. The research
also analyzes deep freezers, bottle coolers, storage water coolers, commercial kitchen
refrigeration, and others.
Supermarket/hypermarket segment to maintain its leadership
status during the forecast period
Based on end user, the supermarket/hypermarket segment held the major share in 2018,
accounting for more than one-fourth of the total share, and is expected to maintain its
leadership status during the forecast period. This is due to significant increase in the number
of experience shopping centers across the globe. On the other hand, the retail pharmacies
segment is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.7% from 2019 to 2026.
Asia-Pacific to present lucrative opportunities
Based on region, Asia-Pacific region accounted for more than two-fifths of the total market
share in 2018, and is expected to register the highest market revenue during the forecast
period. In addition, this region would grow at the highest CAGR of 4.7% from 2019 to
2026. This is a lucrative region, owing to increase in industrialization and high degree of
implementation of automation along with surge in number of food outlets. The research also
analyzes regions including North America, Europe, and LAMEA.
List of Commercial Refrigerators Suppliers
Key Market players analyzed in the research include United Technologies Corporation,
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Daikin Industries Ltd., Dover Corporation, Johnson Controls
International Plc, Panasonic Corporation, AB Electrolux, Frigoglass S.A.I.C., Ali Group Srl,
and Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd.
53

CombiSeries TM
Making temperature and pressure measurement
safe and convenient

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Big data and Artificial
Intelligence to control algal
Toxic algal blooms are a problem
that is globally increasing due to
nutrients pollution and climate
change. Although the use of
chemicals may provide temporary
relief to the problem, it does not offer
a solution. Now an alternative method
for chemical algae control is available.
Based on the acquisition of big data,
artificial intelligence and ultrasound, this
novel method can control algal blooms in
large water surfaces without disrupting
the ecosystem.
blooms
Toxic blooms of algae are increasing
globally in our waterways, causing a
variety of health-related issues and
environmental degradation. Climate
change and pollution lie at the source
of most algal blooms, making it a
problem that is not easy nor quick to
solve. Nitrogen and Phosphorous form
the main food source for algae, which
enters our waterways through pollution
from industrial or urban sources. These
nutrients may build-up in the sediments of
our lakes and waterways, providing food
for algae for years to come, even when
nutrient inflow to the lake has already
stopped.
Blue-green algae, also known as
cyanobacteria, may cause illness in
humans and kill animals because they
canproduce a variety of toxins and release
them in the water. In the production of
drinking water, algae growth may hinder
the treatment process by cloggingup
filters, increased THM formation
and increased use of water treatment
chemicals. In addition, taste and odor
molecules produced by blue-green algae
give a foul taste and odor to the water
which is difficult to remove from the final
product.

For the last 100 years, the main practice of
water treatment plant operators to remove
algae from their reservoirs has been the
addition of chemicals. Chemicals that
have been dosed in our waterways may
include copper sulfate or other algaecides
as well as metals (Fe, Cu, Ag, Al, Ca).
Although these methods are considered
as fast working and economical, their
impact on the ecological balance of
a waterbody cannot be disregarded.
Effects of chemical algal control may
include toxicity, lysis of the algal cells and
non-target response, which will lead to a
degradation of the overall quality of the
water.
Based on a European Research project,
LG Sonic has developed a method to
selectively control algae in freshwater
lakes and reservoirs called the MPC-
Buoy (Monitor, Predict, Control). In-situ
monitoring equipment is used to detect
and determine algae species, and
predict blooms based on water quality
parameters. The MPC-Buoy controls
algae by using relatively low power, an
ultrasonic signal that is emitted over the
surface of the reservoir. The ultrasound
of one MPC-Buoy system can cover a
surface area of approximately 50 acres.
Algae rely on their buoyancy to float
close enough to the water surface to
take up sunlight. This allows them to
outcompete other organisms in the water
such as plants, that are also depending
on sunlight intake. The ultrasound used
by the MPC-Buoy systems fixes the algal
cells in a deeper layer of the water column,
preventing them to take up sunlight at the
surface.
Why do we need to use data to
control algae?
Many different algal types can bloom in
a water body. Some of these algae are
plant cells, while others are bacteria.
Algae may vary in size, shape and cell
characteristics. Typically, the type of
algae that blooms depends on water
temperature and sun hours. As a
result, algal types may change several
times during a season. In addition to that,
algae are also highly adaptive. Some algal
types can resist extreme temperatures
or pH values and cope with fluctuations
in these conditions better than other
organisms such as plants. Because of
algae’s adaptability, algae can easily
develop resistance to algaecides and
other treatment methods, including
ultrasound.
LG Sonic has been researching the
effect of ultrasound on specific algal
types, different types of water bodies and
variations in water quality since 2005.
In collaboration with different European
universities, they have created a database
defining optimal ultrasonic parameters for
different algal species and water quality
characteristics. By continuously updating
these ultrasonic parameters, the system
prevents algae from becoming resistant
to ultrasound.
The MPC-Buoy automatically monitors,
analyzes and predicts algal presence
in the waterbody. For the collection of
water quality data, near real-time sensors
are used to measure pH, Chlorophyll a,
Phycocyanin, Turbidity, Dissolved Oxygen,
and optionally nitrogen and phosphorous.
Based on this information, the MPC-Buoy
can determine the presence of different
algal species and forecast algal blooms.

Air Conditioning
Portable Air Conditioning
Revolutionary style and innovation
High energy efficiency
Wheel in, plug in
Easy to use control
Cools and dehumidifies
Whisper quiet
The future of portable air conditioning – innovative, stylish and compact units to
provide instant cooling for a comfortable environment

Compressed Air & Power Solutions
Box Type
Trailer Mounted
Large
PORTABLE DIESEL AIR
COMPRESSORS
More Options, Better Solutions
PERTH SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE ADELAIDE NEWCASTLE DARWIN MACKAY KALGOORLIE

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Data Sources
By using different sources of data and
combining those in a unique algorithm,
LG Sonic can forecast algal blooms 3
to 10 days in advance. This allows for
effective mitigation strategies through
the MPC-Buoy systems. The algorithm
can be fed by different data sources,
such as hydrological characteristics of
the water body and meteorological data
sources. The hydrological data consists
of streams of data generated by in-situ
water quality measurement and remote
sensing satellite imagery.
The use of remote sensing has an
unparalleled advantage when forecasting
algal blooms and specifically scum layers
because remote sensing is the only datasource
that provides a spatial overview of
water quality parameters over the entire
lake. For this forecast, mostly data from
Sentinel-2 and Landsat satellites are
used due to the resolution. Sentinel-2
and Landsat satellites can provide a
resolution between 10 and 30 meters and
provide images every 5-8 days. Other
satellites such as MODIS and Sentinel-3
show images on a more frequent basis,
but the resolution is generally lower, which
makes them unsuitable for smaller lakes
and reservoirs.
For the collection of in-situ water quality
data, near real-time sensors are used to
measure pH, Chlorophyll a, Phycocyanin,
Turbidity, Dissolved oxygen, Nitrogen,
and Phosphate. Nutrients, temperature,
and oxygen can be measured at different

depths in the reservoir to identify lake
stratification and nutrient release from
the sediments. Meteorological data is
provided through different data sources.
Sun irradiance is measured through an
irradiance sensor installed on the water
quality monitoring buoys on the lake while
wind speed and rainfall are gathered
through the closest weather station.
Effective algae control
The MPC-Buoy controls algae by using
relatively low power, an ultrasonic signal
that is emitted over the surface of the
reservoir. The ultrasound of one MPC-
Buoy system can cover a surface area
of approximately 50 acres. Algae rely
on their buoyancy to float close enough
to the water surface to take up sunlight.
This allows them to outcompete other
organisms in the water such as plants,
that are also depending on sunlight intake.
The ultrasound used by the MPC-Buoy
systems fixes the algal cells in a deeper
layer of the water column, preventing them
to take up sunlight at the surface. Currently,
LG Sonic is running project in Dubai in
collaboration with Dubai Municipality to
treat algal blooms in Al Quadra lakes. 60
days after the installation of systems, bluegreen
algae concentration was reduced
by 73%.

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Prestigious Springer Quartier
building project
Weight reduced by 1,240 tonnes thanks to much lower use of concrete
In 2015, the MOMENI Group acquired
publisher Axel Springer’s Hamburg
headquarters, built in 1956, intending to
create a premium property with office,
retail, restaurant and residential space in
the SPRINGER QUARTIER. Internationally
renowned architects Gerkan, Marg and
Partner (gmp) took on the challenge of
dynamically renovating the Springer highrise
office block, listed since 1997, and of
expanding it into a modern, contemporary,
urban building. The entire complex is to
earn a gold rating under internationally
recognised LEED system specifications. In
order to achieve this goal and be able to cope
with the particular structural environment,
void former modules from HEINZE Cobiax
64
Deutschland GmbH were included in the
plans during the structural design phase
by WTM Engineers Hamburg, in order to
reduce the amount of concrete and building
weight. As a result, it was possible for the
main construction contractors, Ed. Züblin
AG, as general contractors, to reduce the
amount of concrete needed for the new wing
by 496 m³, and to achieve weight savings of
12,400 kN.
The new building’s inner city location and the
various uses for the ground and basement
levels, compared to the uniformly designed
upper floors, presented a challenge for
the architect and structural engineer. The
proximity of adjacent buildings, whose

foundations could not be disturbed during
the civil engineering work, also had to be
taken into account. In order to achieve
gmp architects’ ideas, the structural design
experts at WTM Engineers Hamburg
suggested using Cobiax SL modules, since
using void formers compared to reinforced
concrete allows weight to be reduced
by up to 35 percent. “Our planning office
had already met with positive experiences
using Cobiax products in other projects,
and so they came up with a perfect
solution for this challenging project,” recall
Detlev Haasse and Christopher Gabbert,
Project Managers at WTM Engineers. The
patented Cobiax system, consisting of 250
cm long reinforced steel modules, where
void formers are installed once the halfparts
have been put together, replaces up
to 35 percent of concrete in areas where
no concrete is required for the (bending)
load-bearing ability of the slab. “Significant
savings in materials and weight can be
achieved through using our technology,”
explains Dipl.-Ing. Volkmar Wanninger,
Managing Director of Heinze Cobiax
Deutschland GmbH. “The positive impact
on the building’s structural design provides
the architects with previously unthinkable
opportunities for designing further spaces:
on the one hand through shallower slab
depths, and on the other through spanning
up to 20 m.”
These advantages could be exploited to
the full in the SPRINGER QUARTIER, as
various areas of the building could not have
direct foundations, complicated foundation
issues arose at the property boundaries
and the varied uses on some floors made
it necessary to use different retaining wall
designs. “Weight savings achieved by
using our void former systems made many
of the retaining walls viable in the first
place, as well as constructing some parts
of the building overhanging by up to 8 m,”
explain Gabbert and Müller with one voice.
Any values needed for planning the use of
void former systems were calculated for
the demanding architectural geometry in
the SPRINGER QUARTIER using “Quick
and Light” software, which Cobiax provides
to all structural engineers free of charge.
These structural design specifications
were subsequently incorporated into the
structural and reinforcement plans by the
Ed. Züblin AG Hamburg Technical Office,
and so could be implemented on the
construction site.
65

Portable Air Conditioners
Double Duct Air Conditioners
High Wall Air Conditioners
Mini Portable Air Conditioners
Evaporative Air Coolers
Home Dehumidifiers
Low Temperature Dehumidifiers
Commercial Dehumidifiers
Air Purifiers & Ionisers
Flying Insect Killers
www.amcorgroup.com

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Inner city location demands
complex logistics
A particular challenge for large-scale
construction sites in inner-city locations
was the limited space available and the
requirement to minimise the impact on
normal city traffic. “Due to the SPRINGER
QUARTIER’s central location, the time slots
when materials could be delivered to the
construction site were very tight. What’s
more, there was only limited space available
on site for unloading delivery vehicles, “
reports Christoph Wieghaus, site manager
for Ed. Züblin AG. Ed. Züblin AG is part of
the STRABAG SE group of companies, one
of Europe’s leading construction services
technology groups.
Since a total of 5,500 tonnes of steel and
about 34,000 m³ of concrete were needed
for shell construction, all deliveries had to
be precisely coordinated to avoid traffic
jams in the surrounding streets. Delivering
the Cobiax SL void former modules to the
construction site over a total of seven loads
was also included in the time planning. We
pre-assembled the void former systems
for the first delivery at the HEINZE Cobiax
Deutschland factory, so the concreting work
could start straight away. For the remaining
six, the individual components were
assembled and processed on site instead.
“After finishing the first mid-layer slabs,
those areas could be used as temporary
storage and assembly space for the Cobiax
modules,” explained Wieghaus. “After preassembling
the void former modules, we
then put them into position on the individual
slab sections.” On the first day using the
void former modules, the Cobiax Team gave
training to all workers on site to ensure quick
and easy assembly. For the laying itself,
plans were drawn up where the slab surfaces
were covered in void formers. These were
drawn up by the Cobiax experts, taking into
account the structural engineering design
calculations, in order to avoid any structural
problems with the slabs.

Once the modules had been put into position
as specified in the plans, the concreting was
done in two stages. “The pre-concreting for
putting the void former system into position,
to prevent them bouncing around, was
done using the concrete pouring bucket.
Pouring the concrete and assembly work
was suspended in order to concrete in the
Cobiax void formers on the surfaces, and
presented a further challenge in terms of
the limited space,” explains Wieghaus.
“This means the spacers, which also
function as structural parts, create the bond.
Subsequently, in a second step, the slab is
concreted over.”
Potential savings from using
void former modules
The cost of the entire supporting structure of
the building also came down, thanks to the
smaller amount of concrete and reinforcing
steel used. “An added bonus is that the
smaller amount of concrete also reduces
the emission of pollutants toxic to the
environment. For the SPRINGER QUARTIER
project, saving 496 m³ of concrete meant
reducing CO2 by 105 tonnes. Among other
things, this results from eliminating 80
concrete mixer journeys to the construction
site. “Within the next 5 years, we want
to reduce CO2 emissions by a total of 1
million tonnes, through using our products
in reinforced concrete construction, in order
to progress the rethink towards sustainable
construction”, concludes Wanninger. As
more than 14 million square metres of
Cobiax voided flat slabs have already been
produced, corresponding to 2 million tonnes
of concrete saved and a CO2 reduction of
180,000 tonnes, this objective seems quite
realistic.

ads

ads

N E W S
S T O R I E S
How To Find The Best
Engineers For Your
Projects?
engineer that’s looking for work, then pay
attention to all the things listed below. If you
understand how companies hire engineers,
then you can alter your approach to appease
them.
On that note, here’s how you find the best
talent:
Build A Strong Brand Image
The right engineer can make or break
a project. It’s crucial that you recruit
the best person for the job every time.
As a result, you’ll have someone who
can carry your vision forward and help you
achieve all of your goals.
How do you find the top engineers? You have
many considerations and steps to follow. In
this article, you’ll see some of the best tips to
help you find the most talented engineers for
your needs. Additionally, if you’re an upcoming
The hiring process starts from within.
Engineering is an interesting industry in that
there are so many businesses looking for
different engineers. As such, qualified and
talented engineers are in demand. This means
that you may struggle to get people to apply
for jobs or to work for your company as they
may have better job offers from elsewhere.
So, you have to build a strong company image.
Create a brand that engineers can identify
with. Make it clear what your business wants
to do and what your key aims are for the future.
There’s a higher chance of someone wanting
to work for you if they know your company
is moving in the right direction. Give them a
sense of direction, let them know what they’re
in for. Talented engineers want to be part of
something special; they want to have a sense
of purpose. If your brand image is pretty poor
72

and doesn’t impress them, then you’ll fail to
find any applicants for your positions.
Attend Networking Events &
Trade Shows
You need to try and connect with as many
engineers as possible. Therefore, trade
shows and networking events are the perfect
situations for this. They give you an excuse
to get amongst engineers and talk to them.
Networking events are particularly effective
at gaining some new contacts within the
industry. From here, you can follow-up with
emails or calls to let them know about an
exciting new position at your company for an
upcoming project.
Trade shows work in a similar way, but
they’re more about getting your business out
there. Engineering trade shows give you the
opportunity to create a little booth and advertise
your business. Use big and bold banners at
your event to draw in the crowds and direct
people to your booth. In essence, you drive
crowds of budding engineers straight to your
business. Here, you can talk about your brand,
disclose information on projects, and provide
people with resources to learn more. Again,
you can generate lots of leads by getting a lot
of contact information from this event. Now,
you’re in a position to speak to lots of talented
engineers about your latest job.
73

MT2000 SerieS worldwide
ParTner aPPlicaTion Guide

Bulletin 410-D
60 Hertz
QUALITY
INNOVATION
SERVICE

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Post Online Job Adverts
While a lot of hiring gets done by
connecting with individuals, it’s still worth
putting job adverts out there. This gives
you a chance to find other engineers that
you may not have been able to reach
out to. After all, not everyone can attend
events! Online job adverts are still one of
the most effective ways of finding talented
individuals to be part of your team. There
are lots of websites you can hire engineers
from, so try and put your ads up on as
many as possible. From here, you just wait
for engineers to connect to you.
Make sure you write a compelling advert
for your job. Be clear about the engineer’s
roles and your company mission. Go back
to the point about your brand image;
make them feel like your business is worth
working for. Also, include all the essential
skills, qualifications, and experience that
you’re after. Make candidates list all of
these things as part of their application, so
you can easily vet the ones that don’t tick
all the right boxes.
Ask For A Portfolio
It goes without saying that you need
a portfolio of work before hiring any
engineer. In this line of work, you depend
on experience. You need to know that the
person you’re interested in has the skills
and experience to carry out your project.
The best way to see this is by looking at
their previous jobs. All engineers should

create their own portfolio - this is a pro
tip for any young engineers reading this
article! It shows businesses what you’re
capable of, and it can be the difference
between getting hired or not.
Ideally, you should look for examples of
projects that are similar to yours. While
any experience is better than none, this is
a great way to separate the best from the
rest. It’s less risky to hire an engineer when
you know they have experience dealing
with projects that are a lot like yours.
Look For Referrals
This last tip is brilliant at both sourcing
potential engineers and vetting them.
Referrals will tell you how good a candidate
is at their job. It lets you know what previous
clients think about them. As such, you
get a feel for how they work and whether
or not they’ll bring something positive to
your business. Ask fellow businesses for
referrals when you’re looking for a new
engineer. Instantly, this can help you
build a shortlist. If you find any from other
sources, then ask them for referrals. They
will put you in touch with their previous
clients, so you can contact them and ask
questions about the engineer.
Ultimately, this gives you peace of mind
that you’re hiring someone you can trust.
Never close a deal and shake someone’s
hand unless you have clear referrals from
elsewhere.
There you have it, this is how you find
the best engineers for your projects. Go
through each of these points and make
sure you cover all of them before hiring
someone. For engineers, look at these
points and use them to improve your
chances of getting jobs.

ads

ads

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Global Virus Network (GVN)
Adds Four Preeminent Academic
Institutions To Strengthen Global
Collaboration In Viral Research
And Response To Pandemics
The Global Virus Network (GVN),
comprising foremost experts around
the world in every class of virus
causing disease in humans and some
animals, today announced the addition of
three new Centers of Excellence including
the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), part of
the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Radboud
University Medical Center in the Netherlands
and the Harvard T.H Chan School of Public
Health in the United States of America (USA),
and one Affiliate, the University of the West
Indies at St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago
through GVN’s Center of Excellence in HIV
and HCV Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
in the Center for Integrated Global Biomedical
Sciences, at the University at Buffalo, The
State University of New York (SUNY), USA.
The latest additions bolster GVN to 61 Centers
of Excellence, with 11 Affiliates in 34 nations.
The GVN is a global authority and resource
for the identification and investigation,
interpretation and explanation, control and
suppression, of viral diseases posing threats
to mankind.
“We look forward to working with each of
these esteemed new members to combat
the current pandemic emergency and plan
for, and mitigate, future outbreaks,” said Dr.
Christian Bréchot, President of the GVN and
Associate Vice President for International
Partnerships and Innovation, Professor,
Division of Infectious Disease, Department of
80

Internal Medicine at the USF Health Morsani
College of Medicine.
“These new Centers and Affiliate offer not just
deeper global reach, but encompass some
of the world’s most cutting-edge science
and thought leadership,” said Dr. Robert
Gallo, GVN co-founder and international
scientific advisor, who is also The Homer &
Martha Gudelsky Distinguished Professor
in Medicine and Director of the Institute of
Human Virology (IHV) at the University of
Maryland School of Medicine.
The Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), Chinese
Academy of Sciences, offers, among other
world-leading expertise, valuable resources
in bat viruses and coronaviruses and will be
an important Center for studying response to
emerging viral diseases.
“I support increasing global collaborations
and transparency in science, particularly
related to this current pandemic crisis,”
said Dr. Zhengli Shi, Professor at WIV and
director of GVN’s new Center in China. “In
addition to sharing our coronavirus research
and any new breakthroughs with my fellow
colleagues at the GVN, I am also looking
forward to sharing my experience in Africa,
particularly the National Museums of Kenya
and the Kenya Wildlife Service, regarding
our surveillance studies in bats, rodents and
camels in East Africa.”
Radboud University Medical Center in the
Netherlands is renowned for conducting
research in innate immunity, non-specific
vaccines, targeting leukocytes, and
metabolic differentiation, especially against
coronaviruses.
“I am looking forward to increasing my
collaborations with the GVN,” said Dr.
Mihai Netea, a GVN Task Force member
who will direct the new Center, and who
also heads the division of Experimental
Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine,
Radboud University Medical Center in the
Netherlands. “I am pleased that our research
in understanding the factors influencing
variability of human immune responses,
the biology of sepsis and immunoparalysis
in bacterial and fungal infections, and the
study of the memory traits of innate immunity
is already helping to shape GVN’s thoughtleadership
on utilizing innate immunity to
mitigate our current pandemic and future
ones.”
81

Metaflex Chiller and
Freezer sliding doors
MF7 - POLARIS

CR
Centrifugal roof exhausters
* Vertical discharge: Roff mounted and Wall mounted
* Horizontal discharge
Extractores Centrífugos de Tejado
* Descarga Vertical: Montaje en techo y pared
* Descarga Horizontal

N E W S
S T O R I E S
The Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
in the USA leads major genomic studies of
Lassa virus, Ebola virus, and Zika virus and
have carried out extensive work in virology and
microbial diagnostics, including contributions
to the development of innovative technologies.
“My lab has contributed to a range of fields
including human and microbial genomics,
information theory, and infectious disease
diagnostics and surveillance, while
developing new and cutting-edge diagnostic
and computational technologies for outbreak
prevention and response,” said Dr. Pardis
Sabeti, a Professor at the Center for Systems
Biology and Department of Organismic and
Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, the
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), who
will direct the GVN Center. “Together with the
GVN, we can expand our study of pandemic
resilience in the future.”
The University of the West Indies (UWI) St.
Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago routinely
investigates a variety of important human
and animal pathogens vectored by mosquito,
tick, culicoides and bats including dengue,
Chikungunya, Zika and bat coronaviruses,
and will contribute to many of GVN’s initiatives.
UWI St. Augustine joins the GVN as an Affiliate
through GVN’s Center of Excellence in HIV and
HCV Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory, at the
University at Buffalo, SUNY, USA.
“We look forward to working with our GVN
collaborators, particularly at the University
at Buffalo, SUNY to share our expertise in
viral epidemiology research, as well as, to
participating in broader training programs to
enhance our virus research capacity,” said Dr.
Christine Carrington, Professor of Molecular
Genetics and Virology at UWI St. Augustine
and Director of the new GVN Affiliate.
Dr. Gene D. Morse, Distinguished Professor
and Director at the Center for Integrated
Global Biomedical Sciences at the University
at Buffalo, SUNY who leads the GVN Center
of Excellence said, “I am pleased to see my
colleagues from Trinidad and Tobago come
under the GVN umbrella. I look forward to
helping them share resources with the GVN,
test and develop antiviral therapies and
biomarkers, promote translational science and
84

build infrastructure and capacity for global
virology research.”
GVN members collaborate on research areas
including immunology and vaccines, antiviral
drug therapy, virus-host interaction, diagnostic
virology and epidemiology, morphogenesis
and structural biology, emerging and reemerging
viruses, viruses as biotechnological
tools and trending topics in virology. GVN is
at the frontline of virology research to share
knowledge, collaborate, and train the next
generation of virologists as effective tools to
combat epidemics of the future.
About the Global Virus Network
(GVN)
The Global Virus Network (GVN) is essential
and critical in the preparedness, defense and
first research response to emerging, existing
and unidentified viruses that pose a clear and
present threat to public health, working in
close coordination with established national
and international institutions. It is a coalition
comprising eminent human and animal
virologists from 61 Centers of Excellence and
11 Affiliates in 34 countries worldwide, working
collaboratively to train the next generation of
virologists, advance knowledge about how
to identify and diagnose pandemic viruses,
mitigate and control how such viruses spread
and make us sick, as well as develop drugs,
vaccines and treatments to combat them. No
single institution in the world has expertise
in all viral areas other than the GVN, which
brings together the finest medical virologists
to leverage their individual expertise and
coalesce global teams of specialists on the
scientific challenges, issues and problems
posed by pandemic viruses.
85

WORLDWIDE REFRIGERATION
K1R / K2R
Display Chiller / Freezer
Italian four sided
chiller or freezer
display cabinet with
rotating shelves
Rental Enquiries Tel: +44 (0) 28 9260 4619
www.loweref.com mail@loweref.co.uk

Performance has never had this much class
LX Series
TCJF ModEl AiR CondiTionERS
wiTh MiCRoChAnnEl TEChnology
14.5 SEER

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Efficient Generation for
Sustainable Power
88
A
move away from traditional coal
and nuclear energy has created
significant opportunities for combined
heat and power generation (CHP).
Companies such as Yanmar are providing
low carbon solutions that are becoming an
increasing part of the energy mix.
Countries across the world are finally taking
much larger steps to reduce their carbon
footprint. Chief among these is Germany,
which is now going even further by turning
its back on coal-fired and nuclear-powered
generation.
Ambitious targets
As such, heavy-polluting coal plants across
the nation are being closed and nuclear
power is being phased out by 2023. This offers
potential on the one hand for the creation of
fast-reacting natural gas plants that fire up
quickly to ensure a stable energy supply.
On the other hand, there are significant
benefits on a micro-generation level with
combined heat and power (CHP) units such
as Yanmar’s ‘neoTower’ being installed in many
businesses and homes. They create energy
for self-use and feed any excess back into the
grid.
These efficient gas engine power plants can
play an important role in the future energy mix.
In brief, CHP units run on clean natural gas,
which they use to generate electricity and
heat. They gain their high energy efficiency by
capturing and using the excess heat that comes
from the engine during electricity generation,
as the single fuel source provides both heat
and electricity. By generating directly (and
locally), grid transmission losses are avoided,
which also increases the energy efficiency and
lowers the carbon emissions.
The German Government believes that CHP is
the best way forward to help decarbonise its
economy. In addition, it overcomes the potential
problems of intermittent supply to the grid.

As such, Germany has enacted the CHP
law to support cogeneration by boosting
the number of highly efficient CHP plants in
Germany. It also rewarded owners of CHP
systems with significant financial bonuses
lasting up to ten years for the electricity
generated via their cogeneration ‘plants’. This
support has made consumers and
businesses keen to install ultra-efficient lowcarbon
generation solutions in their homes
and workplaces.
Gas-powered technology for a
better world
Yanmar has a long-standing reputation for
providing quality sustainable power solutions
to a variety of industry sectors, from marine to
agriculture, and from power generation to
air conditioning. It has established a new
company in Germany, Yanmar Energy Systems
Europe, to provide a full manufacturing, sales
and service solutions for a range of heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) and
power generation requirements.
With a mission to deliver clean and efficient
CHP solutions to customers in Germany
and throughout Europe, Yanmar is already
making sufficient strides in helping German
consumers reduce their energy carbon
footprint, according to Chief Executive Officer
Yosuke Tajima.
“Our mission is to provide optimal heat and
power solutions to customers throughout
Europe. Demand for power continues to
rise, along with a significant need to reduce
CO2 emissions. CHP is recognised as highly
efficient, which is why the German Government
is supporting it with customer incentives to
divest from carbon-intensive generation.
Yanmar’s highly efficient solutions will help
meet the challenges of the future.”
Reliable partners for added
value
The Yanmar Group also acquired a majority
holding in RMB AG (RMB), a major German
provider of industry-leading CHP units. This
ensured that its efficient gas-powered solutions
are not only meeting customer needs, but also
supporting Germany’s energy policy goals.
The strategic goal with RMB is the joint
development of cogeneration units with
Yanmar engines. It also aims to continue its
market leadership of the micro-CHP sector,
combining the best of Japanese and German
manufacturing with unrivalled technological
expertise.
It’s a perfect match for RMB’s General Manager
Jens Brake, who has been instrumental in
promoting CHP’s role in the energy mix. An
engineer by trade, he designed his first CHP
system in 2008 and helped to bring RMB’s
revolutionary neoTower unit to the market three
years later. In 2015, the first cogeneration units
with Yanmar engines were unveiled, available
with an electrical capacity of 25 and 30kW.
89

90

91

N E W S
S T O R I E S
“Combined heat and power is the best
current solution for today’s energy needs
in both the commercial and domestic
sectors,” says Jens. “From a business
perspective, if you compare it to the other
energy sources, the biggest driver is the
cost savings for customers. Essentially,
they are producing electrical power and
heat with their own power plant – and doing
it at a low cost.”
A spark of genius?
This business model is known as
“Sparkspread’, which is basically the
difference between the cost of producing
and using your own energy, compared
to the cost of buying it. In the case of a
CHP unit, owners in Germany are paying
roughly four euro cents for one kilowatt hour
of natural gas. This is then used to create
electricity (for their own use) that would
otherwise have cost them around 28 cents
per kilowatt hour to buy.
Therefore, for many people it’s not entirely
about saving the planet. This is because
the cost savings from these reliable, highly
efficient units do stack up, with a return on
investment in less than four years in some
cases.
The proof is with the customer
A good example may be found at a typical
customer installation: the Sportpark
Hilden, near Düsseldorf, which is one of
a successful chain of fitness centres that
have been in operation since 1977. Its
owner, Hans Buschmann, didn’t
need too much convincing about the
benefits of CHP, having installed several
units at various sports centres before.
However, the Sportpark Hilden’s
constantly increasing requirement for heat
and power around the clock, 365 days
of the year, made him choose wisely.
“We’re open 16 hours a day every
day and need energy constantly for
heating the swimming pool, showers and
saunas, as well as our electrical power
requirements,” says Hans.
92

“We installed the latest neoTower 30 CHP
system, because of the obvious ecological
and financial benefits, and the ability to
produce our own energy where it is
needed. We have a responsibility to our
customers to work ecologically, but it’s also
in the interests of our company to be costeffective.”
With its busy peak periods
running throughout the year, especially
during the winter season, CHP was the
most efficient option. Furthermore, it was
the CHP’s additional benefit of
being able to use excess heat as an energy
source to warm the centre’s swimming
pool and hot water (a constant, year-round
energy demand) that made sound
economic sense.
“The cost savings are significant – we’ve
been able to reduce our energy bills by
50 per cent – and that makes a huge
difference to the bottom line,” adds Hans.
“Furthermore, the neoTower’s ease of
operation, combined with long maintenance
intervals, means that we don’t need to
worry about it at all.
“In fact, with its quiet operation, we hardly
know it’s there! We’ve used CHP for ten
years with great success and see no
better alternative at present. Based on our
previous experience, we expect a return on
investment in less than three-and-a-half
years.”
Germany’s efforts to support companies
and individuals that invest in energy
efficient technology have to be
commended. As other nations make the
transition to a low-carbon economy, CHP is
expected to play a significant part in this,
with companies like Yanmar committed
to providing efficient and innovative
co-generation technology for a more
sustainable future.
93

94

95

N E W S
S T O R I E S
Studies Indicating T-Cells May Be
Needed For Long-Term Protection
From The SARS-Cov-2 Virus
According to the National Institutes
of Health (NIH), the tide in the
global fight against COVID-19,
the disease caused by the SARS-
CoV-2 virus, may soon begin to turn. Last
month, three pharmaceutical companies
announced promising results from vaccine
trials. Countries around the world are now
poised to begin the largest mass vaccination
campaigns since the 1950s. Researchers led
by Dr. Dan Barouch of Beth Israel Deaconess
Medical Center used monkeys to look at levels
of antibodies and immune cells required to
prevent reinfection with the virus. NIH
said some questions remain about what types
and amounts of immune system components
are needed to produce long-term immunity
against SARS-CoV-2. This information would be
valuable both for tracking the effectiveness of
vaccines and designing new ones in the future.
It said that This finding suggests that T cells are
needed for long-term protection from the virus.
“Antibodies alone can protect, including at
relatively low levels, but T cells are also helpful
if antibody levels are insufficient,” Barouch
says. “Such knowledge will be important in
the development of next generation vaccines,
antibody-based therapeutics, and public
health strategies for COVID-19.”
Active biotech companies in the Covid-19
developments this week include Sorrento
Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE), BioVaxys
Technology Corp. (OTCPK: LMNGF) (CSE:
BIOV), INOVIO (NASDAQ: INO), CytoDyn Inc.
96

(OTCQB: CYDY), Novavax, Inc. (NASDAQ:
NVAX).
BMJ. Com reported on a similar test but
humans were the patients here, to find out
how long the T Cells last after an infection.
The results were that Robust cellular immunity
persists for at least for six months after
even mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2
infection, research has shown. The study of
100 people showed that all had a cellular
immune response against SARS-CoV-2 six
months after infection although the size of
response was 50% higher in those who had
experienced symptomatic disease. There
has been concern that the cellular immune
response following covid-19 infection may not
be sustained. “This data is reassuring,” lead
study author Paul Moss, from the University
of Birmingham, told a Science Media Centre
briefing on 2 November. “However, it does not
mean that people cannot be re-infected. We
need to have much larger population studies
to show that.” Moss also added that the
findings “can’t be taken as confirmation that
an ‘immunity passport’ would be feasible.”
BioVaxys Technology Corp.
(OTCPK: LMNGF) (CSE: BIOV.CNQ)
BREAKING NEWS: COVID-T CLINICAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INITIATED
REGULATORY ADVISORY GROUP ENGAGED
- BioVaxys Technology Corp. (“BioVaxys”) is
pleased to announce that it has initiated the
clinical development program for Covid-T,
the Company’s novel diagnostic platform for
detecting T-cell activity. The US Food and
Drug Administration (“FDA”) has tentatively
agreed to permit that BioVaxys can file for a
pre-Emergency Use Authorization (“EUA”) for
Covid-T. Under an EUA, FDA may allow
the use of unapproved medical products,
or unapproved uses of approved medical
products in an emergency to diagnose,
treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening
diseases or conditions when certain statutory
criteria have been met, including that there
are no adequate, approved, and available
alternatives. Covid-T addresses an unmet
need for a low-cost, easy-to-administer, and
accurate tool to test for the presence of T-cells
which may offer lasting protection against
SARS-CoV-2. It is believed that detection of
T-cells can potentially identify safe and/or atrisk
populations. Covid-T also provides an
ability to evaluate the effectiveness of any
SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate in stimulating
T-cell immunity. Mass availability of Covid-T
would complement antibody testing and
various public health risk mitigation strategies.
James Passin, CEO
of BioVaxys, stated, “We believe that our
low cost, scalable, easy-to-administer test
for T cell immunity to SARS-CoV-2 may help
solve the urgent global public health crisis of
prioritizing the distribution of Covid-19
vaccines; we look forward to rapidly advancing
Covid-T towards commercialization.”
Current methods of measuring T-cell immunity
require drawing blood from the test subject,
followed by a time-consuming and expensive
analysis of the blood sample at laboratories
possessing specialized equipment. Covid-T
is based on the well-established concept
of Delayed Type Hypersensitivity (“DTH”),
the oldest and most reliable test of human T
lymphocyte function. The process involves an
intradermal “skin prick” of an immunogenic
composition of the SARS-CoV-2 S-protein,
where an inflammatory response develops
24-72 hours after skin exposure to the s-spike
antigen.
BioVaxys
anticipates that once clinical testing is
complete, Covid-T would have the potential
for detecting differences in T-cell responses
between the original SARS-CoVC-2 virus and
the two new strains of SARS-Cov-2 the had
originally been identified in the UK and South
Africa---B.1.1.7 and 501Y.V2, respectively---
but which are spreading worldwide.
97

98

99

N E W S
S T O R I E S
“Although our
vaccine programs are of major importance
to us, Covid-T is a priority for BioVaxys,
especially given the unmet need for such a
simple, disposable, and accurate tool to test
for the presence of T-cells against SARS-
CoV-2,” says BioVaxys President and Chief
Operating Officer Ken Kovan. BioVaxys has
prepared the clinical development plan for
Covid-T, and engaged global regulatory
advisory group Rio Pharmaceutical Services
(“RPS”) of Bridgewater, NJ, to provide
strategic regulatory guidance, prepare an
FDA pre-submission guidance package,
recommend regulatory pathway, and support
BioVaxys on the registration
filing.
RPS has provided pharmaceutical and
medical-device advisory services across
the entire drug, biologic and device
development and approval spectrum of
the pharmaceutical industry since 2000.
Collectively, the RPS team of pharmaceutical
industry executives offers nearly 150 years of
experience in providing advice and support
services for medical, scientific, clinical-trial
and regulatory issues to clients including
a majority of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical
companies.
Read this full release and more
news for BioVaxys Technology at:
https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/newsbiov/
Other recent
developments in the biotech industry
include:
Sorrento
Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRNE) recently
announced positive preliminary results from
its Phase 1b study of human allogeneic
adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells
(COVI-MSC) for patients suffering from
COVID-19-induced acute respiratory distress
(ARD) or acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS). This ongoing study (PSC-CP-004)
is a single arm, non-randomized Phase 1b
study of the safety and preliminary efficacy of
COVI-MSCs administered every other day for
three infusions for a total of 1 x 106 cells/kg.
The primary objective is to evaluate the safety
of intravenous infusion of allogeneic adipose
MSC cells in patients with COVID-19-induced
ARD or ARDS. The secondary objective is to
evaluate efficacy outcome variables to give
guidance
regarding the risk/benefit ratio in patients with
COVID-19 respiratory distress.
The first three
patients enrolled tolerated treatment well and
improved rapidly. Each of the three patients
was discharged from the hospital within a week
of starting the patient’s COVI-MSC infusions
and two patients were discharged on the day of
their last infusion. One of the patients had been
in the hospital for three weeks, unable to be
weaned from significant oxygen support, and
another patient with uncontrolled diabetes had
been discharged previously but had to be
readmitted due to recurrent ARD. Each of the
infusions were well-tolerated and no patient
reported any infusion-related adverse events.
A fourth patient is currently at the beginning of
a course of treatment, with no safety issues
100

following the patient’s first infusion. Additional
enrollment continues. INOVIO (NASDAQ:
INO),
a biotechnology company focused on
bringing to market precisely designed
DNA medicines to treat and protect people
from infectious diseases and cancer, and
Advaccine Biopharmaceuticals Suzhou Co.,
Ltd. (“Advaccine”), an emerging biotech
company with next-generation technology in
vaccines, both preventive and therapeutic,
recently announced that they have entered
into a collaboration and license agreement for
COVID-19 DNA vaccine candidate INO-4800.
Under the collaboration and license
agreement, Advaccine will have the
exclusive right to develop, manufacture
and commercialize INO-4800 within Greater
China, inclusive of Mainland China, Hong
Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. Advaccine will
license its plasmid manufacturing process for
use with INO-4800 and other INOVIO pipeline
product candidates to INOVIO with the right
to sublicense to INOVIO’s manufacturing
partners. Additionally, Advaccine will provide
its clinical data to INOVIO in support of
INOVIO’s global INO-4800 regulatory filings
and INOVIO will provide its INO-4800 clinical
data for Advaccine to incorporate into its
marketing applications in Greater China
Advaccine will make to INOVIO an upfront
payment of $3.0 million as well as pay
an aggregate of $108.0 million upon the
achievement of specified development
and sales-based milestones for INO-4800
in Greater China. INOVIO will be entitled to
receive a royalty equal to a high single-digit
percentage of annual net sales in each region
within Greater China.
CytoDyn Inc. (OTCQB: CYDY),
a late-stage biotechnology company
developing Vyrologix (leronlimab-PRO 140),
a CCR5 antagonist with the potential for
multiple therapeutic indications, announced
this month a research manuscript submitted by
Nicholas J. Agresti, M.D. has been accepted
for publication in the Journal of Translational
Autoimmunity. Dr. Agresti’s research findings
were based on four critically ill COVID-19
patients treated with leronlimab under eIND.
The manuscript Ms.
No. JTAUTO-D-20- 00043R1 is entitled
“Disruption of CCR5 Signaling to Treat
COVID-19-Associated Cytokine Storm: Case
Series of Four Critically Ill Patients Treated
with Leronlimab.” Nicholas J. Agresti, M.D.,
stated, “We are very thankful with the clinical
outcomes for these patients and are honored
by the acceptance of our research for
publication. We hope this work will continue
to advance research to understand how to
effectively mitigate the effects of COVID-19.”
Novavax, Inc.
(NASDAQ: NVAX),
a late-stage biotechnology company
developing next-generation vaccines
for serious infectious diseases, recently
announced that it has finalized an agreement
with the Government of Canada to supply up
to 76 million doses of NVX-CoV2373, the
company’s recombinant protein-based
COVID-19 vaccine. Canada has committed to
purchase 52 million doses of the vaccine with
the option for up to an additional 24 million
doses. NVX-CoV2373 is currently in Phase
3 clinical development for the prevention of
COVID-19. “We thank the
Government of Canada for their confidence
in our program and ongoing partnership in
the regulatory review and delivery of a safe,
effective COVID-19 vaccine for the citizens
of Canada,” said John J. Trizzino, Chief
Commercial Officer and Chief Business
Officer, Novavax. “Novavax is proud to play
our part in working tirelessly together with
governments, scientists, regulators and
others in the global effort to put an end to the
pandemic.” The company expects to supply
NVX-CoV2373 to Canada beginning as early
as the second quarter of 2021, following
authorization by Canada’s regulatory agency.
101

Water Circulation
Pumps & Circulators
FI Frame-Mounted End Suction Pumps
FI Series Pumps provide the ultimate in reliability and ease of installation for heating, air
conditioning, pressure boosting, cooling water transfer, and water supply applications.
Quiet, dependable and proven performance: that’s the FI Series.
HYDRONIC COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS
©Taco Catalog #: 300-2.4 Effective Date: 3/31/02
Printed in USA