ACR Journal

February | March 2023 Volume 9 No.2 The Innovation Zone PRODUCTS & SERVICES 36 COMBAT RISING ENERGY COSTS WITH THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS Teledyne FLIR has developed a wide range of thermal imaging cameras that reveal hidden sources of energy loss. These tools empower users to proactively detect and resolve energy leaks, which can all add up to help lower bills and increase energy efficiency. Koen Jacobs, Condition Monitoring Sales Director for Europe, says: “FLIR’s thermal technology enables homeowners and businesses to identify areas of energy loss quickly and efficiently, immediately providing the insight they need to make quick decisions, and take swift action to reduce their energy bills. Our cameras are easy to use and provide rapid on-screen results, they’re more sensitive than any other camera on the market, and are built to last. “Even after the energy crisis has passed, businesses and homeowners can continue to use this technology to keep energy costs down, while at the same time reducing their carbon footprint.” When it comes to business, maximising operational efficiency is vital for controlling energy consumption and avoiding unexpected downtime. • FLIR Ex-Series – Powerful troubleshooting tools for building, electrical, and mechanical applications. With resolution options up to 320 × 240 infrared pixels and the ability to accurately measure temperatures from -20°C to 550°C, the Ex-Series has models to fit your target size, working distance, visual detail needs, and budget. • FLIR Exx-Series – Exceptional thermal imaging with onboard inspection routing to speed up surveys and simplify reporting. • FLIR Si124 – Acoustic imaging that allows accurate identification of pressurised leaks in compressed air systems or partial discharge from high- voltage electrical systems. Specifically designed for industrial use, FLIR’s acoustic cameras are heroes in the detection of invisible issues, enabling condition monitoring teams to resolve issues quickly, keep their day-to- day business moving and see off future problems ahead of time. www.teledyneflir.com PODCAST: REDUCE ICING WITH DEHUMIDIFIERS Humidity control specialist Condair has released a new podcast that explains how freezer and cold store operators could benefit from using dehumidifiers to combat ice and mist. Dave Marshall-George, Sales Director at Condair, explained: "Using dehums in a freezer will prevent mist and reduce ice, both inside the cold store and on the chiller plant itself. By lowering the humidity inside the cold store or in the ante-room, less moisture is available in the air to condense and freeze. Less ice inside the cold store hugely improves safety and productivity, and less frequent defrost cycles reduces energy consumption and improves efficiency. “Hacking off ice that forms and shutting down chiller plant to defrost is essentially treating the symptoms of high humidity. Dehumidifying to remove the moisture before it freezes treats the cause of the problem.” The 10-minute podcast provides an overview of the specialist technology used to dehumidify at such low temperatures, the different strategies for doing so and the energy saving features that can be employed for even faster return on investment. It is available on all major podcast channels, include Soundcloud, Spotify and Google Podcast by searching for “Condair” and also on the Condair website at www.condair.co.uk/podcast. The Condair Group is the world’s leading specialist in humidity control and evaporative cooling, with energy efficient, hygienic and innovative technologies for commercial, industrial and heritage applications. Condair is represented in the UK by Condair Ltd, which offers system design, manufacture, supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and spares. You can find out more by visiting the company’s website www.condair.co.uk EMERSON INTRODUCES ASCO SERIES 209 Emerson has launched its ASCO Series 209 proportional flow control valves, said to offer the highest standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics and energy efficiency available in a purpose-built, compact architecture. Series 209 valves allow users to precisely regulate the flow of fluid in a wide range of devices that require exacting performance, like those found in the medical equipment, food and beverage, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. Accuracy, response time and repeatability are critical in high-precision flow control applications, such as water flow in cooling systems and hydrogen flow in fuel cells. Series 209 valves have low hysteresis (less than or equal to 5%), excellent repeatability (less than or equal to 1%) and high sensitivity (less than or equal to 0.2%) that contribute to their precision. Emerson’s Shivam Chauhan said: “We designed the ASCO Series 209 valves to deliver the highest level of performance in a small footprint, giving our customers the flexibility and confidence to engineer products that drive innovation, foster sustainability, lower costs and improve people’s lives.” For more about Emerson’s ASCO Series 209 proportional flow control valves, please visit www.Emerson.com/Proportional