ACR Journal

VOLUME 7 No6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2021 acrjournal.uk ISSN 2058-4407 Essential Information for theAirConditioningandRefrigeration Industry FINALISTS ANNOUNCED 2021 10th THEMIDLAND HOTEL MANCHESTER Foryournext installation, there’snobetterchoice thana DaikinVRVsystem.Andnotonlybecause it’s thehassle-free choice.Orbecause ito erssuperiorperformance. AspartofourPartnerwithCon dencecommitment,allVRVunitsare allocatedwith reclaimedR410A refrigerant.Soyoucanbe sure thata DaikinVRV system is thebest long termoption foryourclients. ServicewithCon dencecovermeansyourcustomersbene t from the highest standardsof support, includingcommissioningand remote monitoring,whileyoucano eranenhancedwarranty tobuilda strong ongoingpartnershipwithyourclient, long into the future. And that’sServicewithCon dence. Visitdaikin .co.uk/swc Happier customers and long-termopportunity From one lifetime to the next ACRCoverOct.indd 1 20/09/2021 08:40 Editor Andrew Slater acr.editor@warnersgroup.co.uk Multimedia Sales Executive Robyn Teague 01778 395029 robyn.teague@warnersgroup.co.uk Editorial Design Amanda Clare Advertising Design Natalie Reynolds Production Sue Ward 01778 392405 production@warnersgroup.co.uk Publisher Juliet Loiselle CompCIPHE/MInstR 01778 391067 julietl@warnersgroup.co.uk Published by: Warners Group Publications Plc The Maltings, West Street, Bourne, Lincs, PE10 9PH 01778 391000 01778 394748 www.warnersgroup.co.uk © Copyright 2020 PRINTED BY WARNERS 01778 395111 With only a few weeks to go until the highly anticipated National Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Pump Awards in Manchester, it has been wonderful to see such a high number of award entries submitted and the finalists now announced. This year, a welcome addition will be the inclusion of the ACR Trainee of the Year Awards – moving to Manchester after ten successful years at The Belfry. Being the first industry awards ceremony since the Covid restrictions have lifted, I’m sure I’m not alone in looking forward to meeting new people and catching up with some familiar faces at what will be a fantastic event. The very best of luck to all the finalists, and hopefully, see you all soon! Andy 32 28 REGULARS 5. News Key industry updates 10. Tools Talk 35. Mitsubishi Electric Time to renew that F-Gas certification 34. Design Focus Hotel bedroom sound 52. Chilly Chatter 48. The Innovation Zone The latest products and launches 44. Women in ACR Stacey Evans of Hitachi UK & Ireland 46. Changing Faces Who’s new and who’s moved FEATURES 16. Three decades of controls development 18. Maximising on control 20. Building sustainability: a smart solution 22. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards 24. The significance of good ventilation 26. MOFs: the solution for maintaining good indoor air quality? 28. Legislation that drives innovation 30. Making the right choice: comparing HFO-based systems to ammonia for process cooling 32. Humidity: a key concern in cold storage 35. National Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Pump Awards Finalist - Trainee of the Year Finalists 44 CONTENTS 04 October | November 2021 Volume 7 No.5