Eurovent to host AHU webinar

BRUSSELS, DUBAI, PARIS, 14 April 2022: Eurovent, Eurovent Middle East and Eurovent Certita Certification announced they would be jointly hosting a webinar to discuss the energy efficiency of air-handling units (AHUs) in hot and humid conditions on April 28. 

Making the announcement through a Press release, the three organisations said that as a crucial part of a cooling and ventilation system, AHUs can be built to a multitude of customer specifications and operating environments. Since January 2022, Eurovent has mandated its certified manufacturers to disclose the energy ratings for hot and humid climates when the products are sold in such environments, the three organisations said. 

In reaction to mounting requests to adjust energy ratings to local climates, Eurovent and its certification body, Eurovent Certita Certification have developed an energy rating for hot and humid conditions, they said. Aside from such ratings for chillers and VRF systems, the use of a separate energy label for AHUs that operate in such climates requires a deeper look to understand implications and underlying operating principles, they said. 

The aim of the webinar is to provide the technical background and an overview of the new energy label. It will feature the following… 

• Eurovent’s energy label for hot and humid climates: Programme origin and methodology 
• Energy efficiency in hot and humid conditions: Expert assessment and analysis 
• Technical panel discussion

According to the three organisations, the webinar will conclude with a dedicated Q&A session, where participants are invited to discuss any issues related to the topics. Those wishing to attend, they said, may register via this link. Registration is free, they said, adding that the event will take place from 10am to 11.30am (Abu Dhabi time). 

Eurovent Middle East holds annual meeting

DUBAI, UAE, 22 March 2022: HVACR association, Eurovent Middle East conducted its annual meeting on March 22 in Dubai. It re-elected into office Tariq Al Ghussein, Chairman and CEO, Taqeef, as President; and Rafael Van Eijcken, General Manager, Baltimore Aircoil Middle East, as Vice President, during the meeting.

It also introduced three new members to the Board – Marco Duarte, who takes office as Managing Director, ebm-papst Middle East from April 1, 2022; Matteo Zanesco, Managing Director, CAREL Middle East; and Ismail Serhan Ozten, Business Development and Technical Support Director – TMA region, Danfoss.

The other members of the Board are: Andrea Cavalet, General Manager, Epta Middle East; Dani Elamana, Technical Director, Camfil Middle East; Frank Taaning Grundholm, VP – Global HVACR Sales, ABB; Morten Schmelzer, Head of Public Affairs, Systemair; and Rangan Srinivasan, Director of Marketing and Product Management, Rheem MEA

Markus Lattner, Managing Director, Eurovent Middle East, said the meeting represented a happy occasion, as the association was able to bring together members for an in-person event for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic. In all, 40 representatives gathered for the meeting, which Lattner said shows everybody is eager to get back to physical interaction.

The meeting, he said, was an opportunity to analyse the association’s activities and was a validation of the fact that it had weathered the pandemic with resilience. The association is celebrating its fifth anniversary later in the year. Lattner pointed out that of the five years, two years were under the shadow of the pandemic and that it was commendable that the members showed their support to keep the momentum alive. “The purpose to fulfil the needs of the marker is answered with such interest, and it gives us confidence that we have reason to be here,” Lattner said.

He said there was much to look forward to in the course of the year. Eurovent Middle East, he said, will soon introduce new interesting projects to the public. “We are planning to have our industry summit in September,” he said. “It will take place under the theme: ‘HVACR next gen: Rethinking policies and strategies’.”

Eurovent Middle East launches Cooling Tower Guidebook

DUBAI, UAE, 9 November 2021: Eurovent Middle East has introduced the Cooling Tower Guidebook, with a view to creating awareness and providing a comprehensive overview on a highly-energy-efficient cooling technology. Making the announcement through a Press release, the Association has also extended an invitation to an event to physically launch the Guidebook. The event, on November 23, in Dubai, will include a workshop on evaporative cooling, as part of the Association’s HVACR Leadership Workshop.

The publication of the Guidebook marks the end of a two-year project, where members of the Association compiled the most essential information on evaporative cooling, to provide consultants, developers, building operators and investors with a quick and comprehensive reference to the technology, Eurovent said. The use of water in cooling processes is as old as mankind, yet may provide challenges in notoriously dry environments, it said. The water-energy nexus will be one of many aspects to be discussed at the event, it added.

According to Eurovent Middle East, further topics in the workshop include:
• Introduction to the Cooling Tower Guidebook
• Overview of advantages of evaporative cooling
• Working principles
• Critical aspects of design, installation and operation
• Case study
• Cooling tower certification

According to Eurovent, the event, taking place at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, will start at 5pm (Gulf Standard Time). Participants, it said, will receive a printed copy of the Guidebook. Registration to attend the event, it said, is free of charge via this link.

Eurovent, Eurovent Middle East and Eurovent Certita Certification to host webinar on global air filtration standard

BRUSSELS, DUBAI, PARIS, 19 May 2021: Eurovent, in cooperation with Eurovent Middle East and Eurovent Certita Certification, will host a webinar on June 9 with the aim of outlining the importance of adherence to the latest standards in air conditioning and ventilation. Making the announcement through a Press release, Eurovent said special focus will be placed on the application of the newest air filtration standard, ISO 16890, which has replaced EN 779 and other international standards in recent years. The virtual event, it added, is tailor-made for Africa, Middle East, India and Southeast Asia.

According to Eurovent, it will address the following topics:

• ISO 16890: The global air filtration standard
• Eurovent 4/23: Guidance for the selection of ISO 16890-rated air filter classes for general ventilation applications
• Energy efficiency and filter certification

According to Eurovent, presentations will lead to a panel discussion and a dedicated Q&A session.

Marc Schmidt, Chairman, Eurovent Product Group – ‘Air Filters’ (PG-FIL), and one of the key speakers of the webinar, by way of underlining the importance of the transition to ISO 16890, said: “This standard has been developed to increase the awareness on Indoor Air Quality related to particulate matter suspended in the air and supports the World Health Organization’s fight in reducing illnesses related to smallest particle sizes. It is essential for the HVAC engineering community around the world to be aware of this standard and to understand its application.”

Eurovent said registration to the event is free of charge. It urged those interested in attending to register at via this link.

Eurovent Middle East joins Cool Coalition

DUBAI, UAE, 20 April 2021: Eurovent Middle East has become a member of the Cool Coalition, a global initiative led by UN Environment and the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme, the HVACR industry association said through a Press release. The initiative promotes a holistic and cross-sectoral approach to meet the cooling needs of industrialised and developing countries through better building design, energy efficiency, renewables, and thermal storage as well as phasing down refrigerants with a high global warming potential, Eurovent said.

The Cool Coalition is a global multi-stakeholder network that connects a wide range of key actors from governments, cities, international organisations, businesses, finance, academia and civil society groups to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy and joint action towards a rapid global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling. The Cool Coalition is currently working with over 100 partners, including 23 countries.

Markus Lattner, Managing Director, Eurovent Middle East, said: “The Middle East stands like no other region for the essential role of cooling and refrigeration for a successful socio-economic development. Eurovent Middle East has been established to provide crucial coordination between governments, industry and service providers and to build up competence in cooling and refrigeration within the region. We have joined the Cool Coalition, as we fully believe that it will be by cooperation and collaboration that we are able to transform societies towards a responsible and sustainable use of resources. We are proud to join other organisations from our region and strengthen the role of the Middle East in this global initiative.“

Lily Riahi, Cool Coalition Coordinator at UNEP, said: “To put the cooling sector on a path to net-zero emissions, we need everyone on board. The Cool Coalition is thrilled to welcome Eurovent Middle East among its members. Together, we can transform the sector and put it on a path to decarbonisation, in line to global climate targets and sustainable development goals.”