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2010 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners

Building Automation

AIC Wireless - WBT900


The WBT900 from AIC Wireless provides wireless transmission of BACnet MSTP information over 900 MHz. The plug-and-play unit requires no network setup, and baud rate changes can be configured through HyperTerminal. Point-to-multipoint configuration allows multiple devices or entire building networks to be shared from one location. It ranges up to several miles. It is suitable for many possible remote metering applications.

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Cooling

Delphi - Micro Channel Evaporator


The all-aluminum Micro Channel Evaporator from Delphi is an indoor heat exchanger for air-conditioning systems. The design evenly distributes refrigerant. The evaporator is only 60% of the mass of traditional designs with the same energy-efficient rating. Also the micro channel evaporators solve copper formicary corrosion that affects indoor coils. It is 100% recyclable.

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Green Building

Danfoss - Performer VSD


The Performer VSD from Danfoss is a cost-efficient, green home HVAC solution for SEER 18 and higher. It integrates a variable-speed scroll compressor, drive and control electronics for EEV, condenser fan and reversing valve. It offers load matching from 900 to 4,500 rpm, using a newly designed IPM motor. It is a clean drive with virtually no harmonics and an active power factor correction (PF 0.98+). It has a dehumidification mode without reheating, and operates down to 55 dBa.

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Heating

Dalkin AC (Americas), Inc. - VRV® III - C


VRV III-C heat pump system from Daikin AC (Americas) performs efficiently at outdoor temperatures as low as -13° F (-25° C), allowing customers designing commercial applications to maintain higher heating output and efficiency levels at low temperatures. It features a two-stage inverter compression system. An additional outdoor unit, called a function unit, uses a small inverter compressor to increase the refrigerant pressure below 32° F (0° C) to provide high-efficiency comfortable heat at lower ambient conditions.

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IAQ

Samsung Electronics (Samsung Compressor Direct) - SPi


SPi from Samsung Electronics (Samsung Compressor Direct) is an ion generator that eliminates harmful contaminants, bacteria, allergens, viruses and fungi in closed environments. It uses microplasma discharge to generate hydrogen atoms and oxygen ions. The active hydrogen bonds with the active oxygen radical, which is a strong oxidant and a toxic substance, and neutralizes it. It does not require a filter and is safe to people, pets and plants.

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Refrigeration

Muller Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. - 3C Condenser


The 3C Condenser from Muller Industries Australia is an adiabatic remote air-cooled condenser for commercial refrigeration systems. It has an advanced microchannel technology and adiabatic precooling that enable substantial savings in energy and refrigerant while improving reliability. The product demonstrates that using a small amount of water (on extreme days) can offer water-cooled energy efficiency without high water consumption and the downside of chemical treatment.

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Software

AEC Design Group - ArtrA 0&M


ArtrA O&M (Operations & Maintenance) from AEC Design Group allows HVAC contractors to attach operations and maintenance documentation and data to 3-D models to more efficiently install and maintain HVAC systems. It allows contractors to attach any type of documentation or data (including live data from sensors).

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Tools

LA-CO Industries, Inc. - Cool Gel-Heat Barrier Spray


Cool Gel-Heat Barrier Spray from LA-CO Industries is a gelled formula that, when sprayed on prior to torch use, protects vital valves and components from overheating. Cool Gel can be applied on finished surfaces, valves, hardwood flooring or any other heat-sensitive surfaces.

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Ventilation

DuraSystems Barriers, Inc - DuraDuct HP


DuraDuct HP from DuraSystems Barriers is a fire and blast duct system that can withstand a charge of 2 bar overpressure and has a fire rating of two hours. It provides ventilation in high-risk buildings. It is a UL/ULC fire-rated duct system that does not require additional wraps or enclosures. It is impact and moisture resistant, provides sound attenuation and is maintenance-free.

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