The Future of HVAC
What Technologies will Change the HVAC World?
It’s often true that people don’t like change, fearing the
uncertainty it can bring.
However, the one industry where change is
often embraced with enthusiasm, is Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning.
From the time air conditioning was introduced at the 1904 World’s
Fair in St. Louis, advances in HVAC technology have been at the
forefront of improving lives and, in many ways, making the modern
world possible.
Those advances have never slowed, and they may be accelerating.
Perhaps that is why the HVAC industry looks forward to continued
demand even in the face of a world-wide slowdown caused by the
COVID-19 pandemic.
What’s ahead? What new technologies should we be watching?
Digital Controls and Energy Efficiency
According to an article in IoT for All, The
Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence are radically
transforming the way HVAC works. In the 135-year history of HVAC
technology, nothing has even come close in terms of impact.
Developing is a world in which IoT sensors
transmit data to the cloud for processing by AI analytics engines.
HVAC and IoT connect through commands produced by the AI algorithms
and delivered to local thermostats to optimize and control HVAC
units. You can read more by visiting the article
The Future
of HVAC Lies in AI and IoT.
Non-electronic technologies affecting the
future of HVAC include:
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Solar Thermal technology has already been installed in over
1200 facilities, including hotels, shopping centers, and
commercial buildings. Companies that produce solar-thermal
chillers say they use 30–90% less electricity than the
conventional air conditioners.
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Responsive Windows are being experimented with. These are
panels made of thermo-bimetals. When exposed to the sun, one
side expands faster than the other, causing the metal to curl.
No controls are required. Precise manufacturing can make the
bimetal open for airflow, constrict to seal, and raise to
provide shading.
Ductwork is a Constant Now and Tomorrow
In a world of change, it’s comforting to know there are reliable
partners with great reputations that can help you through every
challenge in the years ahead.
At ZEN Industries, we
work hard to be the ductwork fabricator of choice for architects,
contractors, and project managers across the country.
ZEN provides a comprehensive array of products for HVAC contractors
and large construction projects.
In addition to
Spiral Ductwork, ZEN features
Double Wall Spiral,
Rectangular Ductwork,
PCD Ductwork, and
Specialty Ductwork.
Just as new HVAC systems are built to be flexible and responsive to
conditions, we treat each project as a challenge to meet your
timeline, budget, and special needs, including specialty materials
ranging from Galvanized G-90 and Stainless Steel to PCD Polyvinyl
Coated duct.
Would you like to learn more? Call us at 877-600-0274,
or visit our
Contact Us page today!
Beyond Fabrication
For those in the HVAC industry looking to
streamline operations, reduce estimating and installation errors,
and increase their profits, our
ZEN M.E.P. division has the
experience to handle all your duct drawing and HVAC estimating
needs.
The distinct advantage of using our Duct
Drawing service is dependable error reduction. No more ill-fitting
pieces or sorting through a jig-saw puzzle of delivered ductwork.
Working in a virtual 3D environment, we
number and develop a schedule of everything unique about each piece
of duct. This enables us to find collisions and minimize design
mistakes, ensuring precision fits, including connections and
supports.
The efficiency and precision of our duct
drawings has one focus. By reducing the production time of duct
drawings, we provide a direct savings in time and money, making your
job more profitable.
Would you like to learn more? Call us at 877-600-0274,
or visit our
Contact Us page today!
Success is All About Great Service
Founded in 1999 on a set of unbreakable core principles, ZEN
strives to provide top-quality fabrication, advice, and planning for
our customers.
The quality of our HVAC duct work is of the highest caliber and
our price is competitive with the best in the industry. Of course,
ZEN Industries Inc. gains its edge with unbeatable service, and
service means people - it's about our experienced personnel and the
relationships we build with each and every customer.
Learn more at
www.ZENindustries.com