United States. Daikin presented at AHR Expo 2020 the Rebel Applied ceiling heating and cooling system, a packaged system that meets the latest ASHRAE standard for performance in airflow design.
"We believe that quality design needs quality construction to deliver maximum value," said Mike Schwartz, CEO of Daikin Applied Americas. "So, we opened a new manufacturing facility in southern Minnesota dedicated to the production of Rebel Applied. With advanced manufacturing and automation technologies, we can tailor construction to meet specific customer needs, optimize production, and deliver products that perform at the highest level."
The efficient footprint of the roof system is up to 37 percent shorter in length and 30 percent lighter than older roof units. It is also highly configurable; contractors can add or remove sections to adjust the length of the unit to fit the edge of the old or existing roof, saving time and expense for facility upgrades and improvements.
Together with Rebel Applied, Daikin presented at the exhibition two new ultra-high efficiency chillers: the Magnitude magnetic bearing centrifugal cooler and the Aptitude oil bearing centrifugal chiller.
Designed for easy installation and reliable operation, both chillers feature the smallest footprints in the industry compared to equipment with the same cooling capacity using the ultra-low GWP R1233zd refrigerant, AHSRAE class A1, making them ideal for modifications where real estate is limited or at a premium cost As noted, Magnitude and Fitness use R-1233zd, the next-generation HFO refrigerant with low global warming potential (GWP) for centrifugal coolers. R1233zd is the only option that offers low toxicity and non-flammability (ASHRAE Class A1).
"We continue to push to maximize comfort, performance and efficiency while reducing climate impact," said Kirk Thorne, executive vice president of Daikin Applied. "The Magnitude and Aptitude chillers strike that balance for engineers, contractors and building owners. And they follow us very closely to our move to R-32, another low-GWP refrigerant, for roof units and other HVAC equipment."
