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Considering his young age, relatively speaking, it was an untimely death, robbing the regional and international communities of a voice that had objectively and tirelessly covered climate change issues. Al-Attar was not only a journalist but, as evidenced by several accounts on him after his death, was also a mentor of journalists, who profoundly trained several in the media on how to effectively cover the COP27 summit, which took place in his country, Egypt. Al-Attar was a media force during the recently concluded COP28 summit, as well. Interestingly, he participated in launching the first green space of the Earth’s Call platform, laying the foundation stone for his ambitious plan to prepare for COP28, which the UAE hosted. By several accounts, Al-Attar was ethical, polite, selfless, full of life and carried a positive outlook to evolving circumstances. These qualities manifested in the manner in which he covered environment-related issues and in his editorial output. His obituary appears in this issue; please do read it – by doing so, you would be paying homage to a one-of-a-kind man who dedicated much time to the cause of mitigating climate change. I earlier used the word, ‘ethical’ in describing him. It could be called tautology to do so, for journalists are expected to be unwaveringly ethical. And yet it is important to use the word in describing Al-Attar, for we live in times where it is tragically becoming increasingly normal to accept cash or gifts, in lieu of cash, in return for reporting on matters that anyway ought to be the focus of objective attention and dissemination. Equally tragic is the abominable practice of soliciting cash in return for handing out awards, diluting and effectively reducing what ought to be a noble act of recognising and honouring merit to a farce. While starting to write this homage, I did not intend it to be a diatribe against unethical journalism, but in his passing, there is an opportunity to reflect on the direction some quarters of an important institution like the media are taking, and to chart a new course that would see it regain the somewhat diminished sheen. Closer to home, there is a need to preserve objective journalism in covering the HVACR industry. It is about presenting the developments that shape our industry and their implications on the numerous sectors that benefit from the application of technological solutions, in a fair and just manner. It is nothing short of mission-critical to do so. Krishnan Unni Madathil Auditor, Bin Khadim, Radha & Co. Chartered Accountants, carrying out an analysis of the market, writes on business opportunities for the HVACR industry. Jeremy McDonald Principal of Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers, in New York. He served as the technical consultant to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in development of an IAQ guideline for Higher Education in NY: “Covid-19 Response Guide, State University of New York”. Dan Mizesko Managing Partner/President, US Chiller Services International, writes on issues relating to chilled water systems, including operation & maintenance. Dalip Singh Senior Technical Analyst, AHRI MENA, writes on HVACR-specific regulation issues. Dr Iyad Al-Attar Independent air filtration consultant, writes on specific science and technology issues relating to Indoor Air Quality, including airborne particles. Kandasamy Anbalagan Managing Partner, Proleed Engineering Consultants, writes on the need for upholding time-tested engineering principles, which would only serve to complement advances in technology. Antonios Dimitracopoulos Partner, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, writes on legal affairs pertaining to the construction industry. Omnia Halawani Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRFN Global, writes on MEP consultancy- related issues. 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ETHICAL, POLITE, SELFLESS Visit our website: climatecontrolme.com/digital Also available at March 2024 ABU DHABI DOE REVIEWS 2023 PERFORMANCE RESULTS AND REPORTS ICC, MoHUP COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP BUILDING CODES IN OMAN PUBLICATIONLICENSED BY IMPZPUBLICATIONLICENSED BY IMPZPUBLICATIONLICENSED BY IMPZ US$ PUBLICATION LICENSED BY IMPZ POST-EVENT REPORT ACREX SHINES LIGHT ON GROWING RELEVANCE OF HVACR IN INDIA Busy, bustling show draws over 400 exhibitors from 40 countries and 30,000 visitors through a Saudi prism HVACR Big 5 Construct Saudi 2024 hosts over 1,300 exhibitors from 47 countries NEWS • New Murabba, TDF sign MoU • Rheem opens innovation centre in KSA • Tabreed announces revenue of AED 2.4 billion • Empower reports AED 960 million in net profits • AtkinsRéalis appoints new president • ALEC launches 'Mustaqbal' programme • ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 receives DOE’s Model Energy Code Determination Get the next issue of Climate Control Middle East early! Surendar Balakrishnan Editor @BSurendar_HVACR EDITOR’S NOTE Climate Control Middle East magazine proudly supports the UAE President’s initiative of extending the ‘Year of Sustainability’ to the whole of 2024.Efficiency. Sustainability. Compliance. LEADING HVACR AND WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS recognize AHRI certification programs and equipment performance standards as key to achieving energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and regulatory compliance. Through its extensive global network, only AHRI is positioned to provide the best solutions to help stakeholders navigate the ever-changing business environment. At AHRI, we make life better. Let us show you how. Learn more at ahrinet.org.March 2024 6 S USTAINABILITY and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) are two important factors while designing an effective air conditioning system for any type of building, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. Sustainability encompasses an improved energy efficiency profile of the building and a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). There are many different technologies available to achieve the required IAQ but not all are sustainable. Indeed, no product can be fully sustainable, but we can try to go as close as possible to sustainability. The Micro Electrostatic Precipitator (MESP) technology – commonly known as Electronic Virus Filter – is a new- generation air-purification technology. Its unique particle-collection filter is an innovative dielectric with an intense electrical field, which enables the removal of even the tiniest particles with the lowest possible pressure drop. The filter’s dielectric material prevents current from flowing between electrodes even though an intense electric field is generated. In this system, airborne particles in propelled air flow are electrically charged before passing into a honeycomb-shaped filter. The filter is formed by layers or rows of tubes, and each row contains thin electrode sheets with insulation coating that generate Air purification does work – with the drive towards greater energy efficiency not compromised, to boot – and the Micro Electrostatic Precipitator technology is evidence of that, contends Shaheen Sayed IAQ PERSPECTIVE intense electrical fields within the tubes. Charged particles – pollutants, bacteria, germs and viruses – are pulled to the walls of the tubes, where they firmly stick. The polymer tube’s insulation material prevents current from flowing between electrodes, even though an intense electric field. The unique volt-ampere characteristic curve of this technology leads to the result: High voltage and extremely low current without the potential dangers of electrode damage and electric shock and ozone emission exceeding the safe range, which are traditional weaknesses in the case of Electrostatic Precipitators. The unique nano PP-made filter is washable and reusable without efficiency loss. The total running cost is much lower than traditional media filters. The Return on Investment (ROI) is achieved not only due to the cost associated with the replacement of filters but also through energy saving due to low pressure drop across the filters, as compared to traditional filters in an air conditioning equipment. The client continues to get the benefits of energy saving in terms of electricity consumption even after the ROI period, thereby having a good amount of savings over the long term. The filtration technology is a comprehensive IAQ solution that eliminates 99.96% pathogens – viruses (including the dreaded Corona Virus), bacteria, mould and mildew – and 99% of particulate matter by means of a washable filter without harmful by-products, which means it can safely work around children, elders and patients. The technology can be used in products ranging from domestic portable units to standalone wall-, ceiling- and duct-mounted units, and extending to the commercial line to fit into air-handling units (AHUs) and fan- coil units (FCUs) of a building’s HVAC system. It replaces traditional filters for achieving effective IAQ in occupied spaces. The biggest advantage of the commercial line range of this filtration is that it is designed for use in New Construction as well as in retrofit projects. If backed by third-party certificates related to safety, purification efficiency and effectiveness against pathogens, along with case studies to support the claim of successful application in projects, the technology is the futuristic sustainable solution the world has been looking for to achieve better IAQ – in terms of air purification and sterilisation – along with energy savings. In one of the recent Cover Story articles in Climate Control Middle East magazine, it was very correctly pointed out that there is a hinderance in the widespread adoption of effective IAQ www.climatecontrolme.com 7 CPI Industry accepts no liability for the views or opinions expressed in this column, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided here. measures in the Middle East market mainly due to cost and budgetary constraints, followed by lack of regulation and guidelines and lack of granular awareness. Such hinderances can be overcome if leaders in technological innovations educate institutions, clients and end- users on the long-term benefits and savings they can achieve by a slight initial budget escalation to implement innovative technologies in their project. After all, it is our collective responsibility to leave behind a legacy of sustainable and innovative technologies for future generations. The writer is Business Development Manager (Middle East) at AirQuality Technology. He may be contacted at shaheen.sayed@airquality.com. www.dcdialogue.com 9 th EDITION OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONPRODUCER STRENGTHENING EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE, OPTIMISING CAPACITY THEME: 11 JUNE 2024, TUESDAY YAS ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UAEMarch 2024 8 A T the risk of sounding trite, an energy-saving project is an initiative that aims to optimise the use of energy in any aspect of life. The primary goal is to decrease energy consumption while maintaining or improving equipment performance and reliability. Motors, cooling systems and lighting are the major consumers of energy, while the main sources of energy are electricity, water and fossil fuels. It is commonly observed that in the initial phases of a project, the estimated energy demand is usually very high. However, once the equipment is installed and operations begin, a noticeable decline in load becomes apparent, often attributed to market and weather conditions. Large-scale energy equipment is designed for high production, but often the energy demand varies seasonally. This leads to a mismatch between the energy supply and demand, causing waste and inefficiency. Therefore, it is important that the equipment operates at its optimal performance and consumes the minimum amount of energy needed for the production volume. The goal is to reduce the operational cost and increase the output. Energy-saving companies specialise in finding solutions for this Islam Husain speaks on effective energy management, including challenges faced by projects, post the completion of energy efficiency programmes, which if left unaddressed or adequately addressed lead to a decline in performance of electrical and HVAC equipment ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERSPECTIVE challenge, and they offer their energy- saving contracts with a favourable Return on Investment (ROI). Establishing energy-saving contracts Energy-saving initiatives are methods to reduce the power consumption of various equipment. Every machine has a unique efficiency rating that determines how much power it uses. Energy standards, such as ISO 50001, help monitor and measure the performance and deviation of equipment based on real-time data. Initially, a comprehensive energy audit is performed to identify consumption patterns and inefficiencies. Inefficient equipment is commonly found in HVAC systems, lighting and fuel consumption. Energy-saving projects improve the performance of air conditioning units by applying advanced technologies like automation, VFDs and flow controls to optimise operational efficiency. They also replace conventional lighting with LED bulbs and substitute fossil fuels with renewable energy sources like solar panels. Automation plays a key role in ensuring efficiency for each machine. To conserve energy, various components, such as chillers, cooling towers, pumps, water flow systems, ambient conditions, AHUs and valves are integrated in an energy performance system for a more efficient operation. Automation can adjust parameters such as speed, valve positions and stop conditions while optimising energy efficiency. Energy efficiency projects deliver based on ROI. When executed and supervised for a duration, they achieve a significant ROI within the agreed time frame. Then, at one point in time, the energy-saving contract comes to an end – and that is the beginning of a problem, as seen in several instances. Curtains down, problem begins If an organisation does not prioritise energy efficiency, there is a risk that without a contractual obligation or incentive, it may go back to previous energy practices that are less efficient. This could result in increased energy consumption and associated costs. Any piece of equipment requires proper maintenance standards to run efficiently. The conventional operation modes ensure a steady and optimal indoor climate by maintaining the system at a consistent output. When the operation system malfunctions, the operator prioritises running the equipment. Commonly, operators rely on thumb rules to quickly address faults by overriding controls without considering energy performance.Next >