Top Trends in Commercial HVAC Technology

As a commercial HVAC manufacturer's representative, staying on top of the latest trends in HVAC technology is crucial to providing the best possible solutions for engineers, building owners, and contractors. In recent years, the HVAC industry has seen significant technological advancements that have improved energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and system reliability. 

•  Smart HVAC Controls

  
  Intelligent HVAC controls are becoming increasingly popular in commercial buildings. These controls use advanced algorithms and sensors to optimize energy consumption and system performance. Smart controls can integrate with building automation systems for centralized management and monitoring.
  

• Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) Systems
  
  VRV systems, sometimes known as variable refrigerant flow (VRF), are gaining popularity in commercial buildings due to their flexibility and energy efficiency. Daikin pioneered variable refrigerant volume control, using a minimum amount of refrigerant during heating and cooling periods. This innovation was the advent of allowing individual control of multiple air conditioning zones. VRV systems use a single outdoor unit to connect multiple indoor units, allowing for individual zone control and reducing energy waste by only cooling or heating the necessary zones.

• Air Cleaning Technologies
  
  Since the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a top concern for system designers, building owners, and employers. HVAC manufacturers are incorporating advanced air cleaning technologies into their systems, including needlepoint bipolar ionization (NPBI), UV-C lights, ionizers, and HEPA filters to address IAQ concerns. 

• Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Systems
  
  ERV systems recapture conditioned air and use it to precondition incoming fresh air. By doing so, ERV systems reduce the energy required to heat or cool incoming air, resulting in significant energy savings.

HVAC systems have only been around for just over 100 years. As the HVAC industry continues to evolve, it is essential to stay up to date with the latest trends in technology. Smart HVAC controls, VRF systems, air cleaning technologies, and ERV systems, are just a few of the top trends in commercial HVAC technology. By incorporating these technologies into HVAC systems, HVAC system designers, building owners, and contractors can improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and system reliability. If you're ready to do this, please get in touch with your local HVAC manufacturer's representative today.