Drives, motors and PLCs for HVACR

A big challenge facing the hospitality sector is finding the right balance between guest comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability.

Tim R. Skell, author of the Fun Fact Friday series, won the EPIC Awards 2024 and was selected the Industry Person of the Year by the Empowering Pumps & Equipment community!

According to the International Energy Agency, improving energy efficiency is even more impactful than expanding renewable energy in the effort to reduce carbon emissions worldwide.

As the world strives towards a more sustainable future, district heating schemes are shifting from traditional fuel-based models to incorporate large-scale heat pumps.

HVACR systems have always been essential to healthcare. However, the need for clean, fresh air at the right temperature and humidity within clinical settings has never been made clearer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article to learn why only advanced ventilation systems controlled by VSDs can fully deliver what’s required.

Currently, the world’s roughly 8,000 data centers account for about 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, comparable to sectors like chemicals and aviation. It’s clear that their role in the energy transition becomes crucial. Learn how we are driving energy transition with our solutions. 

Amid the climate crisis, one of the most pressing issues facing data center operators is how to cool their facilities in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Engineers, uncover hands-on tips and tricks in our #FunFactFriday series – your go-to resource for simplifying use of HVACR drives.

Read about ACH580 ULH drives that are a key part in the modern infrastructure running New Alamein City.

The design guide for reliable and sustainable air movement systems. Undergo the checklist to learn how sustainable and robust your ventilation is.

HVAC systems have a significant impact on comfort and costs in the hospitality sector. Modern hotels require smart HVAC that creates comfortable, healthy and safe environments for guests and personnel.

A not-to-be-missed event for companies, consultancies and universities active in heating and cooling industry, and local authorities aiming to accelerate heat transition.

Energy costs of retirement homes can be reduced by up to 40%, thanks to energy-optimized operation of the exhaust air systems in the kitchens.

ABB Drives have achieved a milestone to serve the needs of OEMs in refrigeration. Our HVACR drives are now compliant to be used in systems with A2L and A3 refrigerants acc. to IEC/UL60335-2-40.

Joint research identified energy-saving potential equivalent to more than 18,000 European households. Cooling and ventilation systems were in focus.

P. Van Den Heede, Head of Sales and Marketing, Benelux, ABB Motion, explains electrification systems' role in paving the way for sustainable urban landscapes. 

The Euroheat and Power Summit was held in Brussels on 14-15.11.2023

In Denmark, in the southern Jutland town of Broager, the local district heating plant shows the way towards a more sustainable future.

Are EC fans the most efficient solution for data centres, or could the addition of ultra-low harmonic (ULH) technology make drives and motors the better option?

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has a significant role in shifting to net zero. R. Narayanan, head of ABB Motion, Asia, outlines 5 ways industrial businesses can boost their efficiency.

New Alamein City in northwest Egypt comprises the presidential palace, commercial centers, residential towers and luxurious resorts.

In this article, ABB’s PLC and automation expert Erdinc Karatas, together with domain experts from other companies, is giving an outlook to the future of tunnel ventilation.

To optimize power consumption at ABB Drives factory in Finland, we look into operations of HVAC systems using our own digital solutions.

With high energy demand heating and cooling, city buildings are one of the primary energy consumers. Torben Poulsen, Business Development Manager at ABB Drives, explains how to increase buildings' energy efficiency. 

There are different approaches towards making tunnel and metro infrastructure more sustainable. Let's focus on ventilation now.

Food retail stores can spend around 50% of energy on cooling and refrigeration, so making these processes efficient but also reliable is crucial.

Growing demand for safe, highly cost-effective tunnels requires each component to meet the highest standards of reliability, energy efficiency, and user safety.

The wrong choice of HVAC technology can lead to challenges for healthcare facilities. M. Fedorovicheva, Product Marketing Manager at ABB Drives, explains how to address these.

Digital solutions enable data centers to make better decisions and take a more proactive, data-driven approach to adapting the HVAC system for optimal performance.

Invisible from the car but having a huge impact on drivers' safety and comfort - ABB's electrification and drive solutions to keep critical infrastructure in Poland's longest road tunnel running smoothly.