ASHRAE Journal Product & Show Guide - January 2023 - S13

2023 AHR EXPO
NNO TION A ARD
SOFT WARE WINNER C OVE . T OOL
LOADMODELING.TOOL (Booth B4561)
INNOVATION: Built for mechanical engineers, the loadmodeling.tool quickly and
automatically establishes peak cooling and heating loads to design and rightsize the
mechanical system using the EnergyPlus engine. This web-based tool supports cove.tool's
goal of providing the solutions needed for the AEC industry to unlock productivity and
solve the climate crisis. One of the most revolutionary aspects of the loadmodeling.tool is
that it is web-based, which presents a new opportunity for mechanical engineers as the
majority of their tools are only available via desktop platforms. As it is web-based,
mechanical engineers can access the tool anywhere, including results, which means large
fi les don't have to be transferred or shared manually. Another important function of the tool is that multiple engineers can work simultaneously on the
platform, which is a fundamentally new function that other tools don't have. Multiple people can log into the project and work on various tasks at the
same time, increasing team effi ciency. loadmodeling.tool fi ts current workfl ows and gives engineers the answers they need in the way they work.
FINALISTS: HVAC Solution, Inc. (Booth C5500), Rep Order Management (AccuQuote) (Booth B4523)
SUSTAINABLE SOL UTIONS WINNER T A C O C OMFOR T SOL UTIONS
SYSTEM M (Booth B1639)
INNOVATION: The ultraeffi cient System M consists of a sleek, whisper-quiet, inverter-driven outdoor
heat pump that can be up to four times more effi cient than a gas furnace. The outdoor heat pump
seamlessly integrates with Taco's exclusive indoor HydroBox to provide a complete system with just six pipe
connections needed. System M is a radically innovative air-to-water heat pump system that provides
comfortable, effi cient heating, cooling and plenty of domestic hot water. A true plug-n-play appliance, its
packaged design makes installation less intrusive; no refrigerant or gas lines are needed. System M
seamlessly integrates with almost any high-effi ciency heating and cooling system and is perfect for both
new construction and existing HVAC systems. The installation time is half of a typical air-to-water heat
pump by eliminating the work to design, procure and install all the required hydronic components. Just six
connections are needed: two connections to the heat pump, two connections to the domestic hot water
tank and two connections to the heat and cooling system.
FINALISTS: Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (Booth C6805), Trane (Booth B3217)
T OOLS & INSTRUMENT S WINNER NA V A C INC .
BREAKFREE® POWER FLARING TOOL (Booth C6364)
INNOVATION: NAVAC NEF6LM BreakFree® Power Flaring Tool yields accurate, hassle-free tubing fl ares in a fraction of the
time compared to traditional fl aring methods. Designed to perform reliably in harsh environments, NEF6LM also allows
one-button, one-hand operation. The tool is equipped with a high-performance rechargeable battery that makes more than
100 fl ares per charge. Manual fl aring is rough and inconsistent, very much depending on the operator's experience level. As a
result, distorted fl ares are made all the time, which causes leaks in connections. Refrigerant leak is a major service issue,
especially for ductless VRF systems with many fl ared connections. The NAVAC NEF6LM BreakFree® Power Flaring Tool delivers a
fully automatic fl aring operation and provides the ultimate quality of fl ares that an excellent experienced technician could
achieve in years to be delivered simply by pressing a button. This greatly improves the effi ciency and accuracy of tubing works
and greatly reduces the refrigerant leaks in HVAC systems.
FINALISTS: Airthings (Booth C5952), Onset - HOBO Data Loggers (Booth B1104)
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