Making Headlines

Daikin VRV Libraries Available for Trane TRACE Modeling!

ThermalNetics and Daikin AC are pleased to announce the availability of custom VRV equipment libraries for use in Trane TRACE 700. These equipment libraries offer an additional method for modeling the energy consumption of Daikin equipment for LEED projects or energy studies.

The custom equipment library is now available in the software tools section on Daikin AC's website. To read more about the VRV Libraries available in Trane Trace, click here.

McQuay News

Now Available! SmartSource Single-Stage and Two-Stage Water Source Heat Pumps


Daikin McQuay announces SmartSource™, a new line of water source heat pump products with industry leading efficiencies, low noise operation and a wide range of features and options that are unmatched in the industry.

Available in ½ to 6 ton capacities in single-stage and 2 to 6 ton in 2-stage; in both horizontal and vertical configurations the Daikin McQuay SmartSource features high Energy Efficiency Ratings (EER) - up to 22.2 at full load and 29.8 in part load - that far exceeds ASHRAE 90.1 standards and makes the units perfect for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) projects and utility rebate opportunities.

For more information on the SmartSource WSHPs, please contact us.

Emerging Technologies

Daikin McQuay Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Compressor Chillers

Since magnetic bearing centrifugal compressor chillers were first covered in an Emerging Technologies article in the ASHRAE Journal in 2003, this technology has proven its energy efficiency in ten years of HVAC applications. A new article in the February 2013 ASHRAE Journal cites continuing advances in this chiller technology. Click here to read the article.

  • The U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), has included water cooled, oil-free magnetic bearing compressor technology among its “top 20 technologies for deployment”.
  • Continuing scalability of the technology, with magnetic bearing centrifugal chillers now available in capacities up to 700 tons.
  • The technology’s excellent efficiency at part load.
  • Specific benefits for schools and data center applications.

Learn more about the innovative technology and performance of Daikin McQuay Magnitude® magnetic bearing compressor chillers, available from 100 to 700 tons.    

Contact us to learn how your system could benefit from the efficiency and reliability of Magnitude chillers.