| Submission Entry: | 1.) Digitalisation and inverterisation represent two relatively recent developments, amongst others (you are at liberty to invoke as many such relevant developments as you wish). As a manufacturer or supplier of HVACR equipment, what is the true measure of impact of such developments on such aspirations/outcomes as better energy efficiency, lower Total Cost of Ownership, better Indoor Environmental Quality IEQ), fire safety, reliability, data centre integrity, robust process cooling or stronger cold chain? (You may choose one, two or more aspirations/outcomes in writing your answer, as is/are relevant to the nature of products you manufacture or supply.) (88)Answer: 1. Efficient and Cost-Effective Cooling with Rheem VRF Inverter Technology - Rheem VRF units with all-DC inverter compressor, DC brushless fan motor and high-efficiency heat exchanger offers high-performance with exceptional efficiency and adaptability with an increase in overall system efficiency by up to 45%. With a single unit capacity of up to 100kW in a compact design, it reduces installation space and cost. The advanced 180° sine wave DC inverter technology enables superior energy efficiency, smoother operation, and lower noise levels, The 2-stage sub-cooling technology further enhances heat exchange and performance.
It also incorporates 4-times anticipation energy-saving control technology, intelligently adjusting compressors, fans, and refrigerant flow to achieve maximum energy-savings. Additionally, the built-in BMS connectivity ensures seamless integration with third-party systems, simplifying installation and reducing costs.
Overall, the Rheem VRF Inverter technology delivers superior performance, energy-efficiency, reliability, IEQ and long-term durability, making it a standout in modern HVAC solutions.
2. Transforming Energy Savings Through Digitization - The Frese DELTA T Control System offers an innovative solution for optimizing and balancing CHW systems. It monitors and controls the water temperature difference(ΔT) between the inlet and outlet of terminal units, preventing coil overflow, which can lead to excess energy consumption and reduced efficiency.
This versatile system is suitable for both heating and cooling applications and can be installed in new builds or retrofitted to existing systems without interruption. It works seamlessly with the Frese OPTIMA Compact PICV or existing valves, providing an easy-to-use solution that maximizes energy-savings and improves overall system performance.
3. Rheem’s ODIN Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater was developed to meet market demands for energy-efficient water heating. The product offers impressive COPs of up to 4.2, allowing for up to 75% electricity savings making it an eco-friendly choice for consumers. Key features include faster heating via dual evaporator coils, low noise operation, and the ability to deliver hot water up to 70°C. It offers smart control options, including mobile app connectivity, and can operate in three different modes, providing flexibility for users.
4. Improving Indoor Air Quality with PURECLASS Ventilation Units - PURECLASS decentralized ventilation units from Soler & Palau provide a highly efficient solution for continuous indoor air renewal. with high-efficiency filters, they effectively capture pollutants such as pollen, bacteria, and viruses, while achieving 92% heat recovery efficiency.
Designed for easy installation, PURECLASS features a lightweight structure and low noise levels, fitting seamlessly into false ceilings without ductwork—ideal for residential and commercial use. Its advanced controls and low energy consumption make it a practical, sustainable choice for renovation projects, ensuring functionality and aesthetics.
5. Connectair® offers a cutting-edge solution for ensuring optimal indoor air quality and comfort by enabling seamless remote control of your S&P ventilation system from any device. With its intuitive, user-friendly interface, users can easily monitor and manage their system’s status. Key features include the ability to regulate airflow, monitor air-quality, adjust schedules, activate the bypass function and check the condition of filters for maintenance.
2.) Aftermarket operational/lifecycle/performance data have become an integral part of continuous improvement in the HVACR industry. As a manufacturer or supplier, what is the data that you collect/track, and what is your approach to that data? How do you collect/track that data? How do you validate them? How do you use the data? And what is your approach to analysing the data in ensuring that your interpretation and subsequent data-based action are able to improve such aspirations/outcomes as better energy efficiency, lower Total Cost of Ownership, better Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), fire safety, reliability, data centre integrity, robust process cooling or stronger cold chain? (You may choose one, two or more aspirations/outcomes in writing your answer, as is/are relevant to the nature of products you manufacture or supply.) (89)Answer: 1. Rheem Lifecyle Analysis
At Rheem, sustainability is a key focus and cross-functional teams engage in Strategy Sessions to evaluate environmental and social impacts, ensuring every product development process(PDP) prioritizes sustainability. Rheem's Sustainability Strategy Wheel helps identify opportunities to enhance eco-friendliness throughout a product’s life cycle starting from production.
Rheem awards its Sustainability Standout® Seal to products exceeding internal sustainability benchmarks, where products earn this seal through a proprietary point system, which evaluates features such as energy-efficiency, longevity, packaging, recyclability, and CO2 emissions reduction eventually categorizing them as "good," "better," or "brand best," helping buyers choose products that lower environmental impact.
2. Product Failure Analysis
As a supplier, we utilize our ServTek field-service application and ERP-integrated warranty software to track failure rates, warranty claims, and complaints. This systematic data collection generates comprehensive reports shared with manufacturers and department heads to identify trends and root causes for product enhancements. Analyzing data across project-specific, contractor-specific, product-wise, model-specific, and make-specific categories helps us develop strategies to reduce Total Cost of Ownership and improve product reliability. Continuous monitoring ensures actionable improvements are implemented.
3. CCSI Software
Clima Uno's AHUs utilize CCSI selection software, which combines technical and performance data to provide exceptional solutions. Insights from clients, sales, and aftersales teams are crucial for refining designs, resulting in optimal units and enhanced component performance for improved system efficiency. The company prioritizes continuous product performance enhancements by optimizing design, improving reliability, lowering Total Cost of Ownership(TCO), and increasing energy efficiency while maintaining high Indoor Environmental Quality(IEQ). This commitment is backed by performance testing in Eurovent-certified laboratories.
4. Enhancing Fire Safety Through Advanced CFD Simulation Studies
In the past year, we successfully conducted 13 CFD simulation studies, focusing on analyzing and predicting airflow, heat transfer, and smoke movement in complex environments to visualize airflow patterns, assess the efficiency of ventilation systems, and optimize designs for enhanced safety and performance, ultimately improving fire safety measures.
One significant case-study guided by the standards set in BS7346-7:2013, involved the proposed basement car park ducted ventilation system for “B+G+6 Hampton Hotel & Residential Building, Dubai”.
5. Seismic Analysis: Ensuring Reliability without Compromising Performance
Seismic analysis, traditionally a manual process in HVACR industry, has evolved significantly due to advancements in digitization now utilizes digital tools, advanced simulation software, and sensor-integration for more accurate and reliable results like:
a. Energy Efficiency & Lower Total Cost of Ownership(TCO): real-time monitoring systems to adjust or shutdown equipment in response to seismic warnings, reducing energy wastage and damage. IoT-enabled sensors with accelerometers help lower TCO by extending system lifecycles.
b. Enhanced Reliability: allow precise seismic simulations via Finite-Element Analysis(FEA), ensuring robust structures for ducts and piping, crucial for earthquake-prone areas.
c. Fire Safety & Data Center Integrity: combined with smart fire systems, quickly isolates critical areas and protects essential cooling for servers post-seismic events.
d. Robust Process Cooling: Industries needing precise-cooling benefit from risk assessments, designing HVACR-systems to withstand shocks and ensure product quality.
Digitization in seismic analysis boosts HVACR reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and resilience.
3.) Performance of assets or facilities is so much dependent on regular upkeep and commissioning. As a manufacturer or supplier, how are you supporting asset or facility management initiatives and endeavours of owners towards achieving better energy efficiency, lower Total Cost of Ownership, better Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), fire safety, reliability, data centre integrity, robust process cooling or stronger cold chain? (You may choose one, two or more aspirations/outcomes in writing your answer, as is/are relevant to the nature of products you manufacture or supply.) (90)Answer: 1. Commissioning Support
Leminar is dedicated to supporting customers with comprehensive commissioning assistance, ensuring optimal performance of the products we supply while enhancing energy efficiency, reducing Total Cost of Ownership(TCO), and improving Indoor Environmental Quality(IEQ). Our commitment includes:
a. Comprehensive Commissioning Support services to ensure systems perform optimally from the outset.
b. Ongoing maintenance support to keep systems running efficiently, and minimize downtime and operational costs.
c. Energy-Efficient Product Solutions and Design Support help reduce energy-consumption and carbon footprints.
Specific Areas of Support:
a. Water Heaters commissioning assistance for solar, heat pump, and electric water heaters, collaborating closely with contractors for seamless installation and optimization.
b. VRF Testing & Commissioning across 113 projects for units totaling 9,732 tons.
c. FAHU Assembly for 356 units and Commissioning support for 52 projects.
d. On-Site Commissioning for Frese for critical sites for Pressure Independent Control Valves(PICVs) to ensure efficient and safe operation, providing customers with detailed reports on findings.
Through these initiatives, Leminar is committed to delivering exceptional performance and reliability for our clients' HVAC systems.
2. Leminar ServicePro: Expert Maintenance Support for Optimal Performance
At Leminar ServicePro, we are committed to providing dedicated maintenance support through our highly skilled, factory-trained technicians. Our team ensures that all products operate at their full capacity and adhere to their declared power consumption, guaranteeing optimal performance for our customers.
Currently, we maintain a total capacity of 127,500 tons and 36,390 units. Our proactive approach to maintenance extends the lifespan of our products and helps our customers achieve significant energy-savings and operational-efficiency.
3. Quality Assurance & Pressure Testing
At Leminar, we ensure the highest level of quality assurance for the valves we deliver. by taking a measure to conduct the internal pressure testing of valves at our own internal test rig. Before dispatching any valve to our customers, it undergoes this pressure testing process, providing an additional double-check on top of the manufacturer's checks. The internal pressure testing is carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. By subjecting each valve to this thorough internal pressure testing, we can guarantee that they meet all required specification standards.
This best practice sets us apart from other suppliers in the market, as we are the only ones who provide this internal testing service before delivering the valves to our customers. Our commitment to going above and beyond industry norms ensures that our clients receive only the highest quality products.
4. Armacell Insulation: A Comprehensive Solution for Energy Efficiency and More
Armacell's insulation selection software offers key advantages, enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, improving indoor environmental quality (IEQ), ensuring fire safety, and optimizing process cooling. By minimizing heat loss and gain, it lowers energy use and reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Its long service life and ability to protect equipment further reduce maintenance costs.. Armacell products enhance IEQ by reducing noise and stabilizing indoor temperatures, while fire-resistant materials add a crucial layer of safety. Additionally, the insulation improves cooling system efficiency through optimized heat transfer.
4.) Describe your HR practices as a manufacturer or supplier. Do elaborate on how you hire, train, mentor, evaluate and reward your employees towards not only capacity-building and the commercial growth of the organisation but also for them to deliver better energy efficiency, lower Total Cost of Ownership, better Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), fire safety, reliability, data centre integrity, robust process cooling or stronger cold chain? (You may choose one, two or more aspirations/outcomes in writing your answer, as is/are relevant to the nature of products you manufacture or supply.) (91)Answer: 1. Certified Professionals at Leminar in Energy Management
Leminar employs a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and a Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP®) to enhance our energy management services. The CEM offers in-depth training on the latest techniques for reducing energy costs, providing a valuable platform for professionals to improve their expertise. Meanwhile, the CMVP® specializes in measurement and verification techniques to assess performance improvements in various energy-consuming systems, including building and industrial processes. Through these qualifications, Leminar is dedicated to driving energy efficiency and supporting clients in achieving sustainability goals.
2. Customer Trainings
Leminar conducted a total of 49 training sessions both inside and outside the Leminar-Rheem Innovation Center, successfully training 179 engineers from various clients, contractors, and consultants. These on-site trainings play a vital role in educating MEP consultants and contractors while fostering strong, long-term relationships. The sessions offer hands-on learning, equipping participants with practical knowledge about HVAC basics and product-specific training on Rheem AC units (DX & VRF), Rheem water heaters, and CCUs. The training also covers installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, ensuring comprehensive understanding and support for the trainees.
3. Employee Training
Leminar is committed to equipping its staff with the technical knowledge required to offer the best solutions to customers. Through a series of in-depth product technical trainings, our team is continuously educated on energy efficiency strategies, advanced HVAC technologies, and sustainable practices. These trainings focus on optimizing product performance, reducing energy consumption, and identifying the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions. By enhancing our staff's expertise, we ensure they are well-prepared to provide customers with solutions that improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs while maintaining optimal system performance.
4. Training Session for ASHRAE and ISHRAE Young University Students
Leminar conducted a training program to the next generation of HVAC professionals by offering specialized training for ASHRAE young university students and did a workshop on “sustainability in HVAC” for the MAHE Manipal university students through the ISHRAE UAE subchapter.. This program provided valuable insights into industry best practices, energy-efficient technologies, and real-world applications of HVAC systems.
5.) As a manufacturer or supplier, how are you contributing to a Circular Economy? (92)Answer: 1. Leminar is committed to localization and promoting a circular economy through regional manufacturing and local sourcing. By sourcing over 50% of our components from UAE manufacturers, we not only support local businesses but also reduce shipping costs and shorten manufacturing lead times. This strategy fosters local prosperity and strengthens the economy while enhancing the efficiency of our operations.
2. Our local manufacturing arm, Clima Uno, has grown by 17% over the past year, demonstrating our dedication to regional development. We have also earned the prestigious In-Country Value (ICV) certificate, further highlighting our contribution to the UAE economy and our focus on fostering sustainable growth.
3. In alignment with sustainability goals, our brand S&P is actively involved in the GOAL 2025 initiative. This initiative underscores our commitment to a circular economy by utilizing 100 tons of recycled plastic, reflecting our efforts to reduce waste and promote environmental responsibility while supporting local prosperity.
4. Clima Uno, the manufacturing arm of Leminar, has successfully installed a 420.75 kWp solar plant at its Dubai Investment Park facility, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. This project aligns with DEWA’s Shams Solar Policy and Dubai Municipality's green building standards, reducing Clima Uno’s carbon footprint by 270,000+ kgs and achieving 90% energy savings. The solar plant produces 143% more energy than the facility’s consumption, with an environmental savings of 283,084 kg this year. Through the Net-Metering Policy, surplus energy is exported to the grid, enhancing resource efficiency and supporting a circular economy.
5. The UAE Clean Up Drive aligns with our commitment to the circular economy by encouraging active participation in environmental sustainability initiatives. Engaging in such efforts not only positively impacts the environment but also strengthens our organizational culture by fostering a sense of shared purpose and community involvement. This reinforces our dedication to sustainable practices and highlights our responsibility toward building a greener future.
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