Advances in HVAC&R Technologies

SUMMARY

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Advances in HVAC&R Technologies provides an overview of developments in areas such as sensors, compressors, air filters, heat exchangers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, refrigeration systems, and a number of novel technologies that have potential impact on this technology. It includes key drivers, influencing market factors, challenges, and analysis of trends for each of the above areas with patent analysis of patents granted in the HVAC&R industry.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Scope & Methodology
  • 1. Research Scope & Segmentation
  • 2. Methodology
• 2. Research Service Findings
  • 1. Key Factors influencing HVAC&R Technologies
  • 2. Noteworthy Emerging Technologies

2. Impact Analysis of Sensors on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Sensing Technologies in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Temperature Sensors
  • 2. Pressure Sensors
  • 3. Flow or Velocity Sensors
  • 4. Gas and VOC Sensors
  • 5. Humidity and Occupancy Sensors
• 2. Thermostats in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Function of a Thermostat
  • 2. Types of Thermostats
• 3. Key Developments in Academic and Goverment-related Institutions
  • 1. Data Mining for Sensor Fault Detection and Diagnosis in HVAC--China
  • 2. Impact of Sensor Position on Building Thermal Comfort--France
• 4. Key Developments in Companies
  • 1. Reliable Moisture Measurement with Advanced Humidity Sensor--USA
  • 2. Carbon Monoxide Detection Through MMOS Technology--Sweden
  • 3. AdSem Inc. Develops World's Smallest Germanium NTC Thermistor--USA
  • 4. Unique Bend Sensing Technology--USA
  • 5. Trend toward Development of Substrate-Based Sensing Technology--USA
  • 6. Low-Power Thermoelectric Generator--USA
• 5. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
• 6. Market Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Market Challenges

3. Impact Analysis of Compressors & Air filters on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Compressors in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Centrifugal Compressors
  • 2. Reciprocating Compressors
  • 3. Rotary-Vane Compressors
  • 4. Screw Compressors
  • 5. Scroll Compressors
• 2. Air Filters in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Fiberglass & Polyester MediaPad Filters
  • 2. Pneumatic Filters
  • 3. Electrostatic and Carbon Filters
  • 4. HEPA Filters
• 3. Key Developments in Academic & Government-related Institutions
  • 1. Employing Computational Fluid Dynamics for Ventilation Duct Particulate Concentration Analysis--China
  • 2. Role of Air Filters in Sick Building Syndrome -- Germany
• 4. Key Developments in Companies
  • 1. High-Performance Polymer Set to Drastically Reduce Energy Consumption in Compressors--UK
  • 2. Taking Airflow Measurement Technology to New Heights--USA
  • 3. Developing Industries Quietest Scroll and Reciprocating Compressors--USA
• 5. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
• 6. Market Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Market Challenges

4. Impact Analysis of Heat Exchangers, Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Heat Exchangers in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Function of a Heat Exchanger
  • 2. Types of Heat Exchanger
• 2. Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Humidifiers
  • 2. Dehumidifiers
• 3. Key Developments
  • 1. Analysis of Desiccant Wheel Operation for Optimal Airconditioning--Iran
  • 2. Employing Chemical Dehumidification with Hybrid HVAC Systems--Italy
• 4. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
• 5. Market Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Market Challenges

5. Impact Analysis of Refrigeration Systems on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Refrigeration Methods in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Cyclic Refrigeration Systems
  • 2. Non-Cyclic Refrigeration Systems
• 2. Key Developments
  • 1. Voltas Develops Trigeneration Vapor Absorption Chillers--India
  • 2. Compressed Air Energy Storage Refrigeration--China
  • 3. Leveraging ANN benefits for Refrigeration System analysis--Turkey
• 3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
• 4. Market Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Market Challenges

6. Impact Analysis of Control Systems on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Control Systems and Strategies in HVAC&R Applications
  • 1. Pneumatic HVAC Control Systems
  • 2. DDC HVAC Systems
  • 3. PID Control Strategy
  • 4. Relational Control Strategy
  • 5. Other Control Strategies
• 2. Key Developments in Academic & Government-related Institutions
  • 1. BFRL Leads R&D of Control Strategies for Building Automation Systems--USA
  • 2. Carnegie Mellon University BAPP Project Update--USA
• 3. Key Developments in Companies
  • 1. Employing State-Based Control and Adaptive Control Algorithms in HVAC Systems--USA
  • 2. Optimal System Operation through Novel LOOP Technology--USA
  • 3. Greater Responsibility Lies on the Shoulders of Control Community--USA
• 4. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
• 5. Market Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Market Challenges

7. Impact Analysis of Novel Techniques on HVAC&R Technologies

• 1. Upcoming Novel Technologies
  • 1. Geo-thermal Heat Pumps
  • 2. Under Floor Air Distribution System
  • 3. Building Integrated Photovoltaic System
  • 4. Daylighting
  • 5. Solar Sorption
• 2. Novel Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
  • 1. Analysis of Technology and Market Drivers
  • 2. Analysis of Technology and Market Challenges

8. Patent Analysis and Contact Details

• 1. Patents and Patent Analysis
  • 1. Recent HVAC&R Patents
  • 2. Patent Analysis
• 2. Database of Key Participants
  • 1. Companies
  • 2. Universities and Associations

9. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science and Technology Awards

• 1. Technology Innovation Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Product Innovation Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 3. Excellence in Technology Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

10. Decision Support Database

• 1. Database Tables
  • 1. Electricity Consumption Commercial Sector--World (1999 to 2006)
  • 2. Total Electricity Consumption-Demand Growth--World (1999 to 2006)
  • 3. CO2 Emissions--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • 4. Number of Commercial Building--North America (1999 to 2009)
  • 5. Number of Universities & Colleges--North America (1999 to 2009)