AHRI India Newsletter

June 27, 2024

AHRI Participates in Alfa Laval India Webinar

On May 20, AHRI Senior Technical Analyst Dalip Singh participated as a speaker and panelist in a webinar titled, “Thermal Performance Guaranteed: Alfa Laval - AHRI Certified Plate Heat Exchangers,” hosted by Alfa Laval India.

The webinar provided detailed information on AHRI’s liquid-to-liquid heat exchangers (LLHE) certification program. Regional demand for the LLHE program is expected to rise due to the recent increase in district cooling applications. More than 110 people participated in the webinar, representing regions of Europe, the Middle East, and India. Contact: Dalip Singh. 

AHRI Participates in ISHRAE Advocacy Interaction Meeting

On May 8, AHRI Senior Technical Analyst Dalip Singh attended the Indian Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers’ (ISHRAE) advocacy interaction meeting in New Delhi. The meeting was designed to improve interaction and coordination among ISHRAE and its associate societies. More than 20 other professional organizations that representing diverse fields attended the session. During the meeting, ISHRAE acknowledged its ongoing collaboration with AHRI on HVACR standards development and technician training. Contact: Dalip Singh.

AHRI India Hosts Industry Networking Event

On May 17, AHRI’s India office hosted an industry event at the ITC Grand Central Hotel in Mumbai titled, “Building a Green Future - Accelerating Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization - Enabled by Standards and Certification.” More than one hundred guests attended, with discussion topics ranging from COP 28 standards, sustainability practices, decarbonization, and AHRI certification programs, specifically variable refrigerant flow, central station air-handling unit supply fans, and datacom cooling. Contact: Vikram Murthy.AHRI Participates in Inaugural Meeting of Green Cooling Council in Mumbai

On May 11, Vikram Murthy, AHRI India Representative, and Dalip Singh, AHRI Senior Technical Analyst, participated in the first meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Green Cooling Council (GCC) in Mumbai. The Council’s objective is to facilitate the reduction of the cooling industry’s carbon footprint, while serving as a knowledge and technology resource.

The GCC is made up of industry representatives, technology suppliers, service providers, associations, and government agencies seeking to enable:

• Development and promotion of low-carbon technologies,
• Partnerships with research institutions to advance research in green cooling, and  
• Development of a network between innovative startups seeking to provide solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and end users.

In addition, the GCC will focus on the following areas for addressing sustainability in cooling:

• Comfort Cooling,
• Industrial Cooling, and
• Cold Storage.

AHRI will be a key stakeholder in the GCC, representing its members as well as providing a global perspective on issues such as carbon reduction and sustainability. Contact: Dalip Singh

AHRI to Host Industry Event in Mumbai, India

AHRI’s India office will be hosting an industry event titled, “Building a Greener Future: Accelerating Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization - Enabled by Standards & Certification,” to be held on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. ITC at Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai. It will bring together industry stakeholders such as consultants, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to discuss the HVACR compliance and validations mechanisms that impact decarbonization and energy efficiency. The event will be followed by a networking reception and dinner Contact: Vikram Murthy.

AHRI Participates in IGBC Green Data Center Technical Committee Meeting

On February 27, AHRI Senior Technical Analyst Dalip Singh participated in the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Data Centre Certification Technical Committee meeting in Mumbai.

The committee is tasked with revising the existing DC certification program to include the following:
•    Improved power usage effectiveness (PUE) levels 
•    A shift to lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant 
•    Improved water efficiency and indoor air quality levels
•    Higher operational and maintenance efficiency

The committee will be working in three specific work groups to address these points. AHRI is participating in the PUE levels working group. Contact: Dalip Singh

AHRI, ISHRAE Meet During ACREX India

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During last week’s ACREX India Expo, AHRI and ISHRAE convened to discuss harmonization, education, and collaboration within the HVACR industry. The meeting, attended by AHRI COO John Lanier, Senior Vice President of Global Services Henry Hwong, India Representative Vikram Murthy, Technical Analyst Dalip Singh, and MENA Managing Director Nabil Shahin, aimed to strengthen our relationship and drive advancements in the field through shared knowledge and expertise. Contact: Hassan Kal.
 

AHRI India Representative Shares Outlook on HVACR Trends

On January 16, Thermal Control magazine published an editorial by AHRI India Representative Vikram Murthy in which he outlines the industry’s recent activities and emerging trends in the country. In recent years, the expansion of the construction, housing, and hospitality sectors in India have led to a growing demand for both unitary and commercial air conditioning systems. Data from India’s Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change predicts similar results, projecting energy use from air conditioners to more than triple by 2038.

In addition to growing demand, AHRI expects other factors such as India’s green movement, new technology, and expanded retrofitting efforts to impact the Indian HVACR market in the coming years. Contact: Vikram Murthy.