Gas boilers: A systematic solution
In the middle of the pandemic, Chinese company Hause had problems obtaining important components for its boilers. German-Chinese collaboration helped in this emergency.»
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Trendsetter for Spanish hoods
Pando supplies its customers with excellent quality range hoods and is always on the lookout for the latest technical trends. That is why the Spanish manufacturer relies on the new RadiFlex from ebm-papst for the blower. It makes not only the hoods but also the production more efficient.»
Heating with hydrogen
For outsiders, this is a tiny house. For industry, it is an outlook towards the future: in a demo test, the Dutch boiler manufacturer Intergas showcases how it generates cozy warmth from hydrogen. »
Germ-free washing for medical instruments
Bonferraro’s high-tech washer-disinfector reliably cleans germs off medical and laboratory instruments. The drying phase at the end is a crucial part of the washing program. The Italian manufacturer relies on a blower that is usually used in condensing boilers.»
Cooling for wind turbines
A new wind farm was built in Russia in the summer of 2021. To ensure that green electricity is also supplied to households, a transformer from Rosenergotrans in the wind turbine brings the energy to the right voltage. High up, it keeps a cool head thanks to centrifugal blowers from ebm-papst. They can withstand the salt spray from the nearby coast.»
New energy label for electrical appliances
Since March 2021, a new energy label with much more stringent specifications has been in force for many electrical appliances. The first devices to be affected are household appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers. As a pioneer of EC technology and as a development partner, ebm-papst can help manufacturers to bring their devices into the higher efficiency classes. »
Greater efficiency and flexibility under the hood
EC technology is also gaining ground in range hoods. In the past, it was still a niche product for premium devices, but more stringent EU energy efficiency requirements have changed this. With the RadiFlex, ebm-papst has developed an economical, high-performance blower for a wide range of applications that can be flexibly integrated into a wide range of hood types.»
Efficient pellet heating: With Zero to hero
ÖkoFEN is a specialist in pellet heating. The latest highlight is “ZeroFlame,” flameless and emission-free combustion.»
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Stylishly dry: EC technology in a hair dryer
The new F5 hood hair dryers from Franke Aquarotter, based in Ludwigsfelde, Germany, are the first to use ion technology at swimming pools. Inside the stylish devices, ebm-papst technology ensures their long service life.»
Gas valves for condensing boilers: The crucial link
In condensing boilers, the gas valve is a key component for combustion control. It ensures safe, reliable operation and is crucial for providing the optimum combustion mixture. The gas valve range from ebm-papst offers the ideal solution for both pneumatic and electronic networks.»
Using subsidies to heat more efficiently
We have set a course for the energy revolution. Heating plays a very important role here. With state-of-the-art heat pumps, gas condensing boilers, etc., efficient system components from ebm-papst, and attractive state funding, environmentally friendly construction and renovation are now moving full steam ahead.»
Korea’s Number One gets Fired Up
Heating technology manufacturer KD Navien wanted to develop a condensing boiler that could work reliably even under the most adverse conditions. With technology from ebm-papst, they have reached their goal.»
Determining and regulating air flow
Adjusting the air flow of a fan to the actual demand enables significant energy savings and noise reduction in practice. It should therefore be possible to regulate the air flow of the fans used in ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems as precisely and efficiently as possible to a specified setpoint. Depending on the fan type and area of application, different methods can be used.»
Systematic clean combustion
Modern and efficient heating technology plays a crucial role in the energy revolution succeeding. With CleanEco and CleanVario, ebm-papst has two complete systems for combustion control in its portfolio which make an important contribution to a clean future. This not only benefits the environment, but also manufacturers, installers – and of course end users.»
One blower for three product lines
Dustin C. Wiggins and Jennifer Russell of water heating technology manufacturer Lochinvar needed to make three product lines more efficient in record time. However, the gas blower required to do so didn’t yet exist. Well, unless you have strong partners!»
Combination ovens: Anything but half-baked
With a new generation of combination ovens, RATIONAL is setting a new industry standard, partly thanks to intensive consultations with partner ebm-papst.»
“The system will soon be H2-ready”
Hydrogen could be the clean future of the heating technology sector. Jürgen Schwalme, Head of Application Regions & Certification at ebm-papst Landshut, provides information about the right gas-air composite systems.»
Flexible combustion for any gas mixture
The quality of gas for heating varies more and more frequently, meaning that the classic pneumatic mixture control in condensing units reaches its limits. The Vaillant Group therefore relies on an electronic solution in the form of its combustion system IoniDetect.»
A heating system saves lives
What can be done if respirators are in short supply in hospitals? Viessmann asked this question and converted a gas wall heating system in record time.»
The energy of the future
As a clean energy supply, hydrogen could revolutionize the heating technology sector. The first experiments are already under way and ebm-papst is also preparing the gas-air composite systems of its gas condensing units for this climate-neutral fuel.»
The formula for the air/fuel ratio
The air/fuel ratio λ is the key to efficient combustion in gas condensing units. But when gas quality fluctuates, the widely used pneumatic mixture control shows its limits. The solution: an electronic gas/air ratio control.»
“The challenge was clear”
In a washing machine, the drying process also has to work properly to ensure that the dishes come out squeaky clean. This created multiple challenges when Miele’s new 7000th generation was developed. Miele product developer Horst Lintelmann tells us how the team mastered them and discusses what role the blower played.»
Hot air for quick cooking
The borders between retail and gastronomy are increasingly blurry. Gas stations, supermarkets, and even clothing stores are offering their customers warm snacks. But space on the counter and hungry customers’ time are both in short supply. Compact high-speed ovens solve the problem, with the help of EC blowers from ebm-papst.»
Partying until the sparks fly
Concerts, festivals and sports events would only be half as much fun without impressive special effects. But since lots of regulations must be complied with for pyrotechnics, Magic FX focuses on other visual effects — as it did with its latest product, the Sparxtar.»
Testing in China
Germany and the United States have gas labs, and now China has had one of its own since 2018. That enables us to address local requirements even more effectively.»
Electricity? We make it ourselves!
The BlueGEN BG-15 micro CHP system from Solidpower uses fuel cells to generate electricity and heat from natural gas. And it does it very economically thanks to its uniquely high electrical efficiency.»
Cool on the outside, crispy on the inside
It needed to be powerful yet quiet, and hardly take up any space: The stove jacket cooling system of the new oven line from V-ZUG. This also broke some sweat for the engineers.»
Great times for smart heating
Digitization has long since become established in the heating systems sector. But until now no lean communication solution was available for small boilers. LIN-capable gas blowers from ebm-papst are about to change all that. To the advantage of manufacturers, fitters and end users.»
»Sustainability Is in Our Genes«
Turkey relies on the EU Ecodesign directive. Since 2018, the minimum efficiency standard has also applied to the condensing boiler market. emas, the
Turkish market leader, is not worried about the regulations being tightened.»
Economical modernization of heating systems
Modern heating systems have to function efficiently, ecologically and economically without being excessively expensive to buy. A reasonable compromise is the key, particularly when replacing old heating systems. Condensing technology in combination with modern gas blowers can present an economical solution in such cases.»
Deluxe camping in any weather
Driving off with the camper on the spur of the moment to watch the sunset in no-man’s-land and enjoy the sound of silence — no problem with a cleverly designed air conditioner and a small, lightweight heater.»
Time for a hot shower!
Stationary hot water high-pressure cleaners from Kärcher blow away even the toughest dirt easily. They use a burner with an ebm-papst gas blower to heat the water.»
“Flexible and compact”
RadiMix gas blowers are perfect for heating modern buildings. Frank Schlopakowski, Head of Design Department R&D at ebm-papst, explains why.»
Improving efficiency with EC motors
Not only do the latest electronically commutated motors (EC motors) consume much less electricity, they are usually considerably more compact at equal or even higher power output. Their use in household appliances provides an example of the resulting benefits for machinery and equipment. A few scenarios described below show the advantages.»
Heating like the sun
It takes a lot of energy to heat large buildings, making it that much more important for heat to be where it’s needed and not get lost when gates are opened. To avoid such losses, radiant tube heaters are often used. They heat like the sun. But until recently, they also had room for improvement.»
Local heating supply reduces heat losses and costs
A modern local heating station operated with gas premix technology can now provide up to 2 MW thermal output – equipped with a single boiler. Premix technology reduces the emission of pollutants and, in combination with an EC motor with a broad modulation range, the environmental impact is minimal.»
“More power for local heating”
How the new G3G 315 pre-mix blower helps to create an efficient local heating supply is explained by Christian Diegritz, Head of Product Management, Marketing and Communication at ebm-papst.»
Panpipes with a joystick
Students have developed an electronically controlled instrument for therapeutic purposes.»
Efficient, quiet gas blowers ring in a new era
High modulation rates and compact dimensions for the gas condensing technology market up to 50 kW»
Two heating experts with the same idea
Stronger but more compact – this was the goal that Lochinvar had in mind as it developed a high-efficiency gas boiler and that ebm-papst had in mind while working on a two-megawatt gas blower. In the end, the partners combined these two projects that were made for each other, and the result was a hit.»
Testing in China
ebm-papst has had its own test center in China since 2012. It helps local customers produce better products.»
Digital think tank
Delivering smart heating solutions is the goal for the new ebm-papst development center in Osnabrück, the fourth-largest city in the German state of Lower Saxony. About a dozen experts there will soon be experimenting with electronic combustion control.»
The heating Dutchman
When Ton van Maaren started working at Remeha 33 years ago, condensing boilers were still in their infancy. Now they’ll soon be able to call a service technician themselves via Internet when they need help. The new Quinta ACE condensing boiler is prepared to do that.»
Ready for a wave of orders
The European Union’s Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EG and an energy efficiency label are now roiling the heating industry. ebm-papst got ready for it with a new production facility.»
How much does air weigh?
How mass flow sensors measure the exact amount of air.»
An efficient family
Optimum burning in gas appliance requires perfect harmony between the components. The NRV systems by ebm-papst provide the perfect gas/air mixture.»
Not just heat
The new boiler from the British company Flowgroup is not just any old boiler. It doesn’t just produce heat, but electricity too, and pays for itself in the process. The story of an extraordinary project.»
The future of refrigeration, air conditioning and building systems
Efficient, compact EC motors for high-performance fans and blowers»
Compact, quiet and reliable
Induced draft fans for optimised biomass heating»
Pure Gold for the fryer
elframo gas deep-fryers make really perfect chips. What you really need for properly crisp food is a condensing system from ebm papst»
Gas valve automatically optimises combustion
Variations in the gas mixture no longer a problem»
Perfect recycling
Systems from Hybag AG in Switzerland turn waste into biomass»
Cooking the Eco way
The new generation of Miele range hoods has energy-efficient technology at heart»
Versatile system consisting of a fan, gas valve and venturi mixer
Optimised components for a wide modulation range for gas condensing boilers»
Development partners at eye level
For a gas condensing boiler from Viessmann, ebm-papst developed a complete solution made up of a gas blower, gas valve and gas mixer»
Optimised interaction
How a fan, venturi and gas valve form a perfect system»
Every day is a saving day
In nearly all areas of life, ebm-papst products make their contribution to energy savings»
New gas blower impresses with high power density
New gas blower impresses with high power density»
“We control the entire room climate”
Adrian Peterhans, Managing Director of Air-On, talks about sensible building renovation and the secrets behind the Air-On® single room air-conditioning unit»
The kitchen pro
The RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® whiteefficiency® prepares delicious food in canteen kitchens. The expertise of the ebm-papst Group is bundled up inside of the combi steam oven and turns it into an efficient system which saves energy, costs and fat.»
The all-round talent
The single-room air-conditioning unit from the Swiss start-up company Air-On creates a healthy room climate – and is tremendously energy-efficient and quiet to boot»
Gas fittings, blower and control from a single source
Eco-friendly gas heating systems need perfectly matched components»
PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB!
In hotel rooms, fan coil units keep the temperature comfortable. GreenTech EC centrifugal fans ensure that guests and hotel managers sleep well – because they’re quiet and save energy»
Heat from a single source
A complete gas-air module from ebm-papst helps make a Remeha condensing boiler for private households even more affordable»
EC technology or VFD?
The hidden cost of variable frequency drives»
Giving gas
ebm-papst is taking over a product group from heating unit manufacturer Dungs and expanding its position as a system supplier»
Pumping for the climate
Renewable energies instead of fossil fuels — this is the future for home heating as in other areas. Heat pumps play an every greater role here. However, they vary greatly in output, installation effort and costs.»
Demanded and subsidised
In new construction and renovation alike, building owners are placing increasingly stringent demands on energy efficiency. Grant programmes provide important financial support. However, those who want to take advantage of these programmes should hurry: The German government plans to impose cuts as early as 2011.»
ErP: Frequently asked questions
In 2013, the implementation of the Energy-related Products Directive of the European Union will bring with it minimum efficiency requirements for fans that affect many companies. In this regard, there is still a considerable need for information. Here, mag answers the most frequently asked questions»
Triad for Miele
Concentrated know-how for an especially efficient heat pump drier»
Pioneers in heating technology
Heat Transfer Products manufactures highly efficient heaters applying the latest technologies. And it is the first company in the world to employ an electronic control for gas combustion from ebm-papst.»
Air to water heat pump system
What an intelligent control can mean to heat pump performance»
The secret of the turtle
Originally developed especially for respiration devices, the “Turtle Blower” has since become established as a robust universal genius»
Optimum burner temperature
LambdaConstant: the future of gas condensing boiler controls»
EC in the health system
From the roof to the basement: EC drives and fans work unobtrusively but effectively in all areas of medical technology, making it faster, more reliable and quieter.»