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28 MODERN BUILDING SERVICES FEBRUARY 2021 New Product Launch: PORTAFLOW - PF333/PF222 ANewMicronics, PORTAFLOW rangewith the latest ultrasonic flowmeasurement technology andHydronic Liquid Flow EnergyMeasurement and a comprehensive data logging facility for the PF333 version. Building on its considerable experience and success with the former PF330 and 220 range Micronics has developed a New range of portable, clamp-on, ultrasonic flow instruments, incorporating the latest technology whilst still retaining the key feature of simple operation, to provide quick, out of the box results! The PORTAFLOWPF333 offers the user quick and accurate flow and energy measurement and with its easy-to-follow menu and simple set up, results can be achieved within minutes of opening the case! The range continues to bring simplicity to the non- invasive measurement of liquid flow and now with the addition of hydronic liquid flow energy measurement for hot and chilled water applications. The PF333 is a portable, simple to use ultrasonic clamp-on flow and thermal, heat/energy meter, that uses the latest cross correlation ultrasound flow measurement system to measure flow rate and clamp-on PT100 temperature sensors to measure flow and return temperatures. The PF333 measures energy rate and totalised energy and the Hydronic thermal energy, heat or cooling load is calculated from a combination of the flow rate and the flow and return temperature difference or delta T to comply with EN1434 section 6. The integral Data Logging has a capacity of 100,000,000 data points with 12 named sites and can be downloaded via USB to CSV files and export to Excel for further analysis. Compact, rugged and reliable, the PORTAFLOW range has been designed to provide sustained performance in industrial environments with the New cross correlation flowmeasurement system providing improved accuracy for flow and measurement audits of old and often challenging pipe-work in existing installations. For further information on this product or theMicronics range call Micronics on +44(0)1628 810456 , or visit www.micronicsflowmeters.com Interactive Components Ltd – NEWproduct launch The De Pala 3-way 633BED Diverting Zone Valve with 2x15mm compression and 1x1/2” BSP female port with a maximum working pressure of 16.0 bar and customer specified maximum operating temperature of 85°C and fitted with a 24Vdc actuator with 12 second actuation time for 90 degrees of rotation, has successfully achieved Kiwa UK Regulation 4 Product and WRAS approval. Both the valve and actuator were tailored to meet a customer specific requirement of an integral off position between the diverting positions and will be used in conjunction with a standard De Pala 2-way 642BED on/off valve with 42mm compression fittings and standard 12 second actuator. The original specification called for an actuated 2-way on/off 15mm compression fittings isolation valve to be used in conjunction with an actuated 3-way 15mm compression fittings diverting valve. By modifying a standard 3-way diverting valve and actuator head to incorporate the isolation function of the 2-way 15mm valve, the customer has saved a large proportion of the additional cost of the 2-way isolation valve in their system. For information on the extensive range of De Pala valves and actuators for use in HVACR applications, please contact Interactive Components Limited. Interactive Components Ltd Manufacturers Agent and Distributor info@icltd.uk 01296 425656 07836 694463 WHAT’S NEW A guide to new products and services for MBS readers. MBS Replacing obsolete dehumidifier improves energy efficiency at Floranova Munters, global leaders in climate control, recently replaced an obsolete desiccant dehumidifier with a more energy efficient solution at Floranova. The company is a specialist in the breeding and supply of ornamental F1 hybrid plants and open pollinated seeds. For over 30 years, a Munters MD300 dehumidifier controlled humidity in their most critical seed store. “The biggest issue is humidity” says Stuart Walpole, Process Manager at Floranova. Creating the right environment is essential to prevent any germination or damage ahead of shipping and planting. With the MD300 now obsolete, Munters recommended and supplied an ML270 desiccant dehumidifier as the most suitable alternative. “Reliability is key” says Stuart. “We opted for a direct replacement and didn’t even consider using anyone else. This is our most critical storage area, and as such we need a system we can trust. We know we can rely on the Munters units.” The temperature in this store is maintained to 12-15°C, with the ML270 maintaining relative humidity to 27-33%. Stuart summaries “Overall I’m really impressed. The new system is far more energy efficient. It easily does exactly what it’s required to do, and it is exceptionally reliable. It maintains consistent conditions. I’m very happy”. For the full story or more information, visi t munters.com