DAIKIN, the pioneer in the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, recently launched its newest model—the VRV IV-S—on February 26 and 27 at the New World Hotel in Makati City.
The new and improved series comes with higher capacity outdoor units, more connectable indoor units, more compact and lightweight outdoor units, as well as more types of indoor units.
The new system is now available in 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 hp outdoor units and can connect up to 14 indoor units. Higher capacities and more connectable indoor units mean these units can be used on more applications efficiently.
The new design of VRV IV-S system has been optimized, with the height of the 4 and 5 hp reduced to only 990 mm. This design gives the building a sleek look from the outside and a clear view of the scenery from the inside of the building. The VRV IV-S system is now slim and compact. The space-saving outdoor units are able to maximize utilization of installation space. It is an ideal air-conditioning system for residential, small offices and shops.
Daikin’s VRV Heat Recovery System recovers waste heat from the condensing unit to be used for heating water with the aide of the state-of-the-art Serpentine Heat Exchanger. Essentially, no energy is consumed for heating the water, except for the electrical energy consumed for the circulating pipe. Unlike the conventional electric heater, the heating element consumes high electric energy for heating. One kilowatt of electric power input produces only 1 kW of electrical heating. This additional power consumption is eliminated with the heat-recovery technology introduced by Daikin.
The Serpentine Heat Exchanger is Daikin’s innovation for effecting heat transfer between the hot refrigerant and the water circuits. The traditional way of hot water systems using Plate Exchangers is prone to refrigerant and oil leakage, which may contaminate the water line and pose a health hazard. The Daikin Serpentine Heat Exchanger can deliver good heat transfer between the hot refrigerant and the water circuit, as well as provide absolute isolation between the two circuits. With its ground-breaking anti-bacterial mode, residential and commercial users will enjoy clean and safe water without the need for additional energy for heating.
With the current growth of the condominium market in the country, more and more people tend to purchase one unit either for their own use or as an investment. With the comfort of a friendly neighborhood and the perks of city living, condominium projects are strategically planned to cater to every market. Despite the relatively smaller floor areas compared to single detached houses, young professionals today prefer condominiums for the luxury and convenience they bring.
As a result, more than 400,000 units of window-type air conditioners will be sold each year to cater to this market.
Manufacturers who have limited resources for production tend to outsource their production which may post risks for quality assurance. Therefore, Daikin migrates the manufacturing of its floor mounted and ceiling suspended units to their OYL Factory in Malaysia. Daikin also expanded its lineup for their floor mounted units from 4 and 5 hp to 3, 4, 5 and 6 hp to provide its clients the precise capacity they need.
Indeed, Daikin has the capacity to produce more quality products and technologies for the future. The Philippines is currently one of the countries with the highest costs of electricity in the world. And having more equipment operating means more electricity consumption, hence higher expenses for the users. With this in mind, Daikin launched the VRV Heat Recovery System, which can reuse energy and maximize the electrical energy consumed.
Meanwhile, Daikin will introduce D-Smart, a small capacity/split-type room air-conditioner model of 0.5 hp and 0.8 hp equipped with Daikin’s Inverter technology and its new refrigerant R32 in April. The 0.5-hp unit will cost P26,000, while the 0.8 hp at P28,000.
“With these new units, one can have the benefits of a split type unit but with a lower initial cost. It has a cooling capacity for at least 10-square-meter room,” Daikin Philippines Deputy Division Manager Ryuta Hayashibara said.
“These new units may be small in capacity but still big in features, as well as big in energy savings. Daikin’s Inverter technology would translate to at least 30 percent in energy savings. Based on experience, customers are able to get back their money within a year through energy savings.”
“That’s why we are introducing the D-Smart next month so, we can achieve our targets in sales,” Hayashibara said. Daikin’s target is 33-percent growth this year, which is P2 billion in sales that will generate from their 0.5-hp and 0.75-hp inverter, split-type air conditioners.
Tet Andolong