Heat pumps are the new stars of the heating world. These systems outperform others on several fronts, and many governments are introducing new laws and regulations to encourage their use, not least because they’re better for the environment and help combat climate change. In this article, we take a detailed look at the nuts and bolts of this technology.

Two new manifolds, their probes and connected accessories come onto the market, equipped with the latest technologies. Sauermann is launching two new digital manifolds, along with the necessary sensors and accessories, for working on all types of installations using refrigerant: heat pumps, air conditioning, refrigeration and reversible systems, across all sectors from domestic to industrial.

Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration professionals are among the world's foremost experts in airflow: balancing pressures, measuring velocities, ensuring that systems operate at maximum efficiency... So these pros know all about their trusty Pitot tube, the simple yet brilliant device that measures a fluid's velocity and calculates its flow rate. But did you know that the same fundamental technology used in ducts plays an essential role in the highly demanding world of Formula 1 racing? Let's dive into the fascinating (and surprisingly complex) ways in which pitot tubes are used in F1, to see these instruments in a whole new light.

As lockdown rules are eased in many parts of the world, the production of respiratory face masks is being ramped up to cater to massive demand from countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Chinese filter manufacturers are turning in large numbers to Sauermann to certify their products to the strictest international standards. Filter test benches require high-precision differential pressure sensors, such as our CP 112 range, as part of the test protocol. Here, we explain how and why.

Following an audit by COFRAC (the French Accreditation Committee) in January this year, Sauermann’s Montpon laboratories were once again accredited for temperature and hygrometry calibration services. Our spanish labs are also accredited to this standard by ENAC (the Spanish Accreditation Committee) concerning gaz analysis. The accreditation testifies that our laboratories have taken adequate steps to comply with the latest version of the international ISO/IEC 17025 standard, published in 2017.

Recommendations from specialist ventilation and air-conditioning bodies all come to the same conclusion: that maintaining indoor air quality is vital in the fight against COVID-19 and other viruses, and that a ventilation system’s air change rate is of paramount importance.

The number of data centres is increasing at an unprecedented rate as the world shifts to a digital-led economy. These server farms are also becoming ever bigger in size in order to keep up with the rapidly growing volume of data that needs to be stored, transferred and shared online. As the nerve centres of the web, data centres consume vast quantities of energy. They also generate a huge amount of heat, which can cause damage to components if left unchecked.

In the first quarter of this year, Sauermann UK delivered comprehensive environmental monitoring for one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical packaging companies based in Yorkshire.

Air vent measurement is no easy task. It requires different methods and instruments depending on the type of vent in question. Following the tips in this article will ensure you get your measurements right.

Air change rate (ACR) has always been a key concept in building ventilation system management. But now, it’s become even more important – as a vital measurement in the fight against COVID-19, and against bacteria and viruses more generally.

Some combustion gas analysers include a carbon monoxide (CO) dilution function, especially if they’re designed for use with high-powered systems. This function provides vital protection against the potentially harmful gases emitted by powerful or poorly configured heat-generating machines. Here, we take a deep dive into the what, why and how of CO dilution.

IAQ management has enjoyed a stratospheric rise through the ranks to become one of the most important disciplines in the world of buildings and ventilation. It plays a prominent role in addressing some of the key challenges of our times: tackling air pollution to protect the environment, combating bacterial and viral infections to preserve public health, and keeping us comfortable in an age when we spend most of our lives indoors.