Author: Ajit Panicker
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Redefining HVAC Reliability: How Pureblu Helped Wellness Forever Keep Cool Under Pressure
Once upon a time in the bustling cities of Mumbai and Goa, over 150 Wellness Forever pharmacy outlets each outlet with multiple aircons of different types and brands faced a constant challenge , keeping their stores cool and comfortable amidst sweltering heat and high footfalls. Managing air conditioning services with multiple vendors was becoming a…
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Key Insights from UN’s Refrigerant Management Conference
Foreword This blog post draws from insights I gained at the United Nations Environment Program MOP36, where sessions , focused on Life Cycle Refrigerant Management. My invitation to this event was based on a factsheet we published on Certification and Licensing practices in India’s Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning sector. The factsheet can be accessed here…
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Building a Not-for-Profit: The Journey of RATA
For over 15 years, I’ve been part of a journey that transformed a simple idea into a thriving not-for-profit organization—RATA, the Refrigeration and Airconditioning Trades Association. Our goal? To unite MSMEs in the HVAC&R industry and create a sustainable ecosystem for growth. The sector is expected to grow eightfold in the next two decades, and…
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May Syndrome: Challenges Faced by Air Conditioning Services Companies During the Extreme Summer
With over four decades of experience servicing all types of HVAC systems, we have seen firsthand the unique challenges that arise during the extreme summer months, particularly in May. As temperatures soar and demand for cooling intensifies, air conditioning services companies face a phenomenon we call the ‘May Syndrome.’ These are a cluster of challenges…
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Efficiency and Sustainability in HVAC-R Through Data Analytics, ML, AI, and IoT
The HVAC-R industry is undergoing a digital transformation, incorporating Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and IoT. Data Analytics optimizes energy efficiency, predictive maintenance, and cost savings. Machine Learning enables adaptive climate control, predictive maintenance, and energy demand forecasting. Artificial Intelligence improves automation, diagnostics, and component failure analysis. IoT facilitates real-time monitoring, remote access, and…
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Empowering Indias Workforce
The air conditioning industry is facing a critical workforce gap, with an immediate need for 200,000 technicians in installation and maintenance, which threatens to impede its projected eightfold growth over the next two decades. This lack of trained professionals not only hampers the industry’s expansion but also poses significant sustainability challenges, particularly in energy efficiency…