Winner – 2014 AHR Expo Innovation Award
MONTREAL, Canada — Neptronic is the 2014 recipient of the prestigious AHR Expo Innovation Award in the IAQ category for the new SKD Direct Steam Injection Humidifier featuring X-Stream TM technology.
Neptronic was honored at the AHR Innovation Award ceremony on Jan. 22 during the world’s largest HVACR exposition and conference in New York City. Selected by a panel of ASHRAE judges, Neptronic was selected as a winner in the IAQ category and represents the most innovative new product among the thousands that were displayed at the 2014 AHR Expo based on innovation, application, value to the user and market impact.
By integrating high-efficiency components with patent pending condensate recuperation design and an advanced controller featuring factory-developed application specific software, the SKD reduces wasted energy by 85 percent, provides drain-free operation and prevents condensate ejection while offering time-saving installation and troubleshooting features.
“We live in an era where energy consumption, clean air and time have become priority. I’m very proud of this award as it is a reflection of the dedication of our R&D team to combine multiple innovative solutions to make the only automated and most efficient direct steam injection humidifier in the world” says Zev Kopel, president of Neptronic.
The SKD humidifier system includes a factory configured electronic steam controller for managing operating sequences, a re-evaporator and features X-Stream technology which combines double wall stainless steel steam distributor system with encapsulated Armacell UT/Solaflex foam insulation and patent-pending engineered eyelets.
