Daikin McQuay, Applied Development Center
Plymouth, MinnesotaThe purpose of the new center is to develop and test advanced chiller, compressor and other HVAC technologies to reduce energy consumption and ultimately the carbon footprint of the buildings where they will be used.
The Applied Development Center, a 46,662-square-foot (4,335-square-meters) research center includes six test cells, with space for two additional cells in the future. Included are a worldwide range of electrical voltages/frequencies and a range of procedures for testing ambient conditions (temperature and humidity). The Center can simulate building, electrical and climate conditions of any location throughout the world, allowing the basic design development of new products to be centrally located in the facility. These 'global models' are then arranged into a suitable design to match market requirements at existing regional development centers throughout the world.