Trane-Mitsubishi all-electric hybrid VRF product line adds two new units

Trane upgrades popular rooftop, split systems with innovative features, low global warming potential refrigerants. Two new indoor unit styles also have been added to the Trane / Mitsubishi Electric HVRF product line, a market-first all-electric variable refrigerant flow (VRF).

Trane – by Trane Technologies, introduced the completion of its redesign of the Precedent® Rooftop Unit portfolio, and updates to well-known unitary, split systems and variable air volume products. Trane has added two families of indoor units to the line of Trane / Mitsubishi Electric HVRF, the only all-electric hybrid VRF unit available on the market. The HVRF system uses a combination of refrigerant to connect outdoor units to the Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC) and water to connect the HBC to indoor units. This unique two-pipe system combines the advantages of VRF and hydronic chillers into an all-electric heat pump that can heat and cool simultaneously while reducing refrigerants in the overall system.

Oakley Roberts, Vice President of Product Management at Trane said, “Decarbonization is easier when HVAC equipment is easy to install, easy to use, and easy to operate with low global warming potential refrigerants. Trane is making it easier for building owners, engineers, and contractors to help make headway in all these areas with additions to the market-first all-electric HVRF, more rooftops and split systems that are equipped with low-GWP refrigerants, and the completion of the next-generation Precedent line that help consistently deliver on expectations.”

Additions to Trane / Mitsubishi Electric HVRF Line

Ceiling cassettes and wall-mounted options have been added to the existing ceiling-concealed indoor units, helping to enhance flexibility and accommodating various space designs and esthetics. The system delivers zoned comfort, helping owners of multi-zone commercial buildings that require individual temperature settings achieve sustainability goals through electrification while complying with ASHRAE® 15 2022 refrigerant requirements.

Contractors working on retrofits or new hotels, dormitories, multi-family complexes, senior living facilities, offices, and hospitals will enjoy the advantages of VRF while helping to manage life cycle costs and system efficiency provided by this system.

The line of Trane / Mitsubishi Electric HVRF indoor units feature are mentioned herein.

• Four-way ceiling-cassette indoor units measuring 22” by 22” range in capacities from 4,000 to 15,000 BTU/H.
• Four-way ceiling-cassette 33” by 33” indoor units in four ranges from 6,000 to 48,000 BTU/H.
• Wall-mounted indoor units ranging from 4,000 to 30,000 BTU/H.
• All indoor units feature a hydronic coil.