{"id":626,"date":"2025-04-02T13:17:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T17:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/industrial-machinery\/?p=626"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:55:27","slug":"hvac-simulation-tools-meet-increasing-demand-webinar-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/industrial-machinery\/2025\/04\/02\/hvac-simulation-tools-meet-increasing-demand-webinar-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC industry turns to HVAC simulation tools to innovate, meet increasing demand | Webinar recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and requires innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demand for smarter, more efficient HVAC equipment is on the rise on two fronts, and manufacturers must find a way to balance costs, comfort and carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simulation<\/a> needs to be a major part of the solution. A <a href=\"https:\/\/webinars.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/hvac-simulation-tools-comfort-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent joint webinar<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siemens Digital Industries Software<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.daikinmalaysia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daikin R&amp;D Malaysia<\/a> outlined new ways HVAC manufacturers are leveraging simulation tools to drive breakthroughs in HVAC product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watch the trailer below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- START: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n<div data-v-id=\"trailer\/f95a7f134d56f041\" class=\"parmonic-widget\" data-layout=\"single\"><\/div>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-single.js\"><\/script>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-init.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- END: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/webinars.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/hvac-simulation-tools-comfort-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the full webinar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges and opportunities in the HVAC industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising global temperatures are driving demand for residential air conditioning, and at the same time, data centers are rapidly expanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this is set to double electricity consumption in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HVAC systems are known for their high energy usage, and manufacturers need to find <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/white-paper-optimize-hvac-efficiency-and-avoid-a-climate-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new ways to enhance system efficiency and sustainability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rajesh-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rajesh Ramaya Selvaraj<\/a>, Simcenter Industry Marketing Manager at Siemens DISW, talks about the state of the HVAC industry in this webinar clip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The state of the HVAC industry<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- START: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n<div data-v-id=\"moment\/221120\" class=\"parmonic-widget\" data-layout=\"single\"><\/div>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-single.js\"><\/script>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-init.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- END: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers and government regulations are pushing for more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly HVAC solutions, so the latest HVAC equipment has seen the introduction of smart sensors, controls and stricter refrigerant regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HVAC product development is changing, and companies need to innovate at every level, from components to entire systems, to meet the evolving demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporating HVAC simulation into the design process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrating simulation software into design tools has already proven to be an effective way to address many of the industry\u2019s current challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process begins at the concept design and the system definition stages, where market requirements are translated into engineering objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, multi-domain design and engineering leverages simulation to predict performance with a focus on comfort and energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These simulations range from <a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/fluids-thermal-simulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fluid and thermal analyses<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/systems-simulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">control strategies<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/mechanical-simulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mechanical analyses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HVAC companies can benchmark against competitors and define new architectures even before physical models are developed, requiring fewer prototypes and improving accuracy and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embedding simulation within the CAD environment supports compliance with local regulations and helps balance performance attributes like quality and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/giulio-camauli-35623919\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giulio Camauli<\/a>, Simcenter Industry Solutions Manager at Siemens DISW, shares a few HVAC customer case studies and highlights the successes they\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>HVAC customers use simulation during design<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- START: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n<div data-v-id=\"moment\/221122\" class=\"parmonic-widget\" data-layout=\"single\"><\/div>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-single.js\"><\/script>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-init.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- END: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By using simulation early and often, designers can make more informed decisions earlier in the design process to enhance overall product quality and improve customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one particular customer, that meant significantly reducing cooling times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daikin uses HVAC simulation to achieve real-world innovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not long ago, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northamerica-daikin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daikin<\/a> set out to improve the cooling performance of their air conditioning products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, they wanted to decrease the amount of time it took for their systems to cool the interior environment and improve user comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They set out to create an HVAC system that could rapidly lower temperatures from 35\u00b0 C&nbsp;(95\u00b0 F) to&nbsp;26\u00b0 C (79\u00b0 F) in just five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design engineers used <a href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/systems-simulation\/amesim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">simulation software<\/a> to fine-tune different parameters like compressor startup frequency, startup EXV openings and startup durations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dr-chng-ming-hui-8868b6176\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Chng Ming Hui<\/a>, Senior Lead Engineer at Daikin Malaysia SDN BHD, explains their process in this clip from the webinar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Optimizing fast cooling systems using HVAC simulations<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- START: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n<div data-v-id=\"moment\/221123\" class=\"parmonic-widget\" data-layout=\"single\"><\/div>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-single.js\"><\/script>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/js.static.parmonic.ai\/v5\/aw-init.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- END: Parmonic embed-code for video -->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Through these HVAC simulations and additional validations, Daikin was able to replace physical testing, which accelerated the development process and lowered costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/webinars.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/hvac-simulation-tools-comfort-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">webinar<\/a> highlights the many ways HVAC simulation software is transforming the way new HVAC equipment is being designed and built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through integrated simulation, engineers can more easily explore new solutions and try new ideas quickly and efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When simulation tools are a larger part of the design process, the future of HVAC will be more efficient, sustainable, and economical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simulation tools are turning the industry\u2019s many challenges into opportunities, and the companies that embrace these tools will gain a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webinars.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/hvac-simulation-tools-comfort-sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the full webinar<\/a> on-demand to hear the in-depth discussions and further explore real-world 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