LG HEAT PUMP NAMED BEST IN HEATING CATEGORY AT AHR EXPO INNOVATION AWARDS

Karachi, March 03, 2011 – V2 InjectionTM technology from LG Electronics is to be awarded in the Heating category for its significant contribution to the company’s Air-to-Water Heat Pump (AWHP). The awards are presented annually to the most innovative HVACR (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, Refrigerating) products on show at the International AHR Exposition, which takes place from January 31 to February 2 in Las Vegas.

With its award-winning V2 Injection technology, LG’s AWHP has the best energy efficiency in the AWHP market, delivering a superior heating performance with greater consistency and cost effectiveness. Using a two-stage rotary compressor and phase separation instead of a conventional one-stage compressor, V2 Injection significantly increases the unit’s heating capacity. This means the pump maintains 100 percent of the system’s heating capacity in temperatures as low as -15 degrees (Celsius) without the need for a back-up heater. V2 Injection also expands the pump’s heating range to -25 degrees. 

With V2 Injection technology, LG’s AWHP enhances the unit’s seasonal heating performance by 30 percent, meaning lower electricity bills for customers. Greater heating capacity and a highly efficient heat pump also contribute to lower CO2 emissions. 

“It is a great honor for LG to be recognized at this expo as having the most innovative heating system in the world,” said Hwan-yong Nho, President and CEO of LG Air Conditioning and Energy Solution Company. “Few outside this industry realize how innovative some of today’s heating and cooling solutions are. We hope that with V2 Injection and this award, AWHP will become a household name among industry decision makers.” 

Currently, V2 Injection is the core technology in a number of commercial air conditioners sold in Korea. As a result of its success, LG will introduce AWHP in northern Europe this year followed by other regions throughout the world.