The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at increasing cooperation in the areas of modeling and simulation, testing and certification for air conditioning and heat pump products. Also part of the MoU is a shared laboratory data acceptance program.
Modeling and simulation is widely used in manufacturing, and in the field of home appliance innovation and R&D, computer-aided engineering (CAE) simulation technology has become a vital tool.
However, for the simulation to work it is important to build trustworthiness in the model.
To address this challenge, UL Solutions said it has established an independent model verification and validation process that helps support the integrity of various modeling and simulation predictions.
According to UL, this new approach helps improves development and certification efficiency in product design, and also helps to reduce the time spent building physical test prototypes and the use of laboratory resources such as water, electricity and gas.
UL said its flammable refrigerant leak simulation allows HVAC manufacturers to gain a clearer understanding of the risks associated with the leakage of flammable refrigerants in their products and enables them to develop reliable mitigation plans.
“In recent years, Made-in-China products have been rapidly upgraded to firmly follow the dual-driven path of quality improvement and technological innovation,” said Miao Xiongwei, R&D director at GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Co. “Midea, as a representative in the home appliance manufacturing industry, has always strategically focused on technology leadership, direct user engagement, data-driven approaches and global breakthroughs, with a spirit of open collaboration and mutual benefit.”