The HVACR industry is undergoing a transformation. With evolving regulations, increasing competition, shorter design cycles, and the need to minimize costly and time-consuming physical testing, Copeland turned to advanced simulation technology to meet these challenges head-on.
Discover how scroll compressor mechanical modulation and HVACR system optimization are driving sustainable HVACR solutions through cutting-edge simulation, guided by the expertise of Copeland and Gamma Technologies.
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Key Insights:
- Accelerating Design Cycles: See how Copeland leverages simulation to streamline product development across the organization.
- Staying Ahead in the Market: Learn how simulation gives Copeland a competitive edge, enabling the creation of innovative, market-leading products.
- Improving Energy Efficiency: Virtual testing and optimization have significantly boosted HVACR energy performance, including higher SEER ratings.
- Leveraging AI and Machine Learning: Fault detection and predictive maintenance
- Maximizing ROI: Explore how Gamma Technologies’ GT-SUITE has enabled Copeland to transition to a faster, integrated simulation approach for designing and optimizing systems.
Learn how simulation isn’t just a tool—it’s a game-changer for sustainable innovation in HVACR.
Brian Knapke
Director – Advanced Technology and Simulation
Copeland LP
Brian is a leader in Technology and Simulation Development at Copeland, where he has worked for 28 years in scroll compressor development. Brian is passionate about developing new engineering tools to find innovative compression solutions within the changing landscape of the HVACR industry. Over the course of his career, Brian has been awarded four patents and has been a pioneer in modulated scroll compressor technology. Brian holds MSME and BME degrees from the University of Dayton in Ohio.
Preston Gaines
MBDE Engineering Specialist
Copeland LP
Preston is an MBDE Engineering Specialist at Copeland LP. He, and the team he works with, are tasked with creating, validating, and democratizing analysis tools for the wider engineering base within Copeland. Preston is originally from Texas, but has lived and worked in Wisconsin and Ohio. Previous roles have included design and project engineering, but he has found a home in Model Based Digital Engineering. He holds a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and master’s in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Adam D’Amico
MBDE Engineering Specialist
Copeland LP
Adam D’Amico is a Model Based Digital Engineering Specialist in Copeland’s Scroll Compressor Technology and Simulation group. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University and has 13 years of Commercial and Residential compressor development experience. Adam is currently leading the integration of GT-Play simulation into Copeland’s compressor design process.
Jon Zenker
Strategic Markets
Gamma Technologies
Jon works in strategic markets at Gamma Technologies, with almost 20 years of experience in the modeling and simulation industry. He focuses on the HVACR simulation community and is passionate about helping industry leaders innovate by developing optimal engineering designs with simulation solutions.