During the twenty-second meeting of the Conference of Parties on Climate Change in Marrakesh (COP22) last November, Didier Coulomb, director-general of the International Institute of Refrigeration, put pressure on the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector to improve energy efficiency and reduce HFCs, to meet the pledges of Kigali Amendment and the Paris Agreement to significantly reduce global emissions and energy consumption.
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the introduction of its first R32 air conditioners into Europe.
OzonAction has launched an exciting new application which hosts series of short instructional videos on techniques, safety and best practice for refrigeration and airconditioning technicians.
Refrigerant manufacturer Chemours has broken ground on a new R1234yf production facility at its Corpus Christi plant in Ingleside, Texas.
The global manufacturer of hermetic compressors for refrigeration says HFC units may become unfeasible for large-scale production in the near future.
Efforts by the Asian giant to reduce HCFC and HFC consumption will move the global HVAC&R market, according to the European Commission.
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol will help increase investment in natural refrigerant technologies, according to the French government.
Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has launched a horizontal oil separator designed to work with its ammonia screw compressors.
The must-attend conference of the year will take place on 20 February in Tokyo, right after the Supermarket Trade Show.
On Oct. 15, 2016, representatives from more than 170 countries met in Kigali, Rwanda, and agreed to a legally binding accord under the Montreal Protocol to reduce worldwide use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Stephen Yurek, president and CEO of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), recently discussed the Kigali Agreement and some of the effects it may have on the HVACR industry.
The 2016 editions of ASHRAE’s major refrigerants-related standards have been published as a package with 30 new refrigerants and refrigerant blends added.
The first round of case studies showcasing innovations for industry leaders has been selected for ATMOsphere Japan 2017.
Among the more than 75 educational sessions, many are related to natural refrigerant technologies.
Didier Coulomb, director-general of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), argued at COP 22 that the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector can play a greater role in addressing climate change.
German compressor manufacturer Bitzer has established a subsidiary company in Iran.
Two ammonia heat pumps from Star Renewable Energy have been shortlisted for awards in the UK.
The EU’s ‘Winter Package’ of climate legislation, tabled yesterday, proposes to increase energy efficiency by 30% by 2030 in an effort to cut emissions and meet Europe’s obligations laid out in the Paris Agreement.
In mobile air conditioners, the performance and environmental benefits of using R290 surpass R22, research has found.
The Ammonia Piping Handbook serves as a guide for the design and implementation of Colmac Coil’s DX ammonia refrigeration system.
The decision as to which refrigerant should be used in a refrigerating or air-conditioning system is based on the major criteria of safety, costs and environment protection. But against the background of constantly increasing energy prices, the energy consumption of a system also plays an increasingly important role. Ideally, the chosen refrigerant should have excellent thermodynamic properties, high chemical stability and good physical characteristics. Furthermore, it should have no or only a negligible impact on the environment, while also being inexpensive and available worldwide.