HVAC
Alternative heat in winter
A guide to energy-efficient heating and cooling
Guidelines for the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in static refrigeration and air conditioning systems
With the introduction of the revised EU Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation and the introduction of a Climate Change Policy by the UK Government, it is considered likely that more refrigeration system designers and users will be turning to alternative refrigerants such as hydrocarbons. The increased application of this technology will bring with it many technical and safety issues.
Natural refrigerants information case studies
Fluorocarbon refrigerants are synthetic chemicals which usually have a high global warming potential, and some still have the potential to cause damage to the ozone layer as well if released to the atmosphere.
Conference to focus on IAQ in high ambients
Papers are being sought for a conference focused on energy and indoor air quality in humid and arid hot climates.
World leaders launch “Advanced cooling challenge”
‘Advanced Cooling’, launched last weekend at the Clean Energy Ministerial in San Francisco, challenges governments and businesses to develop and use efficient, smart, affordable and climate-friendly cooling technologies.
Germany to face court over MAC directive
The European Commission is to refer Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to apply the MAC Directive.
HFC pledges could save 1 billion tonnes CO2
New initiatives on reducing the consumption of HFC refrigerants are expected to save the emission of more than 1 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2025.
R32 air conditioner sales pass 3 million
Although global availability is still limited, as of March this year sales of air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 had already passed 3 million.
ASHRAE hits back at “sexist” ac study
ASHRAE has hit back at the Maastricht University study suggesting that methods to determine thermal comfort are biased against women.
Views sought on EPBD
The European Commission has opened a public consultation to evaluate the effectiveness of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
Annual meeting of the regional ozone network for Europe & Central Asia, Yerevan, Armenia, 26-28 May 2015
The annual meeting of the Regional Ozone Network for Europe & Central Asia (ECA network) was held in Yerevan, Armenia, 26-28 May 2015.
$8m funding for green cooling technologies
Research and development of next generation air conditioning technology is to receive nearly $8m in funding from the US Department of Energy.
Guide looks for 50% supermarket energy cuts
A new design guide for convenience stores and supermarkets provides recommendations to achieve 50% energy savings when compared with minimum US code requirements.
Heat pumps? What are heat pumps?
UK: In a poll of 1,000 homeowners just 1% identified heat pumps as a renewable heat technology.
EPEE welcomes EC’s “cool” energy plans
EPEE has welcomed the European Commission’s plans for a resilient Energy Union and its focus on cooling applications in buildings.
Webinar launch for real alternatives training
The EU’s REAL Alternatives learning programme for engineers working with low GWP alternative refrigerants will launch on March 19 with a free webinar.
UK growth best in Europe
UK HVAC installers boasted the largest growth in turnover and had one of the best filled order books in Europe last year.
Linking chemical know-how to HVAC efficiency
Johnson Controls is planning to tap into knowledge gained from the chemical industry to develop more efficient commercial HVAC control systems.