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HEAT EXCHANGERS
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Optimized Heat Exchanger Design Can Reduce Refrigerant Charge up to 66% in R290 Heat...

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 22, 2021, 16:48

A new study tested the effects of microfinned tubes and brazed plate heat exchangers with minimum internal volume.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japan’s Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limit Expected to Drive Commercial Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 14, 2021, 08:46

The maximum allowable charge amount for R290 per refrigerant circuit has increased to 494g for plug-in commercial cases.

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AMERICA
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
POLICY

Natural Refrigerant Systems Cited in U.S. EPA GreenChill Awards for Retailers

By Michael Garry , Sep 10, 2021, 20:14

Grocery Outlet and ALDI US receive awards based on use of natural refrigerants.
AMERICA
BUSINESS & MARKET
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Investment Firm Acquires Two Canadian Makers of R290 Display Equipment

By Michael Garry , Sep 08, 2021, 22:56

Merger of QBD and Minus Forty creates “number-two player” in the North American refrigerated display market.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Japan’s Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limit Expected to Drive Commercial Adoption

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 14, 2021, 08:46

The maximum allowable charge amount for R290 per refrigerant circuit has increased to 494g for plug-in commercial cases.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT EXCHANGERS

Kaori Launches Asymmetric R290 Heat Exchanger

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 30, 2021, 12:49

The B110 plate heat exchanger delivers up to 33% refrigerant charge reduction.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
BUSINESS & MARKET

Hydrocarbon Refrigerants Seen as Future of Room ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 14, 2021, 03:40

Within the next 10 years, the majority of domestic air conditioners will use R290, says Australian AC manufacturer.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Strong Environmental, Technical Arguments Seen for R290 Window ACs

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jul 05, 2021, 04:06

GIZ will be presenting initial test results for R290 AC prototype in webinar on July 16.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

China Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 122

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 21, 2021, 14:43

China’s acceptance of the amendment is important for the phase down of HFCs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
EVENTS

NatRef Transport Refrigeration Highlighted at Philippines Training Event

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 16, 2021, 06:21

CO2 and R290 transport refrigeration units seen as helping country’s cold chain at CCI-Hub workshop.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Daikin to Launch R290 Plug-In Showcases in Japan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jun 14, 2021, 07:24

Sales will begin on June 15.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
STATIONARY AIR-CONDITIONING

Godrej to Launch Own R290 Compressors for Air Conditioning

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 01, 2021, 09:58

The company expects to start using in-house manufactured R290 compressors at the beginning of 2023.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese Room AC Companies Continue to Transition to R290 units

By Ntsako Khosa , May 27, 2021, 10:13

China Association has helped Chang Hong, Sanyo and Midea make the switch from f-gases.
EUROPE
BUSINESS & MARKET
HEAT PUMPS

Viessmann Expands Finnish Operations, Acquiring Two Local Contractors

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 03, 2021, 16:35

Viessmann has acquired Suomen Jääkylmä and FCool to expand its range of services for Finnish customers.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT EXCHANGERS

Kaori Launches Asymmetric R290 Heat Exchanger

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 30, 2021, 12:49

The B110 plate heat exchanger delivers up to 33% refrigerant charge reduction.

WORLD

WORLD
AIR CONDITIONING
POLICY

Grenada Highlights NatRefs in New National Cooling Action Plan

By Devin Yoshimoto , Aug 19, 2021, 04:27

Shifting towards natural refrigerants is key to reducing emissions, the report says.
WORLD
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

IPCC Includes GWPs for Hydrocarbons in New Report

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 09, 2021, 13:17

Propane has a 20-year GWP of only 0.072, much lower than previously assumed, according to the IPCC.
WORLD
EVENTS
EVENTS NEWS

Third ATMO Virtual Trade Show on NatRef Technologies Set for March 2022

By Michael Garry , Jun 30, 2021, 15:49

The 24-hour global online event will feature live streaming of webinars on social media platforms.
WORLD
EVENTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Emerson to Host Webinar on Career Opportunities for HVAC&R Technicians

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 23, 2021, 10:46

The E360 webinar, in support of World Refrigeration Day, is scheduled for July 7.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMPRESSORS

Nidec to Invest US$70 Million to Boost Production of Embraco Compressors

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 21, 2021, 10:16

The investment will increase annual production capacity for compressors and condensing units by 10 million units.
WORLD
TRAINING / EDUCATION

16 Webinars to Highlight ‘Cool Careers’ for World Refrigeration Day

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 10, 2021, 12:08

The webinars will describe career paths available for students and practitioners in the RACHP industry.
WORLD
CONFERENCE

Multi-Group European HVAC&R Conference Set for June 10-11

By Michael Garry , Jun 10, 2021, 10:05

The Centro Studi Galileo event will be available online and held at Polytechnic University of Milan.
WORLD
POLICY / LAW
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

IEA Report Stresses Importance of Heat Pumps for Net-Zero Goals

By Tine Stausholm , May 21, 2021, 11:24

The global stock of heat pumps needs to jump 10-fold to 1.8 billion units by 2045, says the International Energy Agency.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gambia Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 120

By Ntsako Khosa , May 10, 2021, 19:07

The small African country joins several others in the region in ratifying global HFC-reduction plan.
EUROPE
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Freor Opens New Hydrocarbons and CO2 Test Laboratory

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 20, 2021, 12:11

The Lithuanian HVAC&R manufacturer’s new facility can test both CO2 and hydrocarbon equipment.
EUROPE
BUSINESS & MARKET
COMPRESSORS

Secop Consolidates Operations in New HQ to Expand Business

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 19, 2021, 11:45

The German hydrocarbon compressor manufacturer expects the move to be completed by the end of this year.

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