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AMERICA

BUSINESS & MARKET

Tecumseh Appoints Jay Pittas New CEO, Strengthens Leadership Team

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 13, 2022, 09:53

New leaders at Tecumseh includes Doug Murdock as president of the Americas.

AMERICA

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Brazilian Retailer Converts 36 Stores to R290 Plug-In Refrigeration

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2022, 12:06

The conversion was carried out in 2021 and with a new AC system has saved 56% in power consumption in the test store.

PARTNERS

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EUROPE

TRAINING / EDUCATION

Austrian Training Group Hosts Pakistani Delegation at New Refrigeration Academy

By Thomas Trevisan , Jan 06, 2022, 10:07

The Austrian Association of Refrigeration has launched a training facility covering natural refrigerants.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

CCC Holdings Adds Gas Coolers, Evaporators to NatRef Portfolio With Acquisition of...

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2022, 09:48

Kobol is a Spanish component manufacturer specializing in ventilated units for CO₂ and propane systems.

PRODUCTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Europe’s New R290 Commercial Fridges Boast Significant Energy Reductions

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 24, 2021, 04:27

The two new additions have achieved energy savings compared to previous models.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

PRODUCTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Europe’s New R290 Commercial Fridges Boast Significant Energy Reductions

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 24, 2021, 04:27

The two new additions have achieved energy savings compared to previous models.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

POLICY

Philippines Targets 80% Reduction in HFC Use by 2045

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 15, 2021, 08:04

The Philippine government has issued an HFC order in preparation for ratification of the Kigali Amendment.

AIR CONDITIONING

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese RAC Makers’ Domestic R290 Sales Exceed 270,000 Units

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 02, 2021, 06:26

The China Household Electrical Appliances Association provided an update on China’s R290 RAC industry.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO₂ and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.

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.

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.

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.

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

PRODUCTS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Hoshizaki Europe’s New R290 Commercial Fridges Boast Significant Energy Reductions

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 24, 2021, 04:27

The two new additions have achieved energy savings compared to previous models.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

POLICY

Philippines Targets 80% Reduction in HFC Use by 2045

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 15, 2021, 08:04

The Philippine government has issued an HFC order in preparation for ratification of the Kigali Amendment.

AIR CONDITIONING

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Chinese RAC Makers’ Domestic R290 Sales Exceed 270,000 Units

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 02, 2021, 06:26

The China Household Electrical Appliances Association provided an update on China’s R290 RAC industry.

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Technologies Among First Contributions to Philippines Cold Chain Development...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Oct 20, 2021, 03:48

The contributions include CO₂ and propane refrigeration systems for transport and food retail applications.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

METRO AG Starts Expansion of R290 Installations in India and Pakistan

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 13, 2021, 09:46

The German wholesaler has equipped two new stores in India with propane plug-in island freezers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EUROPE

VALVES & CONTROLS

Castel Cuts Carbon Footprint of Product Testing by Using Virtual Method

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 16, 2021, 10:37

The company has found that virtual product testing can save up to 87% in CO₂e, compared to physical testing.

EUROPE

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gas Maker GTS Opens New Hydrocarbon Manufacturing Plant in Italy

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 16, 2021, 09:50

The plant uses an R290 heat pump to heat and cool the distillation columns.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Coil-Cleaning Company Selected by U.S. Department of Energy as Promising New Innovator

By Michael Garry , Dec 16, 2021, 00:04

CoilPod’s dust hood and impending pre-cleaner aim to keep condenser coils in commercial plug-in cases clean.

WORLD

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.

WORLD

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.

WORLD

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.

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

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

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

WORLD

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EU Launches Project to Develop Off-Grid NatRef Medical Systems in Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 27, 2021, 10:10

The containerized systems will use solar power and natural refrigerants, including hydrocarbons.

WORLD

EVENTS

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.

WORLD

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.

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

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

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.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

CONTROLS

Alfa Laval and Microsoft to Develop Digital Tools for Heat-Exchanger Maintenance

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 15, 2021, 10:15

The Swedish manufacturer aims to develop AI tools to determine what maintenance is needed for its plate heat exchangers.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

POLICY

Philippines Targets 80% Reduction in HFC Use by 2045

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 15, 2021, 08:04

The Philippine government has issued an HFC order in preparation for ratification of the Kigali Amendment.

AMERICA

OIL MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS (SEPARATORS, COOLERS)

Coalescing Oil Separators Found to Save Energy In Commercial Refrigeration Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 09, 2021, 12:19

Inefficient oil separation will leave a film on the heat exchanger surfaces and decrease system efficiency.

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