EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT PUMPS

German Researchers Improve COP and Capacity of Low-Charge R290 Heat Pump

By Zita Laumen , Jan 26, 2021, 16:54

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute shared their latest results at the Gustav Lorentzen Conference.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Belgian Organic Food Chain Aims at Full R290 Conversion by 2029

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Jan 26, 2021, 09:54

Colruyt division Bio-Planet plans to equip all 31 small stores with R290 chillers and R600a chest freezers.

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ASIA / PACIFIC
EUROPE
COOLING

GIZ, UNIDO Seeking Private-Sector Partners for Vaccine Cold-Chain Project in the...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 26, 2021, 02:27

Interested companies must apply by March 31.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Bulgarian Chain to Replace HFC Systems by 2024, Building on HC Retrofits

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 25, 2021, 17:13

BulMag has retrofitted three stores with R290 equipment from Lithuanian manufacturer Freor.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
EUROPE
COOLING

GIZ, UNIDO Seeking Private-Sector Partners for Vaccine Cold-Chain Project in the...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 26, 2021, 02:27

Interested companies must apply by March 31.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
CONFERENCE

The Philippines Targets 10-15% Annual Cold Chain Sector Growth in New Industry Roadmap

By Fausto Abadines , Jan 13, 2021, 05:57

The Philippine Board of Investments launched its official Cold Chain Industry Roadmap on December 14.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Philippines Agritech Startup Seeks Sustainable Cold Chain Technology for Smallholder...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 13, 2021, 05:27

iFarms launched a digital platform to streamline the growing and buying process for farmers in the Philippines.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EUROPE
AMERICA

Cooling in 2021: Higher Charge Limit to Boost R290 Systems

By Michael Garry , Dec 22, 2020, 11:09

Greater charges will mean fewer components, and a less expensive system.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Japan, with New Live Stream Option, Set for February 15

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 18, 2020, 06:57

The event will take place in Tokyo as well as feature a new live stream option.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
CONFERENCE

Japanese Trade Group Reports on Ignition Sources in Room ACs Using A3 Refrigerant

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Dec 15, 2020, 12:46

JRAIA study reflects country’s concern about the safety of flammable refrigerants.
WORLD
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING

Nigerian Farmer, Indian Developer Benefit from Cooling-as-Service

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Dec 15, 2020, 12:12

Pay-for-use model prevents food waste, provides efficient AC.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Cold-Storage Operators Sought for Solar-Powered Philippines Project

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 09, 2020, 04:19

Solar provider Sunray Power is seeking partners to build food storage facility in new metropolis development.
ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Typhoons, COVID-19 Underscore Need for Clean Cooling in Philippines

By Devin Yoshimoto , Nov 24, 2020, 16:05

Cold storage intervention would help farming and fishing communities.
AMERICA
POLICY / LAW

As Biden Takes Office. U.S. EPA Has Nine Months to Finalize HFC Allowances

By Michael Garry , Jan 21, 2021, 00:08

EPA can go beyond Obama-era HFC rules in implementing new AIM Act, says EIA.
AMERICA
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

UPDATED
ASHRAE Committee’s Vote on Higher A3 and A2L Charge Limits Inconclusive

By Michael Garry , Jan 19, 2021, 22:45

None of the three motions on flammable refrigerants before the ASHRAE-15 committee passed.

EUROPE

EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT PUMPS

German Researchers Improve COP and Capacity of Low-Charge R290 Heat Pump

By Zita Laumen , Jan 26, 2021, 16:54

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute shared their latest results at the Gustav Lorentzen Conference.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Belgian Organic Food Chain Aims at Full R290 Conversion by 2029

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Jan 26, 2021, 09:54

Colruyt division Bio-Planet plans to equip all 31 small stores with R290 chillers and R600a chest freezers.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EUROPE
COOLING

GIZ, UNIDO Seeking Private-Sector Partners for Vaccine Cold-Chain Project in the...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 26, 2021, 02:27

Interested companies must apply by March 31.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Bulgarian Chain to Replace HFC Systems by 2024, Building on HC Retrofits

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 25, 2021, 17:13

BulMag has retrofitted three stores with R290 equipment from Lithuanian manufacturer Freor.
EUROPE
FREEZING EQUIPMENT

Ultra-Low Temperature Air-Cycle Machine on Double Duty as Heat Pump

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 14, 2021, 09:58

Cryotherapy provider supplies hot air for space heating and to prep clients before they enter ultra-cold chamber.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

German Chemical Producer Begins Providing Hydrocarbons for Cooling

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 13, 2021, 10:16

Previously focused on aerosols, Evonik is now offering R290, R600a and R600 for refrigeration and AC in Europe.
EUROPE
TUBES / FITTINGS

Conex Bänninger Becomes Hydrocarbons21 Bronze Partner

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2021, 16:28

Conex Bänninger is the manufacturer of the >B< MaxiPro press system.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMPRESSORS

Secop Positioning Compressors to Support Vaccine Roll-Out

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 05, 2021, 17:49

The company’s hydrocarbon products have been certified by WHO to support global access to vaccines.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EUROPE
AMERICA

Cooling in 2021: Higher Charge Limit to Boost R290 Systems

By Michael Garry , Dec 22, 2020, 11:09

Greater charges will mean fewer components, and a less expensive system.
AMERICA
COOLING

Evaporative Hybrid Cooler Said to Reduce Energy Use and Save Water

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 18, 2021, 10:29

BAC says its new unit is up to 60% more energy efficient than air-cooled units.
WORLD
GAS COOLER
LEAK DETECTORS

Brazilian Supermarket Chain Sees Energy Savings with Remote R290 System

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Jan 15, 2021, 16:14

The Eletrofrio system, which includes an R290 chiller and R290/glycol/R744 system, uses 3.5% less energy than an R134a system.

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