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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.

AMERICA

SENSORS & LEAK DETECTORS

NevadaNano Launches Miniature Hydrocarbons Sensor

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 10:50

The MPS Mini is billed as the ‘world’s most accurate’ hydrocarbons sensor in its class.

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EUROPE

HEAT EXCHANGERS

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.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

EUROPE

shecco Rebrands as ATMOsphere to Scale Up the Clean Cooling Economy

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 15, 2021, 17:42

The aim is to address the growing demand for future-proof refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump solutions.

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

AMERICA

Emerson Launches Largest Copeland R290 Scroll Compressor

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 08, 2021, 11:59

The YB*K1G compressor comes in four models with cooling capacities up to 22kW (6.26TR).

WORLD

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

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

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

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

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

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.

EUROPE

BUSINESS & MARKET

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.

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.

EUROPE

AIR CONDITIONING

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

UPDATED
Midea R290 Room ACs Now Available for Sale in Europe

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 23, 2021, 17:07

Two Midea AC models have qualified for the strict German Blue Angel ecolabel.

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