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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.

EUROPE

FREEZING EQUIPMENT

Secop Launches R170 Compressor Suitable for Ultra-Low-Temperature Vaccine Storage

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 14, 2021, 08:56

The battery-driven compressor can achieve temperatures down to -86°C for off-grid distribution of mRNA vaccines.

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AMERICA

STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

UL Approves Higher Hydrocarbon Charge Limits for Commercial Cases in U.S.

By Michael Garry , Oct 07, 2021, 02:22

The limit for propane will be 500g in open cases, 300g in closed cases; publication set for October 27.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Freezer with Variable-Speed R290 Compressor Found to Use 41% Less Energy than Fixed-Speed...

By Michael Garry , Oct 05, 2021, 23:52

Embraco and EPTA present findings of R290 and R600a appliance study at ATMOsphere Europe.

AMERICA

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

VENDING MACHINES / BOTTLE COOLERS

Kysor Warren Introduces Dual-Temperature R290 Plug-In Case

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 30, 2021, 09:42

The Shuffle is billed as having superior flexibility, simple installation and quiet operations.

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ASIA / PACIFIC

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.

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.

ASIA / PACIFIC

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.

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.

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.

EUROPE

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

ATMOsphere Europe: Red Bull Cuts Energy Consumption of Cases with Variable-Speed...

By Michael Garry , Sep 29, 2021, 23:47

The beverage giant’s updated display cases use 43% less energy than its HFC-based 2007 units.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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