
Godrej to Launch Own R290 Compressor for Air Conditioning
The company expects to start using in-house manufactured R290 compressors at the beginning of 2023.
The company expects to start using in-house manufactured R290 compressors at the beginning of 2023.
The China Household Electrical Appliances Association has helped Chang Hong, Sanyo and Midea make the switch from f-gases.
Godrej R290 unit completed the testing phase of the competition, but was thought to be ‘hampered’ by charge restrictions.
The new air conditioning units are available in 5-star energy efficiency rated versions, and are equipped with nano-coated anti-viral filtration technology.
Air conditioning represents the next great opportunity for natural refrigerant adoption as global temperatures rise.
JRAIA study reflects country’s concern about the safety of flammable refrigerants.
Member countries on IEC subcommittee approve changes to safety standard IEC 60335-2-40; next step is to prepare a final draft.
That is an increase of almost 90,000 units since September 2019, confirmed Chinese authorities.
Caribbean nation’s R290 training program is helping it meet reduction goals.
Changes to global standard IEC 60335-2-40 would allow increasing the amount of R290 under specified circumstances; votes due by October 30.