R32 will be used in Daikin VRV
Daikin says the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 will be used in its VRV air conditioning systems in the future.
A2L refrigerants – myths and realities (pt 1)
The air conditioning industry is facing a huge step-change in the next few years.
Companies warned over increasing h&s fines
Companies have been warned that increasing fines for serious breaches of health and safety laws could lead to the closure of offending businesses.
Space-saving CO2 system is convenient answer
Space Engineering has launched a new CO2-based integrated refrigeration system which is said to offer the possibility of impressive energy and financial savings for convenience stores.
Chiller shown using new R410A replacement
A US manufacturer exhibited a ductless air-cooled water chiller using Opteon XL55, a lower GWP replacement for R410A, at the 2016 AHR Expo which opened on 25 January 2016.
Marine insurers warn of refrigerant risks
Two of the leading marine insurance companies have joined forces to warn of the potentially lethal risks of refrigerant leaks on fishing vessels.
Europe sits on huge HFC stockpile
Shocking new figures reveal evidence of huge European stockpiling of HFC refrigerants in advance of the 2015 F-gas quotas.
CGF records refrigeration successes
The successes of the Consumer Goods Forum’s five-year commitment to replace HFCs in refrigeration systems are recorded in a new publication.
Refrigeration key to reducing food waste
A third or more of annual food production is never eaten, yet more than 50% of the wasted food could have its shelf-life extended by the cold chain.
Dubai rethinks air conditioned city plan
Developers have scaled down plans for Dubai’s proposed Mall of the World, dubbed the world’s first temperature controlled city.
Hubbard tests Dearman 2 engine
Dearman has begun on-vehicle testing of a second generation liquid nitrogen transport refrigeration engine.
UNEP produces refrigerant safety guides
With the advancing worldwide phase out of HCFCs, UNEP’s OzonAction Division of Technology has produced a factsheet (in English and Russian languages) on the safe use of the new alternatives.
Fake oil turns up in Russia
Counterfeit Bitzer refrigeration oil has been discovered for sale in Russia.
R449A in 1,000 supermarkets next year
Chemours is predicting that R449A, the lower GWP alternative refrigerant for R404A, will be adopted in more than 1,000 supermarket systems by the end of next year.
ASHRAE to modify A2L safety standard
With the US facing restrictions on higher GWP refrigerants, ASHRAE is looking to modify its safety standard to incorporate “mildly flammable” A2L gases.
Germany to face court over MAC directive
The European Commission is to refer Germany to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to apply the MAC Directive.
EPA to strengthen HFC laws
New proposals by the US EPA will see a tightening of HFC refrigerant emission, venting and sales laws.
HFCs do effect ozone depletion
Although HFCs are promoted as being zero ODP refrigerants, they do have a small but measurable effect on ozone depletion, according to a new study by NASA.
EIA calls for halt to medium GWP blends
Environmental groups have petitioned the US EPA to strengthen its bans on HFCs, delist R410A and R407C and halt the use of mid-range GWP blends.
HFC pledges could save 1 billion tonnes CO2
New initiatives on reducing the consumption of HFC refrigerants are expected to save the emission of more than 1 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2025.