Domestic refrigeration

The global refrigerants market is estimated at USD 14.49 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 18.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2017 to 2022. In this report, 2016 is considered the base year and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022.

Moves to revise US safety standards and allow the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in US domestic refrigerators have been welcomed by white goods manufacturer Electrolux.

The Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) has just provided its first training workshop for entrepreneurs and technicians on refrigeration and air conditioning using natural refrigerants.

The German compressor maker is taking advantage of new efficiency requirements to market its propane units in the U.S.

Swiss OEM’s R290 and R600a refrigerators and freezers meet new ENERGY Star 4.0 efficiency standard.

Compressor manufacturer SECOP argues that its improved range of compressors utilising variable speed technology can reduce energy costs in light commercial and household applications.

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) recently hosted inventor and world-class innovator Ian Tansley for a talk on how an innovative cooling technology is being used to extend the reach of refrigeration.

OzonAction has launched an exciting new application which hosts series of short instructional videos on techniques, safety and best practice for refrigeration and airconditioning technicians.

The must-attend conference of the year will take place on 20 February in Tokyo, right after the Supermarket Trade Show.

This safety alert concerns Class 2.1 Flammable refrigerant gases and provides guidance to occupiers of premises on how to control the risk of fire and explosion from refrigeration and air-conditioning systems containing flammable refrigerants.

Efforts by the Asian giant to reduce HCFC and HFC consumption will move the global HVAC&R market, according to the European Commission.

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol will help increase investment in natural refrigerant technologies, according to the French government.

The 2016 editions of ASHRAE’s major refrigerants-related standards have been published as a package with 30 new refrigerants and refrigerant blends added.

Among the more than 75 educational sessions, many are related to natural refrigerant technologies.

The first round of case studies showcasing innovations for industry leaders has been selected for ATMOsphere Japan 2017.

Didier Coulomb, director-general of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), argued at COP 22 that the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector can play a greater role in addressing climate change.

CO₂ Academy is the natural choice for training in transcritical CO₂ technology. As a technicians it is not only essential to understand the technical aspects of CO₂ technology, but also to acquire the relevant communication skills.

CO₂ Academy is the natural choice for training in transcritical CO₂ technology. As a engineer it is not only essential to understand the technical aspects of CO₂ technology, but also to acquire the relevant communication skills.

The EU’s ‘Winter Package’ of climate legislation, tabled yesterday, proposes to increase energy efficiency by 30% by 2030 in an effort to cut emissions and meet Europe’s obligations laid out in the Paris Agreement.

The Ammonia Piping Handbook serves as a guide for the design and implementation of Colmac Coil’s DX ammonia refrigeration system.