HVAC

In addition to a next generation Altherma 4, Daikin Europe is set to launch new heat pumps running on lower GWP refrigerant R454C and propane (R290).

Daikin Europe has launched smaller capacity versions of its Altherma R32 Monobloc heat pump.

Daikin has overseen the completion of the first UK applications of its EWAT-B air-cooled scroll chillers running on lower GWP refrigerant R32.

A forward-thinking, environmentally-aware university has included Daikin split systems, using lower GWP refrigerant R32, in a major refurb of its School of Business.

Epta’s FTE transcritical CO₂ refrigeration system has won the innovation award at the German Refrigeration Prize 2018.

Daikin is to launch two new R32 air conditioners in Europe – the Stylish and Sensira.

Daikin UK has released dates for its upcoming Future Thinking seminars which will explore the theme Optimising Design and Performance.

A pioneer of R32 in air conditioning systems, Daikin will be the first to introduce the lower GWP refrigerant in air-to-water domestic heat pumps.

Daikin Italy has launched the first integrated system to offer hybrid heating, direct expansion air cooling and domestic hot water production using lower GWP refrigerant R32.

Daikin, the pioneer of the switch to lower GWP refrigerant R32 in air conditioners, claims to have sold a landmark 10 million units in 52 countries since its introduction.

Daikin says the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 will be used in its VRV air conditioning systems in the future.

Although global availability is still limited, as of March this year sales of air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32 had already passed 3 million.

Daikin has approved the use of “alternative materials for jointing and piping” on its air conditioning and heating systems.

In a move to encourage the adoption of R32 refrigerant, Daikin is to offer rival manufacturers worldwide free access to its patents.

First it went tiny with the mini-VRV, now Daikin has launched an “invisible” VRV air conditioning system.

Contractors say there is a scarcity of qualified engineers but only just over half carry out technical competence tests as part of their recruitment process.

Daikin says its acquisition of Solvay’s European refrigerants business will boost sales to €230m by 2018.The deal reported to be worth around €22m gives the Japanese company, best known in the West as an air conditioning manufacturer, its first refrigerant manufacturing base in Europe.

Air conditioning manufacturers using alternative refrigerants like propane and R32 will have a marked competitive edge in India, according to a new report.