Industrial refrigeration

Güntner has completed a new test chamber capable of performing capacity and air volume measurements on CO₂ and ammonia coolers, condensers and evaporators.

The VIP ECO, launched by Panasonic Healthcare Corporation of North America, can achieve temperatures as low as -86°C (-122.8°F) using hydrocarbons propane and ethane.

The effective date of the Obama administration’s amendments to the Risk Management Program is postponed to allow the EPA to consider industry objections.

As prices of mid and high GWP refrigerants continue to rise, HFO chiller pioneer Geoclima is convinced that HFOs represent the best mix of performance, safety, cost and environmental benefits.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ new HCCV1001 CO₂ condensing unit is on display for the first time at the International Food Machinery & Technology Exhibition (FOOMA Japan 2017) in Tokyo, Japan.

The AHRI’s Technology Institute has issued its first report from its ongoing $5.2m flammable refrigerant test programme.

At ATMOsphere America 2017, Emerson announced it would conduct an energy assessment of transcritical CO₂ technology at its Helix Innovation Center, based in Dayton, Ohio, in June.

Panelists pointed out safety advantages of low-charge systems for industrial applications on day two of ATMOsphere America in San Diego.

The drive for energy efficiency will trigger increased uptake of natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R systems in the United States despite today’s challenging regulatory environment, heard participants in ATMOsphere America 2017.

As the move to low GWP refrigerants gathers pace, Trane has announced that its entire European portfolio of water-cooled XStream and air-cooled Sintesis chillers is now available using R1234ze.

More pre-launch details have emerged of Daikin’s proposed new chillers using the low GWP refrigerant R1234ze.

Amongst a host of new products expected this year, Daikin has revealed that its Applied division will launch chillers using the HFO refrigerant R1234ze.

Daikin UK has released dates and details for its next round of R32 training courses.

The Institute of Refrigeration is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 1st IIR International Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants.

Case studies by Scantec show significant energy savings and quick payback for low-charge NH₃ systems versus conventional HFC-based systems.

In Africa, Gambia Technical Training Institute (GTTI) recently held a training workshop for entrepreneurs and technicians on hydrocarbon and carbon dioxide management in the use of refrigerators and air conditioning. The training was funded under the UNIDO project, which aims to raise awareness on the commercial use of ozone depleting substances that could be harmful.

Compressor manufacturer Dorin has added the blends R448A, R450A and R513A to its list of approved refrigerants.

The ammonia charge in refrigeration systems could eventually reach as low as 18 grams per kilogram, expert Pega Hrnjak told a recent conference in Ohrid.

With “mildly flammable” refrigerants playing an increasing role, UK industry body FETA has published a guidance note on the subject and is to set up a new A2L refrigerants working group.

The operators of a food distribution facility in Springfield, Mass, has agreed to pay $184,717 and to comply with federal requirements in the use of its ammonia refrigeration system.