Following the introduction of energy labelling for professional refrigeration, Precision redesigned its cabinets to conform to the European EcoDesign Energy Labelling Standard. The cabinets can now claim some of the best energy ratings and ultra low running costs on the market. For example, the MPT601 only uses 1.25kWh/24hr under EcoDesign test conditions, giving running costs of just £50.19 a year. (Based on energy price of £0.11/kW).
Japanese manufacturer Mayekawa sees natural refrigerants playing a huge role in industrial refrigeration, both now and in the future.
Tecumseh showcased its new hydrocarbon compressor range at Chillventa 2016.
With global HFC phase-down discussions and the drive for energy efficiency improvements picking up speed, the market for hydrocarbon technology is ripe for growth – particularly in the United States, SECOP CEO Mogens Søholm told at Chillventa 12 October.
With global HFC phase-down discussions and the drive for energy efficiency improvements picking up speed, the market for hydrocarbon technology is ripe for growth – particularly in the United States, SECOP CEO Mogens Søholm told at Chillventa 12 October.
Honeywell has announced the availability of Solstice L40X, aka R455A, its low GWP replacement for R404A.
Report summarizes key findings from National Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Inventories.
Report summarizes key findings from National Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Inventories.
As the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MoP28) gets underway in Kigali, Rwanda, the momentum to tackle dangerous climate change has never been greater.
The viability of new lower GWP alternative refrigerants in high ambients are said to have been proven in new tests.
Hindustan Unilever, an India-based subsidiary of Unilever, yesterday announced it is rolling out freezer cabinets that use hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Carrefour Belgium has opened its first ever store fitted with a propylene water-loop refrigeration system. The retail giant will test the system over the next twelve months before deciding whether to roll out the concept in other locations.
The Madagasy Union of Refrigeration Technicians (UFM) is running an awareness-raising campaign to promote uptake of natural refrigerants.
A developed society cannot function without refrigeration. At home, in food production and storage (e.g. frozen foods, yogurt, and or coffee), in the production processes of the automotive or chemical-pharmaceutical industry, or for air conditioning – wherever you look, “cooling” is essential. Industrially generated “coldness” is a central pillar of modern life. In Germany, 14 % of the primary energy consumed is used for cooling purposes. Negative influences on the environment can be reduced by using natural refrigerants.
The conference, taking place from 21-24 August at Heriot-Watt University on the edge of the Scottish capital, brings together HVAC&R industry experts, academics, students and other interested parties to discuss the latest technological and policy developments driving wider uptake of natural refrigerants such as hydrocarbons, CO2 and ammonia worldwide.
With the introduction of the revised EU Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation and the introduction of a Climate Change Policy by the UK Government, it is considered likely that more refrigeration system designers and users will be turning to alternative refrigerants such as hydrocarbons. The increased application of this technology will bring with it many technical and safety issues.
Fluorocarbon refrigerants are synthetic chemicals which usually have a high global warming potential, and some still have the potential to cause damage to the ozone layer as well if released to the atmosphere.
Bitzer has become the first compressor manufacturer to approve a full range of new low GWP refrigerants.
The EU’s REAL Alternatives learning programme for engineers working with low GWP alternative refrigerants will launch on March 19 with a free webinar.