CO2 refrigeration making waves
22 Aug 2019
CO2 refrigeration making waves
GERMANY: Following the first installation of transcritical CO2 refrigeration technology on board a cruise ship last year, German manufacturer GEA says it has received orders for two new ships.
Climate cooling bacteria found in marsh mud
20 Aug 2019
Climate cooling bacteria found in marsh mud
UK: Bacteria found in muddy marshes, estuaries and coastal sediment are said to be responsible for one of the Earth’s most abundant climate cooling gases.
Sensor can distinguish human behaviour
16 Aug 2019
Sensor can distinguish human behaviour
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has developed a thermal sensor which can distinguish between humans and other heat sources and identify specific human behaviour.
Bitzer Ecostars serve up a tasty dish
13 Aug 2019
Bitzer Ecostars serve up a tasty dish
KOREA: Bitzer condensing units are playing a key role in ensuring that kimchi, the Korean national dish, reaches the consumer in perfect condition.
Panasonic adds voice control
7 Aug 2019
Panasonic adds voice control
UK: Panasonic has introduced voice control with the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to its air conditioning portfolio.
Display cabinet door debate remains open
7 Aug 2019
Display cabinet door debate remains open
UK: A leading refrigeration equipment manufacturer has questioned calls for a ban on open-fronted display cabinets, claiming there is more than one way for retailers to achieve energy savings.
Bitzer clears A2L Orbits for serial production
6 Aug 2019
Bitzer clears A2L Orbits for serial production
GERMANY/USA: Bitzer has approved serial production of its Orbit (model range VL) and Orbit+ scroll compressors for use with the lower GWP A2L refrigerants R454B, R452B and R32.
HFE additive boosts heat exchange
4 Aug 2019
HFE additive boosts heat exchange
USA/CHINA: Researchers from Tsinghua University and Brown University, Providence, RI, claim to have discovered a simple way to boost heat exchange in air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Fluorspar supply for refrigerants – is relief in sight?
2 Aug 2019
Fluorspar supply for refrigerants – is relief in sight?
While the F-gas phase down has had a specific marked effect on European HFC refrigerant prices, global prices are most affected by the price of the mineral fluorspar.
Star spreads lower GWP technology
31 Jul 2019
Star spreads lower GWP technology
UK: Star Refrigeration has enabled a leading cheese spread manufacturer to upgrade its refrigeration plant to comply with F-gas regulations.
