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Danfoss microchannel heat exchanger optimised for low-density refrigerants
DENMARK: Supporting the move to lower GWP refrigerants and greater efficiency, Danfoss has announced a world-first range of microchannel heat exchangers for…
Cool airflow is more than a feeling
JAPAN: Researchers at Kyushu University and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have been investigating whether simply changing the direction of an air conditioner vent…
Engie redesigns Quantum water-cooled chillers
GERMANY: Engie Refrigeration has announced a redesign of its Quantum series of water-cooled chillers with models boasting higher capacities, improved efficiencies and…
Roller optimises fin options for CO2
GERMANY: Walter Roller claims to have developed an optimised heat exchanger fin system for CO2 deep-freeze applications, with fin spacings up to…
Haier introduces the Pearl
UK: Haier’s new Pearl air conditioning units feature a UVC generator, self-cleaning function and an in-built wi-fi control module….
York air-cooled chiller on R1234ze
USA: Johnson Controls is set to launch its first air-cooled variable speed screw chiller on the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze(E)….
Mitsubishi offers bolt-on air purifier
UK: Mitsubishi Electric has developed a bolt-on air purifying device for existing air conditioning units that is said to be capable of…
Data centre cooled using river water
USA: A 7MW data centre constructed on a barge is being cooled using water from the San Joaquin River on which it…
CO2 systems back Waitrose online service
UK: Preston-based CO2 refrigeration manufacturer Isentra has supplied three dual temperature transcritical CO2 systems for the new Waitrose customer fulfilment centre in…
US retailer adopts R448A for retrofits
USA: American multinational supermarket chain Whole Foods Market is reported to be retrofitting 100 of its US stores to lower GWP HFC/HFO…