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F-gas fails to register for many
The European F-gas regulations make it illegal to sell refrigerant or pre-charged equipment to any non-certified companies or individuals. The UK government…
Is refrigerant recycling being overlooked?
USA: If only 30% of HFC refrigerants were reclaimed for re-use by 2040, approximately 18 billion CO2e tonnes could be prevented from…
Tecumseh sends 1700 Silensys to Russia
RUSSIA: Tecumseh has supplied over 1,700 Silensys condensing units to Magnit, Russia’s largest retailer….
The rise and rise of Beijer Ref
From virtually nowhere, Beijer Ref has grown through acquisition to become the largest refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler in Europe. In this…
Italian chillers in Swindon hospital project
UK: Cool-Therm has supplied two low temperature Tonon chillers for a major replacement project at Swindon Hospital….
Nanotechnology to boost HVAC efficiency
EUROPE: Future energy savings of up to 50% are predicted in hvac systems with the application of advanced nanotechnologies….
Carrier chiller is 5* guest
UK: Guests at five-star hotels expect the highest levels of comfort, so when London’s prestigious Royal Garden Hotel suffered an air conditioning…
Farmfoods looks to low-charge ammonia
UK: Frozen food specialist Farmfoods has chosen low-charge ammonia refrigeration from Star Refrigeration for its new distribution centre in Bristol….
Tobacco virus could improve heat exchange
USA: Viruses that infect the leaves of tobacco plants could in the future be used to improve heat exchanger efficiencies….
3D printing is model for refrigeration
USA: News of Haier’s 3D-printed air conditioner provoked much industry interest last month. One Florida-based refrigeration contractor has been using the technology…