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Scientists suspect large R134a plant leak
USA: Scientists suspect refrigerant manufacturing plants may have cleaned up their act after seeing a sudden drop in atmospheric concentrations of HCFC133a, a…
R404A replacement blends HFCs with CO2
USA: ASHRAE is proposing to list a new low GWP R404A refrigerant replacement blend comprising an HFC, an HFO and CO2….
Most R22 users not looking to replace
UK: A recent survey suggests that 78% of end users with R22 air conditioning systems are not considering a replacement at this…
Repairing small leaks may be harmful
FRANCE: A new refrigerant containment study questions current leakage thresholds, suggesting that repairing small leaks may actually be more detrimental to the…
Daikin approves cold jointing systems
EUROPE: Daikin has approved the use of “alternative materials for jointing and piping” on its air conditioning and heating systems….
Johnson-Hitachi complete ac deal
USA/JAPAN: Johnson Controls and Hitachi have completed their global joint venture deal and will commence operations as Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning….
University patents CO2/HC blend
AUSTRALIA: An Australian university has filed a patent for a CO2/hydrocarbon refrigerant blend which lowers CO2’s freezing point to -78.5°C….
R32 air conditioner sales pass 3 million
JAPAN: Although global availability is still limited, as of March this year sales of air conditioners using the “mildly flammable” refrigerant R32…
US EPA considers future ban on R134a chillers
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering declaring refrigerant R134a as being unsuitable for use in chillers….
Hitachi’s air conditioner that sees all
JAPAN: Hitachi is to introduce an air conditioner that can detect a room’s occupants, room size and layout to provide perfect comfort…