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Investigation launched into Honeywell HF release
USA: The US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has launched an investigation into the Honeywell production facility in Geismar, Louisiana, after a dangerous HF release….
Heat pumps dominate in German new builds
GERMANY: Despite a recent 52% slump in sales, the heat pump is now the dominant heating system in new buildings in Germany….
Refrigerant cylinder explodes killing motor cyclist
INDIA: One man is reported to have died and another seriously injured after a refrigerant cylinder being carried on a motor scooter exploded….
Mitsubishi compressor motor wins top award
JAPAN: Mitsubishi Electric has received a top Japanese award for the technology related to its compressor motor that reduces the use of rare earths by effectively using magnetic flux. …
Clean start for industrial propane heat pump
GERMANY: Research on a heat pump with a propane refrigeration circuit in an industrial cleaning machine has proven the suitability of propane to industrial processes with heating and cooling requirements….
Mirai Intex develops propane turbo compressor
CZECHIA: Mirai Intex haș announced the introduction of the first oil-free propane turbo compressor….
Danfoss opens new $62m Turbocor facility
USA: Danfoss Turbocor has celebrated the opening of its new $62m, 145,000ft2 production facility in Tallahassee, Florida….
Improved cold chain could halve food waste
USA: Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally, a new report insists….
Lennox and Samsung form US joint venture
USA: US manufacturer Lennox and Korean company Samsung have formed an HVAC joint venture to sell ductless AC and heat pump (mini-split, multi-split, VRF) products in the United States and Canada. …
ORNL fridge uses PCMs to maintain temperatures
USA: Scientists have developed a new household refrigeration technology that cycles once overnight and uses a phase change material (PCM) to maintain temperature….