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EC report creates F-gas confusion
BELGIUM: A European Commission report backing the use of propane in split air conditioners is said to have caused confusion in the market in the run-up to the F-gas review.
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Trane bookings up 7% in Q3
IRELAND: Trane Technologies’ bookings rose 7% to $3,490m in Q3, despite ongoing Covid-19 pandemic related impacts.
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AEFYT signs co-operation agreement with IIAR
SPAIN/USA: The Spanish refrigeration association AEFYT has signed an agreement with the US-based International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) to encourage the use of low environmental impact refrigerants.
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Virus lab confirms nanoe X inhibits coronavirus
GERMANY: A leading viral testing organisation is said to have verified the inhibitory effect of Panasonic’s nanoe X air cleaning technology on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
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Window reduces the cooling load and generates electricity
USA: Scientists at the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) claim to have developed a thermochromic window that not only reduces the need for air conditioning but simultaneously generates electricity.
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Midea wins award for R290 air conditioners
CHINA: Chinese manufacturer Midea has received an environmental protection award from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for its work in developing propane air conditioners.
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EPA SNAP-lists lower GWP refrigerant R515B
USA: The US EPA’s SNAP list of acceptable substances is to be updated to include the lower GWP refrigerant R515B, while extending the acceptable applications for the HCFO R1233zd(E).
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AHRI refrigerant webinars online
USA: Those who missed the recent five-part series of refrigerant webinars hosted by the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) can now find them archived on the AHRI’s website.
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Daikin adds fresh air supply to split air conditioners
JAPAN: Daikin is set to launch five new residential split system air conditioners in Japan with ventilation and humidification functions.
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Malaysia and San Marino ratify Kigali
MALAYSIA/SAN MARINO: Malaysia and the Republic of San Marino are the latest countries to ratify the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs.
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