World News
Large capacity ULT chiller using neon refrigerant
SOUTH KOREA: Researchers claim to have developed a large capacity ultra-low temperature industrial chiller which, in tests, has achieved a 10kW cooling performance at -100℃….
F-gas regulation published in Official Journal
EUROPE: The new F-gas regulation has now been published in the EU’s Official Journal, making it legally binding and entering into force in 20 days….
Carrier to build factory and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: Carrier is to build an advanced manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia in a partnership with Alat, a new Riyadh-based public investment fund company….
Nibe seeks savings after heat pump slump
SWEDEN: Swedish manufacturer Nibe has announced plans to streamline its business after latest financial figures confirm declines in the European heat pump market….
Thermoacoustic fridge achieves greater efficiency
CHINA: Chinese scientists claim to have developed a heat-driven thermoacoustic refrigerator (HDTR) with a COP of 1.12, nearly three times higher than previously achieved….
LG explores compressor production in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: Korean air conditioning manufacturer LG and its Saudi Arabian distributor, the Shaker Group, are exploring the feasibility of manufacturing AC compressors in the Kingdom….
$63m boost for US heat pump production
USA: The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the availability of a further $63m to boost US production of heat pumps….
Machinery regulation recommendation
BELGIUM: Eurovent’s Evaporative Cooling Equipment product group (PG-CT) has released its third version of Recommendation 9/11–2023: Application of Machinery Safety Regulation for cooling towers….
Trevor Young to become FläktGroup CEO
GERMANY: Trevor Young is to take over as CEO of the FläktGroup from March 1….
Nanomaterial could reduce air conditioning load
CANADA: The development of an ultra-thin graphene-based nanofilm membrane that could reduce the energy required air conditioning systems has received CAD$2m
(€1.4m) in seed funding….