World News
Embraco sees R513A as R134a transitional
BRAZIL: Compressor manufacturer Embraco has named R513A as the only HFC blend approved as a transitional refrigerant for its R134a models….
Haier debuts 4200RT oil-less chiller
CHINA: Haier has developed a magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller with what it claims is the world’s largest cooling capacity….
Carel appoints Pietro Rossato as COO
ITALY: Pietro Rossato, an expert in logistics and supply chain management, has joined the Carel group as chief operations officer….
Seminar discusses trends to 2030
BELGIUM: Leading sector representatives from across Europe will meet in Europe next month to discuss developments in industrial and commercial refrigeration, process…
Six legionnaires cases in Melbourne
AUSTRALIA: Ninety-two building cooling systems in Melbourne business district are reported to have been disinfected following the confirmation of six cases of…
Legionella detection project tests start
EUROPE: The experimental phase of a device to detect the legionella pneumophila bacteria responsible for legionnaires disease is to begin under the…
High ambient project moves to China
CHINA: Two United Nations agencies have held a series of meetings in China this week to promote low global warming potential refrigerants…
Nanocoating claims triple benefits
GERMANY: A new nanocoating developed for heat exchangers with anti-adhesive, anti-corrosive and anti-microbial properties could find ready acceptance in the air conditioning…
Dunham-Bush chiller to use R134a replacement
USA: Dunham-Bush is to use Chemours refrigerant alternative Opteon XP10 in its DCLCG chillers for the Asia Pacific market….
Pakistan customs seize 7 tonnes of R22
PAKISTAN: Customs officers in Peshawar are reported to have seized nearly 7 tonnes of smuggled R22 refrigerant….