World News
US shipments bounce back in May
USA: Shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in the US bounced back in May, but remain 2.5% down on…
EIA calls for reporting of HFCs and HFOs
UK: Warnings of the potential for increased illegal trade in refrigerants, Green group the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called for licensing systems be extended…
Danfoss acquires heat exchanger firm Sondex
DENMARK: Danfoss has acquired heat exchanger manufacturer Sondex….
ASDA trial success with R404A replacement
BELGIUM: R448A, the lower GWP replacement refrigerants for R404A, is said to have successfully completed trials at UK supermarket group ASDA….
Carrefour backs CO2 in high ambients
SPAIN: French supermarket chain Carrefour is claiming average energy savings of over 45% compared to HFC systems in trials carried out in…
EIA calls for “ambitious” phase down target
UK: Green group the EIA has called for the most ambitious HFC phase-down targets to be agreed when Montreal Protocol meetings open…
Panasonic to repeat its PRO Awards
EUROPE: Panasonic is to reward excellence in the application of its air conditioning and heat pump products in a repeat of its…
Infographic explains F-gas challenges
UK: Refrigerant supplier Climalife has produced an infographic to explain the challenges of Europe’s F-gas bans and quota reductions….
Quota options for F-gas equipment importers
EUROPE: Importers of equipment charged with HFC refrigerants have been given an additional option for ensuring compliance with the F-gas Regulation from…
Spool compressor efficiencies hit 80%
USA: Latest test results on a prototype 141kW spool compressor are said to have recorded overall isentropic efficiencies approaching 80%….