World News
Patents no barrier to HFC phase-down
USA: As the world seeks agreements to phase down high GWP refrigerants, a leading US group has dismissed claims that patents are…
A lower GWP option for flooded systems
USA: A new non-flammable, lower GWP Honeywell refrigerant could have applications in flooded chillers….
CO2 and 1234yf workshops planned
AUSTRALIA: A series of workshops to acquaint automotive service companies with the new refrigerant R1234yf are being organised across Australia and New…
Sanhua expands US team
USA: Sanhua has appointed a sales engineer and two marketing support executives to strengthen its sales and marketing efforts in North and…
At least 80 new refrigerants under test
SWITZERLAND: A new reports reveals that at least 80 refrigerants are currently in use or under consideration to replace existing high GWP…
3D-printed heat exchanger 20% more efficient
USA: A team at the University of Maryland have used the latest 3D printing technology to manufacture a heat exchanger which is said…
Two face ammonia safety fines
USA: The US OSHA has this week announced proposed fines totalling over $300,000 after ammonia refrigerant releases at two US food manufacturers….
Second Indian firm to pilot R1234yf
INDIA: Another company in India has announced its intention to set up an R1234yf production plant….
Parties meet to discuss HFC phase-down
SWITZERLAND: Global efforts to control and phase-down the use of high GWP HFCs reach a crucial point next week with the 37th…
Nuclear ice wall to be turned on
JAPAN: Permission has been given to activate the huge ice wall installed to stop groundwater pollution at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant….