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HFO/HFC/CO2 hybrid on its way
USA: A new lower GWP replacement for R404A, which blends an HFO and an HFC with a “natural” refrigerant is to be…
R410A subs show “significant potential”
USA: A number of lower GWP R410A alternatives are said to have shown significant potential in high ambient split-system tests conducted by…
R410A alternatives key to phase down
DUBAI: EPEE has identified a switch away from R410A in split air conditioners as one of the keys to achieving the targets…
R444B tops high ambient R22 drop-in test
USA: The lower GWP refrigerant R444B has come out tops in a study of alternatives in R22 split air conditioners in high…
Report finds R32 poses low safety risk
CHINA: The “mildly flammable” lower GWP refrigerant R32 has been found to pose only a low safety risk in an air conditioning…
Panasonic factory employs solar PV
SINGAPORE: Over 10,000 Panasonic solar panels have been deployed at the company’s own hermetic refrigeration compressor factory in Singapore….
World agrees to HFC phase down talks
DUBAI: The world’s governments have agreed to start formal negotiations to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs….
Eurovent offers reports online
FRANCE: Refrigeration and air conditioning certification body Eurovent Certita Certification is now offering downloadable product performance reports….
Ozone hole – one of the largest ever
SWITZERLAND: Despite the phase-out of ozone-depleting refrigerants, the Antarctic ozone hole is currently among the largest ever observed….
Emerson ready for EPA/DOE challenge
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies says it is prepared for the challenge presented by the EPA’s SNAP rulings and the DOE’s energy reduction…