World News
Warning of hydrocarbon refrigerant risks
CANADA: The public have been warned of the dangers of using DIY kits containing flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants being “aggressively” sold by retailers….
HFC producers back worldwide phase down
BELGIUM: The refrigerant manufacturers have backed amendments tabled by the USA, Canada and Mexico to cap and phase down HFCs under the…
Star team wins top award
UK: The team behind the world’s largest zero carbon 90°C ammonia district heat pump has won the prestigious Rittinger Award at the…
The new F-gas regulations explained
IRELAND: Air conditioning and refrigeration engineers in the Republic can learn all about the implications of the new F-gas revisions at a…
Emerson publishes low GWP test results
USA: Emerson Climate Technologies has published the results of drop-in tests of two new low GWP refrigerants in a R410A scroll compressor….
CPS buys UView
USA: Air conditioning and refrigeration tools manufacturer CPS has acquired the assets of Ontario-based UView Ultraviolet Systems Inc….
Customs block trade in illegal refrigerant
NAIROBI: The United Nation Environment Programme reports that the illegal trade in more than 1,300 tonnes of ozone-depleting gases has been prevented…
REHVA/ASHRAE chilled beam guide
BELGIUM: Associations in Europe and the USA are to publish a new joint guideline on the application of chilled beams….
Braham receives REHVA recognition
GERMANY: CIBSE member Derrick Braham has been recognised by REHVA for achievements in improving energy efficiency and the indoor environment….
Daikin returns record sales
JAPAN: Air conditioning manufacturer Daikin has announced a sales increase of over 38% in 2013 and a record 75% increase in operating…