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Legionnaires’ cases up 20% in 2012
EUROPE: After a significant drop in 2011, reported cases of legionnaires’ disease rose by nearly 20% in 2012, according to figures from…
R410A option may contain HFCs and HC
JAPAN: The Cooling Post has uncovered the potential blend constituents of the new low GWP replacement for R410A recently announced by Japanese…
Daikin plans major push in Latin America
JAPAN: Daikin is reported to be planning three new factories in Latin America in a bid to increase sales in the region…
US identifies vapour-compression options
USA: The US Department of Energy has identified 17 technologies which could potentially replace traditional vapour compression technology in hvac systems. …
Munich looks to tap into groundwater
GERMANY: An €840,000 project to investigate the viability of geothermal heating and cooling for the Munich area is being carried out next…
Lidl opens first zero carbon store
BELGIUM: Lidl has opened its first carbon neutral CO2 store in Ixelles, Belgium….
Lu-Ve celebrates 20millionth STFT coil
ITALY: Heat exchanger manufacturer Lu-Ve is celebrating the production of its 20 millionth STFT coil. …
ASHRAE proposes new R404A replacements
USA: Two new low GWP refrigerant alternatives to R404A are amongst the proposed addenda to the recently published ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 34-2013….
Mandatory insulation to cut energy demand
SAUDI ARABIA: Thermal insulation is to become a mandatory requirement in all new buildings in Saudi Arabia. …
LG looks for ac growth
South Korea: LG Electronics says it plans to generate at least £2.8bn (KRW5 trillion) from air conditioning this year as it broadens…