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6th August 2022

Electrically-driven TRU uses R1270 and CO2

GERMANY: Transport refrigeration company Ecooltec Grosskopf has developed a new generation of electrically-driven transport refrigeration unit using CO2 and the hydrocarbon refrigerant R1270 (propene). The…
26th July 2022

Toshiba announces R32 VRF

UK: Toshiba has announced the launch of its new SHRM Advance VRF air conditioning system, specifically designed to be safely used with the lower GWP…
20th July 2022

Monitoring heat transfer fluids

UK: Now available from Climalife in the UK, Cool-Gauge monitors heat transfer fluids (HTF) in a cooling system ensuring optimum performance and system protection. With…
18th July 2022

Ecolite units extend refrigerant options

GERMANY: Bitzer’s Ecolite condensing units are now available for use with a full range of A2L refrigerants, including ultra-low GWP R1234ze/yf and lower GWP R455A…
15th July 2022

SWEP meets demand with BPHE for heat pumps

USA: Brazed plate heat exchanger manufacturer SWEP has launched the FI22AS high-efficiency condenser and evaporator to meet the rapidly increasing demand for residential heat pumps.…
13th July 2022

Data centre cooling system has tropical benefits

SINGAPORE: A new adiabatic-based system designed to deliver powerful pre-cooling for tropical data centres is said to save 20% over conventional chiller systems alone. Singapore-based…
9th July 2022

Fridge unit will operate from electric vehicle battery

FRANCE: Carrier Transicold is to unveil Pulsor eCool, a refrigeration unit operating directly from the high voltage DC current generated by the batteries powering an electric…
29th June 2022

Aermec’s next step in fan coils

ITALY: Aermec’s “next generation” cassette-type VEC-i fan coil unit features integrated diffusers to create a Coanda effect and a draught free environment. Said to be…
23rd June 2022

Koxka open multideck boosts efficiency

SPAIN: Koxka has launched a new generation of its kP Ocean Open plug-in open multideck units that operate with propane as the refrigerant.  This new product…
22nd June 2022

A-shaped coils bring efficiency benefits

USA: Johnson Controls has launched new A-shaped indoor evaporator coils to maximise efficiency and performance.  Designed to meet the US Department of Energy minimum efficiency standards…
22nd June 2022

Carrier adds EcoBlue to WeatherMaker rooftops

USA: Carrier’s new WeatherMaker line of rooftop units now feature the company’s EcoBlue beltless direct-drive vane axial fan system. Previously available only on select units,…
21st June 2022

Heat pump control gets Wiser

UK: Panasonic has partnered with Drayton by Schneider Electric’s complete connected home solution to offer room-by-room control for its heat pump systems in the UK.…
16th June 2022

Hecoclima R290 chillers and heat pumps

ITALY: The new Hecoclima ProSeries of air and water source heat pumps and chillers are using R290 (propane) to deliver exceptional performance.   The ProSeries includes ProChill,…
16th June 2022

Trane extends Sintesis Balance on R454B

BELGIUM: Trane is expanding its Sintesis Balance CMAF portfolio of multi-pipe units for simultaneous cooling and heating with new models on R454B refrigerant in capacities…
13th June 2022

Aquasnap R32 chiller gains HR and free cooling

FRANCE: Carrier has introduced heat recovery and free cooling options to its AquaSnap 30RBP air-cooled scroll chiller range on R32.  Introduced with the R32 option…
10th June 2022

MHI adds wireless LAN connectivity

JAPAN: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to include wireless LAN connectivity as standard on its ZSX Series and ZS Series of residential-use room air conditioners for…
10th June 2022

Carrier extends CO2 refrigeration units

FRANCE: Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is expanding its range of QuietCO2OL MC compact indoor CO2 refrigeration units to strengthen its sustainable product offerings for convenience stores.  With more…
9th June 2022

Bock CO2 compressors with LSPM motors

GERMANY: Bock is expanding its transcritical CO2 compressor portfolio with a new series featuring line start permanent magnet (LSPM) motor technology.  The LSPM compressors for…
7th June 2022

BPHE for residential heat pumps

SWEDEN: SWEP has announced a new high efficiency condenser and evaporator with low global warming impact for reversible heat pump systems. The FI22AS is said…
1st June 2022

Higher efficiency EC motor for refrigeration

GERMANY: EBM‑Papst has developed the iQ-one EC motor, which enables an output power of up to 5W for like-for-like replacement of existing Q or shaded-pole…
1st June 2022

Daikin redesigns DWDC chillers with R1234ze(E)

BELGIUM: Daikin has introduced a new DWDC C series water-cooled centrifugal chiller designed for use with low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze(E). This new design is…