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8th January 2019

York R1233zd(E) chiller extended to 4747kW

USA: Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its York YZ R1233zd(E) centrifugal chiller to 1,350 tons (4747kW) of refrigeration. The York YZ chiller…
6th January 2019

Free cooling added to R32 chiller

EUROPE: Daikin has added an energy-saving free-cooling version of its recently introduced EWAT-B  series of R32 chillers. The new EWAT-B air-cooled scroll chillers were introduced…
3rd January 2019

Tecumseh Argus optimised for HFO blends

USA: Tecumseh is to launch a next generation series of air-cooled, low and medium temperature condensing units optimised for HFO-blend refrigerants. Said to be ideal…
30th December 2018

Daikin’s mini but mighty Sky Air Alpha

BELGIUM: Daikin Europe has extended its Sky Air Alpha-Series with the launch of smaller capacity units. Said to offer the same functionality as the existing…
30th December 2018

Carrier adds beltless fan to RTUs

USA: Carrier has introduced new technology to certain WeatherMaker and WeatherMaster rooftop units to improve performance and efficiency and decrease maintenance and installation costs. The…
21st December 2018

Mitsubishi adds M series R32 wall mounts

UK: Mitsubishi Electric has unveiled a new entry-level line of wall-mounted air conditioners using the lower GWP refrigerant R32. The new MSZ-HR units in 2.5kW,…
9th December 2018

Fujitsu adds smallest 18hp unit

EUROPE: Fujitsu has introduced what it claims is the industry’s smallest 18hp outdoor unit to its Airstage J-III L commercial multi air conditioners. Launched in…
5th December 2018

Integrated AHU and DX system

UK: A joint development between Ciat UK and Toshiba Carrier UK has created an air handling unit and DX system to meet the complex requirements…
18th November 2018

Hussmann introduces propane cabinets

USA: Hussmann Corporation has unveiled a new line of low- and medium-temperature merchandisers running on propane. Hussmann’s MicroDS refrigeration system is charged with up to 150g…
7th November 2018

Smartphone refrigerant apps

FRANCE: New smartphone apps – a guide to flammable refrigerants and a series of refrigerant identifier videos  – has been produced by UN Environment OzonAction.…
31st October 2018

Tecumseh launches propane mini-chiller

USA: Tecumseh has launched a new air-cooled mini-chiller with R290 refrigerant and full inverter control. Unveiled at Chillventa, the Infinee is said to be designed for…
24th October 2018

Güntner cooler integrates condensate pump

GERMANY: Güntner’s new Dual Compact dual discharge air cooler has been tailored to match key customer needs and application requirements. A key development with the…
16th October 2018

Bitzer boost for CO2 in warm climates

GERMANY: Bitzer has announced the development of a subcooling unit capable of boosting the efficiency of  both new and retrofit transcritical CO2 systems in warm…
9th October 2018

Semi-hermetic NH3 screw compressor

GERMANY: A semi-hermetic compact screw compressor for ammonia will be a highlight of GEA’s presentation at Chillventa next week. The new CompaX compressor was featured…
2nd October 2018

Aspen updates Mini Lime pump

UK: Condensate pump manufacturer Aspen Pumps has launched the next generation model of its Silent+ Mini Lime pump. Said to feature a raft of design…
25th September 2018

Mitsubishi expands into IT cooling

EUROPE: Mitsubishi Electric is making further inroads into the IT cooling market with the launch of its i-NEXT DX computer room air conditioners. Building on…
23rd September 2018

York Mission Critical DEC

USA: The new York Mission Critical direct evaporative cooling (DEC) air handling units from Johnson Controls are designed to meet the specific needs of data…
16th September 2018

Bitzer updates service tool

GERMANY: Compressor specialist Bitzer has published a new update of its service software, the Bitzer Electronics Service Tool (BEST). BEST software provides users with a…
11th September 2018

Panasonic goes to extremes with ECOi

  EUROPE: Panasonic’s new 3-pipe ECOi-EX MF3 VRF series air conditioner is said to offer outstanding efficiency even in extreme ambient temperatures. Boasting a high…
10th September 2018

Bitzer’s pirate-busting app

GERMANY: Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has produced a new app to protect customers from counterfeit product. As well as verifying the authenticity of Bitzer products, the…
3rd September 2018

Heat recovery on air-cooled Engie chillers

GERMANY: Engie Refrigeration’s air-cooled Quantum chillers can now be equipped with heat recovery, making it possible to reuse up to 100% of the generated waste…