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Ozone-depleting chemicals detected by scientists in the atmosphere in 1951 – decades earlier than expected
An international team led by the University of Bremen, Germany, has uncovered evidence of ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the atmosphere as early as 1951. This finding pushes back the known...
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Mobile air-conditioning: impacts of MAC directive
Conflicts around the refrigerant R1234yf.
HFC phase down in New Zealand
The government of New Zealand recently published a consultation document listing the steps required to ratify the Kigali Amendment.
Germany: Update of the refrigeration and air conditioning directive
The updated directive will extend the scope related to the subsidising of refrigeration and air conditioning systems based on “non-halogenated and low-GWP refrigerants”.
Latest trends in global energy-saving regulations
A summary of the latest trends from the JARN.
Food cold chain optimisation
An Australian report focuses on the improvement of temperature monitoring in the food cold chain to enhance energy productivity.
Supermarkets: retrofit of refrigerating systems from R404A to R449A
Two examples of retrofitting supermarket refrigerating systems from R404A to R449A.
Crystalline silicon solar cells efficiency
A study published in Nature Energy indicates that solar cell technology continues to develop and may rival energy produced by fossil fuels.
High efficiency AC system for the Grand Théâtre de Rabat
Four facilities should open in 2018 in Rabat, Morocco, under a gigantic cultural project began in 2010.
Dehydrofreezing of apples
A recent study focuses on a freezing process for partially dehydrated apples.
Solar cooling implemented in Jordan
Four sites in Jordan are now equipped with solar absorption chillers.
A transcritical CO2 system efficient in hot countries
A transcritical CO2 refrigeration system was presented during the retail trade fair Euroshop 2017.
The world's first rotating skyscraper unveiled in Dubai
"Dynamic Tower" in Dubai, to be completed by 2020, will have floors that can rotate 360 degrees
France: the Climate Plan of the Ministry of the Ecological and Inclusive Transition provides a tax on HFC refrigerants.
Nicolas Hulot, French Minister for the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, unveiled France's Climate Plan on July 6, 2017. Tax incentives on alternatives to HFCs will soon be introduced.
Chile’s first CO2 system for retail application
In Chile, the first transcritical CO2 refrigeration system has been installed in a supermarket in Valdivia.
Reefer trains might redefine the refrigerated transport industry
Two examples of reefer trains in Europe.
Data centres: poor levels of cooling utilisation in UK
According to a recent survey, current average cooling utilisation level is just 34% in UK data centres.
A project aimaing at improving fresh produce exports from Dominican Republic
The United States Department of Agriculture is currently working to strengthen the DR’s ability to export high quality fruit and vegetable products.
Enhancing the cold supply chain for refrigerated biopharmaceuticals
"The biggest challenges in transporting refrigerated drug products are maintaining an optimum temperature range."
How to keep dairy cows cool in summer heat?
Remarkably, a Japanese underwear maker found an answer to this question.
The first air-conditioned stadium in Qatar
Qatar recently completed the installation of air conditioning in the Khalifa International Stadium, in preparation for FIFA World Cup 2022.
BSRIA study on global heat pump market
A series of reports show the latest trends in the heat pump market.
Thermal comfort in commercial buildings
An article published by Consulting Specifying Engineer focuses on the factors to consider when providing thermal comfort in commercial buildings.
France: a guidebook on the best practices for the loading of frozen food (in French)
The French Union of Refrigerated Transport (UNTF) published a best practice guide on frozen food loading in refrigerated trucks.
European HFC emissions decreased in 2015
The European Environment Agency (EEA) published data indicating that European HFC emissions had decreased in 2015.
Always closer to absolute zero
NIST physicists have cooled a mechanical object to a temperature below the so-called “quantum limit.”
