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Refrigerant Market worth USD 21 Billion by 2020
The global refrigerant market is forecast to reach USD 21 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6 % from 2015 to 2020, according to a report published by MarketsandMarket.
The untapped potential of district energy systems
A transition to modern district energy systems could contribute to 60% of required energy sector emissions reduction by 2050, and reduce primary energy consumption by up to 50%, according to a new report.
Thin Ice: the very first weight loss clothing line
According to its creator, refrigerated clothes 'hacks' human metabolism to trick the body into burning up to 1,000 extra calories a day.
Global demand for HVAC equipment on the rise
Global HVAC demand to reach USD 107 billion in 2016, with Asia Pacific in the lead.
The refrigerant oil market
The refrigerant oil market to reach USD 10 billion by 2020.
Savour the moment: Ice-cream that takes longer to melt
Researchers found that a protein called Bs1A can be used to create ice-cream which takes longer to melt
Treated water for district cooling
In Dubai, Empower claims to have saved 735,000 m3 of fresh water last year by using treated water in its district cooling systems.
The US Refrigerated Transportation Market Predicts Growth
The refrigerated transportation market in the U.S. will grow at a CAGR of 12.44% from 2014 to 2019, according to a report from Research and Markets.
The Global Geothermal Heat Pump Market 2015-2019
The global geothermal heat pump market will grow at a CAGR of 15.26% over the period 2015-2019, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Air conditioner wastewater purified for human consumption
In Ecuador, Panasonic developed ACH20, a filtering system that purifies air conditioner wastewater and makes it fit for human consumption.
Near absolute zero molecules.
MIT succeeded in chilling molecules in a gas of sodium potassium (NaK) to a temperature of 500 nanokelvins.
Europe: 2nd quarter 2015 HVAC-R market trends
Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) has just released the latest trends for the European HVAC&R market.
The global magnetic refrigeration market
The global magnetic refrigeration market is expected to reach USD 315.7 Million by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 98.7% between 2017 and 2022.
Rising incomes drive increased air-conditioning use
In a new study published by PNAS, two researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, examined the relationship between climate, income growth, and air conditioning adoption.
ICR2015:Trane exhibits chiller with new DR-55 refrigerant
At ICR2015, Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is presenting an air-cooled demonstration chiller using the new DR-55 refrigerant (HFO-HFC mixture).
US: intensification of research on refrigerant flammability
AHRI has set up a subcommittee to conduct a review of the safety issues around mildly flammable refrigerants.
Thailand receives technical assistance to switch ACs to R32
Thailand recently announced a policy to complete conversion from R22 to R32 by 2017 while Indonesia has made a similar pledge.
Gender disparity in air-conditioned offices?
According to a recent article published in Nature Climate Change, standards were developed in the 1960’s and are based on the resting metabolic rates of a 40 year old man who weighs 70 kgs.
Refrigerated transport: R452A as a “drop-in” alternative to R404A
Two major transport refrigeration companies recently announced they will offer R452A as an alternative to R404A in their transport refrigeration units.
LNG supply grows faster than any other source of gas
LNG trade reached 241.1 MT in 2014, a 4.3 MT increase over 2013 levels.
India’s cold storage market
The cold storage market in India is currently experiencing growth and is expected to be worth USD 8.57 billion by 2020.
EU Energy Union
The European Commission has published its strategy framework for an Energy Union, containing 15 “action points” to consolidate energy supply and to reduce energy use and related carbon emissions throughout Europe.
HFC emissions data
By using atmospheric measurements, the authors of a recent study published in the PNAS have found that the total CO2-equivalent emissions of the five most common HFCs increased from 198 (175–221) Tg-CO2-eq·y–1 in 2007 to 275 (246–304)...
Fusion of a boiler and a heat pump into one new system, thanks to thermal compression
Boostheat company has developed a new technology that is claimed to lead to a new generation of very efficient and renewable heating, hot water and cooling systems.
The global ice cream market in 2014
Mintel’s research reveals that the global ice cream market managed to muster a 3% increase in 2014.
