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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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New air conditioner system features “3D” camera
Japanese manufacturer Hitachi recently unveiled nine models of residential air conditioners with an unusual feature. The Stainless Clean Shirokuma-kun X series units features the company's "Living Camera 3D" technology.
Nanotechnology based approaches to increase the performance of HVAC systems
EnE-HVAC, or Energy efficient heat exchangers for HVAC applications, is a collaborative project funded by the EU to achieve significant energy savings in future HVAC systems via new and innovative technologies.
New HCFC phase-out guides by UNEP
UNEP has produced two guides to assist developing countries in their phase-out of HCFC.
India submits amendment proposal to the Montreal Protocol proposing a phase-down of HFCs
India had for years opposed a phase-down of HFCs under the Montreal Protocol. India's amendment calls for a 15-year “grace period” for developing countries.
New discovery in magnetic metal could lead to improvements in magnetic refrigeration
Scientists have recently solved the mystery behind a distinct property in a unique magnetic metal. This discovery could pave the way for the development of several new technologies in magnetic refrigeration.
Searching for refrigerant traces in the atmosphere
The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) researchers have now published first measurements on the atmospheric distribution and abundance of the 4th generation halogenated coolants and foaming agents. (fluoroolefins).
Consequences of the EU F-Gas Regulation: uncertainty on the future availability of R404A
Anyone installing equipment with R404A now will probably have to retrofit to a lower GWP refrigerant in the next few years.
New process combining cryogenic freezing and MAP
Air Products Freshline® Superfresh is a new methodology which combines cryogenic freezing with modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) in a specific way to extend the life and quality of food products.
Volkswagen chooses CO2 as future refrigerant for air conditioning systems
Following up on the announcement of its environmental goals, the Volkswagen Group chooses CO2 as the future refrigerant for its air conditioning systems.
Global HVAC and building futures
Among the topics presented by BSRIA at the International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating & Air Conditioning (ISH) 2015 (see the attached presentation):
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has opened its CO2OLacademy field training facility
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration has opened its CO2OLacademy field training facility in Germany. It aims to increase the technical knowledge and practical competencies of field technicians in Europe.
The German market for ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump technology
In 2012, 6,800 water coolers, 110,000 split systems and 37,400 air-to-water heat pumps were sold in Germany.
Reflecting material to reduce heat loads
Engineers at Stanford University reported that they have invented a mirror-like material capable, not only of reflecting 97% of sunlight thus reducing incoming heat, but also radiating heat outside of the buildings.
Canada: Government intends to prohibit R134a in commercial refrigeration
A Notice of Intent was published by the Canadian Ministry of Environment indicating that the government is considering prohibition of the manufacture and import of high GWP refrigerants, including R134a, R507 series and R404A in certain commercial...
The global Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) market
The global market for MRI systems valued USD 4.13 billion, as of the first quarter of 2013, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% reaching approximately USD 5.24 billion by 2018.
Key Figures: French air heat pump market in 2014
Importance of the heat pump sector in France in 2014:- Turnover: 2.4 billion euros- 24,000 jobs (manufacturing, distribution, installation and maintenance)- 20 industrial sites in FranceFrench air heat pump market in...
The HVAC equipment market in the US
US demand for HVAC equipment to reach USD 20.4 billion in 2019
LNG in China
Robust growth in natural gas demand has led China to become the third largest LNG importer.
The global ice cream market in 2013
Market consumption volume increased with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% between 2009 and 2013, to reach a total of 14,187.8m liters in 2013.
The European ice cream market
The European ice cream market reported total revenues of USD 24,836.9 m in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% between 2009 and 2013.
World’s largest adsorption solar cooling installation
Austrian company SOLID has installed a solar cooling for Desert Mountain High School, in Scottsdale, Arizona, a city in the Greater Phoenix area which enjoys 312 days of sun annually.
Centrifugal chillers: new developments
New developments regarding centrifugal chillers include the world’s first production-scale chiller using water as a refrigerant and the world’s first photovoltaic direct driven inverter centrifugal chiller.
Ireland: example of energy storage using wind turbine
The idea is to store excess energy produced at night and to reuse it when it’s necessary during the day.
New milk refrigeration system in rural India.
In rural India, the dairy industry is very vulnerable to spoilage because of the poorly developed cold supply chain.
Organic products strengthening frozen food market
Consumers are slowly warming up again to frozen foods due to convenience of the products and the recent introduction of more natural and organic frozen offerings.
