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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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The superconductor industry global market
The global market for superconductor technologies accounted for USD 1.8 billion in 2015 and is expected to reach USD 5.8 billion by 2022.
UK: frozen food could contribute to food security
A BFFF report concluded that by increasing frozen food consumption, the UK could reduce food waste, boost food affordability and lessen the environmental impact of food, all of which would subsequently contribute to improved food security.
HFC recycling could prevent emissions of 18bn tons CO2 eq by 2040
According to an EOS Climate White Paper, only around 10-15% of HFC refrigerants are currently recovered, reclaimed and re-used
American love for ice cream
A recent Yahoo Food survey found that ice cream is 41% of American’s favorite dessert.
Nearly 500,000 German cars use 1234yf
Despite some German opposition to the new car air conditioning refrigerant R1234yf, around 500,000 cars have already been registered in the country with this gas.
A new tiny satellite cooling system
Lockheed Martin makes tiny satellite cooling system which is three times more powerful.
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.
