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Evaporative cooling is gaining increasing attention as an energy-efficient alternative to conventional air conditioning. A new scientific study by an international team of researchers, including Anna Pacak,...
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Vapour-compression alternatives to serve future HVAC applications
A March 2014 report* prepared for the US Department of Energy by Navigant Consulting identifies and evaluates 17 technologies which could potentially replace traditional vapour-compression technology in residential and commercial HVAC applications
World air-conditioning market in 2013
In 2013, the world air conditioning market was valued at USD 91.6 billion; grew over 6% compared with USD 86.8 billion in 2012, evidence that the global AC market is finally showing an upturn.
2013 world air conditioning market by type of equipment
Overview of moveables, windows / through the wall, split, the single packaged, rooftop, chillers, airside.
Customs block trade in over 1,300 tonnes of illegal refrigerant
The United Nation Environment Programme reports that illegal trade of over 1,300 tonnes of ozone-depleting gases has been prevented over the last 18 months.
Imminent revised Japanese F-gas legislation
During ATMOsphere Asia 2014, M. Kumakura, from the Japanese Ministry of Environment (MOE), presented progress made on the revision of the Act on Ensuring the Implementation of Recovery and Destruction of Fluorocarbons concerning Designated...
New design for CO2 cascade system
Researchers from two Spanish universities are looking for commercial licensees for a CO2 cascade refrigeration system that is said to overcome many of the current drawbacks of the technology.
Refrigerated display cabinets: saving energy without doors
Refrigerated display cabinets, without glass doors and incorporating a new patented airflow management system, have been installed at a new Tesco Extra eco store in Lincoln, UK.
Performance test results of alternative low-GWP refrigerants to R410A
Emerson Climate Technologies has published the results of drop-in tests of new low GWP refrigerants, L41b and DR5, in a R410A scroll compressor.
Refrigeration the answer to CO2 capture?
Although more research is required, scientists estimate that refrigeration technology could cut the energy consumption and cost of CO2 capture by as much as 30% in one of the “green” coal-fired power stations currently under consideration.
Submersion cooling: a solution for the IT industry?
With the data centre industry growing by 12% annually, saving energy required for cooling is becoming a crucial issue and new options are being explored such as free-cooling, thermal energy storage or various means of liquid cooling, including...
Pakistan confiscates illegal HCFCs
The Pakistan government ordered the confiscation of illegally imported HCFCs, denying import quotas to seven companies this year.
Europe: 1st quarter 2014 HVAC-R market trends
Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) has just released the latest trends for the European HVAC&R market.
World HVAC equipment demand on the rise
The Asia/Pacific region was the largest market for HVAC equipment in 2013, with 54 % of the global total.
The global ice cream market
The global ice cream market had total revenues of USD 59.0 billion in 2012, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% between 2008 and 2012.
Indian air conditioner market 2014 witnesses strong growth
This market is projected to record a 13% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) growth expected over the period FY 2014-2016.
Ghana: over 5,000 old fridges seized by Customs
This is the result of a new law “LI Act 1932” which entered into force in January 2013 makes illegal the importation of old fridges and air-conditioning systems.
DuPont’s new HFO 1336mzz could replace R123
DuPont has announced it is to start small scale production of a new low GWP HFO which could replace R123.
Global frozen bakery market shows expected continued growth
Europe forms the largest segment of the market in 2012. It is poised to grow at a steady Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.9% over the forecast period to 2018.
France allows Daimler to continue to use R134a in its MAC systems.
The French Supreme Court has upheld last August’s decision to overturn the MAC (Mobile air conditioning) directive and allows Daimler to continue to use R134a in its car air conditioning systems.
Status of HFC taxes in Europe
Four countries (Denmark, Norway, Slovenia and Spain) have now implemented an HFC tax and 3 other countries (France, Poland and Sweden) are considering implementation of such a tax.
Indian LNG demand shows rapid growth due to high demand
The Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas claims that LNG accounted for 41% of India’s total gas consumption in 2012 - 2013 and will account50% in 2013 – 2014: a 25% rise.
Global frozen food market sees further growth
The demand for frozen food, valued at USD 224.74 billion in 2012, is expected to reach USD 293.75 billion by 2019, with a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.9% from 2013 to 2019.
Commercial refrigeration equipment market in the US
According to a new Freedonia market study, demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the US is expected to increase 3.1% per year through 2018 to USD 10.7 billion.
UK supermarkets commit to 80% refrigerant emission cut
At the beginning of 2014, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) set new targets on reducing emissions from refrigerant leakage by 80% - expressed in tones of CO2 equivalent - by 2020, relative to floor space.
The worldwide market for refrigerated display cabinets
Refrigerated display cabinets together with walk-in refrigerators account for about 45% of the global commercial refrigeration equipment market.
