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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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HACCP food safety plans must be improved
HACCP has the top non-conformity figures globally across certified sites, according to a British Retail Consortium (BRC) report.
Frozen processed food in China: figures
Frozen processed food is expected to record current value growth of 7% in 2013, compared with 8% growth in 2012.
Europe: 4rd quarter 2013 HVAC-R market trends
Eurovent Market Intelligence (EMI) has just released the latest trends for the European HVAC&R market along with 2012-2013 evolution.
“Soft chill” technology improves temperature control for food processors
A new way of using liquid nitrogen to control the temperature of foods while they are being processed will improve quality, even when used with the most heat-sensitive or reactive foods, according to Air Products.
MAC Directive: EC issues proceedings against Germany
The European Commission has issued an infringement notice against Germany for failing to enforce the MAC Directive.
Global display cabinet market to double by 2019
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, the world market for refrigerated display cases is expected to almost double in the next six years.
“Smart” fridge launches cyberattack
An internet-connected smart fridge has been blamed for sending malicious spam emails.
Further tests on low GWP refrigerants
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is going to launch a second phase of its low GWP Alternative Refrigerants Evaluation Program (AREP).
Daimler starts testing CO2 mobile air-conditioning prototypes
Unlike most of the car manufacturers which opted for R1234yf, Daimler has started testing mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems using CO2.
Japan imported 87.5 Mt of LNG in 2013
Japan's LNG imports remained stable in volume (+0.2%) in 2013.
LNG trade in 2013
Preliminary figures show that 2013 was, like 2012, a year of stagnation in terms of LNG trade growth.
Japan: snow cooling created greater CO2 emissions
An experiment to ship snow from the north of Japan to help reduce the air conditioning load in Tokyo has created CO2 emissions three times greater than the emissions reduction achieved.
Brazil publishes new Energy Plan by 2022
By 2022, Brazil plans to invest BRL1,200bn (USD495bn), of which 72.5% will be directed to oil and gas, 22.6% to electricity supply.
UNIDO project to help green Gambia’s refrigeration and air-conditioning sector
The Gambia and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will implement a demonstration project to reduce greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting substances in the country's refrigeration and air-conditioning sector.
Freeze-drying of fruit does retain its nutritional goodness
A study at Sheffield Hallam University and Chaucer Foods has found that freeze drying strawberries had no significant impact on their nutrient content.
Mexichem, DuPont and Honeywell announced new HFO-based alternatives for R404A and R134a
M. Cooper, sales manager for Mexichem, revealed in RAC the manufacturer’s offering for stationary refrigeration would be based on its AC5 refrigerant (R444A) which has been undergoing development as a mobile air-conditioning refrigerant....
The LNG global production
Global LNG production capacity to increase by 130 billion m3 by 2018 as 12 new liquefaction plants open IEA report says.
The Russian cold-storage warehouses market 2012
By 2012, the amount of cold storage facilities shrunk by 10%, while the share of cold-storage warehouses of logistics operators increased by 5%.
Low-temperature CO2 capture technologies potential
In a review paper in the International Journal of Refrigeration, D. Berstad et al. give an overview of CO2 capture conditions for a broad range of different power cycles and industrial processes.
Partial body cooling as a means to save energy?
Cooling parts of the body could be an energy efficient way of providing personal thermal comfort and is currently being studied by researchers, in particular in Japan and in the United States.
China: the market share of energy-saving air conditioners increases to 70%
According to the Chinese Ministry of Finance, the market share of energy-saving air conditioners increased from 5% before the subsidy program to 70% after,
HVAC equipment sales in Brazil: brief outlook for 2013
Sales growth in the air-conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and solar heating (refrigeration market) segments is being driven by the Brazilians’ increased purchasing power, expansion and modernization of factories and commercial spaces.
France: refrigeration (excluding air conditioning) accounts for almost 11% of electricity consumption
According to the CEREN, energy production in the refrigeration sector accounts for 52 TWh in total annual electric energy consumption:
CO2 heat pump with variable-displacement compressor/expander in the pipeline
This CO2 heat pump will use oil-free variable-load compressor and variable expander technology, currently tested at Purdue University’s Herrick Laboratories.
Frozen food “bad reputation”
According to an online survey of 1013 Americans conducted by Braun Research for ConAgra Foods in March, four out of five US consumers believe that frozen foods are highly processed and not as nutritious as fresh foods.
