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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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Compressors2013 highlights: technical advancements related to refrigeration compressors
During the successful IIR International Conference on Compressors and Coolants held in Casta Papiernicka in June 2013, several papers were dedicated to technological advancements related to refrigeration compressors.
Flammability hazards of air conditioners using R290 (propane)
R290 (propane) attracts a lot of interest as a replacement refrigerant of high-GWP HFCs for household air conditioners, due to its negligible GWP, favourable system performance and relatively low cost. However, it raises some questions due to its...
Unique flow ice application in Tasmania
A Flow Ice generator, built by Pam Refrigeration in Cape Town, is now in use for the rapid cooling of freshly caught salmon in road tankers for a Tasmanian salmon farm.
Heat pump market figures
JARN estimates that the 2012 world air-to-water market increased 5.4% year on year to 1.37 million units. This increase is mainly attributed to ongoing robust growth in the Chinese market.
The global cold chain market
The global cold chain market growth expected at a CAGR of 15.9 percent during the 2013-2018 period.
EPA permits R1234yf to be sold to US consumers
As a result of a lawsuit brought by the AAIA and the ARPI, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that will permit R1234yf to be sold to US consumers.
Fish packaging with built-in nose
PhD candidate Jenneke Heising is working on packaging with a built-in nose that tells your smartphone how fresh fish is before you buy it.
Introduction of R32 air-conditioning units in Japan
Japanese firms Panasonic, Hitachi and Fujitsu join Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric in announcing the introduction of air conditioning units running on R32.
Chilled processed food market in the Philippines
Chilled processed food sales grew by 4% in retail volume terms in 2012, while current value sales increased by 6%.
Refrigerant blends may offer alternative to R134a
Research released by SAE provide further evidence that Mexichem Fluor's refrigerant blends AC5 and AC6 could offer EU regulation compliant alternatives to R134a in automotive air conditioning.
The LNG sector: outlook
LNG sales are expected to reach 240.8Mt in 2012, approximately 1Mt less than 2011.
Drinks turned ice cold in under 45 seconds
The V-Tex, a machine that uses an innovative , turns beverages from room temperature to 4°C in 45 seconds or less.
Launch of the first R1234ze free-cooling chillers
The “first to market” TurboChill free cooling chillers using low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant R1234ze are going to be launched.
Irregularities found in Chinese factories using ammonia
Thirteen factories have been penalized for failing liquid ammonia safety checks following the leak at Weng’s cold storage plant that killed 15 people last August.
Long-distance refrigerated trucking in the US
According to a market report published by Ibis World international, industry revenue declined at an annual rate of -0.1% to USD 11 billion for the period 2007-2012.
The chilled processed food market in Dominican Republic
The Dominican chilled processed food sector is forecast to see consumption levels increase slightly over the next five years, experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% in constant value and 1% in retail volume terms.
Refrigerated storage market in the US
Industry revenue has grown at an average of 2.0% per year to USD 6.0 billion in the five years to 2013
2013 world air-conditioning market
According to BSRIA, total market value in 2013 reached USD 89.9 billion for 117.2 million units.
2013 air-conditioning markets of France, Germany, Italy and Spain
BSRIA recently published figures concerning the air-conditioning markets in France, Germany, Spain and Italy in 2013. Among them, the Italian market appears as the largest, with 1,353,632 units and an overall value of USD 1,356.5 million.
The cold chain industry in India
The cold chain industry in India is currently valued at INR 245bn (about USD 4billion) in fiscal year 2013 with about 18% growth over the last three years.
The Russian refrigerated cases market
According to experts, the market volume in 2012 compared to 2011 increased by about 25%.
Japan scientists launch freeze-dry animal sperm bank
Japanese scientists have launched a sperm bank for endangered animals that uses freeze-drying technology.
US: increasing use of air conditioning
For the past 20 years, the use of air conditioning has increased throughout the US with the most pronounced increase being in the South, according to a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
First naturally refrigerated truck
British supermarket giant, Sainsbury’s, has announced trials of the world’s first naturally refrigerated delivery truck for frozen and chilled goods, hoping to cut its carbon footprint by up to 10 000 tonnes a year.
Irregularities found in deadly ammonia leak accident in China
Investigators found that the company illegally built the workshop after completing construction of the plant's main body, blocking the fire exits, according to a statement from the Shanghai work safety supervision bureau.
