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A novel natural draft dry cooling system with bilaterally arranged air-cooled heat exchanger.

• Author(s) : KONG Y., WANG W., YANG L., et al.
• Publication date: 2017/02
• Languages : English
• Source: International Journal of thermal Sciences - vol. 112

Case studies of measuring the performance of air handling units in field operation.

• Author(s) : WU H. S., CHIANG H. C., YANG B. C., et al.
• Publication date: 2009/05/20
• Languages : English
• Keywords : Central air treatment plant, Process, Performance, Measuring instrument, Air conditioning
• Source: ACRA-2009. The proceedings of the 4th Asian conference on refrigeration and air conditioning: May 20-22, 2009, Taipei, R.O.C.
• Formats : PDF

Error analysis for metering of central air conditioning system.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : WANG W.
• Publication date: 2011/05
• Languages : Chinese
• Keywords : Time, Energy, Central air treatment plant, Measurement, Air conditioning
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 41 - n. 250
• Formats : PDF

SIMULA-RLT. Qualifizierte Vorhersage diskreter Ausenluftzustände.

SIMULA-RLT. Qualified forecast of the discrete external air conditions.

• Author(s) : HAIBEL M., LANG R.
• Publication date: 2004/11
• Languages : German
• Keywords : Software, Energy consumption, Central air treatment plant, Measurement, Temperature, Simulation, Performance
• Source: KI Luft Kältetech. - vol. 40 - n. 11

A study on measurement method of net air volume rate of residential total heat exchanger unit. 2. Application of measurement method and development of airflow network model.

[In Japanese. / En japonais.]

• Author(s) : KURABUCHI T., ARASHIGUCHI A., TORIUMI Y., et al.
• Publication date: 2007/04
• Languages : Japanese
• Keywords : Geometry, Central air treatment plant, Measurement, Ventilation, Parameter, Flow rate, Air conditioning, Heat exchanger
• Source: Transaction of the Society of Heating, Air-conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan - n. 121

Energy efficiency measures for air conditioning systems in Three Gorges hydropower plant.

[In Chinese. / En chinois.]

• Author(s) : ZHANG X. H.
• Publication date: 2012/11
• Languages : Chinese
• Source: HV & AC - vol. 42 - n. 271
• Formats : PDF

COVID-19 news in the HVAC&R sector

The IIR reviews the available information on the possible impact of air conditioning on the spread of COVID-19 and the recommendations for the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. Furthermore, several...

• Publication date : 2020/04/05

Global LNG supply: the potential of Africa, South and Central America

IGU provides an update on the LNG supply outlook for countries in Africa, Central and South America. 

• Publication date : 2022/10/27
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

IIR Rankine Conference 2020: Which alternative working fluids for ORC systems?

HFOs (hydrofluoroolefins), HCFOs (hydrochlorofluoroolefins) and hydrocarbons were the main alternatives to HFC245fa presented during the IIR Rankine Conference 2020.

• Publication date : 2020/09/04
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

Latest IPCC report predicts an increased risk of heatwaves

The IPCC report published in February 2022 highlights several risks posed by rising temperatures, such as increased heat waves and greater energy demand for space...

• Publication date : 2022/03/31
• Subjects: Environment

Launching of the ROCA project for sustainable cooling in francophone African countries

From 2021 to 2024, the ROCA project aims to promote sustainable and energy-efficient cooling in four French-speaking African countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali and Senegal....

• Publication date : 2021/10/04
• Subjects: Environment, Developing country

The impact of humidity on global demand for cooling energy

Recent studies have highlighted the countries most affected by the need to adapt to rising temperatures. Assessing the impact of humidity on perceived temperatures also stresses out...

• Publication date : 2023/09/25
• Subjects: General information

Low GWP blends for domestic air conditioning

A review article presents the latest research trends on low GWP refrigerants, mainly HFC/HFO blends, for domestic air conditioning. 

• Publication date : 2023/03/28
• Subjects: HFCs alternatives

An innovative ripening room inside a container.

Dutch manufacturer Interko has launched an innovative fruit ripening room inside of a standard refrigerated container.

• Publication date : 2021/06/07
• Subjects: Technology

Inauguration of the largest LNG-powered cruise ship 

In November 2022, MSC Cruises held a naming ceremony for MSC World Europa, the world’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship and one of the first to incorporate fuel cell...

• Publication date : 2022/12/15
• Subjects: Technology

LNG remains the main driver of global gas demand in 2021-2025

In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) analyses the massive decline in gas demand in 2020. The covid-19 crisis has affected gas consumption mostly due to lower electricity demand in the...

• Publication date : 2020/09/06
• Subjects: Figures, economy

ICCC2020 highlights: Benefits of IoT technologies for cold chain management

Internet of Things and cloud services are promising solutions for smart management and maintenance of the multiple cold rooms of supermarket chains.

• Publication date : 2020/10/22

Latest progress of the LNG industry in Africa

Africa is expected to increase its share of LNG production by 2050. Emerging infrastructures and gas-specific regulations suggest that the region will become a major LNG hub. 

• Publication date : 2021/04/28
• Subjects: Developing country, Figures, economy

The global LNG market slowly recovers in early 2021

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global LNG market recovered modestly at the end of 2020, after a downward trend. The LNG market is expected to grow in 2021, albeit at a slow...

• Publication date : 2021/02/23
• Subjects: Figures, economy

Canada and Mexico HFC policy strategy

During ATMOsphere America in Chicago in June 2016, Canadian and Mexican government representatives presented their HFC phase-down strategies.

• Publication date : 2016/08/05
• Subjects: Regulation, HFCs alternatives

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Moderate growth of the AC market in Brazil in Q2 2024

Data from Brazilian Association of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating (ABRAVA) present production and sales of air conditioning equipment for the first semester...

• Publication date : 2024/12/05
• Subjects: Figures, economy

COP21 UN climate change conference 2015

The Conference of the Parties (COP21) organized by host country France in conjunction with United Nations.

• Publication date : 2015/02/26

Past events: CIAR in Portugal and REHVA triennal conférence

Focus on the  16th Ibero-American Congress on air conditioning and refrigeration (CIAR) and on the triennial conference of REHVA.

• Publication date : 2022/05/27