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  • Waste heat recovery to eliminate the novel coronavirus in HVAC systems

    A recent study proposes a technique for eliminating SARS-CoV-2 from cleanroom HVAC systems using the recovered heat of exhaust air. The modified system could be easily implemented in...

    • Publication date : 2020/09/04
  • ASHRAE Technology Awards: winning project features green design

    The ASHRAE Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy conservation. The designs incorporate ASHRAE...

    • Publication date : 2005/06/14
  • Out of ordinary: Skiing under a hot desert sun

    What has been referred to as one of the "biggest refrigerators in the world", Dubai's indoor winter sports centre, designed by Acer Snowmech Consultants, spans 170 000 m3, defying nature and a stifling hot desert sun. In order to create an ideal...

    • Publication date : 2005/10/26
  • Natural refrigerants in emerging countries: GTZ

    Within the International Climate Initiative, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) is implementing a project aiming to introduce R290 (propane) room air-conditioning systems in China in order to replace HCFC-22. Endowed...

    • Publication date : 2010/03/07
  • Markets: Heat Pumps

    - Heat pumps hot in Europe According to the Swedish Heat Pump Association, SVEP, the Swedish market for domestic heat pumps has developed greatly over the last ten years, with over 100 000 heat pumps being sold in 2004. Exhaust air heat...

    • Publication date : 2006/05/05
  • Nestlé Japan’s Himeji factory’s natural gas cogeneration system

    Nestlé Japan's Himeji factory's natural gas cogeneration system has won the 9th New Energy Award in recognition of its high degree of innovation. The Himeji plant is used to produce soluble coffee cryogenically and has high energy efficiency (92%,...

    • Publication date : 2005/07/19
  • R&D

    The US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a new air-conditioning system combining membranes, evaporative coolers and desiccants into a single device with the objective to suit to all climates,...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/07
  • Latest news on the regulation of flammable refrigerants

    Because many alternative low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, the evolution of the regulation governing these refrigerants is an issue that gives rise to many debates and initiatives.

    • Publication date : 2019/12/31
    • Subjects: Regulation
  • Two-phase ejectors: a high potential for energy savings

    Two review papers recently published in the IJR highlight ejectors as a promising solution to dramatically improve the efficiency of vapour compression refrigeration systems and outline the challenges that...

    • Publication date : 2020/11/27
  • Heat pump market in Finland

    According to the Finnish Heat Pump Association SULPU, 60 000 heat pumps were sold last year. In 2015, Finns invested approximately 350 million Euros in heat pumps, out of their own pockets.

    • Publication date : 2016/02/03
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Growth in the world heat pump market

    The world heat pump market increased 7.2% by volume in 2013 to almost 2 million units.

    • Publication date : 2014/09/04
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Refrigerated transport: innovations and challenges for sustainability

    Review of the most promising technologies for refrigerated transport: vapour compression systems with natural refrigerants, photovoltaic systems with electrical energy storage,...

    • Publication date : 2022/04/29
    • Subjects: Technology, HFCs alternatives
  • European heat pump market by energy source

    Air remains the dominant energy source. Nearly all air source heat pumps are now reversible, being able to provide heating and cooling.

    • Publication date : 2016/11/26
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • The European heat pump industry : a provider of local labour

    The total number of employees in the European heat pump industry is estimated 48 073 persons, approximately 36% of these being active in heat pump manufacturing.

    • Publication date : 2016/12/07
    • Subjects: Figures, economy
  • Daimler decides not to switch to R1234yf

    After having examined real-life scenarios conducted using R1234yf, Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz cars, has announced its intention to stick to R134a instead of implementing R1234yf in its automobile air-conditioning systems.

    • Publication date : 2012/11/20
  • Cryogenic nitrogen in the food and beverage industry

    The adoption of cryogenic processes in the food and beverage industry is predominantly driven by liquid nitrogen (LIN), and it is the preferred candidate for food chilling and...

    • Last update : 2023/11/07
    • Langues : English, French
    • Themes : Freezing of foodstuffs