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Un nouveau cadre cherche à établir des normes pour la recherche sur les technologies de refroidissement par évaporation
Le refroidissement par évaporation suscite un intérêt croissant en tant qu’alternative économe en énergie à la climatisation classique. Une nouvelle étude scientifique menée par une équipe internationale de...
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Australia to set up a carbon price for HFCs
In September 2011, the Australian Government introduced to the Parliament a set of Bills that aim to cut emissions of greenhouse gases by 159 million tonnes CO2 eq. a year. Included are bills that will introduce a carbon charge on imports of...
Increasing pressure on HFCs
Policy-makers worldwide are increasing pressure to reduce HFC use.
Melodys : Un poid lourd électrique de 16 tonnes pour la distribution des denrées alimentaires en milieu urbain
Melodys se présente comme étant le plus gros camion de distribution à propulsion électrique. il dispose d'un groupe froid Carrier qui peut fonctionner en mode diesel ou en mode électrique.
Plans to save Grimsby Ice Factory
An irreplaceable piece of industrial refrigeration history is endangered
Global LNG market to tighten in next few years
According to Shell, the nuclear power capacity reductions following the Fukushima accident will result in a tightening of the global gas market over the next two to three years. Following the major nuclear accident at Japan's Fukushima facility in...
ICR2011 highlights: carbon capture and storage (CCS) perspectives
During ICR2011, a complete session was devoted to carbon capture and storage (CCS). Berstad et al.(1) stressed that according to IEA, out of the targeted global annual CO2 emissions reductions – 50% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels –, CO2 CCS from...
World's biggest store
The so-called world’s biggest cold store – 60-m long, 140-m wide and 36-m high – was installed in Catalonia, Spain, by Aislamientos Aiconsa.
Refrigerated delivery vehicles: device facilitates door closing
In order to avoid unwanted temperature rises due to awkward door closing, an EPDM valve has been designed by the German company Maagtechnic.
Will air-conditioned clothing soon be a reality?
A micro-compressor the size of a pen could soon enable personal air conditioning.
French hybrid supermarket delivery vehicles for less CO2 emissions
The French supermarket group Casino is implementing “Citygreen”, a plan to cut its CO2 emissions by 20% by 2020. The plan also involves quieter urban deliveries.
Largest American rooftop solar installation for cold store
The largest rooftop solar installation in North America on the roof of Gloucester Marine Terminal’s refrigerated warehouse is to be completed this autumn.
HFC phase-down at the heart of discussions in Montreal
The 31st meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG 31) of the parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer convened in Montreal, Canada, from August 1-5, 2011.During this meeting, the two proposals of...
Expansion in Purdue University will house a “smart-buildings” lab
Purdue University is expanding the Ray W. Herrick Laboratories. The expanded labs will house the Center for High Performance Buildings, where research is focused on new equipment and operational technologies to develop an understanding of the...
UK: ammonia system cuts energy use in brewery
A Yorkshire Heineken brewery has implemented a new ammonia refrigeration system, designed by J&E Hall to operate with the existing monopropylene glycol secondary loop. The new plant has reduced the electricity bill by a third, generated...
Indian government incentives for the cold chain
According to a statement last December, by the Indian Minister of State, around 30% of 68 million tonnes of fruit and 129 million tonnes of vegetables produced are wasted every year in the country for lack of sufficient cold storage...
China receives 265 million USD from the Multilateral Fund to reduce HCFC use
During its 64th meeting in Montreal, Canada, from July 25 to 29, 2011, the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) – a financial body established to help developing countries meet their Montreal Protocol commitments – has assessed...
Absorption chiller market is expanding
A new report from Global Industry Analysts (GIA) suggests the worldwide market for absorption chillers is forecast to reach 924.2 million USD by 2017.In contrast to the European and US markets where centrifugal and positive displacement...
239 UK supermarkets are now using natural refrigerants
In its Chilling Facts latest report, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has found that, in UK, 239 stores are now using natural refrigerants – mainly CO2 and hydrocarbons – up from 46 last year and 14 three years ago. EIA surveyed...
Price of air conditioners to rise
Raw materials make up some 90% of the cost of a room air conditioner: 30% copper, 45% steel plate and 15% aluminium.According to World Bank data, the price of copper roughly doubled between 2009 and early 2011, that of steel plate rose by...
Nano-material could improve adsorption technology
A nano-material could drastically improve adsorption cooling, thanks to its high adsorbing properties. The material, engineered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNLL), USA, was created using nanoscopic structures, that self-assemble into...
Study finds ice cream colder that it needs to be
Recent research suggests that ice cream manufacturers could use higher temperatures in their freezers and save energy without harming product quality Writing in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers at South Dakota State University in the...
Mexico: new energy efficiency standard regarding air conditioners
Mexico’s Ministry of Energy has issued a mandatory standard (NOM-023-ENER-2010) that establishes minimum energy efficiency limits, test procedures and labelling requirements for mini-split and multi-split air conditioners. The standard...
Buildings: heating and cooling equipment roadmap
At the request of the G8, IEA is developing a series of roadmaps for some of the most important technologies needed for achieving a global energy-related CO2 emissions target in 2050 of 50% below current levels. Energy-efficient Buildings: Heating...
World air conditioning market: strong growth in 2010
According to JARN estimates, the global market for air conditioners (ACs) was about 89 million units in 2010, a 21% increase compared with 2009. 2010 was a bumper year for the AC industry thanks to global economic recovery, especially in Asia, and...
HFC phase-down will be discussed in Montreal and Bali
The UNEP Ozone Secretariat has released documents in the lead-up to the upcoming 31st Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol meeting, scheduled in Montreal, Canada on August 1-5, 2011. The documents include the...
