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  • Nanotechnology applications: Nanopackaging

    Nanopackaging market worth billions Global sales of nanotechnology-related products approached 739 million € last year, and the food packaging industry could be worth as much as 22 billion €, according to a new study that provides an insight into...

    • Date de publication : 05/08/2007
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  • Nanotechnology applications: Nano-insulation

    It is claimed that a new material using nanotechnology and consisting in a micron-thickness film with tiny cells containing a vacuum could reduce the energy consumption of refrigerating units by as much as 20%. Nanoskin was developed by General...

    • Date de publication : 05/08/2007
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  • Nanotechnology: the future of heat exchangers?

    The US Department of Energy has awarded contracts to improve energy efficiency. One such contract, awarded to TIAX, a technology development company, through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programme, shall be used to develop a...

    • Date de publication : 24/01/2006
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  • Briefs: Voice-prompt technology

    Voice-prompt technology for the first time in China: Hisense Hitachi has launched a multi-function remote controller for air conditioners with a voice-prompt feature when the user adjusts the temperature. JARN, July 25, 2010

    • Date de publication : 07/02/2011
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  • Automobile technology: what’s new?

    Delphi Corporation has developed a reversible CO 2 car air-conditioning system using air-coolant heat-pump technology. Delphi says that the system allows better integration into the vehicle and a higher performance-to-cost ratio than other...

    • Date de publication : 26/10/2005
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  • Ozone2Climate Technology Road Show

    The Ozone2Climate Technology Road Show*, the first showcase of technological alternatives to ozone-depleting substance (ODS) in South East Asia, took place in the Maldives on May 8-12, 2011. Alongside, also took place an Industry Roundtable on...

    • Date de publication : 08/08/2011
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  • The latest in laptop cooling technology

    The latest developments in laptop cooling technology are based on liquid cooling systems which are thermally more efficient than regular air-based systems. In the past, liquid cooling was not a practical option for laptops because there wasn’t...

    • Date de publication : 25/06/2013
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  • Refrigerated transport: innovative hybrid technology

    Carrier Transicold introduced Deltek hybrid diesel electric technology to the refrigerated transport industry in October of this year. The ultra-high-performance, EPA-compliant system can be used in multi-temperature applications without...

    • Date de publication : 28/01/2006
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  • Growing interest in CO2 technology

    Scientists and refrigeration practitioners are increasingly interested in carbon dioxide (CO2) technology. The IIR's Fridoc database contains 198 references to articles mentioning CO2 in their titles and 448 containing the term CO2 in the key...

    • Date de publication : 28/04/2004
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  • Fridge innovations: Bicycle technology

    A regular electricity supply is absolutely crucial for the proper operation of refrigerated equipment, but it is not necessarily easy to come by, especially in rural areas or in developing countries. In order to address the problem, the Indian...

    • Date de publication : 26/07/2006
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  • Hydrogen technology: Cryogenic Engine

    A liquid oxygen-hydrogen pump fed engine achieved a major technical milestone in throttling capability. It is designed to demonstrate successful throttling from full power down to 10% of its thrust. This flexibility to control the flow of fuel...

    • Date de publication : 20/11/2007
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  • Hydrogen technology: Global Observer

    Demand for unmanned aerial vehicles is soaring and companies are racing to produce systems that fly higher for longer periods and can carry heavier payloads. AeroVironment Inc.'s Global Observer can fly at around 20 000 m for as long as a week and...

    • Date de publication : 20/11/2007
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  • Modern technology permits economical refrigerated shipments

    The number of refrigerated shipments, and thus the number of refrigerated containers, has risen worldwide in recent years. Hamburg Süd is optimizing the use of cooling energy and will reduce the energy consumption of its reefer containers by 15%...

    • Date de publication : 27/06/2013
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  • Liquid crystal technology speeds up foodborne pathogen detection

    Crystal Diagnostics has pioneered liquid-crystal technology that enables smart fast detection of bacteria and other dangerous pathogens such as E. coli in foodstuffs.

    • Date de publication : 28/02/2012
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  • New solar-cooling technology for cooling-freezing

    Refrigeration is often based on compressor technology which consumes electricity. A recently developed system making it possible to achieve relatively low temperatures solely using solar energy has been designed by PROMES, a laboratory working...

    • Date de publication : 04/05/2007
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