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HEAT PUMPS

NatRef Heat Pumps Seen as Key to Linking Heat Sources and Sinks, and Cutting Emissions 

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 06, 2021, 22:51

A chiller’s waste heat should be used with a heat pump, and not with a gas boiler, says J&E Hall expert.
EUROPE
BUSINESS & MARKET
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

GEA Group Rebrands Refrigeration Technologies division as GEA Heating & Refrigeration...

By Michael Garry , Oct 14, 2021, 00:28

The new name underscores the company’s integration of its heat pump and cooling technologies to save energy.

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HEAT PUMPS

Ammonia Heat Pump Tapping River Water Wins EHPA Award

By Tine Stausholm , Oct 06, 2021, 01:04

The 5.2MW project was awarded the 2021 City of the Year prize by the European Heat Pump Association.
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.

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NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ATMOsphere Europe Keynoter: NatRefs Outperform F-Gases in Efficiency

By Devin Yoshimoto , Sep 30, 2021, 04:28

HFOs produce TFA and R23, putting the future sustainability of our planet at risk.
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRY NEWS
EUROPE

shecco Rebrands as ATMOsphere to Scale Up the Clean Cooling Economy

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Sep 15, 2021, 17:42

The aim is to address the growing demand for future-proof refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump solutions.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONTROLS

Study Shows 46% SEPR Improvement in Ammonia Chiller with Vapor Quality Controllers

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 02, 2021, 12:38

The results are from a German study, which also saw significant improvements of COP in both full and part loads.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Coca-Cola Installs First Low-Charge Direct-Expansion Ammonia System in Costa Rica

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 26, 2021, 12:22

The energy efficient solution was designed by Refrigeracion Y Soluciones De Frio and manufactured by Colmac Coil.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Ammonia Innovator Bruce Nelson to Retire from Colmac Coil

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 18, 2021, 14:09

His low-charge ammonia designs for centralized industrial systems have been widely adopted.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
SENSORS & LEAK DETECTORS

MSA Safety Acquires Leak Detection Company

By Ntsako Khosa , May 31, 2021, 15:47

Safety equipment manufacturer to expand gas detection business with Bacharach.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

German Environment Agency: Accelerating EU’s F-Gas Phase-Down Can Save...

By Ntsako Khosa , May 12, 2021, 15:23

The German environment authority seeks stronger EU regulation of f-gases to protect the climate.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Gambia Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 120

By Ntsako Khosa , May 10, 2021, 19:07

The small African country joins several others in the region in ratifying global HFC-reduction plan.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Teko: NatRefs Are a Viable Option for Chillers

By Ntsako Khosa , Apr 15, 2021, 14:03

For every chiller application, there is a natural refrigerant solution, says Teko Managing Director, Andreas Meier.
WORLD
INDUSTRY NEWS
KNOWLEDGE NEWS

ATMOsphere’s Annual Market Forecast Predicts Ongoing NatRef Boom

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 23, 2021, 11:30

The new report looks at the global market size and growth of commercial and industrial refrigeration.
WORLD
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
EVENTS NEWS

DX up to 30% More Energy Efficient Than Liquid Overfeed Ammonia

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 21, 2021, 17:23

Investing in low-charge DX systems is good business in most cases, according to Stefan Jensen.

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ASIA / PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
COMPRESSORS

Indian Dairy Saves Up to 20% in Energy with GEA Ammonia System

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 16, 2021, 10:17

Fortune Dairy also saves 20% in total ownership cost with the new compact system.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET

Beijer Ref Expands Industrial Refrigeration NatRef Portfolio in Oceania

By Tine Stausholm , Aug 12, 2021, 11:35

The wholesaler plans to offer ammonia (NH3) units via SCM Ref in the Australian and New Zealand markets.
ASIA / PACIFIC
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

China Ratifies Kigali Amendment, Bringing Ratifications to 122

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 21, 2021, 14:43

China’s acceptance of the amendment is important for the phase down of HFCs.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRef Use in Japan's Cold Storage Sector Expected to Double in Next Five Years,...

By Devin Yoshimoto , May 24, 2021, 03:27

Ammonia/CO2 systems are currently the most popular.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Report: More Frequent Maintenance Key to Energy, Leak Cuts

By Ntsako Khosa , May 20, 2021, 12:01

There's value in routine maintenance in reducing operating costs and avoiding breakdowns, says Australian study.
WORLD
ASIA / PACIFIC
POLICY / LAW

China to Ratify Kigali Amendment

By Devin Yoshimoto , Apr 19, 2021, 07:14

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the announcement in a virtual summit on April 16.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Philippine Industrial Operators Favor Ammonia Over CO2

By Ntsako Khosa , Mar 25, 2021, 16:31

Ammonia is the traditional refrigerant, while CO2 is a newcomer in the country’s cold-storage market.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Cold Chain Innovation Hub in Philippines Announces Online Training Workshop on Industrial...

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 19, 2021, 02:46

The event, set for March 23, will focus on technologies using natural refrigerants.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Ajinomoto Announces 100% Conversion to NatRefs in Japanese Frozen-Food Factories

By Devin Yoshimoto , Mar 15, 2021, 09:01

By the end of March, the company will have eliminated all HCFCs, using ammonia and CO2 systems instead.
AMERICA
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

IIAR Releases Latest Version of IIAR 2 Safety Standard for Ammonia Refrigeration

By Michael Garry , Sep 14, 2021, 23:25

Model code bodies defer to IIAR 2 for ammonia refrigeration safety.
AMERICA
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Biochemicals Manufacturer Increases Cooling Capacity with Low-Charge Ammonia

By Tine Stausholm , Sep 09, 2021, 10:21

The chiller solution from Evapco also has a higher COP than an alternative f-gas solution.

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