AMERICA
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Evapco’s First Low-Charge Ammonia Customer Praises System Five Years Later

By Michael Garry , Jan 20, 2022, 00:56

Western Gateway Cold Storage’s President cites system’s energy efficiency and reliability in LinkedIn post.
EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL FREEZING

Belgian Foodservice Wholesaler Saves 50% in Energy with GEA Ammonia Refrigeration

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 18, 2022, 17:12

Bidfood Horeca Service has doubled its freezer and cold storage space without increasing its energy consumption.

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ASIA / PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian OEM Scantec to Install Its Largest Centralized Low-Charge Ammonia System

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 13, 2022, 10:29

Scantec is set to commission a system servicing 250,000m3 of refrigerated warehouse volume in April.
EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Vapor Quality Sensor Seen as Key to Boosting Efficiency of Low-Charge Ammonia DX...

By Michael Garry , Jan 12, 2022, 23:54

Ammonia DX with vapor quality control can cut energy use 10-25% compared to a pump-circulated ammonia system.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
POLICY

Philippines Targets 80% Reduction in HFC Use by 2045

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 15, 2021, 08:04

The Philippine government has issued an HFC order in preparation for ratification of the Kigali Amendment.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
HEAT PUMPS

Danish District Heating Provider Replaces CO2 Heat Pump With Ammonia System

By Tine Stausholm , Nov 11, 2021, 10:08

The replacement of a 10-year-old CO2 heat pump will increase the COP from 3 to an average of 5 to 5.5.
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.
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.
EUROPE
BUSINESS & MARKET

Arneg and Frigo Tecnica Announce Refrigeration Partnership

By Tine Stausholm , Jan 06, 2022, 09:37

The two Italian natural refrigerant manufacturers aim to boost business growth and promote sustainability.
EUROPE
SERVICES
BUSINESS & MARKET

Alfa Laval and Microsoft to Develop Digital Tools for Heat-Exchanger Maintenance

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 17, 2021, 13:27

The Swedish manufacturer aims to develop AI tools to determine what maintenance is needed for its plate heat exchangers.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Australian OEM Scantec to Install Its Largest Centralized Low-Charge Ammonia System

By Devin Yoshimoto , Jan 13, 2022, 10:29

Scantec is set to commission a system servicing 250,000m3 of refrigerated warehouse volume in April.
ASIA / PACIFIC
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
POLICY

Philippines Targets 80% Reduction in HFC Use by 2045

By Devin Yoshimoto , Dec 15, 2021, 08:04

The Philippine government has issued an HFC order in preparation for ratification of the Kigali Amendment.
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.
AMERICA
BUSINESS & MARKET
HEAT EXCHANGERS

Vahterus Acquires U.S. Heat-Exchanger Manufacturer Harliss Specialties

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 13, 2021, 09:30

The plate-and-shell heat-exchanger specialist aims to boost its presence on the North American markets.
AMERICA
OIL MANAGEMENT
OIL MANAGEMENT COMPONENTS (SEPARATORS, COOLERS)

Coalescing Oil Separators Found to Save Energy In Commercial Refrigeration Systems

By Tine Stausholm , Dec 09, 2021, 12:19

Inefficient oil separation will leave a film on the heat exchanger surfaces and decrease system efficiency.

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