EUROPE
EVAPORATORS

Dry-Condensing Ammonia Chillers Have Lowest Life-Cycle Cost, Says Spanish OEM

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 17, 2021, 09:39

Intarcon says its Ammolite chillers have a lower life-cycle cost than do HFO, R290 and water-cooled ammonia chillers.
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.

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WORLD
TRAINING / EDUCATION

16 Webinars to Highlight ‘Cool Careers’ for World Refrigeration Day

By Ntsako Khosa , Jun 10, 2021, 12:08

The webinars will describe career paths available for students and practitioners in the RACHP industry.
WORLD
CONFERENCE

Multi-Group European HVAC&R Conference Set for June 10-11

By Michael Garry , Jun 10, 2021, 10:05

The Centro Studi Galileo event will be available online and held at Polytechnic University of Milan.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

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
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRef Supplier TEGA Acquires Linde’s Austrian Refrigerant Business

By Ntsako Khosa , Apr 12, 2021, 14:16

TEGA aims to build a closer collaboration with Austrian customers.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMOsphere America Summit Set for Oct. 13-14 in Washington, D.C.

By Michael Garry , Apr 09, 2021, 14:21

The 10th edition of the event returns to the U.S. capital to engage with refrigerant regulators.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
POLICY / LAW

EC Noncommittal on F-Gas Revision as Stakeholders Call for Action

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Apr 06, 2021, 11:48

Panelists at ATMO Virtual Trade Show debate future of EU’s F-Gas Regulation.
WORLD
PRODUCTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

New Report Lists NatRef Products for All Applications

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 29, 2021, 18:04

Cooling Product List’ offers the HVAC&R end user a guide to commercially available net-zero products.
EUROPE
POLICY

EU Policy Makers, NGOs Align on Need for More Ambitious F-Gas Phase Down

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 03, 2021, 10:26

Green Cooling Summit panelists pull no punches about urgency of replacing f-gases with NatRefs.
EUROPE
HEATING
DOMESTIC HEATING

Star Refrigeration Installs Largest River-Source Heat Pump in Scotland

By Tine Stausholm , Jun 03, 2021, 09:35

The 5.2MW ammonia heat pump solution will support a district heating network, with a COP of up to 3.34.

ASIA / PACIFIC

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.
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
ASIA / PACIFIC

Isotherm’s Low-Charge System for Small Boat Aims to Boost Pakistan’s...

By Michael Garry , Mar 01, 2021, 15:30

Replacing ice blocks, the chiller, with 20lbs of ammonia, improves the freshness of the catch.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COOLING
PRODUCT / TECHNOLOGY

Swiss Groups Developing App to Help Farmers in India Access Cold Chain

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 17, 2021, 09:30

With Your Virtual Cold-Chain Assistant, small-scale farmers can afford a cold-chain facility, reducing food loss.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAINING / EDUCATION

Danfoss Signs MoU to Promote NatRefs in India

By Tine Stausholm , Feb 16, 2021, 16:10

Danfoss will be collaborating with the Indian Institute of Science to foster skills development in the country.
EUROPE
REPORT / STUDY
ENVIRONMENT

German Environment Agency Says HFOs Should Be Replaced by NatRefs

By Michael Garry , May 26, 2021, 23:20

The agency found significantly higher concentrations of TFA, an HFO byproduct, in rainwater.
AMERICA
CONFERENCE

U.S. F-Gas Phase Down, Impact of HFOs Among Topics at ATMOsphere America

By Michael Garry , May 26, 2021, 23:01

The hybrid event, scheduled for October 13-14, is accepting case study abstracts until July 31.

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