AMERICA
POLICY / LAW

U.S. Court Restores Ban on Switching from ODS to HFCs

By Michael Garry , Apr 09, 2020, 02:00

Court of Appeals rules that EPA acted illegally in totally suspending limits on HFCs.
AMERICA
HEAT RECOVERY
ICE MAKERS

Low-Charge NH₃ Ice Rink in Canada Wins Award for Efficient Design

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile , Apr 08, 2020, 11:19

Cimco system leverages heat reclaim to cut energy costs by CAD$100,000 per year.

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EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

Some Italian Refrigeration Companies Begin Reopening to Address Essential Needs

By Michael Garry , Apr 09, 2020, 14:04

Some refrigeration manufacturers have begun reopening their facilities.
EUROPE
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

European Trade Groups Call for HVAC&R to be Recognized as Essential Business...

By Tine Stausholm , Apr 08, 2020, 15:54

Eurovent and REHVA want exemptions for HVAC&R activities from COVID-19 shutdowns.

NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

South African RCL Foods’s 45-Year Journey with Ammonia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 07, 2020, 09:00

The industrial food manufacturer shared its positive experience with natrefs during ATMOsphere Cape Town.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

South African Lynca Meats Upgrades to Cost-Saving Ammonia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 06, 2020, 14:10

The end user panel at ATMOsphere Cape Town included industrial speakers presenting on the benefits of ammonia.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

Finding the Right Natural Refrigerant System for Industrial Refrigeration

By Michael Garry , Mar 27, 2020, 11:51

Stakeholders debate whether to use low-charge ammonia, ammonia-CO2, or CO2.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

ATMOsphere Cape Town Highlights NatRef Progress in South Africa

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 19, 2020, 14:51

The first-ever conference, featuring 24 presentations, brought together 150+ attendees seeking refrigerant alternatives
WORLD
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

NatRefs Seen As ‘Only Choice’ in South Africa

By Tine Stausholm , Mar 11, 2020, 16:29

John Ackermann warns of ‘day zero’ for synthetic refrigerants at ATMOsphere Cape Town.
AMERICA
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
STANDARDS / REGULATIONS

New Delaware Incentive Program Favors NatRefs

By Tine Stausholm , Mar 05, 2020, 11:57

The “Cool Switch” Program ranks natural refrigerants higher than synthetics.
EUROPE
EVENTS
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS

Dave Pearson Awarded J&E Hall Gold Medal

By Tine Stausholm , Mar 03, 2020, 09:50

Pearson received his medal at a ceremony on February 27, during the Institute of Refrigeration’s annual dinner.
EUROPE
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
TRAINING / EDUCATION

REAL Alternatives 4 LIFE Offers E-Learning Certificate for NatRef Training

By Tine Stausholm , Mar 03, 2020, 09:27

The new certificate is free, and the training is offered in 15 languages.
WORLD
SERVICES
BUSINESS & MARKET

Cooling-as-a-Service Incubator Program Draws 35 Applications

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Feb 21, 2020, 20:05

On February 28, BASE will announce five winning projects that will receive free busines support.
WORLD
POLICY / LAW

ARC Trade Group Maintains Licensing Work in Uncertain Times

By Nicholas Cooper , Apr 08, 2020, 12:38

Measures are in place to keep the ARCTick license scheme operating on a business-as-usual basis in Australia.
EUROPE
INDUSTRIAL FREEZING
FREEZING EQUIPMENT

Air-Only Refrigeration Solution Expands to Freeze Drying

By Tine Stausholm , Apr 07, 2020, 14:36

Freeze-drying specialist HOF hopes to save 10-15% energy for its customers using Mirai technology.

ASIA / PACIFIC

ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE
EVENTS NEWS

Green Building Council of Australia Takes Conference Online

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 01, 2020, 13:17

Because of the pandemic, the Transform event was reimagined as a virtual gathering, keeping original dates.
ASIA / PACIFIC
CONFERENCE
EVENTS NEWS

ARBS Exhibition Moves to Feb. 15-17, 2021

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 01, 2020, 13:13

The 2020 Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Building Services event was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASIA / PACIFIC
ECONOMY / BUSINESS

Australia to Help Small Companies Keep Apprentices During Pandemic

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 24, 2020, 09:08

Companies with fewer than 20 full-time employees are eligible for subsidy.
ASIA / PACIFIC
BUSINESS & MARKET
ASSOCIATION

AIRAH Suspends Upcoming Events in Australia till June Due to COVID-19

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 24, 2020, 09:02

Association may reschedule some divisional events and training sessions to later in the year.
ASIA / PACIFIC
TRADE FAIR

ARBS 2020 Is Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

By Michael Garry , Mar 11, 2020, 21:53

No new dates have been announced yet for the Australian conference.
ASIA / PACIFIC
EVAPORATORS
HEAT EXCHANGERS

Evaporating Water for AC

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Mar 04, 2020, 15:07

Seeley’s Climate Wizard indirect evaporative cooler is being used for air conditioning by thousands.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

‘The Kitchen of the World’ Grapples with Refrigeration Challenges

By Devin Yoshimoto , Feb 26, 2020, 10:25

Thailand’s robust food sector is trying to keep up with regulatory changes impacting refrigeration.
ASIA / PACIFIC
AIR CONDITIONING
HEATING

Feedback Sought for ‘Green Star for New Buildings’ Australian Certification...

By Michael Garry , Feb 14, 2020, 23:52

Deadline is February 28 to comment on credits for eight categories.
ASIA / PACIFIC
COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION
INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION

NatRef Initiatives Among the Finalists for Australia’s 2020 ARBS Awards

By Michael Garry , Feb 14, 2020, 23:44

Ammonia/CO2 industrial system and CO2 training course are in the running.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

South African RCL Foods’s 45-Year Journey with Ammonia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 07, 2020, 09:00

The industrial food manufacturer shared its positive experience with natrefs during ATMOsphere Cape Town.
WORLD
NATURAL REFRIGERANTS
CONFERENCE

South African Lynca Meats Upgrades to Cost-Saving Ammonia

By Ilana Koegelenberg , Apr 06, 2020, 14:10

The end user panel at ATMOsphere Cape Town included industrial speakers presenting on the benefits of ammonia.

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