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China to Step into the Energy-saving Era — New Energy Standa
A new draft of the Chinese national standard, ‘GB 12021.3-2009*: the minimum allowable values of the energy efficiency and energy efficiency grades for room air conditioners (RACs ),’ just passed a te...
Global Warming and Refrigerants
HFC refrigerants, which do not destroy the ozone layer, have replaced CFCs and HCFCs and in recent years have come to be widely used in air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The high global warming potential (GWP) of HFCs, however, has recently been viewed as a problem, particularly in Japan, the United States, and the EU. A survey by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) ...
Mitsubishi Electric Begins ATW Heat Pump Production in UK
In a recent interview with JARN, Mitsubishi Electric (Melco) revealed that it was starting production of the air- to -water (ATW) heat pump water heater series ‘Ecodan’ for European markets at its fac...
Rainy Season Comes After Dark Clouds - Overview of the 2009
The global economic recession and cool summer have caused a sharp decrease in the air conditioning industry in the first half of 2009. Markets in both the United States and Europe saw big drops, ...
LS Develops 3,000 RT Centrifugal Chiller
On June 8, LS Mtron invited 50 customers from both Korea and overseas to the LS factory in Jeonju City, Korea to observe a performance test of its 2,500 RT 2-stage centrifugal chiller with single comp...
JRAIA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
On June 4, the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) held its 41st general assembly and a ceremony commemorating its 60th anniversary. In his address, Kiyonob...
Warm Stream from Southern China— A Report on CR Expo 2009, G
About 900 exhibitors from 33 countries showcased their latest products in a 60,000 m2 exhibition area during China Refrigeration 2009 (CR’09), a world-leading HVAC&R trade show that has been serving the industry for 20 years.More than 30,000 visitors from some 70 countries and regions were drawn to the expo venue, Guangzhou, the largest city in Southern China. Refrigeration, air conditioning a...
2008 ATW Sales Jump in France
Air-to-water (ATW) heat pump sales are growing rapidly in European markets, and those in the largest market of France are expanding at an amazing rate.According to statistics announced by AFPAC (Assoc...
Daikin and Gree to Form JVs in China
Having received a direct hit in the fourth quarter of last year from the fierce waves of the global financial crisis, the entire air conditioning industry experienced a horrendous deterioration in results. Two manufacturers specializing in air conditioning, Daikin, a company with a history spanning more than 80 years, and Gree, a company having achieved incredible growth during a short span, ultim...
Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Booming in Europe
In European markets, where consumers have a sharp eye for energy-saving products, sales of heat pumps, which have a COP of 3 or higher, are steadily increasing. Two types of heat pump air conditioners are available. One is the air-to-air type, which is a traditional air convection direct expansion system for heating room air. The other is an air-to-water type using water as the heating and cooling...
