eJARN News
India drops opposition to HFC phase-down
BANGKOK: In a surprise move, India has dropped its opposition to bringing HFC phase-down controls under the Montreal Protocol. Ahead of next week’s special meeting in Bangkok to address HFCs, I...
India seeks 15-year transition period for HFC phase out
April 17, 2015 INDIA: Following several years of opposition, India has submitted a formal proposal to amend the Montreal Protocol to phase down the country’s use of HFC refrigerants, seeking a transition period of 15 years so that its domestic industries have enough time to switch over to cleaner technically feasible and economically viable alternatives. The country’s amendment proposal is in tun...
WaterFurnace Introduces Web-Enabled Geothermal Home Comfort
April 17, 2015 FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- WaterFurnace International Inc. has introduced Symphony, a web-enabled home comfort platform designed for its 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series geothermal heat pump systems. It provides detailed feedback in real-time and the tools to control the system from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. Symphony marries the Aurora controls of a WaterFurnace geotherma...
IAPMO Releases 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code
April 17, 2015 ONTARIO, Calif. -- The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMOR) has released the hardcopy and digital versions of its 2015 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMCR). Both the hardcopy and eBook version, viewable on computers, tablets, and smartphones, can be purchased and downloaded via the IAPMO web store at www.iapmo.org. Significant chang...
MHI to Launch 5 New Models in its FDES Series of Ceiling-sus
-- All Models Feature Enhanced Functional Performance and Ease of Installation and Maintenance, and Meet Standards of 2015 Law on Promoting Green Purchasing -- Tokyo, April 17, 2015 - In mid-April Mi...
India agrees to address HFC phase-down under Montreal Protoc
17 April 2015 India submits amendment proposal to the Montreal Protocol proposing a phase-down of HFCs India has submitted an advance copy of an amendment proposal to the Montreal Protocol proposing a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) ahead of next week’s Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) special meeting in Bangkok. Clare Perry, Head of Climate at the Environmental Investigation...
Industry celebrates at 21st H&V News Awards
17 April 2015 The H&V News Awards showcases innovation and excellence, highlighting all that is best about the industry. Last night, the industry’s Oscars - the H&V News Awards 201...
ZigBee Alliance and Thread Group Collaborate on Smart Home C
April 16, 2015 SAN RAMON, Calif. -- The ZigBee Alliance and the Thread Group announced they are collaborating to enable the ZigBee Cluster Library to run over Thread networks. By working together, ZigBee and Thread can jointly provide an interoperable solution to help streamline product development and improve the consumer’s experience in the connected home. The ZigBee Cluster Library stand...
Advanced Energy Design Guide for Grocery Stores Available fo
April 16, 2015 ATLANTA -- To aid in energy efficient grocery store design that provides balance between refrigeration, food service, and HVAC, ASHRAE has announced the newly published Advanced Energy Design Guide for Grocery Stores, which focuses on grocery stores ranging in size from 25,000 to 65,000 square feet with medium- and low-temperature refrigerated cases and walk-ins. The information in ...
Software Can Now Simulate Performance of Small-Diameter Copp
April 16, 2015 NEW YORK -- The International Copper Association (ICA) and Optimized Thermal Systems Inc. (OTS) announced that newly developed MicroGrooveTM small-diameter copper tube correlations will be implemented in CoilDesignerR software, a proprietary heat exchanger simulation and design optimization tool developed by the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) at the University of...
