eJARN News
Japan Summer-Sales Sizzle May Soon Fizzle
Aug 14, 2013 By Alexander Martin The many people taking an interest Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies, or “Abenomics,” may now be wondering what effect Japan’s recent bout of extreme hot weather is having on the economy. While the heat has sparked spending on some products to cope with the inferno, in other areas, spending has wilted, and the overall effect is likely to be modes...
Average Operating Rate at Copper Tube/Pipe Producers Down to
Aug 14, 2013 Shanghai, Aug. 14 (Smm) -- A recent SMM survey of 22 major domestic copper tube/pipe producers (total capacity: 1.36 million mt) revealed the following insights: Average Operating Rate Down to 76.00% in July The average operating rate during July at the surveyed producers was 76.00%, down1.65% MoM, but up 3.1% YoY. This summer’s unusually high temperatures should stimulate dema...
ASHRAE Announces 2013-14 Conference Lineup
Aug 13, 2013 Atlanta--Mark your calendars now because ASHRAE’s conference schedule for 2013-2014 is widespread in both dates and global reach. ASHRAE conferences present the latest developments...
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Air Conditioning
August 12th, 2013 A year ago, I wrote a story about Stan Cox’s book Losing Our Cool: Uncomfortable Truths About Our Air-Conditioned World. Cox is worried that as the planet continues to warm, more and...
MHI to Integrate 2 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Subsidia
MHI to Integrate 2 Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Subsidiaries to Enhance Business in Japan; New Company to be Launched in October as "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning and Refrigerat...
H-E-B Store Employs Hussmann Propane Refrigeration System
Aug. 13, 2013 H.E. Butt Grocery Company (H-E-B) has opened a new 83,000 sq. ft. store as part of the redevelopment of the old Austin, TX airport site. The redevelopment project, which includes retail stores and housing, focuses on sustainability and energy efficiency. Sources say H-E-B is committed to being energy efficient and conserving natural resources, and have, with this project, demonstrate...
How can the ocean help power your air conditioner?
August 13th, 2013 The dog days of summer are here. As we crank up our air conditioners to beat the heat, utilities struggle to provide enough power to serve our communities. When electricity demand so...
Tax Breaks for High Efficiency Air Conditioners and Heat Pum
August 13, 2013 A Supreme Heating and Air discuss the renewed legislation that allows for a significant tax deduction. Glen Burnie, Maryland -- In January of 2013, President Obama signed legislation that re-enacted previous legislation that had expired in 2011. This legislation extended tax credits to homeowners installing high efficiency air conditions, both split system and packaged, and ...
Remeha Commercial offers BIM on boilers
12 - August - 2013 Remeha Commercial is now offering Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects on all of its condensing and ’super condensing’ boilers. These consist of 3D digital models of the products with additional asset data on each boiler type, including heat outputs, carbon and NOx emissions, size and weights, service and maintenance areas and maintenance schedules. The company has lau...
EST study shows improved heat pump performance
12 - August - 2013 BEAMA’s Kelly Butler welcomes EST report A new study from the Energy Saving Trust (7 August) has found that the performance and efficiency of heat pumps has improved following reco...
