Refrigerant
NEC and NTT Communications Develop World’s First Data Center
NEC and NTT Communications have developed and jointly tested a cooling system that uses R1224yd refrigerant for air conditioning of communications equipment in data centers. The results of their tests...
First-of-its-kind Study Compares Costs of Natural & Low-GWP
October 27, 2020 As food retailers in the US face growing refrigerant regulations, the need for tools and resources that provide clarity on the cost of natural and low global warming potential (GWP) ...
R290 Charge Limit Increase - What's Next?
October 23, 2020 Last year, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60336-2-89 standard was updated to increase the charge limit for hydrocarbons, including R290, to 500g at the international level. Since then, a CANENA technical harmonization committee has been working to adapt the IEC standard in the US, where the charge limit is still 150g. NASRC recently co-hosted a membe...
Feedback Periods on F-Gas Regulation and Ecodesign & Energy
23 October 2020 On the 15 September 2020 the European Commission has opened the public consultation on the update of the F-Gas Regulation from 2014. The consultation is open until 29 December 2020 an...
California Air Resources Board Releases Draft HFC Rule
On October 20, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff released their Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) regarding California’s proposed limits on the use of HFC refrigerants in c...
AHRI is Leading the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants
October 22, 2020 Arlington, Va. — The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to ensuring a safe transition to low-global warming p...
F-Gas quota and reporting, Ozone Depleting Substances (GEN -
New UK guidance issued on 15 October 2020 Oct. 21, 2020 GEN - 1173.00. The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Environment Agency have updated their February 2020 guidance on how to comply with Fluorinated Gas (F-Gas) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) regulations from 1 January 2021. It is likely that in the coming months new and revised UK guidanc...
Honeywell Solstice® ze Refrigerant Shows Significant Improve
Chiller using ultra-low-global-warming-potential solution consumes 25 percent less electricity than ammonia system, reducing energy bills and carbon footprint BRUSSELS, BELGIUM., October 20, ...
CPI to Offer Solutions for All Main Refrigerants, Compressor
CPI Fluid Engineering continues to Enhance Modern Life by providing world-class lubricants, services, and technical support to the refrigeration industry. 50 years of leading chemistry have enabled CP...
GEA launches expanded ValveCalc 7.0 software program
14 Oct 2020 GEA AWP will soon launch ValveCalc 7.0 which enables the selection and sizing of AWP refrigerant valves for refrigeration plants. (Photo: GEA) GEA AWP's ValveCalc s...
