Refrigerant
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...
Honeywell introduces digital technology to simplify cold cha
Independently certified Eco-Efficiency model calculates environmental impact and operating costs of alternative systems NUREMBERG, GERMANY, October 14, 2020 – Honeywell today announced ...
Philip Doyle manufacturing chooses Honeywell's solstice n15
October, 2020 Environmentally-preferable, non-flammable solution to assist Canadian company in meeting regulations2 MORRIS PLAINS, NJ – October 8, 2020 – Honeywell today announce...
IEC Proposes Raising HC Charges in RACs
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) working group proposed a new safety standard, which is vital to maximizing emission reductions from a global phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) und...
F-Gas Regulation update (GEN - 1160.00)
Consultation running until 29 December, input requested by 16 October European Policy GEN - 1160.00. From 29 June to 07 September 2020, the Commission asked for feedback on its incep...
Current Status of Low-GWP Refrigerant Development
COVID-19 Reduces Emissions? According to the World Meteorological Organization ( WMO), the lockdowns imposed in many countries around the world to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by ...
The IIR contributes to the Review of EU F-gas regulation
24 September 2020 The IIR has responded to the European Commission consultation “Fluorinated greenhouse gases – review of EU rules (2015-20)” which aims to collect opinions and suggestions about the update of the F-gas Regulation (EU) No 517/2014. The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) has consulted its Science and Technology Council and all its Commission m...
100,000+ Consumers Say Walmart Should Not Put Off Curbing Cl
New Announcement Waiting Until 2040 to Phase Out HFCs Leaves Walmart Way Behind Competitors – Including Aldi, Target, and Whole Foods – Who Already Have Taken Action Washington, D.C. (September 21, 2020) – Green America and Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), along with other partners, are urging Walmart to move faster on climate-harming refrigerant hydrofluorocarb...
Italian Manufacturer Cryogiam Selects Honeywell’s Solstice®
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 17, 2020 – Honeywell today announced that Cryogiam, an Italian manufacturer of condensing units, compressor racks, and systems for the refrigeration industry, is using H...
Update: Commerce Announces Preliminary Determination of R-32
BY Alex Ayers 9/16/2020 - HVAC Government Affairs Update: The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the preliminary determination on a request for antidumping duties on R-32 refrigerant from China. The Commerce Department has determined that exporters from China have dumped R-32 refrigerant, referred to as difluoromethane by the department, in the US with margins between 161 and 221 perc...
