- November 2007
SHOP TALK
01 November 2007
A round-up of supermarket news and gossip
Refrigerant Leaks: Leak prevention has savings in store
01 November 2007
FAR from being an unwanted imposition, many end-users are beginning to recognise the benefits of implementing more stringent leak-protection procedures as demanded by the F-Gas regulations. For larger refrigeration plants, a permanent leak-protection system is now, a not inconsiderable investment but one which can bring unexpected benefits.
Compressors: From the grave to the cradle
01 November 2007
WORKING in conjunction with sister company McQuay, J&E Hall has developed a means to remanufacture scroll compressors, a technique which further reduces the acr industry’s impact on the environment.
Compressors: The driving force is remanufacturing
01 November 2007
IN A bid to reduce carbon emissions, are we sometimes doing more harm than good? The July edition of ACR News highlighted instances where the manufacture, purchase and installation of new raw material is more detrimental to the environment than opting to remanufacture, refurbish or repair.
Compressors: Using the right tools – it’s essential
01 November 2007
If compressors are the heart of any refrigeration system, then the service engineer’s tools are the equivalent of a surgeon’s scalpel and forceps. Kevin Glass, engineering manager at Bitzer UK, takes us through the most essential
Compressors: Digital scroll for low temperatures
01 November 2007
BUILDING upon its experience in medium temperature, Copeland is now launching a Digital Scroll dedicated to low temperature applications. The strength of this new model, ZFD18KVE, is the combination of digital and vapour injection technology. and offers energy efficiency as good as the best Copeland semi-hermetic compressors, says the company.
Valves and Fittings: A symphony of valves
01 November 2007
Titan’s pitch is its perfect range and fine delivery
Valves and Fittings: Embrace new ideas
01 November 2007
Proportional balancing is still widely used for commissioning variable volume fan coil systems, but is it the best way? Martin Lowe, technical manager at Marflow Hydronics, suggests a faster and more practical method
Product Development: Sales through the roof
01 November 2007
THE resurgence in popularity of rooftop units in the commercial environment, allied to a need to replace the tens of thousands of old units out there running on R22, has led to increasing sales of this type of unit.