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 26 Nov 2018

Hubbard Systems responds to BBC Watchdog contaminated ice findings

The discovery of extremely contaminated ice in five of the UK’s leading pub chains by the BBC’s Watchdog programme once again highlights the vital importance of regular cleaning and maintenance for ice makers, says David Rees, marketing manager of ... 
 10 Nov 2018

Coolair brings cooling comfort to Uni facilities

Air conditioning contractor Coolair Equipment has brought state-of-the-art comfort cooling to a new hotel and conference suite at the University of Birmingham.... 
 9 Nov 2018

Unique solution for Cambridge’s oldest hotel

Nuaire has supplied Boxer bespoke air handling units (AHU) and XBC heat recovery units to the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge as part of a major redevelopment project.... 
 8 Nov 2018

Superb acoustics in the Carmen Würth Forum with Ziehl-Abegg

The Carmen Würth Forum is an outstanding event location in southern Germany. The architect David Chipperfield has designed a building which is used for nationwide corporate and cultural events. In order to avoid affecting visitor’s enjoyment of the ... 
 7 Nov 2018

Drying expertise with Bitzer intelligence

With a population of 1,800, the city of Stiefenhofen is located in the centre of the Allgäu region, surrounded by lush green meadows and hills. So lush, in fact, that you may find it hard to believe that the one company in the city specialises in ... 
 6 Nov 2018

Too cool for school

Four 19kW three-phase simultaneous multi systems from Fujitsu Air Conditioning (UK) have been installed at Woodhouse Grove School in West Yorkshire. The units were fitted in the Morton Hall – an old swimming pool building complete with glass Atrium,... 
 5 Nov 2018

Eurocontrol's energy consumption reduced by over 12 percent

Honeywell and Engie Axima have released official data on energy and cost savings achieved from its breakthrough new cooling system for Eurocontrol, an intergovernmental organisation with 41 Member and two Comprehensive Agreement States that provides ... 
 29 Oct 2018

Carter Synergy installs first Multi Rotary Compressor Pack

Carter Synergy, a division of Carter Thermal Industries has completed the first installation in the world of the newly developed Multi Rotary Compressor Pack at a Tesco Express store in Shaw near Oldham.... 
 29 Oct 2018

Checklist: 10 avoidable faults in leak testing

Inficon has published a new e-book: Leak testing of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating systems. Checking these systems for leaks is a complex challenge. For example, even the wrong choice of leak test method, such as the water bath method, ... 
Cpl Chris Morrell and Cpl Liam Grime.
 27 Apr 2018

The Crème de la Crème of Refrigeration

Throughout the Crème de la Crème series, Foster Refrigerator provided all refrigeration and freezing equipment to help the contestants create their patisserie masterpieces. Series three of the show, renamed Bake Off: The Professionals, will include ... 
A view of the tent city in Mina Valley, Saudi Arabia, with Seeley International's Breezair air conditioners installed.
 23 Apr 2018

World record installation from Seeley International

Seeley International has successfully completed the world’s largest order for evaporative air conditioners, resulting in around 50,000 Australian-made Breezair air conditioners being installed in the tent city of Mina Valley, Saudi Arabia.... 
Engie Refrigeration’s Quantum chillers ensure cooling supply at Hamburg Airport
 20 Apr 2018

Sky's the limit with Engie

ENGIE Refrigeration, based in Lindau, Germany, has secured a major deal to supply Hamburg Airport with cooling.... 
 5 Apr 2018

Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall reopens with help of Max Fordham

On Monday 09 April Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall, along with Purcell Room, will open its doors to the public for the first time since closing for refurbishment at the end of 2015.... 
Bernd Kaltenbrunner, chairman of the eurammon executive board (left), with Dave Rule, president of the IIAR.
 3 Apr 2018

Planning for the future: long-term investment security as a driver for natural refrigerants

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), eurammon’s long-standing partner in the US, celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2016, representing decades full of changes and political developments in Europe and the US. Bernd ... 
 26 Mar 2018

Record chiller installation from ENGIE with green refrigerant

In Australia, ENGIE Refrigeration has supplied the world’s largest fleet of chillers, using the sustainable refrigerant R-1234ze.... 
Sanhua offers a complete range of ball valves for sub-critical applications (CBV series up to 60 bar) and trans-critical applications (CBVT series) .
 12 Mar 2018

Sanhua accepts challenge of low GWP refrigerants

2018 is proving to be a critical year for the entire acr sector, as European Regulation 517/2014 provides for a gradual phase down in the use of HFC refrigerants by refrigeration equipment manufacturers.... 
A cold snap does not have to result in downtime if careful steps are taken to properly maintain equipment.
 5 Mar 2018

Chiller maintenance: cold weather checklist

ICS Cool Energy offers some advice to help with chiller maintenance when cold weather sets in.... 
Examples of how solar heat energy impacts the refrigerant cycle.
 19 Feb 2018

Covering the preconceptions of solar cooling

SolX Energy covers the common preconceptions associated with the process of solar thermal assisted cooling technology.... 
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