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 9 Jul 2018

Panasonic cools Belfast data centre

One of the main challenges for data centres is coping with cooling and humidity control demands within the building because of the enormous heat gains generated by the large volume of computers and lighting systems – often in operation 24 hours a ... 
 6 Jul 2018

Five chiller checks for Ecodesign compliance

The Ecodesign or Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive is a European-wide framework put in place to help the EU achieve its 2020 target to lower carbon emissions by 20 percent, increase energy efficiency by 20 percent, and increase the share of ... 
The Mordovia Arena in Saransk, Russia.
 25 Jun 2018

Gree keeps the World Cup cool

Those attending the main venue for this year’s world cup in Russia will be kept cool by a Gree LHE high efficiency water-cooled screw chiller.... 
Andy Sneyd, M+W Hargreaves managing director.
 8 Jun 2018

M+W Hargreaves: Grenfell not just about cladding

This month’s report on the role the Building Regulations played in last June’s Grenfell Tower fire has stirred up plenty of controversy – and too many people are missing the point, says Andy Sneyd, managing director of ventilation services ... 
 4 Jun 2018

Chemical vs natural refrigerants

In both technical and non-technical literature, fluorine-containing (HFC) refrigerants are increasingly referred to as ‘chemical’ or ‘synthetic’ refrigerants in contrast to the so-called ‘natural’ refrigerants.  Generally ‘chemical’ is now seen by some as being ‘bad’ and is contrasted with ‘natural’, which implies ‘good’. 
 31 May 2018

Channel Tunnel stays cool and saves on energy

Eurotunnel today released official data demonstrating energy savings of 33 percent after the first season of operating a new cooling system for maintaining requisite temperatures in the Channel Tunnel.... 
 28 May 2018

CBCA highlights role of chilled beams in improving IAQ

The Chilled Beams and Ceilings Association (CBCA), part of the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA), is urging architects and facilities managers to consider the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) and future energy cost savings ... 
 25 May 2018

Poor ventilation and temperature control lowers student results

A wide-ranging study has found that the performance of school children in the classroom is negatively effected by poor ventilation and temperature control.... 
HMS Belfast
 27 Apr 2018

All hands on deck on the HMS Belfast with Fujitsu

Historic London tourist attraction HMS Belfast has had its air conditioning system upgraded with the addition of three AUXB18GALH 4-way compact cassettes and an ASYA09GACH wall-mount from Fujitsu Air Conditioning (UK). These new indoor units have ... 
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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