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 1 Aug 2008

Turbocor:an attractive choice?

New technology often takes time to overcome teething trouble and ‘bed in’ to become an industry standard. Steve Warnock, md of the Coolmation Group, argues that the Turbocor compressor chiller has now come of age, offering higher efficiency, lower carbon emissions and reduced fuel costs 
 1 Aug 2008

Handling IT energy demands

Operators of high-tech computer facilities face a double whammy on the energy front. In extreme cases, it may actually threaten their ability to continue operating warns Neal Gooding, md of Easy Air Conditioning 
 1 Aug 2008

Consider your chiller options

Martin Hayward, Daikin UK Applied Systems manager, says chiller equipment should be replaced in line with the demands of the building and warns plant managers against simply replacing units like-for-like. 
 1 Aug 2008

The devil's in the detail

Designing a chilled water system that genuinely offers low cost of ownership requires a detailed look at every aspect. Dean Ward of Walter Meier outlines the key factors that can make a real difference. 
 31 Jul 2008

Foster Refrigeration nominated a Green Leader

FOSTER REFRIGERATION is named a semi finalist in Barclays' green business awards. 
 31 Jul 2008

Alfa Laval buys German heat exchanger firm

HEAT exchanger manufacturer Alfa Laval has acquired Pressko AG, a German firm specialising in heat exchangers. 
 30 Jul 2008

Munters buys Belgian firm for £7.7m Euros

MUNTERS, the US humidity specialist has agreed to purchase Belgium-based commercial air-conditioning manufacturer Toussaint Nyssenne. 
 29 Jul 2008

"Double bubble" technology boosts chiller efficiency

NANOTECHNOLOGY used in a refrigeration lubricant additive could significantly boost the energy efficiency of chillers, according to US research. 
 29 Jul 2008

RDM buys Taiwanese manufacturer

REFRIGERATION controls firm Resource Data Management (RDM) has bought Taiwan-based component and electronics manufacturer, FYC Co Ltd. 
 28 Jul 2008

Hawco goes on-line with their new comprehensive air conditioning price list

Hawco is very excited to be able to provide its first ever comprehensive air conditioning price guide, now available on-line at http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/9035b178#/9035b178/1 
 24 Jul 2008

Inspection clock ticks for buildings with over 250kw ac output

AC SYSTEMS with a rated output of more than 250kw must be inspected before January 4, 2009 and the government's "Guide to air conditioning inspections for buildings" is required reading for firms. 
 24 Jul 2008

Academic heat pump news at SIRAC 08

Researchers will unveil advances in heat pump technology at the Sustainable Innovation in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning conference, this September. 
 23 Jul 2008

IQ Refrigeration -the new firm on the RAC block

IQ Refrigeration is the new RAC design and project consultancy launched by husband and wife team Jacquie and Bob Russell to offer end users and the trade sustainable cooling technologies. 
 23 Jul 2008

NRW unleashes cool spare parts firm ESP

REFRIGERATION and air conditioning wholesaler NRW has unveiled its new spare parts business, ESP. 
 22 Jul 2008

Wood be good - if a competant engineer did it

Graham Hendra is general manager of LG UK's Air Conditioning division. Here Graham casts his technical eye over the daft and the dangerous work unearthed by readers.
 
 21 Jul 2008

Turton brings Coolfactor to North

COOLFACTOR, the air-conditioning firm bought by heating firm PH Jones last March, has a new managing director tasked with growing the business in the North. 
 21 Jul 2008

NHS looks for ac solution to beat bugs

AIR-CONDITIONING and ventilation firms may have the answer when it comes to stopping the spread of MRSA and other hospital bugs and are invited by the NHS to get their products tested. 
 21 Jul 2008

I can't believe its not gutter!

Graham Hendra casts his technical eye over the daft and the dangerous work unearthed by readers
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