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1 Nov 2007

Valves and Fittings: A symphony of valves

Titan’s pitch is its perfect range and fine delivery

1 Nov 2007

Compressors: From the grave to the cradle

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.

1 Nov 2007

Compressors: The driving force is remanufacturing

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.

1 Nov 2007

Compressors: Using the right tools – it’s essential

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

1 Nov 2007

Compressors: Digital scroll for low temperatures

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.

1 Nov 2007

Masterclass - Air Conditioning Technology Part 23

In last month's article we continued with our study of low ambient control methods under the current category of our review of Control, Safety & Protection Devices used in the Vapour Compression Cycle in which we covered plant room damper ...

1 Nov 2007

Valves and Fittings: Embrace new ideas

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

1 Nov 2007

Product Development: Sales through the roof

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.

31 Oct 2007

Olympic group shows its game and drops name

AFTER 25 years trading under its name, chiller service specialist Olympic Group is ditching its name to avoid confusion and competition with the committee organising London's 2012 olympic games.

30 Oct 2007

Solvay melts 250 jobs to compete with Far East

EUROPEAN chemical manufacturer Solvay is to rationalise its refrigerant manufacturing with the cull of 250 jobs in Europe.

30 Oct 2007

31 people hospitalised by O2 ammonia leak

THIRTY-ONE people had to be treated in hospital after ammonia leaked from a refrigeration unit designed to keep The 02's ice rink cool.

29 Oct 2007

Sanyo raises green game at Olympics

SANYO has developed a CO2 refrigeration cassette for Coca-Cola's drinks coolers which are destined for the Beijing Olympics.

29 Oct 2007

NRW relocates to larger Bradford branch

THE refrigeration and ac wholesaler and distributer, NRW, is continuing its expansion plans with the relocation of its staff and trade counter to larger premises in Bradford.

26 Oct 2007

LG's reward scheme looks to gain Advantage

LG hopes to boost its place in the air-conditioning market with a revamped incentive scheme known as LG Advantage offering contractors rewards for purchases.

26 Oct 2007

G & L Beijer buys refrigeration wholesaler Uniechemie

REFRIGERATION wholesaler G & L Beijer AB has acquired fellow Dutch firm Uniechemie B.V., through its Beijer Ref business.

25 Oct 2007

Shareholder and co bid to oust Worthington Nicholls’ board

THE BOARD of air-conditioning installer Worthington Nicholls faces being removed from power by shareholder Simon Beart and two others, according to a report by the Manchester Evening News.

23 Oct 2007

Cryotech delivers Chill factorE to UK

SKIERS and snowboarders hoping to brush up on their technique can do so at the UK's biggest indoor ski village thanks to Derby-based refrigeration specialists Cryotech Systems.

22 Oct 2007

Czech out Emerson's new plant

A NEW plant in the Czech Republic has been built by Emerson Climate Technologies, the world’s leading provider of air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions.

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