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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.... 
Rob Lamb of Star Refrigeration.
 5 Feb 2018

Many reasons for small quantities of refrigerant

Eurammon explores the advantages and challenges of low charge ammonia systems.... 
Stephen Sicars from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
 18 Dec 2017

Disadvantage of natural refrigerants diminishing

Stephan Sicars of UNIDO talks about the market situation for plants using natural refrigerants in emerging and developing countries.... 
Vertiv has predicted the trends in data centres for 2018 and beyond.
 11 Dec 2017

Vertiv anticipates Gen 4 data centre

The next-generation data centre will exist beyond walls, seamlessly integrating core facilities with a more intelligent, mission-critical edge of network.... 
The Pembrokeshire holiday cottage, owned by the National Trust, benefits from a Daikin Altherma High Temperature heat pump.
 4 Dec 2017

Daikin helps National Trust achieve renewable energy ambitions

The National Trust has installed a Daikin Altherma High Temperature heat pump in its Little Breck holiday cottage near Amroth in Pembrokeshire.... 
Michael Freiherr, eurammon member and chief technical officer at Güntner.
 15 Nov 2017

Expert interview: energy efficiency in defrosting systems

Michael Freiherr, eurammon member and chief technical officer at Güntner, discusses various influencing factors on the energy efficiency of defrosting systems and looks at the special requirements when using natural refrigerants.... 
 9 Oct 2017

Cryogenic head freezing soon to be available

Having your head frozen for future resuscitation is a service that will be offered to the public within 5–10 years, according to the UK’s stem cell bank.... 
Andrew Faulkner: 3D printing has revolutionised prototyping and manufacturing.
 3 Oct 2017

What does the future hold for air conditioning?

In this article, Andrew Faulkner, commercial manager of air conditioning at Samsung takes a look into the future of air conditioning.... 
 18 Aug 2017

On the go - a refrigeration case study

Pastorfrigor GB and Daikin UK case study at Sewell on the go Cottingham. Featuring Kalifornia Ecovision remote multidecks and Daikin Zeas.... 
 4 Aug 2017

Nortek's Airbloc supplies top restaurant with HVAC solution

When launching new top flight steak restaurant Porter & Rye in Glasgow, owners Kained Holdings chose a natural, rustic look for the décor. However, an influx of cold air each time the door opened was definitely not on the menu. Airbloc was ... 
 4 Jul 2017

CFCs 101

Rubber World Industries takes a look back at the history of CFCs.What is CFC in HVACR Industry?In the HVAC industry, it is known that refrigerants are essential in any HVAC operation. Unfortunately, these refrigerants have a large impact on our ... 
 29 Jun 2017

Hoshizaki's ice storage and hygiene guide

As a leading manufacturer of commercial ice-making equipment, Hoshizaki has provided guidance on ice storage and hygiene. 
WM Building Services works with Smith Brothers Stores to deliver major processing and distribution warehouse.
 12 Jun 2017

Smith Brothers Stores chosen as preferred supplier

In Coventry a major processing and distribution warehouse worth over £35 million has been granted with work started early 2017 and planned for completion in October. 
 12 Jun 2017

Johnson Controls supplies cooling solution for state-of-the-art data centre

Johnson Controls has won a significant contract to provide an innovative cooling solution at Finland’s largest open data centre being built for Telia Finland, the leading new generation telco in the Nordics and Baltics. 
 12 Jun 2017

ZoomLock helps drive growth at Quality Air UK

In an industry where reliability is a key driver in purchasing decisions, tried-and-tested solutions are often attractive – but companies who are early adopters of the latest quality innovations can reap significant rewards. 
 12 Jun 2017

Cooltherm equips Cardiff University with high efficiency Mitsubishi chiller

A chiller replacement project for Cardiff University will massively reduce the carbon footprint of process cooling, resulting in important energy cost savings. 
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