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Live Co-op trial for A2L R454C

25/10/2019

A2L refrigerant HFO Low GWP convenience store refrigeration

The Central England Co-op store in Langley Mill, Derbyshire

Chemours has announced that a new Co-op convenience store in Derbyshire is conducting a live trial of the R454C lower GWP A2L HFO blend refrigerant.

Central England Co-operative was looking for a solution which combined the benefits of HFCs, including ease of installation and maintenance, cost efficiency, safety, and energy efficiency, with the lowest possible GWP for its store at Langley Park.

Carrier's HFO version of advanced screw chiller

6/8/2019

carrier chiller HFO technology screw chiller low GWP refrigerant

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Carrier’s AquaForce Vision is now available with PUREtec refrigerant, as its premium variable-speed air-cooled screw chiller using low Global Warming Potential (GWP) HFO R1234ze refrigerant.

The unit balances environmental responsibility with performance and covers cooling capacities from 350 kW up to 800 kW and has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio rating of up to 5.6.

Carrier confirms low-GWP strategy

5/6/2019

Carrier has confirmed that it will choose low GWP HFO refrigerants for most of its commercial heating, ventilating and air conditioning products in Europe.

The manufacturer says it is committed to delivering solutions that preserve the environment and comply with the European Union’s F-Gas Regulations. It adds that in Europe it has achieved a reduction of the refrigerant charge in its products of up to 50% over the last five years.

Shrieve appoints general manager

28/5/2019

Mark Burnett

Speciality lubricants and performance fluid business Shrieve has appointed Mark Burnett as general manager of the company’s UK operations (Shrieve Products International), which services the Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific regions.

Burnett has more than 30 years of experience in the sector, having previously served in management positions at businesses including Texaco and Chevron.

Gold sponsors announced

6/8/2018

Clint and Mexichem will be gold sponsors for the first IIR Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants taking place from 2-5 September in Birmingham, organised by the Institute of Refrigeration.

With the phase-down programme now being implemented in Europe and HFOs increasingly presenting a viable alternative, the conference will provide up to date information on where and how HFOs are being used now, what the experience of those applying these new refrigerants has been so far and what challenges the move to HFOs is presenting.

HFO conference programme

12/7/2018

The IOR has unveiled a packed programme for the First IIR Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants in Birmingham from 2-5 September.

With over 70 presentations available, the IOR says the event is the first critical analysis by the international refrigeration community of how HFOs are being applied in practice, the lessons that have been learned so far and the environmental and safety challenges still to be addressed.

IIR Conference: early bird rate closing soon

25/6/2018

The early bird rate for the 1st IIR International Conference on the Application of HFO Refrigerants is scheduled to close at the end of June. The event will provide the first critical analysis by the international refrigeration community of how HFOs are being applied in practice.

Delegates will get access to over 70 independently peer-reviewed papers and three keynote presentations. Access to guided site tours and a programme of short courses will also be organised as part of the conference, with the opportunity to network with refrigeration and air conditioning experts from around the world.

To find out more and book, visit www.hfo2018.com

IOR updates A1 refrigerant safety code

8/3/2018

refrigerant safety code ior refrigeration

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has updated its Safety Code of Practice for Non Flammable, Lower Toxicity Refrigerants (Group A1).

The publication provides essential industry guidance for owners, designers, installers and operators of vapour compression refrigerating systems that use any group A1 refrigerants which include HFC and HFC blends.

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