We are looking beyond R410a, says Trane
Senior company official talks to B Surendar, Editor, Climate Control Middle East, of a new refrigerant that is an improvement on R410a
Added: Apr 4, 2017 | By B Surendar
Stories tagged with: global warming potential
‘Blowing agents used in the manufacturing of foam insulation products can contribute to climate change’
HCFCs are sometimes used as blowing agents, says Sarmad Fakhri, Managing Director of Kingspan Insulation
Added: Mar 30, 2017 | By Nayantara N
When will UAE embrace R452A?
Incentive necessary to promote environmentally friendly option, says expert
Added: Mar 22, 2017 | By Hannah Jo Uy
New kid on the block
Natural refrigerants, such as ammonia dimethyl ether (R-723), help to protect the environment and improve sustainability, says eurammon…
Added: Dec 6, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
2017 ASHRAE Winter Conference to feature sessions on low-GWP refrigerants
Conference to take place from January 28 to February 1, 2017
Added: Nov 3, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Johnson Controls offers chillers with low-GWP refrigerant option
YORK YVWA water-cooled screw chiller and the YORK YMC² magnetic bearing water-cooled centrifugal chiller to use the alternative refrigerant– R-513A
Added: Oct 27, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Insulating the planet against GWP and ODP
Highlighting that thermal insulation and pre-insulated panels can negatively impact climate change if they are not manufactured in a responsible manner, as enshrined in international agreements, Sarmad Fakhri asserts that foam insulation products need to be not only CFC-free but also HCFC-free to ensure low global warming potential and zero ozone-depleting potential.
Added: Aug 29, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Australia publishes FAQs on HFC phase-down
Answers to questions, such as what refrigerants will the phase-down apply to and whom will it affect, have been provided
Added: Aug 23, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Is ammonia the answer for industrial refrigerant?
Ammonia is also known to be not easily inflammable
Added: Aug 14, 2016 | By Nayantara N
Side events at the Montreal Protocol meetings to focus on HFC phase-down amendment, energy efficiency upgrades
India’s Centre for Science and Environment, and US-based Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development organise side events
Added: Jul 20, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Down Under eyes top spot
Australia has been making news in the HVACR industry for all the right reasons, from new efficiency-rating tools to a stringent regulatory framework, especially to improve the retrofit sector – a model worth replicating in the Middle East region. Australia’s success lies in its desire to create an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient society.
Added: Jun 27, 2016 | By Mohammed Abdul Hai
ASHRAE releases new revised volume on HVAC systems and equipment
ASHRAE says that it has introduced major updates in the ‘2016 ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment’, including in chapters focusing on thermal storage, District Heating and District Cooling.
Added: | By CCME Content Team
Let’s talk VRFs
The 4th Annual Middle East Variable Refrigerant Flow Conference moved away from issues plaguing the VRF industry that had dominated the last edition of the event, and cast a forward-looking gaze at opportunities for growth and how the technology can help the region achieve its environmental goals. We bring you the post-event report.
Added: May 25, 2016 | By Rajiv Pillai
Kingspan PalDuct Hydro uses zero ODP and low GWP blowing agent
Can now be specified for projects requiring to comply with stringent regulations like Estidama
Added: May 11, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Chemours marks transition to HFOs with low GWP
Says move has gained critical momentum post-EU resolution and COP 21
Added: Mar 27, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
Natural refrigerants – first choice for air conditioning
Air conditioning is no longer a topic of interest only for countries further south. Rising standards of living has resulted in a growing demand for comfort cooling in living and working spaces even across moderate climatic zones. The increasing need for energy also puts more focus on climate-friendly alternatives. Sigurd Schiller, eurammon member and Sales Manager for HVAC Germany South at Johnson Controls Systems & Service, explains the advantages of using natural refrigerants for air conditioning systems and comments on future market potential.
Added: Mar 14, 2016 | By CCME Content Team
In search of the elusive refrigerant
Various industry experts share their views on the current state of the refrigerants sector and their approach towards identifying and using the right low-GWP refrigerants for high-ambient countries.
Added: Nov 16, 2015 | By Rajiv Pillai
