2012 German Refrigeration Award opens call for applications
The German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has launched for the fourth time the German Refrigeration Award in the field of refrigeration technology innovations. The total…
Exclusive interview with professor J.Chen about hydrocarbon air conditioning and heat pumps in China
Dr. Jiangping Chen, Professor of the Institute of Refrigeration and Cryogenics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, talked to hydrocarbons21.com about research on propane (R290) air conditioners and heat pumps, the…
Hydrocarbon Refrigeration gets good press in Argentina and Latin America
A new article in the Argentine newspaper La Nacion lent support to hydrocarbon refrigerators, and the contribution they can make to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). The…
Hydrocarbon refrigeration, what every technician should know-part 2
This second article about the webinar “What ever refrigeration technician should know about hydrocarbon refrigeration” organised in the US provides an overview of the following considerations when dealing with hydrocarbons:…
Refrigerant Price Falls as Low Season Begins
Since July 2011, refrigerant sales have entered the low season and prices have fallen drastically. The price of R22 has fallen from the high of RMB 25,000 per metric ton…
Key hydrocarbons events in 2012
In 2012, hydrocarbons21.com will be reporting from leading refrigeration and air conditioning conferences, workshops and trade shows around the world to keep you informed about latest developments regarding the use…
Marks and Spencer opens “sustainable learning” retail outlet
British retailer Marks and Spencer is expected to open its most carbon-efficient store at Stratford City, close to the 2012 Olympic Park in September. Within the scope of the company’s…
UPDATED: Get involved in AHRI’s research programme to assess low GWP refrigerants
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has announced an industry-wide cooperative research programme to identify and evaluate promising low-GWP refrigerants, including natural refrigerants, for major product categories. UPDATE: Manufacturers…
IOR calls award nominations
The British Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) promotes achievement and innovation through a number of annual awards. Nominations for the 2011 awards are now being accepted. The presentations will take place…
Live from the 23rd ICR: latest research shows cost advantages of introducing R290
The highly anticipated International Congress of Refrigeration (ICR) organised by the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and held once every four years opened this week in Prague, Czech Republic. On…