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HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
National Air Conditioning and Refrigeration show in March 2012 : six big-name sponsors confirm their support
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Show is taking place at the NEC on 13-15 March 2012. Six major sponsors have confirmed their backing for this event. Climate Center is sponsoring the Business Intelligence Theatre; Gram and Hoshizaki are sponsoring the networking area; LG is sponsoring the technical seminar programme; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is sponsoring the visitor registration area; and Panasonic is sponsoring the Heat Pum... [more]
elearning-training.com proves the efficiency of eLearning for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
The successful uptake of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning fundamentals courses and a pass rate of 91% on the City & Guilds 2079 – F-gas regulations training packages proves that eLearning is suitable for a highly technical field such as refrigeration and air conditioning engineering. elearning-training.com was a pioneer in the introduction of eLearning to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry. It is a revolutionary project with... [more]
Climate Center launches a new range of low Global Warming Potential refrigerants, including HFO blends
A new range of high efficiency, low and reduced Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, including a new generation of HFO (hydro-fluoro-olefins) blends has been introduced by Climate Center. The new range offers replacements for many of the HFC and HCFC refrigerants currently in use which have high GWPs, such as R404A, R22, R134a and R410A. While these refrigerants are known to be efficient, they suffer from high GWPs, in some cases a... [more]
International Copper Association encourages to use smaller-diameter copper tubes to contribute to a climate of innovation
According to the International Copper Association, the use of smaller diameter copper tubes in coil design is contributing to a climate of innovation. The ICA is highlighting the use of smaller diameter, inner-grooved round copper tubes in air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) applications this year at the AHR Expo being held at the McCormick Place from January 23-25 in Chicago. Interest in ACR product design has intensified in recent years... [more]
Other Refrigeration news and reviews
Refrigeration Compressor has energy-saving design.
Serving stand-alone and parallel systems with large (7.5-15 hp) refrigeration requirements for low- to medium-temperature applications, Copeland Scroll® K5 refrigeration compressor incorporates 2 features that promote system efficiency. Variable volume ratio technology optimizes low-condensing performance, while vapor injection capability maximizes capacity at low set points without adding more ...
Ingersoll Rand Delivers Fourth-Quarter Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.76
Ingersoll-Rand plc , a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, today reported that total revenues, excluding the divested Hussmann refrigeration business, increased 1 percent for the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with the 2010 fourth quarter.
elearning-training.com proves the efficiency of eLearning for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry
The successful uptake of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning fundamentals courses and a pass rate of 91% on the City & Guilds 2079 – F-gas regulations training packages proves that eLearning is suitable for a highly technical field such as refrigeration and air conditioning engineering. (PRWeb January 24, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/refrigeration ...
Lakeland Company Has New Solution for Refrigerated Transport
Brian Arnold has designed a device that uses kinetic energy to power refrigeration units on semi trailers and train cars.
Columbus Foods Strengthens Investment in Safety Technology
Columbus Foods, the venerable San Francisco Bay Area maker of premium specialty meats, is raising the bar in food safety technology with a $7 million investment in a reconfigured ammonia refrigeration system at its South San Francisco facility.
2nd Harvest to build new home in Pasco
2nd Harvest is planning to build a brand-new multi-million dollar refrigeration and office building in Pasco later this year.
Data Centre Banks on Star Refrigeration for Cool Solution
Star Refrigeration has installed a bespoke cooling system at a UK data centre operated by a major financial institution for retail and commercial banking.Glasgow, (PRWEB) January 20, 2012 A world leader in cooling and heating system innovation, Star replaced an existing R22 refrigeration plant with a highly energy efficient, low maintenance solution. Star has provided the banking client with a ...
Standex Food Service Equipment Group Awarded by U.S. Foods Culinary Equipment & Supplies
Standex International Corporation today announced that its Food Service Equipment Group was named the winner of the "Outstanding Exclusive Brand Support Award" at the U.S.
Refrigeration truck spills 50 gallons of fuel on Interstate 95
A trailer carrying meat came loose from a truck on Sunday, causing about 50 gallons of diesel fuel to spill on Interstate 95.
Around Here for Jan. 24
The Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute recently awarded $16,500 in scholarships nationally to 12 students pursuing a career in the industry, and two students from Gadsden State Community College were chosen to receive the prestigious award.
