Issue : July 2010
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Magnetic refrigeration technology to be developed
A next-generation air conditioning system using magnetic refrigeration technology is set to be developed by Astronautics Corp of America, following the award of a $2.9m energy grant.
High performance heat pump designed for cold climates
A high performance prototype heat pump, designed for cold climates, is set to be developed by Purdue University, with the resulting technology potentially halving heating bills.
Call for energy rating to be scrapped
Neil Afram, managing director of Space Air conditioning, has called on the industry to back the scrapping of the government’s SAP energy ratings for dwellings, claiming its “incapable of realistically representing current design practises or technological advancements.”
Smart alloy could replace AC liquid refrigerants
The University of Maryland are developing a new smart alloy that could replace liquid refrigerants in air conditioners, saving money and reducing greenhouse gases.
Vent-Axia launches heat pump training scheme
Vent-Axia has launched a Certification Scheme (MCS) accreditation programme to tackle the predicted shortfall in heat pump engineers, a move the company claims will turn the company into a ‘solutions supplier’ for the technology.
30 new apprenticeships created by Council
Essex County Council has created 30 new apprenticeships in the ventilation, refrigeration and heating industry.
Frascold signs warranty deal with LH
The Italian compressor manufacturer Frascold has signed up South London based LH plc to handle its warranty claims in the UK; the first of what the company says will be a total three representatives.
Danfoss sells its Household Compressors business
Danfoss has sold its Household Compressors business to German firm Aurelius for an undisclosed sum.
Refcom enhances voluntary scheme
Refcom, the Register of Companies to Handle Refrigerants, has expanded and rebranded its enhanced voluntary scheme.
Refrigeration company wins apprentice awards
Specialist installer IMA Cooling Systems has won two prestigious CIBSE Young Engineers Network Champions Awards for 2010
Skill Fridge 2010 winner announced
This year’s Skill Fridge 2010 final apprentice winner is Stuart Miller from Shilliday Refrigeration in Northern Ireland.
A-Gas calls for Ebay ban on refrigerant sales
A-Gas UK Ltd has hit out at the selling of its refrigerants on internet auction sites including Ebay, which, it claims, contravenes the distribution agreement with customers and could lead to safety issues.
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