Andrew Gaved
Andrew is the editor of RAC and RAC Engineer
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Stories
Reclaimed R404A is remedy as restrictions apply and refrigerants reduce
Now that the F-Gas ban on servicing larger systems with virgin refrigerants with GWP of 2500 or above has come into force, reclaimed refrigerant is the best option for customers still needing higher-GWP gases, says distributor A-Gas.
New backer for Aspen Pumps Group promises further expansion investment
Inflexion, the mid-market private equity investor is the new funder of Aspen Pumps Group, replacing 3i, which acquired the company in 2015 and has tripled its revenue in the intervening four years.
Daikin signs up with Honeywell to distribute R448A in Japan
Deal will add to low-GWP refrigerant
Chemours to suspend supply of R404A and R507A in Europe from 1 January
Refrigerant manufacturer says move will support F-Gas market transition
Major European naturals programme aims to think small on greener cooling
An EU-funded project to support the uptake of climate friendly cooling and heating alternatives in smaller-scale retail is seeking respondents for an international survey to better understand the opportunities and key drivers at present to move to new solutions.
HVAC supply chain braces for bad news after Clugston administration
Construction group falls into administration, leaving HVAC supply chain fearing further risk of losses
First refrigeration compressor recycling plant in UK opens in Grantham
The UK’s first refrigeration compressor dismantling facility has been installed at Environcom’s recycling plant in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Researchers discover cryogenic solution for transporting damaged car batteries
Freezing in liquid nitrogen has potential to save ‘thousands of pounds’
Finalists announced for $1m Global Cooling Prize
The backers of the Global Cooling Prize have announced the eight finalists who will compete for the top prize of one million dolllars. Runners up will meanwhile compete for prizes worth a further $2 million in total. Entrants were assessed on their technology’s ability to offer at least five times lower climate impact than that of the baseline AC unit of a 5.3 kW fixed speed split AC unit with an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 3.5 and using R410A refrigerant with a GWP of 2088.
Global Cooling Prize finalists reveal a wide world of cooling
The finalists for the Global Cooling Prize reveal a diverse range of approaches to reducing carbon output
