Australian Study Suggests Link Between Elevated R23 Levels and Uptake of HFO-1234ze
HFO-1234ze, marketed as a replacement refrigerant for HFCs, could produce significant amounts of an HFC with a GWP of more than 12,000, the study says.
Report: More Frequent Maintenance Key to Energy, Leak Cuts
RAC equipment owners do not understand the value of routine maintenance in reducing operating costs and avoiding breakdowns, says Australian study.
Hussmann Installs Its First CO2 Condensing Units in Australia
Two Panasonic 10HP (7.5kW) transcritical CO2 condensing units were installed at an Ambey’s Big Apple supermarket in Sydney.
Woolworths’ CO2 Rollout Targets Existing Stores
Two of the Australian chain’s 39 transcritical stores are retrofits, as it tackles refrigerant emissions.
CO2 Industrial System Maintains Efficiency in Hot Australian Locale
Frascold parallel compressors, heat reclaim, hot-gas defrost and solar panels cut electrical costs of cold-storage facility.
SCM REF Australia Completes Move to New Sydney CO2 Manufacturing Facility
The company made over 20 transcritical CO2 systems in 2020.
Conex Bänninger Introduces Press Fittings to Combat Legionella Bacteria
The new fittings have a special looped plate wall, and a 180° return bend, which does away with potentially hazardous ‘dead legs’ in heating and potable water.
Panasonic Subsidiary Introduces 4HP CO2 Condensing Unit to Australian Market
Hussmann Oceania follows Panasonic’s introduction of the unit in Europe two months ago.
Australian Retailer Lauds Carbon Footprint of Integrated CO2 System
Michael’s SUPA IGA store’s transcritical CO2 HVAC&R system is seen as more efficient than R404A systems.
New Zealand Wholesaler Highlights Country’s Need for R744 Training
Patton also cites lack of training on digital systems.
