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Cofely introduces R1234ze chiller

GERMANY: Cofely has become the latest manufacturer to introduce a chiller running on the low GWP HFO refrigerant R1234ze.

The Quantum-G is the latest addition to the Lindau-based company’s established Quantum series and offers capacities up to 1.1MW. Similar to the other Quantum turbo liquid chillers in its range, the Quantum-G is based around a Turbocor oil-less compressor and offers a high degree of energy efficiency, stable and low-noise operations, and electromagnetic compatibility.

R1234ze, which is also used as a blowing agent, is finding increasing acceptance as a low GWP alternative to R134a. British companies Airedale, Star Refrigeration and Klima-Therm have all introduced R1234ze chillers.

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30th January 2025

UL expands heat pump test facilities in US and Europe

USA/ITALY: Testing, inspection and certification company UL Solutions is to expand its HVAC facilities in Plano, Texas, and Carugate, Italy, to meet demand for heat pump performance and safety evaluations.
29th January 2025

HVACR expert Reinhard Radermacher dies

USA: The Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE) has reported the sudden death of internationally recognised HVACR expert Reinhard Radermacher.
29th January 2025

Grocers back US challenge to HFC phase down

USA: The USA’s leading association of independent supermarkets has backed a resolution to nullify the US AIM Act to phase down HFC refrigerants.
29th January 2025

US warns of non-compliant refrigerant cylinders

USA: The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has warned of non-compliant refrigerant cylinders which could cause significant damage to property, physical injury or death.
29th January 2025

Improving IAQ for historic artefacts

SPAIN: An EU-funded project has been established to preserve cultural heritage artefacts and reduce energy demand by up to 50% by improving indoor air quality.  
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Latest LG DualCool employs enhanced AI technology

SOUTH KOREA: LG Electronics is unveiling its newly upgraded DualCool residential air conditioner, which employs the company’s enhanced AI Core-Tech technology.