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IAQ Standard Removes Infiltration Assumption, Requires CO Al
May 9, 2013 Atlanta -- ASHRAE has announced that the newly published 2013 version of its residential indoor air quality standard removes the default assumption for air infiltration and also requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2013, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, defines the roles of and minimum requirements for me...
Midea Launches Full Falling Film Chiller
May 9, 2013 Midea Central Air Conditioner (CAC) held a press conference in Chongqing, China to unveil its high-efficiency, dual-stage, full falling film centrifugal chiller. Midea launched the ...
Three Simple AC Maintenance Items
May 9, 2013 Before turning on your air conditioner for the first time this year, there are three basic maintenance items to check on; the condensate line, the air filter, and the condensing coil. ...
6th EHPA European Heat Pump Forum on Renewable Heating
08 May 2013 The 6th European Heat Pump Forum in Brussels offers EU decision makers, industry experts and European heat pump manufacturers the chance to get a future outlook of the heat pump market as well as insights in developments in hybrid systems and smart grid solutions. Furthermore the Forum focuses on the most recent EU policy developments on Energy Labeling, F-Gas Regulation and RES target...
EU pushes for international agreement on HFCs in 2013
08 May 2013 Approximately 600 government delegates met from 29 April to 3 May 2013 in the second session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action in Bonn, Germany, within...
NYSERDA HVAC Business Partners Program Continues
08 May 2013 Albany, N.Y. -- For the third consecutive year, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is continuing its HVAC Business Partners program. This program aids commercial and industrial building owners by helping increase the energy efficiency of their rooftop air conditioners while also improving comfort and indoor air quality. To date, the HVAC Busin...
New Zealand consults on Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Levy level
08 May 2013 In New Zealand the Climate Change Regulations 2013, which foresee SGG levy to start on 1 July 2013, set out a transitional methodology for setting the carbon price for the SGG levy. As the transitional period will last until the end of 2013, the Minister for Climate Change Issues in New Zealand is seeking feedback on developing a permanent methodology for setting the carbo...
Fuel-cell-based system for refrigerated transport
07/05/2013 Refrigerated transport often uses additional diesel to feed the refrigeration system, increasing the consumption by 12% and the fuel cost by 6000 ? annually, i.e. 40% of the direct costs. Using alternative and more energy-efficient systems could provide a clear competitive advantage. According to researchers* from the National Renewable Energy Centre in Sarriguren, Spain, hydroge...
Guide 2013: Natural Refrigerants - Market Growth for North A
06/05/2013 The new shecco Guide 2013: Natural Refrigerants -- Market Growth for North America gives an overview of the status of ammonia, CO2, hydrocarbons, water and air as refrigerants in various sectors (food chain, city & buildings, transport, and industry & special applications) in North America. For example, regarding the food chain, since the US EPA approved the use of C...
AC sales inch up after two years of drought
May 8, 2013 For the first time in two years air conditioner sales are expected to grow by at least 10 to 15% this summer driven by rising mercury levels across the country. Consumer durable ret...
