Europe

2023.11.22

New study expands understanding of CF3H formation from HFCs

20 November 2023   Most HFOs and HCFOs decompose in the troposphere via an intermediate product which then breaks down further. Experimental work, published in 2022, demonstrated that CF3H (HFC-23) is not formed during the decomposition of HFOs and HCFOs in the troposphere. In this follow-up study [1], the potential formation of CF3H has been investigated under conditions that occur in the ...

2023.11.21

Annual inventory of refrigerant emissions for France métropo

20 November 2023   The Alliance Froid Climatisation Environnement (AFCE) has published the 2021 annual inventory of refrigerant emissions for France, commissioned from Citepa, with results for ...

2023.11.21

Study shows very minor transport of TFA via seasalt aerosol

20 November 2023   EFCTC commissioned a study “Assessment of Possible Transport of Trifluoroacetic Acid from the Oceans to the Atmosphere” by Professor Simon L Clegg, University of ...

2023.11.21

Modelling study of TFA deposition and transport in Rhine Riv

20 November 2023   This modelling study, conducted by Ramboll, assessed the fate and transport of Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) in the freshwater aquatic environment resulting from the emission an...

2023.11.21

MD is First Supermarket In Italy To Use Solstice® L40X (R-45

20th November 2023 When MD S.p.A., one of the fastest-growing Italian supermarket chains decided to accelerate the conversion of its in-store refrigeration systems to a long-term and eco-efficient ...

2023.11.21

EU Harmonized Standard EN IEC 60335-2-89:2022 allowing 500 G

20 Nov 2023   500 G of R290 propane in commercial refrigeration, an opportunity for an increased adoption of natural refrigerants worldwide, EPTA says   On August 2nd 2023 the EN IEC 6...

2023.11.21

Danfoss and HOFOR partner to maximize building energy effici

November 20, 2023   Two Danish powerhouses partner to continue strategic collaboration to enhance energy efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption in multifamily buildings.   ...

2023.11.21

Vent-Axia Sets a New Standard in Commercial Heat Recovery wi

20/11/2023   Vent-Axia has launched the next generation of commercial heat recovery ventilation with the Sentinel Apex, to help specifiers create low carbon buildings as we head towards the UK&...

2023.11.21

Fossil fuel heating: too few EU countries have committed to

20 Nov 2023   EU countries have to plan how they’ll meet their climate and energy targets. Decarbonising heating & cooling is essential – the sector emits 27% of the EU’s ...

2023.11.21

HFC based chiller and heat pump systems installed for innova

20 November 2023   HFC based chillers and heat pumps were installed at a hospital’s new modular ward in the UK, a facility that will help shape construction of future National Health Serv...