Japan
NEDO to Set Up Safety and Risks of Next-Generation Refrigera
In line with the Paris Agreement or Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants became subject to restrictions. In the future, it may become impossible to use refrigerants that are currently authorized for use. In Japan, therefore, it is urgently needed to develop refrigerants with a lower greenhouse effect than in the past and also to develop types of equipment...
MHI to Launch New Models of PAC Indoor Units Starting in Sep
Starting in September Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Thermal Systems will progressively launch upgraded models of the indoor units of its packaged air- conditioners (PACs). Newly added to the lineu...
Daikin and NEC Jointly Demonstrate Providing Thermal Stimula
Since 2016, Daikin and NEC have carried out joint research for realizing air or a space that is capable of improving intellectual productivity. Now, they have demonstrated that, in order to improve intellectual productivity in an office or other space used for clerical work, the providing of thermal stimulation through air conditioning is very effective. In order to maintain an optimal le...
JRAIA Conducts Survey of Eco Cute Users
The Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) conducted a survey of persons who had bought domestic heat pump water heaters (Eco Cute) in order to determine why they had ch...
MHI Thermal Systems to Establish JV in Germany for Truck/Tra
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Thermal Systems has concluded an agreement with Heifo Ruterbories, a German company handling air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, to establish a joint venture ...
Fujitsu General RACs Capable of Responding to Google Home
From July 19, by means of a Google Home smart speaker, it has become possible to vocally control 400 room air conditioner (RAC) models that have been released by Fujitsu General since 2014. I...
Panasonic to Commercialize Outdoor-use Mist-type Green Airco
In spring 2019, Panasonic will commercialize mist-type cooling equipment called Green Aircon, which creates a cool spot in an open space outdoors such as a park, station, or a commercial facility by c...
MEHITS FR-W-Z: the Solution for the Most Demanding IT System
Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems (MEHITS) has launched FR-W-Z, the RC branded, new R134a water-cooled chiller for IT cooling applications. FR-W-Z is designed to efficiently cool ...
Daikin Shiga Plant Aims at Further Shortening of Lead Time
Daikin’s financial results for the fiscal year 2017 (end March 2018) showed sales worth over ¥2.29 trillion (US$ 20.6 billion) and an operating profit ratio of 11.1%, which were supported by...
MHI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration to Launch 2018 "roomi
-- 5 Fan-powered Steam Units, 3 Hybrid Evaporative Warm-mist Systems, 4 Limited-edition E-commerce Models -- 2018-08-23 ･ Water level window and display brightness control newly ad...
