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London eye capsules air conditioning using a performing HFC equipment
One of the tallest observation wheel in the world, the London Eye, carries 32 10-tonnes glass capsules using a HFC blend for their air conditioning system. -
Ozone Hole smaller in 2009 than in 2008
The development of the Antarctic Ozone Hole in 2009 has been similar to that observed in recent years, but the area covered by ozone depletion has reached a maximum of 24 million km2, lower than in 2006 and 2008... -
At a leader lcd screens producer the HFC134a heat pumps recover large amounts of heat
At a leading LCD screens factory, six heat pumps working with HFC-134a are recovering heat from existing chillers, delivering simultaneously 13 C water and 50 C hot water, with a heating capacity of 21,000 kW and a cooling capacity of 17,000 kW.
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Refrigeration contribution to global food security
The International Institute for refrigeration, IIR, has recently released an Information Note Refrigeration and Food on the Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition.
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Europe's largest geothermal lake loop using HFC
Europe s largest geothermal lake loop was recently completed at Kings Hill Hospital in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire UK. -
Schools without air conditioning criticized after an heat wave
During the recent end of June heat wave, newly built schools in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, that had been designed to rely only on natural and mechanical ventilation to minimize environmental impact, have been criticized due to overheating problems. -
New version of EFCTC climate brochure
EFCTC has released a new version of its Climate Brochure, showing how responsible use of HFCs could contribute to the EU target to reduce emissions of all greenhouse gases by 20 percent in 2020.