refrigeration

ASHRAE Publishes Updated Legionella Guideline as Buildings Reopen Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

May 29, 2020

ASHRAE has published an updated guideline to assist in control of legionellosis associated with building water systems. ASHRAE Guideline 12-2020, Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, provides guidance useful in the implementation of ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems. The guideline is intended for use by owners of human-occupied buildings and those involved in the design, construction, installation, commissioning, management, operation, maintenance, and service of centralized building water systems and components.

IIR Highlights The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition

April 27, 2020

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The 6th IIR guide on The Role of Refrigeration in Worldwide Nutrition draws on the latest figures, findings from reputable organizations such as the FAO, the United Nations and the Global Cold Chain Alliance to demonstrate the essential role that efficient cold chains can play in improving global food security.

CoolSys acquires BRR Refrigeration

BRR Refrigeration provides commercial refrigeration and HVAC contractor serves to the supermarket, convenience store and cold storage sectors.

December 26, 2019

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CoolSys, Brea, Calif., acquired BRR Refrigeration, a commercial refrigeration and HVAC services company based in Virginia Beach, Va.

App monitors refrigerant data

December 4, 2019

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The BITZER Refrigerant Ruler app from BITZER, Flowery Branch, Fla., enables users to easily and quickly assess refrigerant data.

Danfoss to establish IoT collaboration with Microsoft

The cloud-based services will enable food retailers to reduce food loss and energy consumption and optimize overall store performance.

November 19, 2019

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Danfoss, Baltimore, Md., entered into a collaboration with Microsoft Corp., Redmond, Wash., to bring domain expertise in refrigeration and HVAC to the cloud.

Controlled-atmosphere technology for shipment of perishables

November 14, 2019

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Carrier Transicold, Atlanta, developed the next-generation EverFRESH system, which uses active controlled-atmosphere technology to optimize the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide within a refrigerated container.

How Internet of Things improves food safety

The IoT has the potential to disrupt food storage conventions.

Steve Latham

September 10, 2019

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Instrumenting refrigeration equipment will lead to significant cost savings and efficiency improvements over time, leading to better outcomes for the industry and the public.

Italy-based Rivacold to open first U.S. facility

The company manufactures refrigeration systems for the dairy and food retail industries.

August 5, 2019

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Rivacold announced plans to open a $5 million manufacturing facility in Buford, Ga., the company’s first U.S. location.

Study reveals transition of Low GWP refrigerants underway despite persistent challenges

According to the study, penetration of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) continues to remain high despite growing research on its harmful impact on the environment.

July 23, 2019

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The low GWP refrigerants market is projected to be $18 billion, according to a study released by Fact.MR, Rockville, Md.

International Institute of Refrigeration: Refrigeration sector estimated to grow thanks to increased cooling needs

The IIR estimates that the total number of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems in operation worldwide is roughly 5 billion, with global annual sales of such equipment amounting to roughly $500 billion.

July 16, 2019

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The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), France, released a study that outlines the role refrigeration plays on the global economy.