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ATMOsphere Europe 2012
date5 - 7 November 2012 location Brussels, Crowne Plaza Le Palace Hotel view on mapfollow this event on
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NATURAL REFRIGERANTS - SOLUTIONS FOR EUROPE: Already in its fourth year, this interactive workshop and conference on Natural Refrigerants (CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, water, air) will be organised in Brussels from Tuesday to Wednesday, 6-7 November, with a pre-event on 5 November. This year the emphasis will be on case studies, experiences, and discussions - meaning solutions - to how natural refrigerants can be viable alternatives to f-gases across Europe.
A main topic of this year's ATMOsphere Europe will therefore be the new F-Gas Regulation that the European Commission intends to present shortly before the event. This proposal will have a significant influence on the future of natural refrigerants in Europe and the 200+ key policy and industry experts attending will have the opportunity to discuss it and give their input directly to the European Commission and Parliament representatives.
The main event will take place on 6-7 November with a unique programme mix including policy sessions, end-user panels, latest technology case studies and a variety of specialised parallel workshops. Pre-event: The afternoon and evening of the 5th November will be reserved for a smaller group for in depth discussions and preparations as well as a dinner in the European Parliament. As space is limited, this pre-event is by invitation only with priority given to our speakers and sponsors.
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6 March 2013 | Coop Switzerland, with 170 NR stores, talks CO2-neutrality for 2023R744.com met with Georg Weinhofer, Head of the Specialist Department Energy/CO2 at Coop Switzerland and responsible, since 2009, for the implementation and communication of Coop Group's vision “CO2-neutral by 2023”. Mr. Weinhofer highlights that training, safety, and maintenance should not be considered as obstacles to CO2 systems installations in Switzerland.
26 February 2013 | Wider application of natural refrigerants in developing countries - Exclusive interview with Marion Geiss, GIZAt the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference in November 2012, hydrocarbons21.com spoke to Ms Marion Geiss from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), which collaborated on several numerous Natural refrigerant demonstration projects around the world. Below, Ms Geiss talks about the current situation for natural refrigerants in developing countries.
15 February 2013 | Knut Lutnaes from Coop, Norway on transcritical CO2 initiative and market projectionsR744.com had the chance to interview one of the leading retailers in Norway about their existing CO2 installations and future plans at the latest ATMOsphere Europe conference. Knut Lutnæs, Environmental Manager at the Norwegian retail cooperative, talked about Coop’s initiative to set transcritical CO2 systems as a standard and his market projections for the coming years.
3 January 2013 | Natural selectionThe Atmosphere natural refrigerants conference highlighted the sector’s rapid development and supply chain concerns. Andrew Gaved reports.
22 November 2012 | Europe is ready for CO2 refrigeration- Exclusive interview with Torben Hansen, AdvansorAt the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference in November 2012, R744.com spoke to Torben Hansen about Advansor’s strategy for the rollout of CO2 transcritical systems. Mr Hansen described the current situation and future prospects for CO2 transcritical technology in Germany, France, UK, Switzerland, Poland and the US.
19 November 2012 | CO2 refrigeration in reefer containers and heat recovery reducing cost and TEWIData from more than 23,000 operating hours of CO2 refrigeration of reefer containers, open cycle R744 system and CO2 compressors for MAC were the topics highlighting the opportunity for CO2 refrigerant in the transport sector. Also presented at the ATMOsphere Europe conference were: heat recovery in commercial and industrial CO2 transcritical systems saving more than 1,000 tons of CO2-eq per year or reducing running cost by 20% in comparison with reference HFC system.
16 November 2012 | Adsorption chiller integrated into CO2 transcritical system reduces energy consumptionAn adsorption chiller that is integrated into the overall design allows the conversion of waste heat from the transcritical CO2 system into useful energy for cooling. Such use of adsorption cooling leads to improvement in the overall electrical energy consumption by approximately 5%.
16 November 2012 | Innovation for warm climate at the ATMOsphere Europe 2012According to presenters at the Technology, Market overview and Market innovation sessions of the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference in Brussels, held 5-7 November 2012, the solutions for Southern Europe are available today. Today’s article brings the overview of the presentations addressing this hot topic.
16 November 2012 | ATMOsphere Europe 2012: Global consumer brands to accelerate transition to natural refrigerantsIn the consumer brands session organised by “Refrigerant, Naturally!” at this year’s ATMOsphere Europe, a positive message is delivered by cold drink giants Unilever, Red Bull and the Coca-Cola Company: They will increase the use of natural refrigerants to meet their cooling needs in all countries that they operate in.
14 November 2012 | Industrial ammonia heat pumps at the ATMOsphere Europe 2012Ammonia heat pumps installed in Norway meet high customer satisfaction. Detailed performance data after more than 15,000 hours of reliable operation were presented by Mayekawa in the Technology session of the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference. Comparative study by Johnson Controls indicates that ammonia systems perform well in Southern Europe with yearly energy savings of 25% over the reference R22 system.
13 November 2012 | ATMOsphere Europe 2012: 'F-Gas Debate' panelists discuss policy options to reduce f-gas emissionsThe “F-Gas Debate” that took place on 6 November within the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 conference was formed by some key stakeholders and moderated by journalist Sonja van Renssen. The discussion focused on different policy options to reduce the f-gas emissions, especially HFC bans and phase down scheme and whether or not these could be effective tools. Safety standards were also a recurring topic of discussions.
12 November 2012 | ATMOsphere concludes: Solutions for Europe are readyAlready for the 4th time shecco organised the international workshop ATMOsphere Europe, held from 5-7 November 2012 in Brussels. 200 participants from 100 organisations, among them European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard, discussed “Solutions for Europe” – both through highlighting the availability of natural refrigerant solutions and by addressing barriers still pending for their wider uptake.
12 November 2012 | ATMOsphere report, presentations, media coverageWe have the pleasure of informing you that the ATMOsphere Europe 2012 Report will be published today. It will give you a summary of presentations, discussions and trends from last week’s conference. In addition, you can find all presentations, as well as articles from external media, on ATMO.org.
8 November 2012 | EC presents proposal to strengthen F-Gas Regulation at ATMOsphere EuropeYesterday saw the launch of the long-awaited proposal to strengthen the existing EU F-Gas Regulation. The launch coincided with the ATMOsphere Europe conference, where Bente Tranholm-Schwarz from the European Commission (EC) presented the proposal to about 200 participants, rounding off statements at the event by the European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard, who noted that action on f-gases is needed now to put EU industry in a “first-mover” position.
7 November 2012 | F-Gases need to fall substantially by 2030, says EU Climate CommissionerEU Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard has stated that fluorinated gases need to fall dramatically by 2030.
Speaking at the Atmosphere Conference in Brussels added that she would be pushing for a global plan on cutting fluorinated gases at U.N. climate change talks in Doha beginning later this month.
Speaking at the Atmosphere Conference in Brussels added that she would be pushing for a global plan on cutting fluorinated gases at U.N. climate change talks in Doha beginning later this month.
6 November 2012 | Cooling gases must fall to curb global warmingF-gases, used in refrigeration and linked with high levels of global warming, need to be cut substantially by 2030, Europe's climate boss said on Tuesday.
She added that she would be pushing for a global plan on cutting fluorinated gases at U.N. climate change talks in Doha beginning later this month.
"F-gases should be two-thirds reduced from today's levels by 2030," Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard told an audience representing the refrigeration industry.
She added that she would be pushing for a global plan on cutting fluorinated gases at U.N. climate change talks in Doha beginning later this month.
"F-gases should be two-thirds reduced from today's levels by 2030," Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard told an audience representing the refrigeration industry.
6 November 2012 | EU to Propose Tighter Rules on Fluorinated Greenhouse GasesThe European Union aims to propose “in the coming days” tighter rules on fluorinated greenhouse gases as a part of the bloc’s sustainable development drive, Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said today.
6 November 2012 | F-gas proposal imminent, says HedegaardThe European Commission will unveil its draft regulation on fluorinated gases (F-gases) within days, ahead of a meeting of the Montreal Protocol in Geneva where countries will aim to agree global curbs on hydroflurocarbons (HFCs).
4 November 2012 | Participant information: pre-registration and practical tipsWe look forward to meeting you next week at the Crowne Plaza Le Palace Hotel in Brussels for our 4th ATMOsphere Europe Conference in Brussels!
Here are a few practical tips and useful information:
Here are a few practical tips and useful information:
25 October 2012 | CO2 in warm climates, end user experiences and new F-Gas regulation at ATMOsphere EuropeThe new EU F-Gas Regulation, expected to be published just before ATMOsphere Europe 2012, will be a hot topic during the two-day event. Also on the programme, high-level end users like Coca Cola, Red Bull, Carrefour, Sainsbury's and many more will discuss latest developments and showcase their CO2 bottle coolers. Technology case studies and innovation presentations on CO2 systems for warm climates for example, CO2 in transport refrigeration or heat recovery opportunities, complete this year’s programme.
27 September 2012 | Already 70+ organisations attending ATMOsphere Europe 2012!With less than 6 weeks to go, we are slowly running out of space. We have already over 70 organisations confirming their attendance, which we would like to present to you below. Read on to find an update on the latest programme additions and newly confirmed speakers.
14 September 2012 | Selected technology case studies - part 2We are proud to announce that we have selected another four Technology Case Study Presentations to be given at ATMOsphere Europe 2012.
Below you will find a short summary of the case studies selected:
Below you will find a short summary of the case studies selected:
7 September 2012 | Selected technical case studies - part 1We are happy to announce the first five Technology Case Study Presentations for ATMOsphere Europe 2012. Below you will find a short summary of the case studies selected:
30 August 2012 | Last days of summer discount, programme updatesWelcome back from your vacation for the lucky ones who had some time off. After a short break the ATMOsphere team has returned fresh and reenergised for the next weeks of preparation ahead of our exciting event this autumn. We would like to update you on the newly confirmed speakers and special reductions for registering.
28 August 2012 | Green & Cool: New Bronze Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012We are very happy to welcome a new Bronze sponsor on board: Green & Cool, one of the leading manufacturers of environmental friendly refrigeration systems for supermarkets, convenience stores, the food industry, air conditioning, industrial processes, and heat pumps in Europe.
27 July 2012 | Last days for summer discount, case study submission deadline and new sponsorTo be sure that you did not miss our last announcement, we wanted to remind you about our special summer rate for ATMOsphere Europe 2012. Book your place before 15 August and save 100€! For those who would like to participate to our Call for Case Studies, note that we have decided to postpone our deadline. You can now send us your abstracts until August 20. In addition, we are very happy to welcome our new Silver Sponsor THERMO KING.
18 July 2012 | UPDATE: REMINDER: Call for Case Studies for Technology SessionsFor the two Technology Case Study Sessions at ATMOsphere Europe 2012, we are looking for case studies that present the latest product innovations, project developments and efficiency results in the field of natural refrigerants (CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, air and water). Please find application details below as well as information about our new sponsors Parker, EPTA and Frigo Consulting.
17 July 2012 | Thermo King, New Silver Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012We are very pleased to welcome Thermo King, a leading specialist in transport refrigeration, as they have decided to support ATMOsphere Europe this year.
ATMOsphere Europe 2012, interactive workshop and conference on Natural Refrigerants, will be held in Brussels, November 5-7.
ATMOsphere Europe 2012, interactive workshop and conference on Natural Refrigerants, will be held in Brussels, November 5-7.
13 July 2012 | UPDATE: Summer discount, programme updates and new sponsor for ATMOsphere Europe 2012Before the upcoming holiday period we wanted to inform you about our special summer rate for ATMOsphere Europe. Take advantage of our reduced prices and book your place now! In addition, we have some programme updates and would like to remind you that the deadline for our Call for Case Studies is fast approaching. We are also very happy to welcome our new Silver Sponsor Carel.
11 July 2012 | Carel Industries: New Silver Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012We are very proud to welcome Carel Industries, Italian based expert for humidification and control systems applications in the HVAC/R market, as Silver Sponsor of the upcoming ATMOsphere Europe 2012 to be held in Brussels on 5-7 November.
5 July 2012 | UPDATE: Reminder: Call for Case Studies for Technology SessionsThis is just a little reminder for those of you who are working on interesting projects in Europe related to natural refrigerants and would like to present their results to an interested audience of experts:
26 June 2012 | Parker-Sporlan: New Bronze Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012After suporting the successful first ATMOsphere America conference, Parker and its division Sporlan have decided to become Bronze Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012 to be held in Brussels in November (5-7)!
21 June 2012 | New Bronze Sponsors for ATMOsphere Europe 2012: Obrist Engineering and Epta RefrigerationObrist Engineering, environmentally friendly systems and components for air conditioning and heating manufacturer, will support us this year again being Bronze Sponsor ATMOsphere Europe 2012 to be held on 5-7 November!
We also want to welcome and thank Epta Refrigeration, refrigerated display, production units designer and cold rooms expert, as they will sponsor ATMOsphere Europe for the first time this year.
We also want to welcome and thank Epta Refrigeration, refrigerated display, production units designer and cold rooms expert, as they will sponsor ATMOsphere Europe for the first time this year.
21 June 2012 | Welcome to Frigo Consulting, new Supporter of ATMOsphere Europe 2012We are very pleased to announce that Frigo Consulting has decided to become a Supporter of ATMOsphere Europe 2012 to be held on 5-7 November!
20 June 2012 | Final call for early birds, programme update and new sponsorsThis is just a last little reminder for those wishing to register to ATMOsphere Europe 2012 and to take advantage of the early bird rate. Friday will be the last day to save 200 € when registering!
In addition, we would like to provide you with some fresh programme updates and last confirmed speakers and we are glad to announce that we have a new Bronze Sponsors.
In addition, we would like to provide you with some fresh programme updates and last confirmed speakers and we are glad to announce that we have a new Bronze Sponsors.
7 June 2012 | UPDATE: Call for Case Studies for Technology SessionsFor the two Technology Case Study Sessions at ATMOsphere Europe 2012, we are looking for case studies that present the latest product innovations, project developments and efficiency results in the field of natural refrigerants (CO2, ammonia, hydrocarbons, air and water). Please find application details below as well as information about our new sponsors Parker, EPTA and Frigo Consulting.
15 May 2012 | New Bronze Sponsors: Dorin and LindeWe are very glad to have also this year the support of the compressor manufacturing expert Dorin and leading regfrigerant distributor Linde. As Bronze sponsor they will also have the opportunity to showcase their material and latest developments to all participants at their exhibition table on site.
2 May 2012 | Advansor becomes Gold Sponsor of ATMO EuropeIt is with great pleasure that we welcome our new Gold Sponsor Advansor, one of the leading manufacturers of sustainable heating and cooling systems using CO2. As one of the main sponsors, they will also present their latest market trends and developments to the ATMOsphere Europe audience.
5 April 2012 | ATMOsphere Europe 2012 "Solutions for Europe": 5 -7 Nov 2012We are very happy and proud to announce the 4th edition of ATMOsphere Europe to be held in Brussels on 5-7 November 2012 (Monday - Wednesday), at the Crowne Plaza Le Palace Hotel in Brussels. Save the date!
3 April 2012 | Carrier is ATMOsphere Europe 2012 Platinum Sponsor!Carrier is renewing its strong statement in favour of natural refrigerants in Europe by being, for the third consecutive year, the Platinum Sponsor of the coming edition of ATMOsphere Europe to be held 5-7 November 2012.
3 April 2012 | Mayekawa: Loyal Gold Sponsor of ATMOsphere Europe 2012Mayekawa, the leading Japanese manufacturer of compressors and hot water heating systems for industrial applications, has joined ATMOsphere since its first edition in 2009 and will support the coming workshop as a Gold Sponsor.
3 April 2012 | Danfoss and JCI are the 2 first Silver sponsors of ATMOsphere Europe 2012Having already sponsored the last ATMOsphere events, the 2 leading suppliers for the HVAC&R industry, will also actively support ATMOsphere Europe 2012 to be held in Brussels on 5-7 November 2012.
3 April 2012 | First Bronze sponsors of ATMOsphere Europe 2012: DSI and Alfa LavalDSI, Danish refrigeration expert, and Alfa Laval, leading manufacturer of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling technologies, have both decided to support ATMOsphere Europe 2012 becoming Bronze Sponsor of the workshop to be held in Brussels on 5-7 November.
3 April 2012 | Koxka first Supporter of ATMOsphere Europe 2012After the successful outcomes of its first participation in ATMOsphere last year, Koxka is also supporting our workshop this year and will be participating in ATMOsphere Europe 2012 next November (5-7).