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ATMOsphere Europe 2013: Buoyant market for hydrocarbons in light commercial refrigerationNews | 24 October 2013Presentations by leading end users, such as Heineken and Red Bull at ATMOsphere Europe 2013 conference on natural refrigerants, are evidence of a growing trend towards hydrocarbon refrigeration in stand-alone units. With over 480,000 of its propane cabinets installed in European supermarkets, manufacturer AHT Cooling Systems has been receiving positive feedback from end users and is optimistic about the future.more
ATMOsphere Europe 2013: presentations, video & researchNews | 23 October 2013According to the organisers of the ATMOsphere Europe 2013 conference 'Natural Refrigerants - Solutions for Europe' (Brussels 15-16 October), first feedback from participants has been very positive, and they hope that progress will continue with the same enthusiasm experienced at the conference. moreAmmonia will defend its market-leading position in Europe News | 23 October 2013Historically the most used natural refrigerant, ammonia will defend its market leading position in the next 7 years. This strong message was conveyed through several ammonia technology case studies presented at the ATMOsphere Europe 2013 conference on 15-16 October in Brussels, which brought together over 200 HVAC&R industry experts to discuss the latest natural refrigerant market trends, technology innovations and regulatory issues.more
CO2 is reaching a whole new segment: small-format storesNews | 23 October 2013A dedicated Commercial Refrigeration Panel session during ATMOsphere Europe 2013 conference revealed strong commitment to using natural refrigerants, and discussed the advantages of CO2 systems, like increased energy efficiency and reduced operating costs. The use of natural refrigeration systems for smaller stores was presented as the latest challenge, yet one with a growing number of emerging solutions. moreEuropean Parliament hopeful of F-Gas decision by year-endNews | 22 October 2013The European Parliament is hopeful that it can reach a decision with the Council of Europe in time to see new F-Gas regulations unveiled in 2013. That was the view from the rapporteur for the regulations Bas Eickhout at the Atmosphere natural refrigeration conference this week.more
Proposed EU Regulation on F-Gases Presentation from ATMOsphere EuropeNews | 22 October 2013The presentation was delivered by Bente Tranholm Schwarz, deputy Head of Unit in DG Climate Action in the European Commission responsible for, inter alia, protecting the ozone layer and the climate system against adverse effects of ozone depleting substances and fluorinated gases.more
Pictures are online, media coverageNews | 22 October 2013We have uploaded the pictures of ATMOsphere Europe 2013 to our event website www.ATMO.org.more
R600a gets the green lightNews | 22 October 20132.5 years after initial SNAP approval of R290 in stand-alone commercial refrigeration, the US EPA has granted Red Bull permission to use R600a for its coolers, allowing a reduction in the energy consumption of its cooler fleet by up to 20%. Despite the breakthrough, this late permission translates to a lost potential of deploying tens of thousands of HC units in the US. The policy relevance for Europe was discussed during ATMOsphere Europe 2013 conference. moreF-Gas discussions take centre stage at ATMOsphere Europe 2013News | 22 October 2013ATMOsphere Europe 2013 held on 15-16 October provided a platform for key policy-makers, industry representatives and other players to exchange views on the measures considered under the EU F-Gas Regulation Review. European companies signaled that they are ready for change, and voiced their support for sector-specific HFC bans.more
Side Event MOP25 and launch of the GUIDE UNIDONews | 21 October 2013The shecco ATMOsphere team is pleased to invite you to the side event at the MOP25 in Bangkok, taking place this Thursday, 24 October. more