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Pioneering industrial refrigeration engineer, Dr Forbes Pearson, dies at 92

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星期一, 三月 18, 2024
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GLASGOW, Scotland, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Forbes Pearson was the first child of Stephen H Pearson, an engineer from Northumberland, and Gladys Stewart, from Glasgow. Forbes was born in Pollokshields, Glasgow, on 25 June 1931 and attended school at Paisley Grammar and then Kelvinside Academy. He was a precocious child who loved learning and absorbed facts easily, particularly about the natural sciences. In infant school, he was reprimanded for arguing with a teacher who had told the class that the earth was a sphere. "No, it's an oblate spheroid" he said. Despite a bout of pleurisy as a teenager that required a lengthy recuperation, he enjoyed playing rugby as a front row forward, where he reckoned his short legs and stocky body gave him a particular mechanical advantage.

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  • Forbes was born in Pollokshields, Glasgow, on 25 June 1931 and attended school at Paisley Grammar and then Kelvinside Academy.
  • He spent undergraduate summer vacations working in the Rolls Royce factory at Hillington and the Tecumseh compressor factory in Michigan.
  • They also shared a love of language and a rather coarse sense of humour that sometimes took others by surprise.
  • As Chief Engineer for Sterne his work was divided between design of products, such as industrial compressors and heat exchangers, and design of industrial refrigeration systems.

Press release - Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
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Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances

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  • Reducing emissions from fluorinated gases and ozone-depleting substances
    - F-gases: total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons by 2050 and move towards climate-friendly solutions
    - Higher EU ambition to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting substances
    - EU rules aligned with the European Green Deal and international agreements
    On Tuesday, Parliament approved new rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases, in line with EU and global climate goals.
  • With 457 votes in favour, 92 against and 32 abstentions, MEPs endorsed a deal reached with the Council to further cut emissions from fluorinated gases.
  • The text foresees a total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 2050, including a trajectory to reduce the EU consumption quota between 2024-2049.
  • The deal on reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) was adopted with 538 votes in favour, eight against and 13 abstentions.

Climate Philanthropies Announce $450 Million to Deepen Investment in Super Climate Pollutants

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星期六, 十二月 2, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28, leading climate philanthropies announced an investment of $450 million in 2023 and over the next three years to help catalyze a faster phase-down of non-CO2 super climate pollutants. The new commitment designates the majority of the funding to methane abatement and the remaining funds will support the phase-out of fluorinated gases, nitrous oxide, black carbon and ground-level ozone. Super climate pollutants contribute to over half of global climate change1, and cutting these, when paired with necessary, ambitious decarbonization efforts, can help reduce near-term warming four times faster than focusing on decarbonization alone.

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  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28, leading climate philanthropies announced an investment of $450 million in 2023 and over the next three years to help catalyze a faster phase-down of non-CO2 super climate pollutants.
  • Super climate pollutants contribute to over half of global climate change1, and cutting these, when paired with necessary, ambitious decarbonization efforts, can help reduce near-term warming four times faster than focusing on decarbonization alone.
  • It will assist countries in expediting national actions and help catalyze ambitious economy-wide NDCs that incorporate all climate pollutants.
  • "It also requires cutting super climate pollutants like methane as quickly as possible, something that will only happen through a combination of significant investment, technical assistance and robust regulation."

Climate Philanthropies Announce $450 Million to Deepen Investment in Super Climate Pollutants

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星期六, 十二月 2, 2023
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28, leading climate philanthropies announced an investment of $450 million in 2023 and over the next three years to help catalyze a faster phase-down of non-CO2 super climate pollutants. The new commitment designates the majority of the funding to methane abatement and the remaining funds will support the phase-out of fluorinated gases, nitrous oxide, black carbon and ground-level ozone. Super climate pollutants contribute to over half of global climate change1, and cutting these, when paired with necessary, ambitious decarbonization efforts, can help reduce near-term warming four times faster than focusing on decarbonization alone.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at COP28, leading climate philanthropies announced an investment of $450 million in 2023 and over the next three years to help catalyze a faster phase-down of non-CO2 super climate pollutants.
  • Super climate pollutants contribute to over half of global climate change1, and cutting these, when paired with necessary, ambitious decarbonization efforts, can help reduce near-term warming four times faster than focusing on decarbonization alone.
  • It will assist countries in expediting national actions and help catalyze ambitious economy-wide NDCs that incorporate all climate pollutants.
  • "It also requires cutting super climate pollutants like methane as quickly as possible, something that will only happen through a combination of significant investment, technical assistance and robust regulation."

Sensata Launches First A2L Leak Detection Sensor Certified for Multiple HVAC Refrigerants

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星期四, 十月 26, 2023
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Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), today announced the launch of the Sensata Resonix™ RGD sensor, the first leak detection sensor with UL certification for multiple A2L refrigerant gases used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

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  • Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST), today announced the launch of the Sensata Resonix™ RGD sensor, the first leak detection sensor with UL certification for multiple A2L refrigerant gases used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
  • The new leak detection sensors support HVAC manufacturers’ transition to refrigerants with a lower global warming impact.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026082973/en/
    Sensata’s Resonix™ RGD sensor detects potential A2L refrigerant leaks in HVAC equipment to help enable a global shift away from potent greenhouse gas refrigerants.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Sensata’s Resonix™ RGD sensors leverage patented gas detection technology to meet the needs of HVAC manufacturers using new hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants as part of a global shift away from hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants.

Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

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星期四, 十月 5, 2023
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Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies, commented, “Hudson’s commitment to supporting the circular economy for refrigerants and environmental stewardship is a fundamental element of our operations. Joining the Cool Coalition is a natural fit, complementing our goal to accelerate the global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling alternatives. Hudson has proven success providing environmentally sustainable solutions for all cooling needs -- from the initial sale of refrigerant through recovery, reclamation, and reuse as well as through our portfolio of servicing options which help promote peak operating performance of equipment through energy efficiency and emergency HVAC system repair, as well as refrigerant end-of-life management and carbon credit development. We look forward to working with the members of the Cool Coalition to advance efficient, effective and sustainable cooling practices and products to ease and accelerate the transition to greener cooling systems and refrigerants.”

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  • According to the Cool Coalition , “Around 30 percent of the world’s population is exposed to life-threatening temperatures for at least 20 days a year, and heat waves already lead to 12,000 deaths worldwide.
  • Brian F. Coleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Technologies, commented, “ Hudson ’s commitment to supporting the circular economy for refrigerants and environmental stewardship is a fundamental element of our operations.
  • Joining the Cool Coalition is a natural fit, complementing our goal to accelerate the global transition to efficient and climate-friendly cooling alternatives.
  • We look forward to working with the members of the Cool Coalition to advance efficient, effective and sustainable cooling practices and products to ease and accelerate the transition to greener cooling systems and refrigerants.”

Exergyn sets new boundaries in solid-state refrigerant technology

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星期五, 九月 8, 2023
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DUBLIN, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With global surface temperatures soaring past highs not seen for millennia, the need for climate-friendly cooling has never been greater. Increasingly frequent events directly linked to climate change are drawing attention to the damaging effects of traditional refrigerant gases in heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration products. Exergyn, a leading technology firm, is on track to mitigate these issues by deploying its unique solid-state cooling technology based on shape memory alloys (SMAs). 

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  • Increasingly frequent events directly linked to climate change are drawing attention to the damaging effects of traditional refrigerant gases in heating, cooling, air conditioning, and refrigeration products.
  • Exergyn, a leading technology firm, is on track to mitigate these issues by deploying its unique solid-state cooling technology based on shape memory alloys (SMAs).
  • "We are now producing SMA material with performance factors beyond anything that has been achieved before in the SMA domain," said Exergyn co-founder and CEO Dr. Kevin O'Toole.
  • "Exergyn's solid state refrigerant technology is the kind of breakthrough the Kigali Amendment was intended to create," O'Toole said.

Star Refrigeration helps plant owners to weigh up natural refrigerant options as F-gas Regulations tighten

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星期一, 六月 12, 2023
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LONDON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the UK cooling industry awaits the outcome of ongoing F-gas negotiations between the European Commission, Council and Parliament, leading refrigeration experts from Star Refrigeration emphasise the importance of informed decision-making with regard to selecting natural refrigerant options. The company's guidance aims to strike a balance between compliance, competitiveness, and long-term efficiency, encouraging customers to consider their unique operational and business needs in order to select the optimum long term solution.

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  • Star Refrigeration has pioneered innovative ammonia and CO2 refrigeration and heating technology for over five decades.
  • It recognises the push towards natural refrigerants is gaining traction and works with operators to select the correct refrigerant solution for the specific application.
  • Refrigeration plant owners are looking for alternatives to HFCs to stay ahead of legislative requirements and avoid possible refrigerant price increases as the result of an accelerated phase-down.
  • Star Refrigeration have released a guide highlighting factors to consider when considering the use of CO2 and ammonia.

Global Lithium Bromide Absorption Machine Market Report 2023: Increasing Focus on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Cooling Solutions Drives Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 五月 16, 2023
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The market for lithium bromide absorption machines is driven by the increasing need for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions in various applications.

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  • The market for lithium bromide absorption machines is driven by the increasing need for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions in various applications.
  • Additionally, the increasing emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving energy efficiency targets is further propelling the growth of the lithium bromide absorption machine market.
  • The growing global focus on energy efficiency and sustainability is a key driver for the lithium bromide absorption machine market.
  • The increasing demand for cooling solutions in emerging economies is another significant driver for the lithium bromide absorption machine market.

Global Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market Report 2023: Sector to Reach $479 Million by 2030 at a 21.2% CAGR

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星期六, 五月 6, 2023
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DUBLIN, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market Size and Share Analysis by Type, System Type, End-use - Industry Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global Carbon Credit Trading Platform Market Size and Share Analysis by Type, System Type, End-use - Industry Demand Forecast to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The worth of the carbon credit trading platform market was USD 103 million in 2022, which is predicted to touch USD 479 million by 2030, powering at a CAGR of 21.20% in the years to come, as stated by the report.
  • This is because power corporations are concentrating on innovative methods for reducing carbon emissions, such as smart electrical grids.
  • On its efforts of achieving this target by 2050, Singapore aims at increasing its carbon purchase rates in 2024.