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| NewsAREA position paper on RES Directive Dec. 23, 2009 - To assist the EC and member states in ensuring the successful transition of those aspects of the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) Directive 2009/28/EC, related to heat pumps, into national schemes by 2012 AREA has published a position paper concerning certification or equivalent qualification schemes for heat pump installers. Germany awards R744 system for its high-efficiency Dec. 18, 2009 - For the second time the German government rewarded highly efficient refrigeration systems in order to support energy reduction projects and companies. The first place went to thermea. for its high temperature heat pumps using CO2 as the refrigerant. Free NARECO2 handbook now available! Nov. 30, 2009 - The most extensive handbook on the use of CO2 Technology in different applications is now available as a free download from R744.com. The manual was presented at the international conference Atmosphere 2009 as part of an EU-funded project, attracting high interest among the industry. Europe agrees standards for efficient buildings by 2020 Nov. 24, 2009 - The European Union (EU) agreed to strengthen the building codes already in place in order to reduce their carbon emissions close to zero by 2020. The new requirements aim at reducing the energy bill of buildings but also to achieve greenhouse gases emissions reductions in accordance with the post-Kyoto rules to be decided next month. Nov. 09, 2009 - Direct Expansion (DX) Geoexchange Systems now qualify for the Canadian ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program. They are now included in the revised Canadian Standards Association (CSA) CAN/CSA-C448 Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems as of October 20, 2009. Superlative heat pumps using R717 and R723 Nov. 03, 2009 - Large ammonia heat pumps offer new technological opportunities for retail and trade at significant energy savings. In the latest edition of the ScanRef magazine, eurammon is discussing two case studies confirming the potential of R717 and the ammonia-dimethyl ether blend R723 for non-residential applications. Unveiling the ICS-ITOMIC ECO CUTE in the UK Oct. 19, 2009 - UK based company ICS Heat Pump Technology unveiled today the UK's first natural refrigerant based commercial heat pump. Developed in partnership with Nihon Itomic, the "ICS-ITOMIC ECO CUTE CO2" may provide up to 90°C output temperature with a high COP and is available for either sanitary hot water purposes or combined sanitary hot water and heating. Join growing list of supporters for "The Natural Voice" Oct. 12, 2009 - More than 30 companies, industry bodies, and universities active in driving the market for hydrocarbons have already taken a stand in favour of a wider recognition of natural refrigerants by signing up to a document to be handed over to climate negotiators in Egypt and Copenhagen. Sign today and join the growing "Natural Voice". SANYO adds highly efficient CO2 heat pumps Oct. 05, 2009 - The international manufacturer of electronics and HVAC products SANYO has been active in the development of CO2 Technology since 2000 and is now presenting its innovative CO2 heat pumps models on R744.com to give a taste of new CO2 products to follow over the coming months. Current refrigerants an argument against heat pumps Sep. 15, 2009 - Heat pumps are already fully cost-competitive, and in new and renovated buildings outcompete oil and gas, manufacturer Daikin confirms. The dangers from refrigerants and their decomposition products, however, is an issue Daikin is addressing in a Japanese research project. By 2010, findings are expected to be used also in Germany. Monitoring study on air source heat pump performance in Irish climate Sep. 10, 2009 - This study monitors the performance of an Ochsner GMLW 19 air source heat pump on the east coast of Ireland. The study was carried by the Centre for Renewable Energy at Dundalk Institute of Technology (CREDIT) and was funded by Enterprise Ireland under the Innovation Voucher scheme. Groundbreaking large scale CO2 heat pumps by Advansor Sep. 07, 2009 - Advansor's new series of large scale CO2 heat pumps represent the best practice in the field of single stage high temperature heat pumps. Suitable applications range from industrial operations through to hot water production in district heating systems. A 1 MW compHEAT heat pump was recently delivered to a Danish municipal district heating grid. TEPCO '09: CO2 heat pumps for residential applications Aug. 31, 2009 - This final article provides an overview as well as an image gallery of the residential CO2 heat pumps showcased at the Energy Solution & Thermal Storage Fair 2009 in Tokyo, Japan. New Danish project provides heat pump subsidies Aug. 05, 2009 - The Danish Energy Agency has announced a research project aiming to measure the effectiveness of energy-labeled heat pumps. The project will award grants of up to 15,000 DKK (about €2,000) to 300 households for the installation of heat pumps that are energy-labeled, while additional funding wil be available for the metering equipment. Swedish ministry issues HFC tax proposal Jul. 23, 2009 - The Swedish Ministry of Finance has published a proposal on introducing a tax on HFCs. The proposed tax is expected to decrease emissions by around 0.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents by 2020, while a proposed premium to be paid when HFCs are delivered for destruction will contribute to further reductions. REWE Group: 30% less CO2 by 2015 Jul. 13, 2009 - The first corporate carbon footprint for REWE Group was drawn up in cooperation with Öko-Institut, Germany and the Austrian Federal Office for the Environment. More than 60 percent of the total emissions of REWE Group are caused by the factor "electricity". Important steps have been made by increasing the energy efficiency of the stores and by the switching to green electricity, that has been certified according to TÜV SÜD EE01. New spiral heat exchangers made of plastic materials Jul. 01, 2009 - Makatec Apparate GmbH developed a heat exchanger unit made of polymer materials for use with aggressive liquids. Now, this heat exchanger shall be used as a link between standard heat pumps and aggressive media like seawater, well water or waste water. European heat pump industry meets in Linz Jun. 03, 2009 - At the European Heat Pump Association General Assembly on 19 May, members from 21 countries were invited to share latest progress in their attempt to establish heat pumps as a widely recognised technology in heating and cooling applications. Three major policy initiatives could shape the future of heat pumps in the EU. CGC clarification statement on DX technology May. 20, 2009 - The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) announced on May 12th, 2009 that due to circumstances out of its control, the incorporation of direct expansion technology (DX) into its Global Quality GeoExchange Program has been delayed for an unspecified period of time. SANYO's CO2 heat pump courses well received in the UK May. 08, 2009 - More than 30 installers have already received training courses on how to install SANYO's ECO CO2 heat pump-based heating system at a specialized centre in the UK. The company reports rapidly growing interest in SANYO's product, while additional training facilities planned for 2009 are expected to further disseminate CO2 technology knowledge throughout the country. New pressure sensors for heat pumps May. 04, 2009 - The company Kavlico in Minden, Germany has developed a new version of the PT250 pressure transmitter designed specifically for installation in heat pump systems. Incorporating a piezo-resistive sense element, these extremely rugged, all-welded, 304L stainless steel constructed devices have an integral pipe pressure connection that is welded at the pressure source (see documentation next page). Apr. 23, 2009 - The natural refrigerant blend R723, a mixure of 60% ammonia and 40% dimethylether, features performance advantages and enhanced miscibility with oil. An article published in the latest edition of the industry magazine KKA explores benefits and drawbacks. World's first CO2 Business Directory live! Apr. 08, 2009 - R744.com has launched the first global directory listing companies and organisations active in the field of CO2 Technology. An interactive Google world map shows where R744 pioneers around the world are offering their expertise. New zeolite heating unit comes closer to market introduction Apr. 03, 2009 - A new adsorption heat pump jointly developed by Vaillant and the Chair of Technical Thermodynamics of Aachen University is just under field test and shall now be brought to readiness for marketing. The heat pump uses the working pair water and zeolite and is driven by natural gas. An annual efficiency of 135 percent is expected. | |
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