Announcements
Registration openings, programme updates and new dates for ATMO Summits, conferences and network gatherings.
- 20 October 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Impact of Refrigerants: EU F-gas Policy Panel!Today, we would like to introduce the ATMOsphere Europe panelists who will discuss the latest developments in terms of the EU F-gas Regulation review, applicable regulatory issues, and standards impacting natural refrigerants in Europe. Meet our expert speakers Bente Tranholm Schwarz, Deputy Head of Unit, DG Clima, European Commission Clare Perry, Climate Campaign Leader,Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) Kęstutis Kupšys, Vice-President, Lithuanian Consumers Alliance,…
- 14 October 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022End user best practice session!Join us for the 12th edition of ATMOsphere Europe, taking place on 15-16 November!We are thrilled to announce today one of the most popular sessions, led by end users who will share their experiences using different types of natural refrigerant technologies, including benefits, challenges and future plans. Let’s welcome them! Olaf Schulze, Director Energy Management / Real…
- 6 October 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Meet our new speakers!ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels, will cover a variety of topics and panel discussions. As part of this ambitious and engaging programme, we are are delighted to announce a brand-new session dedicated to SF6-free switchgear.Additionally, see below the latest innovative refrigeration case studies added to the programme. A BIG welcome to…
- 29 September 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Market Trends PanelWe are thrilled to announce the Market Trends panelists of ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels. Our key experts will take the stage to share the latest market and policy trends from around the world on natural refrigerant technologies, with a special focus on heat pumps. They will discuss the trends affecting the industry, either…
- 22 September 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022More case studies and speakers announced!ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022, taking place on 15-16 November in Brussels, will be packed with fresh content, and today we’d like to announce the latest speakers and case studies additions to the programme. Impact of Refrigerants: REACH Regulation Panel Our new speaker will join the other recently announced experts for a panel discussion on the European…
- 14 September 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Impact of Refrigerant: REACH Regulation Panel, announced!We are excited to introduce the expert speakers of ATMO Europe Summit‘s “Impact of Refrigerants: REACH Regulation Panel“. The discussion will be focused on the upcoming restriction intention of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) at European level. A big welcome to them! Jutta Paulus, Member of the European Parliament Collin Bootsveld, Project Engineer, BOOTSVELD.PARTNERS / Colruyt Group Jonatan Kleimark, Senior Chemicals and Business Advisor, ChemSec Eager to hear…
- 8 September 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022First round of case studies!We are pleased to announce the first round of case studies from companies showcasing their latest natural refrigerant-based technologies at the ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022! A warm welcome to them. HVAC & Heat Pump case studies Triple Aqua Licensing | The future of heat pumps – growth potentialHVAC & Heat Pump case studies Frigo-Consulting | Reversible CO₂ heat pumps in heating…
- 31 August 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022ATMO Europe: VenueWelcome to The Bedford Hotel, in Brussels! We’re thrilled to be hosting the leading natural refrigerant conference in Europe at the centric and conveniently located Bedford Hotel & Congress Center! The event programme will cover policy developments – particularly the REACH Regulation and EU F-gas Regulation – market updates, end-user experiences, the health and environmental impact of f-gas…
- 30 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: Heating/Cooling Distribution System for Buildings Projected to Reduce HVAC Emissions by 80% and Operating Costs by 50%The Hydronic Shell, a new modular heating/cooling distribution system for apartment buildings, could help reduce residential HVAC emissions by 80% and operating costs by 50%, according to a recent presentation by David Goldstein, CEO of the system’s creator, Hydronic Shell Technologies. Details of the technology were shared during the HVAC and heat pumps session at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2022 on…
- 25 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Ammonia21.com: ATMO America: CTS Improves Ultra-Low-Charge Ammonia Chiller Performance with EjectorA two-phase ammonia/NH3 (R717) recirculating ejector for liquid overfeed systems can improve the capacity and COP of an ultra-low-charge ammonia chiller by 28% and 22%, respectively, according to Stefan Elbel, CEO of Creative Thermal Solutions (CTS), the Urbana, Illinois (U.S.), HVAC&R research company. Elbel shared these results during the Technology Trends session at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2022 on…
- 25 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022AMMONIA21.COM: Evapco Reports Installation of 100 Low-Charge Ammonia Packaged Units at 25 SitesSince introducing its Evapcold low-charge ammonia/NH3 (R717) packaged units in 2016, U.S. OEM Evapco has installed 100 of the units across 25 industrial sites, with each site using between one and 10 units, said Kurt Liebendorfer, Vice President of Evapco. In total, these 100 units represent well over 10,000TR (35,168kW) of refrigeration capacity, According to Liebendorfer, the number…
- 23 August 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Meet our Platinum Sponsor!THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSOR We want to give a special shout out to TEKO, Platinum Sponsor of ATMO Europe Summit 2022 and one of Europe’s leading manufacturer of CO₂ systems. The company focuses on innovative and future-proof refrigeration systems with natural refrigerants. It has been intensively involved with the natural refrigerant CO₂ for 15 years now and already has several…
- 17 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022HYDROCARBONS21.COM: EIA Calls for Industry Action on Modernizing Hydrocarbon Safety Standards for ACsThe Washington, D.C.-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called on the U.S. heating and cooling sector to proactively get involved in modernizing outdated U.S. safety standards impeding the adoption of hydrocarbon air-conditioning. This call to action was delivered by Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Lead, EIA in a presentationduring the policy and standards session at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America…
- 16 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: CTS Research Firm Shows Versatility of CO₂Functioning prototypes show how CO₂ (R744) can be successfully used in applications such as bottle coolers, refrigerated containers and mobile air-conditioning without increasing costs or compromising on efficiency as compared to HFCs, according to Stefan Elbel, CEO of Creative Thermal Solutions (CTS), the Urbana, Illinois (U.S.), HVAC&R research company. Natural refrigerant solutions’ performance, in terms of capacity and…
- 11 August 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022Ammonia21.com: ATMO APAC: Malaysian High-Rise Cold Storage Facility Improves Efficiency Sevenfold with Low-Charge AmmoniaScantec Refrigeration Technologies, an Australian industrial refrigeration system provider, installed a low-charge ammonia/NH3 (R717) system to serve three high-rise freezer rooms at a Malaysian cold storage facility, achieving a specific energy consumption (SEC) more than seven times lower than that of the facility’s previous ammonia liquid-overfeed system. The energy performance of this installation exceeded expectations, explained…
- 9 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: Natural Refrigerants Will be Key to Decarbonization via Heat Pumps, Says Industry ExpertAs the race to decarbonize gains momentum and interest in electric heat pumps builds, natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ (R744), ammonia/NH3 (R717) and propane (R290), are key to long-term success and sustainability, according to clean energy expert Andy Baker, Owner and Project Manager at Seattle, Washington-based YourCleanEnergy. Synthetic alternatives such as HFCs and HFOs come with a host…
- 9 August 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO APAC: EcoChill’s CO₂ System Addresses New Zealand Dairy Industry’s ChallengesNew Zealand contractor EcoChill says retrofitting local dairy farms with its patented Eco2Dairy on-farm CO₂ (R744) cooling and water heating system could reduce the country’s total emissions by 3.7% while also realizing significant operational savings for farmers. EcoChill is a New Zealand-based commercial and industrial contracting business, which created Cold Energy Technology for the development of refrigeration equipment.
- 4 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO America: R290 Found to Reduce Energy Consumption of Hoshizaki Refrigeration Equipment by 11%By transitioning its lineup of commercial refrigerators and freezers to propane (R290), Georgia (U.S.)-based manufacturer Hoshizaki America has reduced the energy consumption of its equipment by an average of 11%, according to a recent presentation from the company’s Director of Engineering, David Sellers. Sellers also detailed that the switch to R290 reduced the CO₂e emissions…
- 2 August 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: Manufacturers See Robust Future for CO₂ Refrigeration Market in North AmericaLeading manufacturers of CO₂ (R744) refrigeration systems see robust growth in the adoption of transcritical CO₂ refrigeration systems for commercial and industrial applications in North America. But they emphasize the importance of clear regulation, training, innovative products and awareness-raising for the North American CO₂ refrigeration market to continue to grow. They delivered their remarks during the market trends panel at…
- 30 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022AMMONIA21.COM: Ammonia-Based District Heating/Cooling System Supports 1,000 Homes in New Canadian CommunityCimco Refrigeration, a Toronto-based refrigeration contractor, recently partnered with Canadian environmental and engineering consultancy Pinchin to create an ammonia/NH3 (R717)-based “fifth-generation” district heating and cooling system in Canada. The system, designed by Pinchin, is located in a new development called Blatchford in Edmonton, Alberta. The 1.5km2 (0.6mi2) municipality, built on the site of a former airport, has…