Announcements
Registration openings, programme updates and new dates for ATMO Summits, conferences and network gatherings.
- 26 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: CO₂ Chillers Have ‘Great Potential’ for Combined Cooling and Heating ApplicationsItalian compressor manufacturer Dorin has tested a process-cooling CO₂ (R744) chiller in several North American climate zones and found that they have “great potential” in combined cooling and heating applications. This conclusion was shared by Giacomo Pisano, Business Development Manager for CO₂ Compressors at Dorin, who spoke during the ATMO America conference, which took place in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 7–8….
- 26 July 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO APAC: Panasonic Sees Steady Growth in Transcritical CO₂ Sales in Australia /New ZealandSince bringing its transcritical CO₂ (R744) condensing units to the Australian and New Zealand market in 2020, Japanese manufacturer Panasonic, in partnership with its New Zealand-based subsidiary McAlpine Hussmann, has seen a steady growth in sales each year. By the end of 2022, the company expects to have sold around 100 units in the region. These sales figures…
- 21 July 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022Discover our innovative programme!After 3 years, we are meeting in person again at ATMOsphere Europe 2022 with yet another amazing programme, jam-packed with relevant sessions and innovative topics. See our full tentative programme below and stay tuned for announcements of presentations and expert speakers! We are excited to announce that we will hold this year the ATMOsphere Europe Awards Ceremony, on day 1! The Awards will celebrate and recognise…
- 21 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO America: Cold-Climate R290 Heat Pump Achieves Reduced Refrigerant Charge with 5mm TubesIsraeli heat-exchanger manufacturer Lordan Coils has developed a cold-climate propane (R290) residential heat-pump water heater (HPWH), using 5mm (0.2in) MicroGroove copper tubes to achieve a low charge. The MicroGroove 5mm copper tubes are used to create bent L-shape heat exchanger coils with high heat-transfer coefficients, resulting in higher seasonal energy efficiency ratios (SEER). The small diameter tubes…
- 21 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO America: Tecumseh’s R290 Variable-Speed Compressor Meets Energy Star’s Emerging Technology StandardA propane (R290)-based variable-speed compressor from U.S. manufacturer Tecumseh meets the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star “Emerging Technology” award, according to a recent study conducted by the company. The findings of the study were presented by Tim Collins, Application Engineer at Tecumseh, during a refrigeration case studies session at the ATMOsphere (ATMO) America Summit 2022 on…
- 19 July 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO APAC: Woolworths Targets Training for NatRef Rollout in AustraliaAustralian supermarket chain Woolworths has emphasized the importance of training as it works to adopt natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ (R744) and hydrocarbons, across its 1,076 stores. According to Dario Ferlin, National Sustainable Engineering Manager at Woolworths, as the company expands its transcritical CO₂ footprint and moves into more rural areas of Australia, it is having to overcome a…
- 14 July 2022ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER!GET YOUR TICKET AT A SPECIAL RATE! Are you planning to attend ATMOsphere Europe Summit 2022 on 15-16 November in Brussels, but haven’t bought your ticket yet? This is the opportunity to save up to 100€ with the Special Summer Offer running until 31st of July. We’re planning for you new and exciting programme features! With the perfect location and the support of 31…
- 7 July 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO APAC: R290 Inverter Compressor Found to Reduce Energy Consumption of Vending MachinesAn inverter propane (R290) compressor can reduce the energy consumption of vending machines by up to 27% compared to a fixed-speed compressor, according to research conducted by Embraco, a Brazilian manufacturer and brand of Nidec Global Appliance. The inverter technology, also known as a variable-speed compressor, saves energy by adjusting the device’s operation speed to meet…
- 7 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Hydrocarbons21.com: ATMO America: Secop Outlines Two-Step Approach to Transitioning to R290 in Commercial CasesRepresentatives of Secop, a German manufacturer of hermetic compressor technologies and other commercial refrigeration systems, outlined a two-step approach to transitioning to high-efficiency propane (R290)-based self-contained commercial refrigeration. The approach was described by Sam Huffman, General Manager of the Americas at Secop, during his presentation with colleague Thies Möller, Product Owner at Secop, in a refrigeration case studies sessionat…
- 5 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: AREA CO₂ Condensing Units Expected in U.S. by End of 2022Barcelona-based OEM AREA Cooling Solutions has announced that it expects to bring its CO₂ (R744) condensing units to the U.S. market by the end of 2022, providing a new natural refrigerant option for small supermarkets and convenience stores. Well-known in Europe as a manufacturer of inverter CO₂ condensing units, AREA is currently working through the certification process with U.S….
- 1 July 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022ATMO America: NatRefs to Help Lineage Logistics Reach Net-Zero Goal by 2040U.S.-based Lineage Logistics, one of the largest cold-storage operators in the world, has committed to becoming carbon net zero by 2040 in part by optimizing its refrigeration systems and use of refrigerants. Lineage’s plans were shared by Aer Teale, Director of Engineering at Lineage Logistics in a presentation on the intersection of energy, sustainability and refrigeration…
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022R744.com: ATMO America: Study Shows Efficiency Impacts of Transcritical CO₂ Add-on Technologies in High Ambient ClimatesU.S. component manufacturer Emerson and South African consultant Future Green Now have partnered on a new study designed to help supermarkets in North America identify which add-on technologies they should use to boost the efficiency of transcritical CO₂ (R744) refrigeration systems in warm climates. The study – “New to the World Climate Study for the Americas: Climate Zone Impact of…
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022STATE OF THE INDUSTRY – SEAStrategic and visionary presentations will be given by leading industry representatives on market trends and developments, followed by discussion. Stefan Jensen, Managing Director, Scantec Mark Leong, FFM Engineering
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022STATE OF THE INDUSTRY – APACStrategic and visionary presentations will be given by leading industry representatives on market trends and developments, followed by discussion. Xu Bo, Sales Manager for South East Asia, Embraco Maurice Robinson, Team Leader Technical Support, TEKO Refrigeration Gabriele Sernani, Manager, Oversea Sales, Arneg Korea
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022STATE OF THE INDUSTRY – AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND | PART 1Strategic and visionary presentations will be given by leading industry representatives on market trends and developments, followed by discussion. Dario Ferlin, National Sustainable Innovations Manager, Woolworths View presentation recording below or click here Gaku Shimada, Manager, CDU Strategic Marketing Team, Cold Chain Solutions Company, Panasonic Jonathan Fryer, Director, ISECO Engineering Services
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere America Summit 2022Super Radiator Coils: ATMOsphere America Summit 2022 – SRC TakeawaysStudying the performance of refrigerants is of our passions at SRC and we’ve invested heavily in learning as much as we can about them. Last week, ATMOsphere held their annual natural refrigerants conference in Washington D.C. The conference took place on June 7th and 8th and Super Radiator Coils sent three engineers to learn about the natural refrigerant…
- 28 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022STATE OF THE INDUSTRY – AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND | PART 2Strategic and visionary presentations will be given by leading industry representatives on market trends and developments, followed by discussion. Stefan Jensen, Managing Director, Scantec Matthew Darby, Founder & Managing Director, EcoChill
- 27 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDIES 2 技術ケーススタディ ２Innovative technology case studies by leading companies active in the Japanese market. リーディングカンパニー各社による、革新的な自然冷媒技術のケーススタディ発表 Makoto Ehara, General Manager, Mayekawa 株式会社前川製作所 ソリューション事業本部 産業熱エネルギー部門 部長 江原 誠氏 Tomohiro Satake, Key Account Manager, Güntner Asia Pacific ギュントナーアジアパシフィック キーアカウントマネージャー 佐竹 智宏氏 Gabriele Sernani, Manager, Oversea Sales, Arneg Korea Arneg Korea 海外セールスマネージャー Gabriele Sernani氏
- 27 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022TECHNOLOGY CASE STUDIES 1 技術ケーススタディ １Innovative technology case studies by leading companies active in the Japanese market. リーディングカンパニー各社による、革新的な自然冷媒技術のケーススタディ発表 Makoto Mano, Engineering Manager, Products Engineering Department, Cold Chain Business Division, Cold Chain Solutions Company, Panasonic パナソニック株式会社 コールドチェーンソリューションズ社 コールドチェーン事業部 商品技術部 冷凍機開発一課 課長 真野 誠氏 Hidefumi Tashiro, Chief, Plant Management Engineering Department, Engineering Division, MHI 三菱重工冷熱㈱ エンジニアリング事業本部 プラント統括技術部 主席 田代 英史氏 Katsunori Shibata, President, Shibata Welding Construction 有）柴田熔接工作所 代表取締役社長 柴田 勝紀氏
- 27 June 2022ATMOsphere APAC Summit 2022POLICY SESSION 政策動向セッションPresentations by government representatives and industry experts on the latest regulatory issues and standards regarding natural refrigerants on both Japanese and international level. 政府代表や業界エクスパートによる、国内自然冷媒業界に関連するフロン規制、リスクアセスメント、補助金などの取り組みに関する発表 Asako Toyozumi, Director of the Office of Fluorocarbons Control Policy, Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan 環境省地球環境局 地球温暖化対策課 フロン対策室長 豊住 朝子氏 Ayumi Kodama, Fluoride Gases Management Office, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Government of Japan…