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April 28 - China to Totally Phase out CFCs within 10 Years

The National General Environmental Protection Bureau has recently announced that China will totally phase out CFC production, and totally abolish production lines of 37 CFC producers across China by 2010. According to the bureau, China has so far curtailed production of nearly 90,000 tons of ODS (ozone depleting substances). This is the largest curtailment achieved by a developing country after the total realization of ODS production in 1996 by advanced countries. The bureau's official said, "As the world's largest CFC producing/consuming country, China participated in the Montreal Protocol multilateral fund, and worked out a national plan for ODS curtailment. There are now 40 odd administrative and other rules controlling the production, consumption and import/export of ODS." The Montreal protocol multilateral fund has recently donated US$25.41 million to China's project for yearly producing 10,000 tons of CFC alternatives.

April 23 - Worldwide Market overview

With sales of 19 million units, splits lead the world market. Among the major consumers are Japan, China and Europe. Window air conditioners may be losing out in Europe but still have buoyant sales in the USA, China, Saudi Arabia, South America and India at a total 11 million units. The US-style ducted split sells 6 million units, mainly to North America and South Africa. The principal markets for mobiles are Italy, Germany the UK, Japan, China at 450 000 units.

April 19 - Eliwell's New Software for Chillers & Heat Pumps

Eliwell's new Energy XT PRO controller application software has been specifically developed for the management of chillers and heat pumps.
The Energy XT PRO is a programmable controller for the HVACR market. Incorporating powerful software development tools, based on Standard IEC1131-3, the Energy XT PRO can be modified to create new programs for almost any type of application. It also enables manufacturers to create unique programs to suit individual requirements.
Chiller Application Baseline is the basic application developed by Eliwell for the management of water/air type chillers equipped with up to eight circuits and eight reciprocating and/or rotary compressors, single and part-loading (up to three part-loading steps). Thanks to the many configurable inputs and outputs, Energy XT PRO enables the versatile control of five compressors and five levels of condensation capacity levels in any type of refrigeration plant.
In addition to the functions developed for managing chillers, Eliwell's heat pumps can also be used to manage different defrost modes and control modulating screw compressors. They also feature energy-saving functions such as free-cooling and heat regeneration, which guarantee a reduction in consumption and optimisation of resources.
Application control and management operations can all be carried out remotely via the Modbus protocol. An advanced diagnostic function memorises alarms, recording the date and time they occurred. This provides users with precise information on machine operation, helping to detect early signs of potential damage to equipment and avoiding unplanned downtime of machinery

April 15 - Swep New Ranges for R410A and R134a

Swep International launched two new compact brazed heat exchanger (CBE) ranges at Mostra Convegno Expocomfort 2006, which took place in Milan on 28 February. The P-range is designed for the refrigerant R410A, while the S-range is for use with R134a. These two refrigerants are among today's preferred refrigerants because of their minimal impact on ozone depletion and global warming.
Swep's new P- and S-ranges clearly signal the company's focus on CBEs dedicated to modern environmentally friendly refrigerants. "As environmental concerns mount, Swep is determined to deliver products for modern refrigerants such as R410A and R134a," says Peter Nobel, Swep's Global Marketing & Sales Manager. "We're working constantly with our customers to refine our solutions for these refrigerants, with the shared goal of ever better energy efficiency."
The new P-range is designed for R410A, which has an established role in lower capacity evaporator applications. Helene Hager, Project Manager for the P-range, says the efficiency gains from optimization are significant: "The new P80, for example, offers 20-25% higher efficiency than its non-optimized equivalent using the same refrigerant."
Both new ranges include true dual models featuring Swep's patented construction. This is particularly important in the S-range, which is designed for R134a. "Our new DS500 is the world's largest true dual evaporator, and represents a step change in CBE capacity for R134a applications. With a capacity range of 220-420 kW, it offers a very strong challenge to S&T solutions in this area," says Application Manager Ylva Bexelius. "To complement the DS500, we also have the new S400T evaporator for 140-280 kW applications. And with the planned three more models, the S200T, DS200 and DS400, the S-range will be the most competitive on the market for R134a."

April 11 - AMCA Signs MOU with BEIJING CRAAQCC

The Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc. (AMCA), and Beijing CRAA QUALITY (CRAAQCC) enter into a Memo of Understanding (MOU) for a collaborative venture, where CRAAQCC will be AMCA's sole agent in the People's Republic of China, authorized to communicate with licensees, potential licensees, specifiers, members and potential members regarding the Certified Ratings Program on behalf of AMCA. This new enterprise is located at the Beijing CRAA Quality Certification Center Co., Ltd. (CRAAQCC), Xuanwu District, Beijing, China. The MOU agreement will be signed by reigning AMCA President, Mr. Pete Neitzel, and CRAAQCC President, Mr. Yang Yan-ru.
Barbara Morrison, AMCA's Executive Director recently remarked "This is a second MOU agreement instituted by AMCA within a six month period." Citing November 2005, where AMCA had previously signed a collaborative agreement with Korea MPI in a similar venture.
The actual signing will take place April 11, 2006 on opening day of the AHR/China Expo in Shanghai, China. April 7, 2006 through April 10, 2006 preceding the MOU signing and opening of the AHR/China show, CRAAQCC will undergo extensive training on the AMCA Certified Rating Program for Fans, Air & Sound.

April 7 - Australia Hosts Int'l HVAC Exhibition - ARBS 2006

Australia will host the world-renown Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Building Services Exhibition (ARBS 2006) in Sydney from 14-16 August 2006. This year the exhibition will see a record number of overseas exhibitors and visitors.
Exhibition Manager Sue Falcke said space has been booked by exhibitors from China, Malaysia, Pakistan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Italy, the US and Switzerland. Visitors to the exhibition will be encouraged by the international product and technology diversity.
"ARBS 2006 has grown to become a truly international exhibition, as indicated by our ability to attract the 13th International Heat Transfer Conference, a prestigious event being held parallel to the exhibition which is expected to host around 1000 overseas delegates," she said.
The International Heat Transfer Conference (IHTC-13) is held once every four years with a large international following, and has the endorsement and support of many of the world's major professional societies and institutions.
According to Ms Falcke, over 90 per cent of floor space has been sold five months prior to the exhibition openings its doors on 14 August, 2006.
"The exhibition will be a one-stop HVAC & R and building services trade destination, providing buyers, specifiers and trade visitors the opportunity to see the largest gathering of manufacturers, suppliers and wholesalers under the one roof," she said.
ARBS 2006 will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is part of Sydney's famous tourist precinct situated in a prime waterfront location. Nearby tourist facilities include the Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Chinese Garden, Imax Theatre plus a host of five star hotels, restaurants and cafes surrounding the Harbourside Markets. It is an ideal setting for international guests to enjoy the exhibition and the wonders of Sydney.

April 3 - Fedders Reports Results for 2005

March 31, 2006 -- Fedders Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of air treatment products for the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced its results for the year ended December 31, 2005. Results were affected in both 2005 and 2004 by unfavorable weather in key North American markets during the summer of 2004 that reduced room air conditioner sales and left excess inventory in the distribution system. The impact of these higher inventory levels sharply reduced customer orders and factory production for 2005. During 2005, hot weather depleted most inventories at retail distribution channels, creating demand for room air conditioners entering 2006. During 2005, the company sharply lowered its inventory levels by 43%, or $56.3 million

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