Cooling
Taking shape: shape memory alloys in air conditioning
A shape memory alloy technology could be a GWP-free, cost-effective successor to vapour compression refrigeration. Liza Young finds…
September 2021
Cooling
Gree’s award-winning net zero carbon cooling solution
Air conditioning giant Gree has been recognised as joint winner of the 2021 Global Cooling Prize for creating…
July 2021
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Cooling’s pathway to net zero
For the UK to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the cooling industry must radically improve the efficiency…
April 2021
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Guide to low loss headers
Achieving hydraulic separation through well-designed low loss headers is key for efficient heating and cooling systems. David Palmer…
April 2021
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Handling Covid risk in thermal wheels
To minimise the risk of Covid-19 transmission in thermal wheels, designers should choose a configuration that minimises recirculation…
February 2021
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Refrigerant rethink: measuring the environmental impact of HVAC
Specifiers need to start assessing a refrigerant’s embodied carbon as well as its global warming potential, says Klima-Therm’s…
January 2021
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How thermal storage will free up roofspace at Millennium Bridge House
By using thermal storage in buildings with cooling and heating requirements, designers can cut energy use, reduce HVAC…
August 2020
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Maintaining thermal comfort in a changing climate
In a warming climate, what can be done to maintain thermal comfort and productivity levels in buildings without…
May 2020
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Zero-GWP cooling using the barocaloric effect
A Cambridge start-up is pioneering a breakthrough technology, based on the barocaloric effect, to develop a radical zero-GWP…
February 2020
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Using water as a refrigerant in a commercial chiller
The eChiller is a novel solution that uses water as a refrigerant. Green Thermal Energy’s Garry Broadbent explains…
January 2020
Cooling
Showcasing net-zero: Event Complex Aberdeen’s energy strategy
The Event Complex Aberdeen has a sophisticated energy strategy combining anaerobic digestion, hydrogen fuel cells and CHP plant.…
November 2019
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Case study: Cambridge Central Mosque
Cambridge’s elegant new mosque has comfort and sustainability at its heart thanks to the involvement of the environmental…
July 2019
Cooling
Opening the loop – CP3 guide
Open-loop groundwater source heat pumps are poorly understood and little used in the UK. A new code of…
July 2019
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Electrocaloric cooling – making a difference
Electrocaloric cooling works by applying an electric field to change temperatures and requires no refrigerants. Metkel Yebiyo and…
June 2019
Cooling
Heightened awareness: Avoiding cold draughts in offices with exposed ceilings
The trend for exposed ceilings in offices can have serious consequences for occupant comfort if designers don’t take…
May 2019
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