JRAIA International Symposium Provides Guidance on Optimal Refrigerants

JRAIA International Symposium Provides Guidance on Optimal Refrigerants

The JRAIA International Symposium, known as the Kobe Symposium, is organized by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association (JRAIA) and has been held every other year since 1994. This symposium is attracting international attention as a place for governments, organizations, research institutes, universities, companies, etc. to present the latest information on the environment and refrigerants. Prior to the online event held on October 14 and 15 this year, JARN interviewed Tetsuji Okada, president, and Kazuhiro Hasegawa, senior manager of the Engineering Department, JRAIA, and asked about the main themes of the symposium and refrigerant trends.

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Cover Story

Is the U.S. Unitary Market Cooling after Overheating?

The combined shipments of central air conditioners and heat pumps in the United States this year are showing strong growth, according to data from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). These central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps are called ducted air-to-air (ATA) cooling-only and heat pump systems mainly outside the United States. Therefore, they are simply referred to as central ducted air conditioners here. Cumulative shipments from January to June 2021, announced by AHRI on August 13, 2021, increased by 19.1% compared with the same period last year. In particular, the shipment increases in April and May were remarkable, with year-on-year increases of 55.2% in April and 31.5% in May.

Global AC Market Struggling to Recover

As in previous years, JARN recently conducted interviews and questionnaires with major air conditioner manufacturers and related associations around the world. Based on these interviews and questionnaires these stakeholders filled in, we prepared this comprehensive report on the global air conditioner market in the first half of 2021 and are proud to share it with our global readers.

First of all, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the professional stakeholders for their great support and selfless dedication. We ask our readers to kindly point out any errors. Due to the length of the report, it will be published in two issues.

Interview

Panasonic Cold Chain Business Solves Social Problems with Its Technologies

At the ordinary general meeting of shareholders held in June 2021, it was approved that Panasonic will shift from an in-house company system to a holding company system in April 2022. On this occasion, JARN interviewed Hiroyuki Tominaga, director, Cold Chain Business Division, Appliances Company, Panasonic, to hear about the new organization and cold chain business.

Samsung Addresses Greater Demand for Efficiency and Hygiene

JARN interviewed Young June Choi, head of Air Solution Biz Group of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics, to hear about the reasons underlying the company’s good business performance this year, as well as new products, market strategy, and more.
JARN (J): In the Samsung Electronics, what is the position of Air Solution Biz Group? Please tell us about the group structure, business category, and territory.

Market

Daikin: a flexible AHU solution for a manufacturing facility

Daikin has recently provided its AHU solutions for an interesting HVAC project, which have been executed I Lanheses, Portugal.
 
The project included 2 big size Air Handling Units providing an air flow of over 110,000 m³/h, to guarantee that the production facility of an American multinational automotive supplier facility for a big multinational company in the automotive sector, has always the comfort and the air exchange needed.
 
For this project, the client had to replace the old AHUs installed and decided to go with Daikin, as they already had very positive experiences with the Japanese brand in the past.

Vent-Axia’s ‘COVID-19 Support Campaign’ Shortlisted in Prestigious HVR Awards

British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that it has been named as a finalist in the prestigious HVR Awards 2021. The company’s COVID-19 Support Campaign has been shortlisted for the ‘COVID-19 Innovation Award’. As the nation locked down, Vent-Axia moved swiftly to inform and support both new and existing customers to improve public health and help in the national response against COVID-19. Then as the pandemic evolved with the recognition of airborne transmission of the virus, effective ventilation became even more vital with Vent-Axia providing expert advice to its customers to help make their buildings healthier and safer.

Fujitsu Sources 100% of Energy Needs for Global HQ from Renewables

Based on its medium- and long-term environmental vision, the "Fujitsu Climate and Energy Vision," Fujitsu Limited demonstrated its commitment to contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society and adaptation to climate change with a pledge to source 100% of its energy needs for its global Shiodome HQ building from October 2021.

Product

The IIR and UNEP release a Cold Chain Technology Brief on Vaccines

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the UN Environment Programme partnered in the development of a cold chain technology brief on vaccines dedicated to government National Ozone Officers, policy makers, and refrigeration stakeholders.

Polaris and Panasonic to begin offering "Short-stay self-independence support service" using IoT/AI for seniors who require long-term care

Polaris Co., Ltd., which operates day service long-term care facilities nationwide specializing in self-independence support, and Panasonic Corporation announced a new short-stay self-independence support service using IoT/AI technologies to improve the wellbeing of seniors who require long-term care. The service will launch at the Rihga Royal Hotel (Osaka) on October 1, 2021.

30 energy transition thought leaders come together to the Heat Pump Forum 2021!

30 energy transition thought leaders are set to join EHPA’s Heat Pump Forum 2021 on a whole day event on September 29th both online and at Gare Maritime Brussels. This year’s theme Green Heat Recovery: Reinforcing Europe’s industrial and energy transition leadership puts heat pumps at the centre of the green digital, cost-effective energy transition and industrial transformation. On the road to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050, its aim is to discuss what is needed for the EU to decarbonize “heating and cooling” effectively and fully.

Photo Report

Food Technologies Gather at Fooma Japan 2021

From June 1 to 4, 2021 International Food Machinery & Technology Exhibition (Fooma Japan 2021), Asia’s largest comprehensive trade show in the food technology sector, sponsored by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturer’s Association (FOOMA), was held at Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture. The 44th edition of Fooma Japan 2021 was held under the theme of ‘Creativity will change the future of food.’ A total of 661 companies exhibited in all 19 fields, such as the food manufacturing and processing fields, engineering robots and the Internet of Things (IoT) field, the cutting-edge automation segment that solves labor shortages and is labor saving, as well as hygiene measures and the management field that are useful for introducing hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP). The total number of visitors over the four- day period was 22,420.

CR Expo 2021, Shanghai

–Continued from May Issue

Heat Pump Area—acted at CR 2021 as an interactive and centralized display platform for residential AC&R manufacturers. In the area, leading Chinese manufacturers such as Midea, Gree, Haier, and New Energy displayed their heat pumps, and CRAA promoted its certification program for heat pumps. Conferences on heat pumps were also held in the conference area.

Chinese AC Manufacturers Play Active Role at the 129th Canton Fair

Themed ‘Canton Fair, Global Share’, the 129th China Import and Export Fair, Canton Fair, was held successfully online from April 15 to 24, 2021, with 35.38 million visits on the official website and registered and participating buyers from 227 countries and regions. The fair was held under the leadership of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Guangdong Provincial Government, with the great support of various departments of the central government, local commerce departments, and Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.

 
 
 
 
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