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World Refrigeration Day: Marstair Technical Lead Receives Warm Feedback for Refrigeration Workshop

In June, our Technical Lead Chris Chisman visited the Dene Academy School in Peterlee to give a Refrigeration workshop as part of their STEM Week on World Refrigeration Day®.”

Here’s what Chris had to say about his experience:

I brought a small Marstair cooler to demonstrate heat transfer from one airflow to another and linked the results to the maths and science taught in the school curriculum. The hand boiler in the IOR Institute of Refrigeration Stem learning kit was great for demonstrating Charles Law.

The whole day was an enriching experience, and I encourage anyone working in STEM to become a STEM Ambassador and try it. The only word of warning is that I was shattered after completing 5 hours with the students. I’m not sure how the teachers do it every day. Just dipping my toe in the water during the occasional STEM event is enough for me—many thanks to Michael Macdermid at the Dene Academy for organizing the event between his regular teaching duties.

A student Connor had very positive words to share in a testament about the session with Chris:

The “Cool Zone” session was not only informative and interesting, but also the engagement from Chris was excellent. He adapted to the needs of his classroom and ensured the students left his workshop enthused about potential STEM careers as well as smashing a few awesome learning objectives with regard to science and engineering. I really enjoyed the curriculum links to mathematics and real-life application of formulae that the students would otherwise struggle to grasp on a theoretical level. The whole experience was superb, and the application of Charles’ law to cool us down on that hot day was a much-welcomed treat.

Thanks again to Chris Chisman for his ongoing efforts to spread information and awareness about Engineering & Refrigeration in schools, and inspire the next generations, as well as the IOR for provided some of the materials in their excellent STEM Ambassador kits.

F-Gas: How We Can Meet Future Environmental Requirements

A recent report monitoring EU refrigerant prices shows high A1 GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants rapidly increasing, whereas the new lower GWP A2L prices are steady.

F-Gas Regulations: (EU) No 517/2014

F-gases, including HFCs, are used as refrigerants in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.  In 2015, due to their significant GWP and contribution to climate change, the F-Gas regulation introduced a phased reduction of GWP every 3 years to control high-GWP refrigerants.  These cuts in GWP put pressure on refrigerant prices in 2017, resulting in a steep rise.  However, these prices began to fall again after the introduction of refrigerants with a modest cut in GWP, such as R448A and R449A.  Reclaimed refrigerant for reselling into the marketplace also became more commonplace.  In Europe, refrigerant prices have recently risen sharply as repeated cuts on GWP availability occur.  There is a further significant cut in refrigerant GWP due on 01/01/2024, further squeezing availability and putting pressure on supply and high GWP refrigerant price.

The UK now has similar independent regulations after Brexit.  The availability in the refrigerant GWP is a little better in the UK, and prices are lower. However, we currently have the same cuts in refrigerant GWP, so the increases in price in Europe will inevitably follow through here in the UK.­

The European and UK F-Gas regulations are both currently under review, and it is anticipated that there will be a significant acceleration of the GWP phase-down.  This will likely introduce a further cut in refrigerant GWP on 01/01/24 both here and in Europe, further pressure on prices.

Unlike back in 2017/18, there are no accessible alternatives that will prevent the price of high GWP refrigerant from increasing.

To future-proof your systems, it’s essential to focus on reducing or eliminating high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants.

Here are some strategies to future-proof refrigeration systems:

• Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants: Consider replacing high-GWP refrigerants with low-GWP alternatives like R454C or R455A. These options have a minimal environmental impact and comply with regulations to reduce F-gas emissions.
• Choose an energy-efficient option: Consider the overall energy consumption of the product over its lifetime. Energy savings save costs and reduce emissions, allowing for a payback period for new installations.
• Stay Updated on Regulations: Stay informed about evolving F-gas regulations and phase-outs. Keeping up with these regulations will help you plan for the future and ensure compliance.
• Consider Long-Term Costs: When evaluating HVAC options, consider not only the upfront costs but also the long-term expenses associated with maintenance, refrigerant availability, and compliance with regulations. Choosing sustainable solutions may have higher initial costs but lead to significant savings over the system’s lifetime.

Marstair Release Independant Studies on A2L 

A Comparison of Capital Cost, Operational Cost, Total Cost of Ownership, Emissions & Refrigerant Costs of Available Refrigeration Technologies in the Retail Convenience Sector and for Cellar Cooling

To read the full reports click below

A2L for Cellar Cooling

A2L for Retail

A2LsysteMatch Cold Room Installations 

Marstair release new case studies for A2L installations at Asda (9 systems ) and Co-Op (4 systems)

Read the case studies on the links below

Asda Coldroom Case Study

Coop Case Study

A2LsysteMatch Cold Room Installation 

Marstair are please to show another successful installation of an A2LsysteMatch at Hay Deli, Hereford

Read the full case study here

Hey Deli

Marstair win ACR News Refrigeration Product of the Year

Marstair are happy to announce winning this year’s ACR News Award for Refrigeration Product of the Year for A2LcellarMatch the UK’s first innovative solution for cellar cooling applications.

Visit the website for more information
https://www.marstair.com/products/a2lcellarmatch/

TEV Graduate Programme gets Runner Up at the Make UK Regional Awards

TEV are pleased to be named the runners up at the Make UK awards for Yorkshire for developing future talent.

This follows a major investment in our new graduate programme, having made a number of hires we are still looking for new talent due to business growth.

We are embarking on a strategic period of growth over the next 3 years and require new engineers to facilitate this.

To apply please feel free to send your CV to louisesharp@tevlimited.com

Marstair Launch A2LcabinetMatch

A2LcabinetMatch challenges current thinking, providing a critically charged solutions for retail refrigeration, engineered to keep the refrigerant charge to a minimum.

A2LcabinetMatch provides 93% reduction in GWP essential for the convenience store industry. Installed using standard controllers, it is also suitable for applications with up to 80m pipe runs, and which requires no extra safety measures.

A2LcabinetMatch Press Release

Marstair win RAC News Refrigeration of the Year

Marstair are happy to announce winning this year’s ACR News Award for Refrigeration Product of the Year for A2LsysteMatch the UK’s first innovative solution for cold room application.

This is the second award for A2LsysteMatch

Visit the website for more information
https://lnkd.in/daSAyVf

Or register for our selection tool at
https://a2l.marstair.com

Marstair Launch Built-in Virus Protection

Helping to safeguard employees in the workplace

Marstair SHIELD now provides the solution by significantly improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings through a wide range of product innovations.

Employer confidence in protecting the workforce in the workplace has never been more important. The capability to destroy viruses, bacteria and mould, can now be realised through the widespread deployment of ‘Bipolar ionisation’ technology.

Visit the product page Marstair Shield and read the full press release Marstair SHIELD Press Release