The risks posed by AI have been the subject of much debate and even more so now that systems using that technology are becoming increasingly widespread. Considering that almost every industrial and non-industrial sector uses some form of artificial intelligence to manage its processes, improve productivity or calculate forecasts, the associated risks seem to be growing.
The trend of using so-called smart objects in the home continues to grow and the reasons behind this success can largely be attributed to the desire of families to combat high energy costs, especially increases in prices of gas and electricity, by exploiting the ‘intelligent potential’ they offer.
The smart home has grown from a simple trend among technology enthusiasts to an increasingly popular strategy. This phenomenon has been made possible mainly by the increasing market availability of IoT devices which, thanks to their ease of installation and ability to meet a wide range of requirements, are revolutionising our concept of the home.
For some time now, augmented reality has been used in retail to help clients select which products they should buy. This technology is a result of ongoing research and development and is gradually changing the way people make purchases in shops, as it continues to bring the physical and digital experiences closer together.
For some time now, certain sectors have included virtual reality training to their in-house training packages in order to help trainees understand the workplace dynamics of their chosen profession. Already widely used in aviation for pilot training, it is steadily gaining ground in many fields, including the refrigeration industry.
The use of ammonia based refrigeration equipment is gradually gaining ground with companies for whom storage at low temperatures is essential. This success is in large part due to ammonia’s attractive thermodynamic properties, which mean the results it can achieve are not only excellent but also sustainable.
Coils gets a major update. Version 9.0 Build 230206 is available for download, for all customers in regular technical support! In this Major Update in early 2023 we have introduced the calculation of length and pressure drop of capillary tubes in direct expansion coils, and many other new features!
In recent months a worrying shortage of CO2 has been recorded in Europe and although only certain industrial sectors are currently affected, it is starting to have some significant consequences in the food sector.
Modern society’s increasingly frenetic travel habits and the increased need to transport goods are two of the main factors leading to a gradual saturation of Italy’s transport network. This issue is concerning and it is the cause of an exponential increase in toxic emissions, which harm the environment as well as citizens.
The revised safety standard proposed by the International Electronic Commission (IEC) has been greeted favourably by members of the HVAC sector. The new regulation permits the use of larger quantities of low GWP flammable refrigerants in domestic air conditioning and dehumidification units. This important change will gradually be extended to the entire domestic air conditioning sector.
High GWP refrigerants could soon become scarce and their price is expected to increase due to factors such as limited stocks, international pressure and the gradual reduction of HFC quotas. According to experts at the AIRAH Refrigeration 2022 fair, such tangible reasons should motivate contractors to abandon R404A and similar refrigerants immediately.
Bioplastics which have not been correctly disposed of require a considerable length of time to decompose, comparable to that of other artificial polymers. This was recently confirmed by interdisciplinary research carried out by the Italian National Research Council in conjunction with the Institute for Physical and Chemical Processes (Cnr-Ipcf).
