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Objective<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The objective of Annex 53 is to develop technology solutions for higher efficiency air-conditioning\/refrigeration systems to help minimize\/reduce projected energy consumption increases. The main technology focus areas are traditional vapor compression, alternative vapor compression approaches, and non-traditional cycle approaches for AC and\/or refrigeration applications. The Annex scope is broad, but the challenge is also huge; it is not likely that there will be only one, or a few, \u201cright\u201d solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Background<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Growing populations and improving economies world-wide, especially in the developing world, are projected to lead to huge increases in global demand for space cooling, dehumidification, and refrigeration. This will make reaching global energy and climate goals extremely challenging. In order to address this, what actions can the global HVAC&R community take to reduce the impact of this demand growth?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Within the recently approved HPT Annex 53, two possible technology paths are under investigation:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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