Compressor electronics technology can enhance compressor and system performance by sensing and interpreting information found inside the compressor, providing new levels of protection and diagnostics.

A flurry of recent announcements is signaling some new directions for controllers that can be used in refrigeration applications. See what some of these new announcements and products have to offer. 

Properly sizing and installing the suction line of a refrigeration system is very important to its overall operation. What happens when they aren’t installed properly and how can you avoid this? 

Setting up a refrigeration condensing unit for a walk-in cooler can present a challenge in foodservice applications.

According to a new report by Global Industry Analysts Inc. (GIA), the global market for refrigerated display cabinets is forecast to reach over $5.34 billion by the year 2017, stimulated by a rise in food retailing, restaurants, take-aways and other non-traditional food outlets such as kiosks and gas stations.

Have you worked with R-407A in refrigeration jobs? The mechanical design company Henderson Engineers Inc. (HEI) of Kansas City has in such a project where it was given the task by a major retailer to improve the carbon footprint of a supermarket refrigeration system.

In many aspects the first part of a job is like detective work — not only does a technician need to identify the problem but he also must determine its root cause. A good initial step is to visually inspect the entire system.

As the world of refrigeration moves away from traditional CFCs and HCFCs toward more environmentally friendly alternatives, the use of ammonia refrigerants has been gaining in popularity and trending upwards.

Hill Phoenix Inc., a Dover Company, has announced the acquisition of Denmark-based Advansor A/S. The Danish company specializes in the design and manufacture of CO2 transcritical refrigeration and heat pump systems for supermarkets and light industrial applications.

Source Refrigeration & HVAC has announced further expansion into the southeast United States. Source will now service customers throughout the greater-Atlanta area from a new office in Norcross, Ga.