Refrigeration - Articles - Page 24

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New Cooling Technologies Could Revolutionize HVACR

Innovative climate control methods could help reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency

Joanna R. Turpin

September 24, 2024

New HVACR cooling innovations promise to enhance sustainability and improve energy efficiency.

AI and 'Ask A2L'

New artificial intelligence tool helps HVACR distributors with refrigerant transition

Matt Jachman

September 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.

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Understanding Voltage, Current, and Resistance

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems requires knowledge of electrical fundamentals

Joe Marchese

September 12, 2024

Technicians need to understand the basic electrical fundamentals and how they relate to each other in order to better troubleshoot electrical failures.

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CO₂ Refrigeration’s Benefits Extend Beyond Supermarkets, Ice Arenas

Supercritical technology is emerging in various applications, such as nutraceutical processing facilities, high-pressure steam, and more

Herb Woerpel

September 10, 2024

CO₂ refrigeration, which has gained significant traction in ice arenas and supermarket coolers, is now emerging as a groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the way we cool and heat across industries worldwide.

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Refrigerant Detection Systems Sniff Out A2L Leaks

Carrier, Daikin, and Trane discuss how these safety features will work on their equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2024

RDSs are generally required in A2L systems that contain more than 4 pounds of refrigerant and can either be field or factory-installed, depending on the manufacturer.

Three Tips for Your Next System Evacuation

September 5, 2024

Ensuring a vacuum pump system is evacuated and free of air, nitrogen, moisture, and other contaminants is a crucial step to keep the system running optimally.  

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Making the Move to Low-GWP Refrigerants

Next-generation solutions balance performance, environmental impact, and safety

Adam Kimmel

September 4, 2024

Next-generation ZE refrigerant blends offer customized performance that is tailored to the application, while helping support the push for decarbonization.

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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

OEMs share refrigerant strategies on earnings calls

Joanna R. Turpin

September 2, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.

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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

The HVACR industry must employ robust strategies to ensure sufficient supplies of HFCs

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

September 2, 2024

With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.

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The Benefits and Impacts of A2L Refrigerants

HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors will all be affected by refrigerant transition

Matt Lattanzi

August 30, 2024

The transition to A2L refrigerants will offer benefits to the environment, as well as business challenges for HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors.