Refrigeration

The Professor: Controlling Evaporator, Defrost Efficiency

April 1, 2013

The evaporator is a major component in the refrigeration system, and an efficient evaporator plays a key role in saving energy. 


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R-744 Goes Transcritical in North America

April 1, 2013

New refrigerated equipment is being designed to run on so-called natural refrigerants such as ammonia, hydrocarbons, and CO2.


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The Eight Steps of Retrofitting HFC Refrigerants

March 18, 2013
This article focuses on the retrofitting of HFC refrigerants into systems designed for use with HCFC-22. There are now a wide range of HFC retrofit refrigerants for a wide range of R-22 applications from air conditioning through refrigeration.


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A Look at Refrigeration Regulations

March 18, 2013
The ever-changing world of refrigeration equipment regulations is getting an update. A recently published white paper addresses a variety of topics, including new Energy Star standards, new legislation affecting refrigerated display cases, and required certifications for commercial foodservice equipment.


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Keeping Track of Refrigerants

March 18, 2013
With supplies of some refrigerants dwindling, costs rising, and recordkeeping and venting regulations in place, the need for careful refrigerant management is needed more than ever. That being the case, more and more manufacturers are coming out with products to address the need.


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The EPA Cracks Down on Illegal R-22 Importation and Sale

March 18, 2013
The Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy, an industry coalition, said in November 2012 the United States government successfully concluded 11 criminal and civil cases related to HCFC-22 refrigerant smuggling over the last two years.


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There’s Reason to Fuss About Hydrocarbons’ Flammability

March 18, 2013
A reader raised concerns over a refrigerant product on the shelf of a farm supply store. The product had as its sales pitch, “Why switch from the traditional R-22 refrigerants,” and it was noted on the label that the package contained the equivalent of 30 pounds of HCFC-22.


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Bitzer U.S. Inc.: Ammonia Industrial Refrigeration Packages

March 11, 2013

A line of ammonia industrial refrigeration packages ranges from motor-compressor combinations on rails to complete rotary screw compressor packages. The NH3 screw compressors are available in 20-300 hp.


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Expo Attendees Discuss R-22 Limitations

March 4, 2013

About a month before the AHR Expo, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated it would permit the industry to produce and import 39 million pounds of virgin HCFC-22 in 2013, down from 55 million pounds in 2012.


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The Professor: Partially Restricted Filter Driers

March 4, 2013

We are going to look at issues related to a partially restricted filter/drier. For this purpose I have included a service checklist as well as a number of illustrations.


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Selling Zoning is Easier Than You Might Think

This overview of the benefits of zoning includes tips for selling to consumers and businesses. Tom Jackson discusses options for new construction and retrofit, as well as some ways a residential contractor can get into the light commercial business with zoning products. Speaker: Tom Jackson, CEO, Jackson Systems
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