ComStar Introduces R-410a Drop-In Replacement Refrigerant Refrigerant is a new, patented HFO blend January 27, 2020 No Comments RS-53 (R-470A) is a new patented HFO blend with an ultra-low Global Warming Potential of 909 (AR5) and is zero ozone depleting.Read More
Assessing Industry Innovation Trends: New Refrigerants Understanding the trajectory of refrigerants into the future January 20, 2020 No Comments Globally, refrigerant trends are changing, but it is still somewhat unclear which refrigerants will become mainstays for HVAC.Read More
Refrigeration Contractors Optimistic About Business Prospects in 2020 Economy remains strong, but concerns over labor shortage persist Joanna R. Turpin January 13, 2020 No Comments In 2019, commercial refrigeration contractors had more than enough work to keep them busy until the end of the year and beyond.Read More
Pay Attention To Pressure Drop in HVAC Systems Severe pressure drop can adversely affect capacity of system Joe Marchese January 13, 2020 No Comments We need to be aware of the possibility of severe pressure drops creating an issue for the system and how we analyze its operation.Read More
All You Need to Know About HVAC Capillary Tubes, Part 2 Servicing these simple metering devices takes special skill John Tomczyk January 13, 2020 No Comments In this article, we will look take a closer look at capillary tube systems, as well as how to properly clean them.Read More
AHRI Board Supports ASHRAE and UL Safety Standards Adoption in building codes to enable new refrigerant uses is urged January 8, 2020 No Comments The Board of Directors of AHRI voted unanimously to support safety standards ASHRAE 15 (2019) and UL60335-2-40 3rd edition.Read More
HVACR Directory & Source Guide The No. 1 HVACR buyers guide for more than 86 years January 3, 2020 No Comments HVACR pros rely on this directory to locate products, get technical support, and discover new business opportunities.Read More
New Collaboration Seeks to Develop New Refrigerants, Improve Energy Efficiency ORNL teams with HVAC manufacturers to find new solutions for AC, refrigeration December 30, 2019 No Comments ORNL and five building equipment industries will work to improve the energy performance of HVAC systems and investigate alternative refrigerants.Read More
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment GlobalFact releases white paper on low-GWP alternatives December 30, 2019 No Comments GlobalFACT promotes education, awareness, and policies that support the role of new-generation, low-GWP climate technologies.Read More
CARB To Host Workshop On HFC Reduction Proposals Rulemaking affects stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in California December 30, 2019 No Comments The CARB staff will host a public workshop to discuss proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs from stationary refrigeration and a/c equipment.Read More