Joanna R. Turpin

An Abundance Of Educational Opportunities This Fall

With in-person meetings cancelled, many events are going online

October 6, 2020

Though I will only be an armchair traveler this fall, I’m excited the educational opportunities that will be available online in the coming months.

Replacing a compressor in an R-290 system.

Best Practices for the Safe Handling of R-290

As a flammable refrigerant, technicians must be careful during service and repair

Joanna R. Turpin

September 22, 2020

Because R-290 is a flammable (A3) refrigerant, there are certain safety protocols that technicians must follow when servicing equipment using it.

New EPA SNAP Rule Proposes Use Of A2L Refrigerants

These mildly flammable solutions could be used in most types of new a/c and heat pump systems

Joanna R. Turpin

September 4, 2020

In May, the EPA prepublished SNAP Rule 23, which proposed listing multiple substitute refrigerants for refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Grocers Add Refrigeration Load in Response to Pandemic

A variety of cold storage facilities will also be needed to meet new customer demands

Joanna R. Turpin

September 1, 2020

The pandemic will give every part of the grocery sector the opportunity to be innovative and perhaps try new technologies.

Energy Consumption Plummets During Pandemic Lockdown

Demand decreased significantly as commercial buildings shut down

Joanna R. Turpin

September 1, 2020

Once the pandemic forced commercial buildings to close, Americans began using less energy. A lot less.

R-454B Gaining Traction as an R-410A Replacement

Joanna R. Turpin

August 13, 2020

Most in the HVACR industry are anxious to find out when equipment containing R-454B will be available on the market, but before that can happen, codes need to be updated in order to allow A2L refrigerants to be used in comfort cooling equipment.

Pandemic May Shift Grocery Design

Equipment flexibility is needed so that grocers can adapt quickly to customer demands

Joanna R. Turpin

August 12, 2020

The pandemic may bring about changes at grocery stores and other food retailers, which could affect how refrigeration systems are applied.

Refrigeration Showcase 2020

The newest products designed to keep products cool

Joanna R. Turpin

August 10, 2020

The equipment and components in this showcase are designed to appeal to both end users and the people who work on them in the field.

Manufacturers Ask CARB to Extend Air Conditioning Deadline

Under current regulation, new a/c equipment must have a GWP limit of 750 by 2023

Joanna R. Turpin

August 4, 2020

CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.