Peter Powell

Display Cases Wide Open No Longer

Refrigerated Cases with Doors Are What Customers Want, Consultant Said

December 9, 2013

For five months in 2013, The NEWS’ FROSTlines eNewsletter ran a series on retrofitting open display cases with doors in supermarkets. It proved to be prophetic because shortly after the series ended, closed-door display cases became a hot topic at the Food Marketing Institute Energy and Store Design Conference.

Regulatory Challenges Discussed at Symposium

Refrigeration Technology, Regulations Headline Latest Meeting

Peter Powell

December 2, 2013

Danfoss’ periodic EnVisioneering symposia look at a wide range of HVACR issues and topics. For its most recent event this past fall in Baltimore, the focus was on refrigeration, both in terms of regulations and the latest in technology.

Refrigeration Technology Considered at EnVisioneering Symposium

Event Also Looks at Regulatory Challenges

Peter Powell

November 18, 2013

Danfoss’ periodic EnVisioneering symposia look at a wide range of HVACR issues and topics. For its most recent event this past fall in Baltimore, the focus was on refrigeration, both in terms of regulations and the latest in technology.

Changes to Compressors, Detectors, Freezers

Developments Reflect Changes in Refrigeration Technologies

Peter Powell

November 18, 2013

The constant change in refrigeration technologies is reflected in recent developments in compressors, leak detectors, and absorption freezers.

Where Does Refrigeration Figure into a Supermarket’s Plan?

For Some, Refrigeration Is Just Another Blip on the Map

Peter Powell

November 18, 2013

The photograph with this column was taken from the balcony of a supermarket in the Baltimore area during a tour of several stores at the Food Marketing Institute Energy and Store Development Conference. Notice the massive amount of floor space and products on display.

Contractors Crucial in Supermarket Perceptions

HVAC Contractors Essential in Supermarkets’ Freshness

Peter Powell

November 4, 2013

To me, cleanliness is extremely important, especially as to what the meat preparation area looks like after it is closed for the evening. I would hope all customers put high priority on store cleanliness and store owners do the same.

New Directions in Refrigeration

Cooling Uses Water, Magnetics, Stand-alone R-32

Peter Powell

November 4, 2013

With all the talk in recent years, and even more so in recent months, regarding refrigerants like CO₂ and hydrocarbons (HCs) making inroads in refrigeration equipment, the trends in the ‘R’ of HVACR are even more widespread.

Governmental Action on Refrigeration Safety, Regulations

Warehouses, Supermarkets Among Sites Being Watched

Peter Powell

October 21, 2013

Refrigeration service technicians point out the need to keep up to date with what is happening elsewhere that could affect them. So, from time to time, we like to bring readers up to date on some news items related to refrigeration regulatory and safety issues.

A ‘Natural’ Tilt by the EPA?

Where the Feds Seem to Stand on Certain Refrigerants

Peter Powell

October 21, 2013

If you want to get some idea of where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is leaning when it comes to refrigerants, consider that EPA’s GreenChill program gave a “Best of the Best” award to a store using a transcritical CO2 system.

Making a Case for New Refrigerants, Technology

Plants, Restaurants, Supermarkets Benefit from Latest Developments

Peter Powell

October 7, 2013

There is so much talk these days about new refrigeration technologies and new refrigerants that it is sometimes difficult for contractors to sort out what’s theoretical and what’s actually up and running in the field. Here’s a snapshot of some of the latest refrigerants being utilized across various projects.