Oil-Coated Evaporator Tubes Can Cause Problems This condition may result in a loss of capacity and poor performance John Tomczyk January 7, 2021 No Comments Little by little, a compressor’s lubricating oil will eventually escape the compressor’s crankcase and enter the system’s tubing.Read More
Temperature and Humidity Play a Critical Role in Preserving Floral Arrangements Fresh flowers require proper refrigeration Joe Marchese January 6, 2021 No Comments Test studies reveal the combination of both temperature and humidity plays a critical role in the preservation of fresh flowers.Read More
ASHRAE Winter Meeting Offers Refrigeration Track The virtual 2021 event will include live discussions with top experts January 5, 2021 No Comments Registration is now open for the 2021 ASHRAE Virtual Winter Conference, which will take place February 9-11, 2021.Read More
Maryland Starts Phasing Out HFCs Popular refrigerants for refrigeration equipment are now prohibited January 5, 2021 No Comments The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) finalized regulations to phase out the use of HFCs and reduce methane emissions.Read More
Refrigerant Concerns Top Agendas at Industry Events Conferences went online this fall, and alternative refrigerants were a popular topic at several of them Joanna R. Turpin January 5, 2021 No Comments At many events, alternative refrigerants — many of which are either mildly flammable (A2L) or flammable (A3) — were top of mind.Read More
Once Again, Refrigeration Saves The Day As shown with new COVID-19 vaccines, temperature is critical Joanna R. Turpin January 5, 2021 No Comments Happy New Year! We survived one of the most difficult years in recent memory, and that alone is worth celebrating.Read More
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Challenges the Cold Chain Refrigeration will play a pivotal role in distribution of the new vaccine December 1, 2020 No Comments The cold chain will play a pivotal role in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic and the race to provide a vaccine worldwide.Read More
New Sensors Offer Real-Time Feedback on HVACR Researchers at Purdue University developed the technology to improve efficiency December 1, 2020 No Comments New autonomous sensor technology may help businesses monitor refrigeration and heating systems in real time.Read More
ESCO Offers 3D Refrigeration Training Program Simulated training exposes technicians to real-life workplace situations December 1, 2020 No Comments All highly effective HVACR service technicians have one thing in common: they have all developed exceptional critical thinking and reasoning skills.Read More
What A Long, Strange Year It’s Been Here’s hoping 2021 brings a little less disruption Joanna R. Turpin December 1, 2020 No Comments The end of the year is usually a time of reflection, when we take a moment to think about all that has transpired over the last 12 months.Read More