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Arkema's booth at AHR Expo 2019. - The ACHR News

Arkema Supports the Use of R-32 for Air Conditioning Applications

Not the final solution, but a good one for now

February 18, 2019

At its booth this year, Arkema took the opportunity to promote R-32 as a transition refrigerant for the air conditioning market. Arkema’s global business director of fluorochemicals, Matthew Ritter, said that while the company does not necessarily believe that R-32 will be the final answer, it is a very good choice for that segment of the market.

Danfoss Mobile CO2 Training Unit Extends US Tour

January 10, 2019

As applications for CO₂ refrigeration systems expand, the industry must increase its competences regarding its use. To help address this growing need, Danfoss developed the Mobile CO₂ Training Unit in 2016.

Emerson Approves Alternative Refrigerants for Use in Copeland Hermetic CS Compressors

October 29, 2018

R-407A will be officially approved for use as an alternative refrigerant in December of 2018, with R-448A and R-449A being available in Q1 of 2019.

Daikin Announces First US Creard R-407H Refrigerant Supermarket Retrofit

October 18, 2018

Daikin’s new Creard R-407H refrigerant is an economical, low GWP blend designed for new refrigeration systems and as a replacement for R-22, R-404A, and R-507 in existing systems.

Danfoss Expands Alternative Refrigerant Testing Lab

September 27, 2018

The facility will speed up the testing of refrigerant options for compressors, easing the transition to more sustainable refrigerants.

California state Sen. Ricardo Lara noted that one of the key barriers to the adoption of low-GWP equipment is its high first cost, which the incentive program is trying to mitigate. - The NEWS - ACHR

The Case of Natural Refrigerants Versus the ‘Super Pollutants’

Conference highlights options available for commercial refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2018

The three-day event featured educational sessions and panel discussions that covered everything from technology and market trends to regulatory updates to what the future of the refrigeration industry may look like.

supermarket equipment serviced by Wright Brothers Inc. in Atlanta - ACHR News

Supermarkets Slow to Adopt New Refrigerants

Most contractors still primarily servicing and installing HFC equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

July 9, 2018

As more states — and possibly the federal government — move to restrict the use of HFCs, it is likely that end users will soon start moving over to these alternative refrigerants, which means contractors should be prepared for that transition.

Efficiency Propels Chiller Market

Nicole Krawcke

May 21, 2018

Chillers, much like the rest of the HVAC world, have seen a push to increase operational efficiency. These increasingly energy-efficient products, along with the need to replace aged units, have steadily driven growth in the chiller market. In fact, the global chiller market is projected to reach $11.33 billion by 2022.

What’s the Latest with R-410A?

What was once an alternative refrigerant is now an industry mainstay

John Tomczyk

July 3, 2017

R-410A entered the scene as the replacement HFC-based, binary refrigerant blend for R-22 in “new” light commercial and residential air conditioning and heat pump applications.

Danfoss Deploys Mobile Training Unit for CO₂ Applications to Western US

The unit will be constantly updated to reflect these changes

May 1, 2017

As the applications for CO₂ refrigeration systems expand, there is a need to increase competences around its use in the industry. To help address this growing need, Danfoss has developed the Mobile CO₂ Training Unit. The Danfoss Mobile Training Unit is packed with CO₂ solutions and interactive learning modules, and it will be making stops in the Pacific and Mountain regions as it travels the U.S. to support the industry.