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Home » alternative refrigerants

Articles Tagged with ''alternative refrigerants''

Scott Stone

An Update on the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants

AHRI hosted an educational session at the AHR Expo about the move to new refrigerants
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
February 22, 2024
At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.
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Supermarket Refrigerated Case

CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Many food retailers consider CO₂ refrigeration to be a safe and natural refrigerant option
Peter Dee
February 6, 2024
Grocers and food retailers can adopt technology such as pressure exchangers with their CO2 systems to increase energy efficiency while meeting climate goals.
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Joanna POV Frostlines

Odds Are This Won’t Be The Last Refrigerant Transition

A2Ls are likely an interim solution, as Europe is already using A3s
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
February 4, 2024
The transition to A2Ls will likely serve as an interim solution. Europe has already embraced propane in certain heat pump systems, and the U.S. may follow suit, albeit with a different low-GWP refrigerant.
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Tristam Coffin

Tristam Coffin Shares Insights On Refrigerant Transition

The Whole Foods veteran advocates for natural solutions in commercial refrigeration equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 17, 2024
Tristam Coffin played a key role in facilitating Whole Foods' transition to natural refrigerants and currently provides guidance for other companies seeking sustainable solutions.
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Grocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates: An HVAC Minute Video Update - January 8, 2024

Grocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 8, 2024
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
January 8, 2024
Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.
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CO2 Refrigeration Technician

Pressure, States, Conditions Major Components in R-744 Education

Flash gas bypass and high pressure valves are important aspects of CO₂ refrigeration systems
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 22, 2023
As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding installation and service needs.
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Supermarket Refrigeration Case

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 6, 2023
Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.
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Joanna POV Frostlines

Grocers Not Yet Sold On CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Some grocers cite disappointing results with the low-GWP equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 1, 2023
Some food retailers express concerns over CO₂ refrigeration systems, which they have found to be leaky and less energy efficient than expected.
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Harnessing the Sustainability of CO2

Optimal Options for Prioritizing Sustainability with CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
November 6, 2023
CO₂ systems’ environmental benefits and ability to meet any future regulations make them an optimal option for contractors and facility managers.
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Cedar Valley Cheese Warehouse

Discovering the Benefits of R-744

The R-744 market is just blooming in the U.S., as fewer than 1,000 systems have been installed domestically
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 10, 2023
A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.
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