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Home » alternative refrigerants

Articles Tagged with ''alternative refrigerants''

Supermarket-refrigeration

CARB Outlines Refrigeration Updates At Recent Workshop

Food retail sector can choose from two options in order to comply with rules
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 4, 2020
CARB held a public workshop in July to discuss its most recent proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.
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Carrier recently announced that it had chosen R-454B as its primary lower-GWP solution.

R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A

This mildly flammable refrigerant has already been selected by one major OEM
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
August 2, 2020
The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.
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NASRC

Free Natural Refrigerant Library Available Online For Limited Time

NASRC offers on-demand presentations that highlight new technologies for supermarkets
July 30, 2020
NASRC is offering free access to its on-demand presentations highlighting the latest natural refrigerant technologies.
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Spray Insulation

International Mechanical Code Makes Targeted Code Adjustments

The latest revision revisits several exhaust details, adds a ventilation exception while removing another, and saves A2Ls for next time
Robert Beverly
July 9, 2020
“Construction is ever-evolving, and how we prepare trades professionals matters now more than ever.”
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Daikin R-32 Training.

Manufacturers Eye R-32 To Replace R-410A

The mildly flammable refrigerant is an attractive alternative for cooling equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
July 7, 2020
R-32 is an attractive alternative to R-410A because it offers an excellent balance of cost, performance, and low environmental impact, said Scot Swan.
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The reclamation process at Golden Refrigerant.

R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down

Mixed refrigerants are also a problem, as proper recovery practices not always followed
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.
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ComStar’s RS-44b Refrigerant.

A Closer Look at Several Alternatives to R-22

Always check with manufacturer before retrofitting any cooling equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 29, 2020
If customers are seeking a more environmentally friendly alternative to HCFCs, there are many options available.
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Joanna's Point of View

On Refrigerant Regulations, The Logjam Is Starting To Break

Legislation is moving forward at the state and federal level
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 2, 2020
Ever since the courts ruled in 2017 that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the HVACR industry has been in limbo.
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Flame projection testing chart.

A2L Refrigerant Integration and Its Impact on HVACR Service Calls

Differences will affect what to bring, safety procedures, and scope of service
Robert Beverly
June 1, 2020
A2L refrigerants are set to become a part of daily life for more contractors over the next few years.
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One of Chemours’ most popular HFO blends, Opteon XP40 (R-449A).

Grocers’ Growing Interest in HFO Solutions

Lower-GWP refrigerant alternatives can be retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
May 27, 2020
The refrigerant regulatory landscape is changing in the U.S., leaving many scrambling to figure out which lower-GWP solution will work best.
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