Articles Tagged with ''natural refrigerants''

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The Case for a Natural Refrigerant Incentive Program

Natural refrigerants in the US need a kick-start, and it could happen in California
Keilly Witman
Keilly Witman
May 9, 2016

The supermarket industry realized a long time ago that it is impossible to solve environmental problems related to refrigerant leaks using a repair-based approach (i.e., with policies that focus on leak repair and record-keeping). Yet, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) main regulatory program to address harmful refrigerant emissions reflects a repair-based policy.


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Refrigerant recovery is likely to remain a part of the industry, even in the age of naturals and hydrocarbons. Photo courtesy of Ritchie Engineering Co.

Natural, HC Refrigerants Spell Change — Not Doom

Examining the impact refrigerants lacking recovery requirements have on recovery and reclamation
Ron Rajecki
April 4, 2016

What long-term implications will this have on the refrigerant-recovery industry, which has been built on recovering chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) — refrigerants that are increasingly being phased out? The answer: Change is on the horizon, but demise is not imminent.


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Using the latest technology in modern refrigeration systems, application engineers provide instruction and training for personnel and service technicians from all over the world at Bitzer’s new Schaufler Academy in Germany.

HVAC Refrigerants Continue to Evolve

Regulatory requirements are prompting manufacturers to utilize low-GWP alternatives
Kimberly Schwartz
March 28, 2016

As manufacturers research the viability of low-GWP and other natural refrigerants, they face the concurrent challenges of ensuring compressors are efficient, safe, and reliable.


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Constantly Changing Refrigerant Regulations Make Customers Wary

‘Didn’t we just do this?’ as GWP joins ODP in paving way for phaseouts
Ron Rajecki
November 2, 2015

The recent refrigerant delistings made under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program have made some customers — especially in the supermarket refrigeration sector — skittish about making a major investment in new refrigeration equipment.


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Natural Refrigerants Market Worth $1.4 Billion by 2020

Europe is the largest market for natural refrigerants
September 25, 2015

The global natural refrigerants market is forecast to reach $1.4 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5 percent between 2015 and 2020, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.


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Refrigerants Market Worth $21 Billion by 2020

Stationary air conditioning dominates the refrigerants market
August 24, 2015

The global refrigerants market is forecast to reach $21 billion by 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.


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Embraco Offers Technical Training Sessions

January 25, 2015

Embraco, a major manufacturer of compressors for domestic and commercial applications, is offering technical training sessions at the AHR Expo. The training will be held at the company’s booth, No. 5255.


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