Articles Tagged with ''refrigerant regulations''

Testing refrigeration or a/c equipment that utilizes R-22 refrigerant.

Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern

Refrigerant analyzers can detect low-quality, mixed, and counterfeit products

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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Mixed and low-quality refrigerants damage HVACR systems and can pose a safety threat to technicians.

California Supermarkets Prepare for Low-GWP Future

NASRC workshop covers strategies for making the transition to alternative refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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NASRC and PG&E recently co-hosted an educational workshop to help the supermarket industry prepare for California’s new refrigerant regulations.

ACCA Educates State Energy Officials on Workforce Needs and Safety

Becomes involved in the NASEO event

September 23, 2019

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ACCA announced its involvement in the National Association of State Energy Officials Annual Meeting on September 17.

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Regulations

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations

Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 9, 2019

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At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.

AHRI Update Removes Paint Color Assignments for Refrigerant Containers

Hopes to reduce confusion among similarly colored refrigerant containers

September 2, 2019

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Guideline revisions specify that all refrigerant containers should have the same paint color to reduce confusion among similarly colored containers.

Free Low-GWP Refrigerant Workshop Offered in New York

NASRC to host it on September 27

September 2, 2019

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The NASRC will host a workshop on low-GWP refrigerants that will focus on refrigerant regulations, efficiency opportunities, and technology trends.

Free Webinars Will Focus On New Refrigerants, Regulations

Danfoss to host annual Refrigerant Week

September 2, 2019

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This year, the focus will be on equipping contractors and installers for refrigerant change and presenting the solutions that are ready today.

Understanding A2L Refrigerants for Air Conditioners

A discussion of refrigerants that will replace R-410A

August 12, 2019

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This article focuses on the refrigerants that will replace R-410A, the most commonly used refrigerant in air conditioners and heat pumps today.

IEC Approves Higher Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants

Change applies to self-contained refrigeration equipment, but U.S. may not accept increased limit

Joanna R. Turpin

August 12, 2019

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The refrigeration industry notes that the IEC’s approval could open the door to a wider range of equipment that utilizes low-GWP refrigerants.

Danfoss to Host Refrigerant Week

Will equip contractors and installers for refrigerant change

August 9, 2019

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The event will prepare contractors and installers to handle the refrigerant transition through a program of webinars, podcasts, and more.

IASC seeks submissions that represent the best contemporary and innovative technology and thinking about Solar Cooling from a global and diverse range of designers, consultants, practitioners, engineers, architects, educators, thought-leaders, students and other professionals concerned with cooling, people, buildings and energy.

ACHRNEWS

2019 October 7

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present the Commercial Heating Showcase, as well as a look at developments in home performance contracting, and in the refrigeration industry.

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