Refrigerant management

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Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers

Trane is helping the luxury retailer with its decarbonization plan

April 29, 2022

Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system

John Tomczyk

December 26, 2021

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Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Is Industry Concern

Research details where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2021

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In its recent online summit, the NASRC offered details on common sources of refrigerant leaks and what causes them to occur.

A1 Versus A2L Refrigerants: Similar But Different

Some new tools will be needed with A2Ls, but overall best practices remain the same

Joanna R. Turpin

October 11, 2021

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The refrigerant transition has caused concern among HVAC contractors who wonder whether it is safe to work with mildly flammable refrigerants.

Refrigeration Systems Are Going Au Naturel

Natural refrigerants such as propane and CO2 are becoming more popular

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2021

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So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.

Retrofitting Refrigeration Systems With HFO Blends

HFC phasedown is encouraging food retailers to look at lower-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2021

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With the phaseout of HCFC refrigerants and the impending phasedown of HFCs, food retailers are looking at lower-GWP solutions for their refrigeration equipment.

Grocer Fined For Refrigerant Violations

Albertons accused of failing to comply with California’s program requirements

August 3, 2021

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During regular inspections, CARB investigators found that Albertsons failed to comply with the program’s requirements across Albertsons stores between 2016 and 2018.

Webinars Cover Leak Patterns and Detection Standards

Bacharach’s experts discuss NH3 and CO2 leak standards and refrigerant patterns

August 3, 2021

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The newest Bacharach webinar discusses NH3 and CO2 applications, concentration limits and alarms, and what needs to be known about leak detection.

Rheem is providing training and support.

How the U.S. Can Avoid Europe’s Problematic HFC Phasedown

The U.S. can learn from mistakes made overseas to ensure a smooth transition

Joanna R. Turpin

July 30, 2021

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The U.S. will have a few steep production cuts — the first one coming in 2024 — but industry experts say that the country is in a better position to handle them.