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RSES has released the third edition of its Hydrocarbon Refrigerants study guide and eLearning course. The study guide and eLearning course are designed to assist HVACR professionals in understanding the requirements to safely maintain and service systems that utilize flammable refrigerants currently approved under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program.

Emerson has created a cold chain organization focused on supporting temperature-sensitive and asset optimization solutions wherever commercial goods are moved, stored, or sold. According to Emerson, the organization will offer customers a total-channel approach to protect foods and other critical cargo at every step along the cold chain — from grower and processor to distributor and retailer.

Giant Eagle was recognized as the supermarket retail chain with the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant rate in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2017 GreenChill Partnership Annual Achievements. The Port Townsend Food Co-op was recognized for having the lowest emissions rate among small/independent grocers.

The residential boiler market in the U.S. is somewhat small when compared to the rest of the world. In fact, according to some estimates, only about 9 million U.S. homes are heated with boilers, 60 percent of which are in the Northeast.

There is no right or wrong way to approach shoulder seasons, but most contractors find that having a plan in place helps them make the most of the slower times.

Manufacturers of HVAC equipment are a charitable bunch, often lending a hand after weather-related and natural disasters, as well as offering their expertise to national and local charities. They are particularly generous when it comes to supporting trade schools and vocational training programs that count on their donations of HVAC equipment in order to provide a hands-on experience for their students. By donating equipment to trade schools and vocational training programs, manufacturers demonstrate their dedication to educating the next generation of HVAC professionals.

Since its arrival in the U.S., crosslinked polyethylene PEX) tubing has taken the hydronics industry by storm. That is primarily due to its reputation as being a durable, flexible, and, some might even say, more affordable option for radiant heating and snowmelt applications.

One of the most effective ways to measure airflow is through a method known as a traverse. While a traverse offers an accurate means of determining airflow, it is rarely used by HVAC professionals due to its intimidating nature.

When the Steamfitters United Association (UA) Local No. 602 Mechanical Trades School needed equipment to use in its apprenticeship program, a major industrial and mechanical equipment distributor fulfilled the entire wish list through manufacturer donations.

While smart thermostats are certainly on the rise for the residential market, the commercial side has experienced a much slower adoption rate. While a residential building has fewer people to heat or cool and a smaller space, commercial buildings aren’t as simple. Larger spaces and more people can make for a difficult heating and cooling process.