Refrigeration - Articles - Page 37

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

November 4, 2023

There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.

Magnitude WME-D Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller

Daikin Showcases R-32 Innovations at Bi-Annual Sales Meeting

The global HVAC manufacturer announced it will be introducing 13 new products in the next 18 months

Herb Woerpel

November 1, 2023

Daikin used its group sales event as a stage to showcase its existing innovations and provide a preview of what’s to come.

EPA Announces GreenChill Award Winners

The program recognizes those who have significantly reduced their refrigerant emissions

October 29, 2023

EPA’s GreenChill program recognized those companies committed to reducing refrigerant emissions and decreasing their impact on the environment.

Free Training Offered For CO₂, R-290 Refrigeration Systems

NASRC to provide natural refrigerant training for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis

October 28, 2023

NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in St. Louis who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.

EPA Proposes Phasing Out R-134a

The Agency cites the use of TCE in some R-134a production as an unreasonable risk to human health

October 27, 2023

EPA is proposing the phaseout of R-134a, due to the use of TCE in the manufacture of the refrigerant.

Preventing System Contamination

Poor service practices can lead to premature failure of refrigeration systems

Joe Marchese

October 26, 2023

When installing and repairing refrigeration equipment, technicians should always follow good service practices to prevent any contaminants from entering the piping or system components.

Yellow Jacket P51 TITAN and Series 41 Digital Manifolds

Cool New Tools for A2L Refrigerants

The transition to mildly flammable alternatives will require spark-free tools

Joanna R. Turpin

October 11, 2023

HVAC contractors and technicians must invest in new spark-free tools that are compatible with the A2L refrigerants.

Discovering the Benefits of R-744

The R-744 market is just blooming in the U.S., as fewer than 1,000 systems have been installed domestically

Herb Woerpel

October 10, 2023

A pending global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown and additional efficiency regulations have bolstered R-744’s position in the American food retail market, further accelerating interest in the refrigerant’s unique benefits.

EPA Issues Final Rule on HFC Phasedown

A proposed rule on managing and reusing existing HFCs was also published

Joanna R. Turpin

October 8, 2023

Under EPA's final rule, the manufacture of most R-410A equipment will not be allowed after January 1, 2025.

Hudson Technologies Joins Cool Coalition

October 6, 2023

The Cool Coalition is a global network of participants from government, cities, international organizations, businesses, finance, academia, and civil society to facilitate knowledge exchange, advocacy, and joint action toward a transition to efficient, climate-friendly cooling.