Refrigeration - Articles - Page 71

Manufacturers Ask CARB to Extend Air Conditioning Deadline

Under current regulation, new a/c equipment must have a GWP limit of 750 by 2023

August 4, 2020

CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.

CARB Outlines Refrigeration Updates At Recent Workshop

Food retail sector can choose from two options in order to comply with rules

Joanna R. Turpin

August 4, 2020

CARB held a public workshop in July to discuss its most recent proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.

Carrier recently announced that it had chosen R-454B as its primary lower-GWP solution.

R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A

This mildly flammable refrigerant has already been selected by one major OEM

Joanna R. Turpin

August 2, 2020

The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant(s) will be chosen to replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.

New Refrigeration Compressor Design Offers Improved Efficiency

Purdue University’s orbiting scroll design is driven by a gear mechanism

July 30, 2020

A compressor design proposes a new drive mechanism for compressors used for cooling in homes, buildings, airplanes, and cars.

Free Natural Refrigerant Library Available Online For Limited Time

NASRC offers on-demand presentations that highlight new technologies for supermarkets

July 30, 2020

NASRC is offering free access to its on-demand presentations highlighting the latest natural refrigerant technologies.

Hiring Landscape Changes Due To Pandemic

Bigger pool of applicants may now be available

Joanna R. Turpin

July 30, 2020

If there is one silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that finding qualified people may be just a little bit easier these days.

In Wake of COVID-19, Refrigeration Cleanliness Becomes a Bigger Concern

Food retailers, restauranteurs interested in sanitation measures for refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2020

Grocers are becoming more vigilant in keeping their refrigeration equipment as clean as possible.

Ice Machine Maintenance Means Regular Cleaning and Sanitizing

Extra cleaning may be needed if equipment is idle for a prolonged period of time

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2020

Once restaurants started reopening, smart owners asked contractors to clean and sanitize ice machines before they were returned to service.

Small-Format Stores Require Different Refrigeration Strategy

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for selecting equipment designed for smaller spaces

Joanna R. Turpin

July 28, 2020

While large grocery stores are not going away any time soon, there is a new trend taking hold in the marketplace: the small-format grocery store.

2020 Dealer Design AwardsL: Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration and Ice Machines

Better Access Makes Cool Products

Robert Beverly

July 27, 2020

Like other companies working in the sector, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products faced a new set of DOE Annual Walk-In Energy Factor (AWEF) standards taking effect on Jan. 1 of this year.