Refrigeration - Articles - Page 97

Don’t Be a One-Gauge Technician

Look at the whole picture when troubleshooting a refrigeration system

February 4, 2019

When servicing a refrigeration system, it is important to accurately determine the true cause of the failure. Misdiagnosing the problem can often create additional system issues for you and the customer.

Harris Supplies Brazing Equipment to Train Local Workforce

Supporting technical education allows the industry to flourish

January 30, 2019

Along with the good news about a booming economy and low unemployment rates come challenges for manufacturers that are trying to hire skilled employees. The National Association of Manufacturers said about 500,000 manufacturing jobs are open, and many experts believe this is due to a severe skills gap.

Hussmann Adds SaaS as Part of Its Total Solutions Offering

Reducing the total cost of operating commercial refrigeration systems

January 30, 2019

Hussmann Services Corp., a Panasonic company, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Exxeno LLC, which will provide cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) monitoring and analysis solutions to reduce the total cost of operating commercial refrigeration systems.

Growing Demand for Cooling Could Spur Technology Breakthroughs

IEA supports new efficiency standards

January 30, 2019

The global demand for cooling is growing exponentially, which could place serious strains on electrical grids around the world. This increasing demand is coming primarily from developing nations in hotter parts of the world, such as India, where the peak electricity load for air conditioning could reach 45 percent in 2050, up from 10 percent today.

Green Energy Policies Often End Up Hurting the Poor

Joanna R. Turpin

January 21, 2019

California has now signaled that it, too, intends to follow Germany down the renewable energy path. In September, the governor signed a bill requiring that 100 percent of the state’s electricity be generated by renewable energy sources such as solar or wind by 2045. This is an expensive proposition and will significantly boost California’s already high residential electricity costs, which are currently about $.20/kWh.

Hussmann's new micro-distributed refrigeration system. - The ACHR News

EPA’s Proposed Changes to Section 608 Cause Concern in the Industry

Some HVACR professionals are wary about new rules regarding HFC leak repair/purchase

Joanna R. Turpin

January 14, 2019

Basically, the proposed rule would roll back parts of Section 608 of its Refrigerant Management Regulations as it applies to HFCs.

ABCs of Externally Equalized TXVs

Devices can improve evaporator efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning systems

John Tomczyk

January 14, 2019

The TXV also simultaneously controls a set amount of evaporator superheat while, under these same conditions, assuming the range and capacity of the valve is not exceeded.

Webinars Are a Convenient Way to Provide More HVAC Technical Training

Online resources are often available 24/7 without any necessary travel

Joe Marchese

January 14, 2019

These technologies continue to evolve and change as systems become more efficient and as new methods are discovered to improve the refrigeration cycle. As such, the importance of continuing education cannot be emphasized enough.

HVACR Directory & Source Guide

The No. 1 HVACR buyers guide for more than 85 years

January 7, 2019

The NEWS HVACR Directory & Source Guide is one of the industry’s most valuable resources. HVACR pros rely on it to locate products, get technical support, and discover new business opportunities.