Refrigeration - Articles - Page 36

Pressure, States, Conditions Major Components in R-744 Education

Flash gas bypass and high pressure valves are important aspects of CO₂ refrigeration systems

December 22, 2023

As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding installation and service needs.

EPA Extends Sell-Through Period, Easing Inventory Concerns

HVACR industry was initially displeased with parts of the final rule

Joanna R. Turpin

December 21, 2023

The HVACR industry was initially surprised by a date-of-install requirement, mandating installation of certain equipment by January 1, 2025, but EPA extended sell-through period to January 1, 2026.

Heatcraft Announces Price Increases of Up to 4%

December 20, 2023

Heatcraft's price increases of up to 4% will be in effect for orders placed on or after Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024.

Ice Machine Evaporators With Separating Grids

If grid separation occurs, it is often more cost-effective to replace the entire ice machine

Joe Marchese

December 20, 2023

If an ice machine evaporator has a grid design, it can separate from the evaporator plate over time, causing ice to form between the two parts, causing problems.

2 Refrigeration Organizations to Merge

December 11, 2023

After nearly three years of discussion and planning, the memberships of both RETA and RSES approved a merger during their respective annual business meetings in November.

Amount of Reclaimed Refrigerant Not Enough to Meet Demand

An HVAC Minute Video Update: December 11, 2023

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 11, 2023

The pressure is on for the HVACR industry to better manage refrigerants to prevent possible shortages.

Hussmann Ramps Up Production of CO2 Systems

December 8, 2023

The rapid adoption of CO₂technology by many retailers has placed a strain on current OEM capabilities, and Hussmann is responding to meet the challenge, a press release from the company said.

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment

Herb Woerpel

December 7, 2023

While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2023

Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.