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Pressure Testing A System With Dry Nitrogen

This effective method verifies a system is leak-free

Joe Marchese

July 18, 2023

Pressure testing a system with dry nitrogen can be a very effective method of verifying a system is leak-free.

Expert Tech Tips: Episode 2 – Measuring Superheat

How-to video: measuring superheat

July 16, 2023

Don Fort, senior technical trainer, Heatcraft, walks HVAC technicians through the process of measuring superheat in a system.

Refrigerant Reclaim is the Name of the Game

As HFCs are phased down, the need for reclaimed refrigerants increases

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

With the phasedown of HFCs, there will be a greater demand for reclaimed refrigerants. The problem is, the amount of reclaimed refrigerant being produced is inadequate to meet those demands.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

Refrigerant Best Practices

If you’re recovering refrigerant, here are a few tips to help the process go smoothly

Tony Gonzalez

July 9, 2023

Recovery can be simple and fast if you use these tips and follow established safety procedures.

Elastocaloric Technology Could Be Next-Gen Cooling System

University of Maryland researchers believe technology could be commercially viable in a few years

July 3, 2023

Elastocaloric cooling technology developed by University of Maryland researchers is environmentally friendly and could represent the next generation of cooling equipment.

July 3, 2023, ACHR NEWSRoom: Federal Court Scraps Refrigerant Canister Rule

Maria Taylor

July 3, 2023

Catch up on the latest headlines in our NEWSRoom video series.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

A2Ls Already in Widespread Use Across the Pond

Refrigerant transition also well underway in the U.S., with steep HFC cut next year

Joanna R. Turpin

July 1, 2023

The HFC phasedown is well underway in the U.S., and we will soon see A2L equipment becoming available, just like in Europe.

New Supermarket Doubles as Danfoss Laboratory

June 30, 2023

The supermarket, which is powered primarily by solar energy and reuses the heat discharged by its refrigeration systems, will also serve as a site for Danfoss to test new energy-saving and climate-friendlier technologies.