Refrigeration - Articles - Page 51

Heatcraft Offers Refrigeration Training Opportunities

Classes ranging from beginner to advanced will be offered this fall

November 1, 2022

Heatcraft Refrigeration Products has expanded its training capabilities and is offering a variety of classes this fall.

California Embarks On A Banning Spree

But eliminating furnaces and refrigerant may not be a realistic approach

Joanna R. Turpin

November 1, 2022

California lawmakers have been banning just about anything that they believe could hamper the state’s ability to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

EPA To Hold Webinar on Managing HFCs and Substitutes

The Agency seeks input on ways to increase reclamation of HFCs

October 31, 2022

On November 9 the EPA will host a stakeholder meeting to provide information, as well as enable stakeholders to provide input, on an upcoming regulatory action regarding the AIM Act.

EPA Issues HFC Allowances for 2023, Plans for 2024

The second phase of the phasedown will use similar methodology for allocations

Joanna R. Turpin

October 30, 2022

The EPA recently issued HFC allowances for 2023 and announced the methodology it would use to determine allowances for 2024-2028.

Grocers Prepare for HFC Phasedown, New Refrigeration Systems

FMI conference covered environmental regulations, new technology, labor shortages, and more

Joanna R. Turpin

October 26, 2022

At the FMI ES&D Conference, attendees learned about everything from new refrigeration technology to changing store formats to regulations that are requiring the phasedown of HFC refrigerants.

Project Files: Episode 54 — Condenser Upgrade for Coca-Cola Bottling Plant

Evapco condensers, Pulse~Pure water treatment benefit bottom line and environment

Maria Taylor

October 21, 2022

Recently, Arctic Refrigeration tackled a multi-year retrofit and expansion at a Coca-Cola bottling facility in Henrico, Virginia, just outside of Richmond.

Ndustrial Announces Integration Partnership with M&M Carnot/Logix

October 14, 2022

Ndustrial and M&M Carnot/Logix announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced refrigeration products and processes to continuously improve operations and boost margins across cold storage warehouses and food processing facilities.

Make Sure Universal Replacement Parts Are Right for the Job

Using the wrong part can lead to extra time on a repair and damage the refrigeration system

Joe Marchese

October 9, 2022

Before purchasing and installing universal parts, make sure they are the right fit for the system and the repair needed.

Finalizing the A2L Provisions in 2024 Mechanical Codes

ICC and IAPMO share how the new codes may address the use of lower-flammability refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

October 6, 2022

The ICC and IAPMO are in the process of updating their 2024 mechanical codes to include the use of A2L refrigerants in comfort cooling equipment, and contractors should become familiar with these new provisions.

California Bans Sale of Bulk R-410A and Other HFCs

Only reclaimed refrigerants will be available to service existing equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2022

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1206, which prohibits the sale or distribution of bulk HFCs that exceed a specified GWP.