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Torad Tests Spool Compressor with Ultra-Low GWP Refrigerant

The new spool compressor shows improved efficiency and performance characteristics

June 16, 2016

Torad Engineering LLC announced it has tested a new 40-ton spool compressor designed specifically for medium pressure refrigerants such as R-134a, as well as low and ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants like R-513A and HFO-1234yf.

Bitzer’s Schaufler Academy receives Deutscher TGA-Award

Training center recognized for its exceptional efficiency and eco-friendly design

May 17, 2016

Bitzer’s Schaufler Academy has received the Deutscher TGA-Award 2016 in the New Building category for its energy efficient and eco-friendly design. The international training center of the compressor manufacturer is located in Rottenburg-Ergenzingen, Germany.

Tecumseh Products Co.: Refrigerator Compressor

May 9, 2016

The TA² is a high-efficiency household refrigerator compressor with a cooling capacity of 300-800 Btuh that is optimized for use with ecofriendly hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerant R600a (isobutene).

Bitzer Approves Some HFOs for Its Screw Compressors

The company subjected the refrigerants to intensive testing

May 2, 2016

Compressor manufacturer Bitzer has approved the hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) refrigerants R-1234yf and R-1234ze(E) for its CSH and CSW screw compressors. The two alternatives to R-134a have a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 10.

Embraco Appoints New Global President

Luis Felipe Dau promoted from vice president of business and marketing

April 4, 2016

Embraco announced that Luis Felipe Dau has been named the company’s new global president. Dau had been serving as vice president of business and marketing. Dau began his role as president on March 1.

The two most common causes of compressor failure are loss of lubrication and slugging, according to Brainerd Compressor Inc.

Don’t Blame the Compressor

Determine the source of failure before installing a replacement

Kimberly Schwartz

March 28, 2016

Ninety percent of compressor failures can be attributed to problems found elsewhere in the system. And, serious consequences can result if technicians don’t determine the true source of the compressor failure.

Using the latest technology in modern refrigeration systems, application engineers provide instruction and training for personnel and service technicians from all over the world at Bitzer’s new Schaufler Academy in Germany.

HVAC Refrigerants Continue to Evolve

Regulatory requirements are prompting manufacturers to utilize low-GWP alternatives

Kimberly Schwartz

March 28, 2016

As manufacturers research the viability of low-GWP and other natural refrigerants, they face the concurrent challenges of ensuring compressors are efficient, safe, and reliable.

Brainerd Compressor Inc. reps welcome students from local technical schools to visit the company’s facility and learn more about compressors.

Compressor Service Techs Thirsty for More Knowledge

Follow-up training is essential

Kimberly Schwartz

March 28, 2016

A common complaint throughout the HVACR industry is that when new technicians enter the industry, they don’t have the skills and knowledge that employers expect. One area where this is evident is in the field of compressor service.

U.S. Army Awards Research Contract for Next-Generation CO2 Refrigeration System

S-RAM Dynamics to produce system using new CO2 energy recovery compressor

March 16, 2016

The U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center (NSSC) has awarded S-RAM Dynamics a Small Business Independent Research (SBIR) Phase 2 contract for $1 million to build and test a mobile refrigeration system demonstration prototype using the new S-RAM energy recovery compressor that utilizes CO2 refrigerant.

Tecumseh Products Co. Announces Leadership Change

Climate control industry veteran succeeds Harold Karp

March 15, 2016

Tecumseh Products Co. announced that Harold Karp has stepped down as president and CEO of the compressor manufacturer. He is succeeded by Doug Murdock, who most recently served as president of the Climate Products Group at Mueller Industries Inc.