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A rendition of the yf molecule, the basis for HFO-1234yf refrigerant

Honeywell Scientists Recognized as ‘Heroes of Chemistry’

American Chemical Society award cites development of HFO-1234yf as R-134a replacement
July 4, 2016

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has recognized seven Honeywell scientists with the ACS’ prestigious Heroes of Chemistry Award for the development of a low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant being adopted for vehicles globally.


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Will the Refrigerant Changeover be Like Pulling Teeth?

The HVACR industry has shown its adaptability before, and will again
Ron Rajecki
July 4, 2016

We all know that some of the new refrigerant options are highly flammable, some are mildly flammable, and some operate at very high pressures. But our industry is filled with smart people who know the hazards, and will train and adapt.


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Chemours Receives SNAP Listing for Opteon XP30 Refrigerant

Refrigerant provides low-GWP solution for new and retrofit chiller applications
June 21, 2016

The Chemours Co. announced that its Opteon™ XP30 refrigerant has received Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) listing from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for new and retrofit chiller applications.


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AHRI Announces $5.2M Refrigerant Study

AHRI Announces $5.2M Refrigerant Study

AHRI, ASHRAE, US DOE partnership devotes $5.2 million to broaden knowledge
June 20, 2016

The research program is part of an ongoing global effort to phase down the use of high-GWP refrigerants and identify appropriate climate-friendly alternatives. The DOE will contribute $3 million; ASHRAE, $1.2 million; and AHRI, $1 million.


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R-22 Replacement Refrigerant Obtains ASHRAE Classification of R-458A

TdX 20 is a multi-phase, zeotrope refrigerant blend
June 13, 2016

Refrigerant manufacturer Bluon Energy announced that its TdX 20 refrigerant was given the preliminary ASHRAE number of R-458A with an A1 safety rating. The final approval and assignment of the ASHRAE classification is anticipated by the end of June 2016.


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AHRI, ASHRAE, DOE Partner to Fund Flammable Refrigerant Research

Will facilitate and accelerate the safe use of these refrigerants
June 9, 2016

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), ASHRAE, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are collaborating to fund research that will establish a more robust fact base about the properties and use of flammable refrigerants.


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A-Gas Acquires Rapid Recovery

Will enable company to provide an end-to-end supply and reclamation service to its customers
June 6, 2016

A-Gas International, through its A-Gas Americas business, has completed the acquisition of Rapid Recovery. Headquartered in Phoenix, Rapid Recovery operates across the U.S. from 40 branch locations providing a full suite of on-site recovery and cylinder services to the refrigeration and HVAC sectors.


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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties are slated to increase sharply this year. Charts courtesy of Lowell Randel

IIAR Continues Work to ‘Make Ammonia Great Again’

Industry trends are positive, but the legislative agenda will be slow in an election year
Ron Rajecki
June 6, 2016

The divisiveness of the presidential campaign on top of what was already a difficult political climate in Washington means pushing through any kind of legislation this year will be highly unlikely, though that doesn’t necessarily mean the trends aren’t moving in the right direction for ammonia and other natural refrigerants.


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Hudson Technologies Announces Retirement of James R. Buscemi, VP and CFO

Buscemi will remain with Hudson to assist with the CFO succession for a transition period
June 2, 2016

Hudson Technologies Inc. announced that James R. Buscemi has advised the company of his intent to step down as vice president and chief financial officer of the company, effective July 1, 2016. Buscemi will remain with Hudson to assist with the CFO succession for a transition period.


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