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AHRI Presents Policy Leadership Award to Senator Tom Carper

March 7, 2023

AHRI bestowed the honor in appreciation of Sen. Tom Carper's work in successfully shepherding the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act and the Kigali Amendment through the U.S. Senate.

Low-GWP Refrigerants Take Center Stage

New solutions are designed to replace R-410A, R-134a, and others

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2023

Refrigerant manufacturers highlighted their low-GWP refrigerants for both air conditioning and refrigeration applications at the 2023 AHR Expo.

What’s All The Fuss About PFAS In Refrigerants?

Look for regulation of these chemicals, which are found in many synthetic refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 1, 2023

The latest refrigerant transition is well underway, with the 10% cut in the production of HFC refrigerants that went into effect last year. But there are growing concerns about some of the chemicals used in certain synthetic refrigerants, such as PFAS.

NASRC Offers Free Natural Refrigerant Training Summit

The 3-day event for refrigeration technicians will cover CO₂ and propane installation/service

February 27, 2023

NASRC is hosting its first-ever Natural Refrigerant Training Summit in Irwindale, California from April 4-6, 2023.

Refrigerant Transition is Top of Mind at AHR Expo

Panel discussion covered the new efficiency standards, labor shortages, and supply chain issues as well

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2023

At the AHR Expo, a panel of HVACR industry experts discussed the refrigerant transition and supply chain issues, as well as the labor shortage and the new efficiency standard.

EPA Accused Of Stalling on Refrigerant Cylinder Ban Concerns

Congressman asks EPA to respond to petitions regarding phaseout of disposable cylinders

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2023

Congressman James Comer sent a letter to EPA, asking the Agency why it has not responded to petitions from Worthington Industries and others, regarding its proposed ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders.

Danfoss Expects Modest Growth In 2023

Energy efficiency, as well as decarbonization and electrification, are major trends

Joanna R. Turpin

February 8, 2023

Danfoss hosted its 27th annual press breakfast at the AHR Expo, offering insights into the current and future state of the company, as well as the HVACR industry.

LG Electronics Component Solutions Highlights New Compressors

New compressors utilize R-32 and R-454B

Joanna R. Turpin

February 7, 2023

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.

Don Fort and intelliGen Refrigeration Controller

Basic Refrigeration: Thermodynamics of Heat Transfer

First in series describes how temperature and pressure changes affect refrigerant

Don Fort

February 1, 2023

Technicians should understand how heat transfer works in a refrigeration system, as well as the four laws that describe how temperature and pressure changes affect the state of refrigerant in a sealed piping system.