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Brad Thrasher (left) from Zero Zone and Derek Gosselin (right) from Hillphoenix answered questions about digital shopping, changing store formats, and new system architectures. - The ACHR News

E360 Forum Covers Refrigerants, Regulations, Refrigeration Trends

Emerson’s annual meeting addresses challenges for supermarkets, HVACR contractors
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 10, 2018
In his opening address, Ed McKiernan, president of cold chain, electronics, and solutions at Emerson, discussed how consumer, commercial, and regulatory challenges are all contributing to the demand for a more tightly controlled cold chain.
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The Pushback on Propane Refrigeration Systems

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 3, 2018

Essentially, I noted that changing demographics, new technologies, and evolving regulations may result in wider acceptance of self-contained refrigeration units that utilize propane. Several readers took issue with this, noting that central rack refrigeration systems — which are traditionally used in supermarkets around the U.S. — are not going anywhere and that propane units have too many drawbacks to ever seriously be considered for large-scale use.


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EnVisioneering Symposium Caps Off Danfoss Refrigerant Week

Danfoss events focus on commercial refrigeration trends, challenges, solutions
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 3, 2018
At the symposium, industry experts from Danfoss, refrigeration OEMs, end users, regulators, advocacy groups, and refrigerant producers came together to discuss some of the challenges facing the industry, as well as new technologies and megatrends that will impact every aspect of the commercial refrigeration market.
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The EPA’s Call for Comments Stirs Up the HVACR Industry. - The ACHR News

The EPA’s Call for Comments Stirs Up the HVACR Industry

Government authority questioned on Section 608
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
November 26, 2018
The primary question being asked in the proposed rule, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Revisions to the Refrigerant Management Program’s Extension to Substitutes, is whether or not the EPA has the authority to regulate anything beyond ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
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Supreme Court Refuses HFC Refrigerant Case - The ACHR News

Supreme Court Refuses HFC Refrigerant Case

With the last legal challenge exhausted, the future of HFCs remains unclear
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 19, 2018
In October, the Supreme Court decided not to review the case, leaving in place the 2017 ruling, which means for now, the use of high-GWP refrigerants, such as R-404A and R-410A, remains legal.
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Our Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to the EPA for Unity

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 12, 2018
If finalized as proposed, the revised Refrigerant Management rule would, among other things, rescind the leak repair and maintenance requirements for substitute refrigerants.
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Letters From Our Readers: Nov. 12, 2018

November 12, 2018
The following remarks were made regarding the article “HFO Sightings: Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Oct. 1.
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Mixed refrigerants can be recovered and subsequently reclaimed. - The ACHR News

It Is Never a Good Idea for HVACR Techs to Mix Refrigerants

Experts note an increase in improperly charged systems
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 22, 2018
HFCs were created to take the place of HCFCs, but they, too, are being targeted for a phasedown and are likely to be replaced by HFO blends.
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Letters From Our Readers: Oct. 8, 2018

October 8, 2018
The following remarks were made regarding the article “Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor for The NEWS, published Sept. 3.
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Here, a contractor services a Zero Zone system. - The ACHR News

HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits Becoming More Common in Supermarkets

Best practices help ensure supermarket transitions to low-GWP blends go smoothly
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
October 1, 2018
HFO blends are not drop-in refrigerants, and modifications usually have to be made to the equipment before they are used. However, following the guidelines from experts in the industry can help ensure a smooth transition.
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