Refrigerants - Articles - Page 66

Grow Your Own HVACR Workforce by Offering Internships

October 1, 2018

While the stronger economy is definitely good news for contractors, they are probably not too thrilled to see these record low unemployment numbers.

Letters From Our Readers: Oct. 1, 2018

October 1, 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.

Transitioning to Alternative, Lower Global Warming Potential Refrigerants

Contractors can help supermarket and store owners find the right solution

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

Determining which refrigerant may work best for an application can be challenging. While larger supermarket and restaurant chains usually have in-house personnel who help make this decision, they often turn to their local contractors for their advice as well.

Supermarkets in the Market for New, Advanced IoT Solutions

New options can improve refrigeration performance and reduce downtime

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

Grocery store owners and managers are increasingly utilizing the IoT in order to monitor the performance of their refrigeration equipment, so they can take immediate action should a problem arise.

Let’s Worry More About Refrigerant Leaks, Less About Metrics

Joanna R. Turpin

September 3, 2018

It seems like there is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the best way to calculate a refrigerant’s potential harm to the environment.

Finding and Fixing Refrigerant Leaks Is Frustrating but Necessary

Joe Marchese

September 3, 2018

It is always best to find and repair the source of the leak. But depending on the size of the system and the size and location of the refrigerant leak, it may not be an easy or inexpensive repair.

Preventing Refrigerant Floodback and Migration Before It’s Too Late

John Tomczyk

September 3, 2018

Refrigerant floodback occurs when liquid refrigerant enters the compressor’s crankcase during the running cycle. Refrigerant floodback will dilute the compressor’s oil with liquid refrigerant, which will cause oil foaming in the crankcase, washing the bearings clean of their lubricating oil.

Advanced Refrigeration Technologies Boosting Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets

Advances in HVACR technologies can produce significant savings

Lisa Tryson

September 3, 2018

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

Imagine There’s No Comfort …

Matt Michel

September 3, 2018

Without mechanical refrigeration and air conditioning, the nation is fundamentally different.

The Changing World of Supermarket Refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

August 13, 2018

Refrigerant regulations are another reason why change is coming, as HCFCs will be phased out by 2020, and given their high GWP, HFCs will likely be phased down in the near future as well. At some point, supermarkets will need to start considering low-GWP alternatives, such as HFO blends, as well as so-called “future-proof” refrigerants, such as ammonia, CO₂, or propane.