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Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

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Johnson Controls Expands Its Rooftop Manufacturing Facility

New addition also features advanced rooftop unit design and testing capabilities

Joanna R. Turpin

May 13, 2019

The facility will serve as the flagship location for industry research, manufacturing, and testing of Johnson Controls HVAC rooftop units.

Daikin Chiller Leak Check - The ACHR News

Refrigerant Choices for Chillers Remain Complex

Low-GWP alternatives that are nonflammable and efficient still elusive

Joanna R. Turpin

May 6, 2019

The regulatory landscape for refrigerants used in chillers has become more complicated, thanks to the court decision that declared the EPA is not authorized to regulate HFC refrigerants under the Clean Air Act.

IIAR Conference 2019 - Phoenix, Arizona - The ACHR News

IIAR Conference Offers Insights Regarding Natural Refrigerants

New commercial refrigeration track explored industry trends

Joanna R. Turpin

May 6, 2019

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) welcomed more than 1,600 attendees and 150 exhibitors to its annual Natural Refrigeration Conference and Expo.

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Great Things Imagined at This Year’s MCAA Annual Convention

Attendees enjoyed numerous educational and networking opportunities

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2019

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) 2019 annual convention offered numerous educational and networking opportunities, and plenty of time to socialize, golf, or just soak up the sun.

Cellphones Are Sapping Productivity

Just having them nearby is a disruption

Joanna R. Turpin

April 29, 2019

As the parent of adult children, I try hard not to give too much unsolicited advice. Nevertheless, I broke my pledge when my kids got their first jobs after college. My piece of advice? Put away your cell phones, and don’t look at them except during lunchtime.

High Times for HVAC in Grow Facilities

Demand for climate control technology continues to increase

Joanna R. Turpin

April 22, 2019

Indoor farming encompasses more than just cannabis and includes all kinds of agricultural products, including produce and livestock.

Artificial Intelligence Could Revolutionize HVACR

Joanna R. Turpin

April 8, 2019

AI-enabled HVAC systems can offer benefits for building owners and occupants. By monitoring and analyzing conditions inside a space, as well as outdoors, the system can constantly make adjustments to the environment based on the data being collected.

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Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

Comprehensive refrigerant management programs can save money, reduce hazards

Joanna R. Turpin

April 1, 2019

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.