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Manufacturers Fret over CARB Deadlines for Air Conditioning Systems

At recent meeting, stakeholders anxious over HFC phasedown timeline

February 24, 2020

Since many low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, changes must be made to building codes and standards before they will be acceptable in HVACR equipment.

Hussmann’s microdistributed (MD) system.

A Deep Dive Into Five Refrigeration Architectures

Several use low-GWP refrigerants, offering a safe bet against future regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

February 10, 2020

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As refrigerant regulations grow more stringent, manufacturers are beginning to offer new refrigeration architectures that utilize low-GWP refrigerants.

R-410A Transition Considerations

January 1, 2020

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With the right processes and procedures in place, the industry can safely enable transition to a R-410A replacement refrigerant.

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Regulations

California Air Resources Board Explores Feasibility and Costs of New Refrigerant Regulations

Stakeholders share concerns over California’s rapid transition to low-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 9, 2019

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At CARB’s stakeholders’ meeting, manufacturers and end users expressed concern about the feasibility and cost of implementing these regulations.

Understanding A2L Refrigerants for Air Conditioners

A discussion of refrigerants that will replace R-410A

August 12, 2019

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This article focuses on the refrigerants that will replace R-410A, the most commonly used refrigerant in air conditioners and heat pumps today.

IEC Approves Higher Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants

Change applies to self-contained refrigeration equipment, but U.S. may not accept increased limit

Joanna R. Turpin

August 12, 2019

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The refrigeration industry notes that the IEC’s approval could open the door to a wider range of equipment that utilizes low-GWP refrigerants.

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Refrigeration Industry Contends With Refrigerant Uncertainty

Questions arise as EPA offers little guidance

Joanna R. Turpin

July 1, 2019

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Since the courts ruled that the EPA did not have the authority to phase down HFCs, the commercial refrigeration industry has been in a bit of turmoil.

ASHRAE Panelists Discuss the Latest in Low-GWP Refrigerants

Webcast focused on alternative options for unitary and VRF systems

Joanna R. Turpin

June 10, 2019

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Panelists reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of most of the alternatives that are currently being considered for unitary and VRF systems.

Project Files: Episode 18 - Duluth Ice Arena - The ACHR News

Project Files: Episode 18 — Duluth Ice Arena Converts to Opteon XP40

Maria Taylor

May 17, 2019

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The rink at Mars Lakeview Arena in Duluth, Minnesota, maintained a full-size ice sheet with 1,750 pounds of R-22. The converted DX chiller system runs on a non-ozone depleting, low-GWP refrigerant , R-449A.

Global and Local Circumstances Squeeze Compressor Design - ACHR News

Global and Local Circumstances Squeeze HVACR Compressor Design

Manufacturers solve for pending deadlines, close boundaries, and a tight tech market

Robert Beverly

March 18, 2019

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Ongoing refrigerant developments and efficiency regulations have the attention of many in the compressor industry.

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