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Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation

Future-proof solutions are a myth

Jordan Smith

February 3, 2020

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The refrigeration industry can and should continue to challenge itself to focus on what we know are important factors.

Bacharach Refrigerant Management Software Available for Free

Software tacks refrigerant usage, leak inspections, and leak events

January 21, 2020

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The software is an enterprise-scale system to track refrigerant usage, leak inspections, and leak events.

AHRI Board Supports ASHRAE and UL Safety Standards

Adoption in building codes to enable new refrigerant uses is urged

January 8, 2020

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The Board of Directors of AHRI voted unanimously to support safety standards ASHRAE 15 (2019) and UL60335-2-40 3rd edition.

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A2L Refrigerants: Coming Soon to a Truck Near You

The door to mildly flammable refrigerants opens, but the ride isn’t free

Robert Beverly

December 16, 2019

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Discussion surrounding A2Ls often tends toward safety protocols or their performance characteristics, but A2Ls first have to get to the job site.

Are HFCs Still Harmful If They Don’t Leak?

More emphasis should be placed on reducing refrigerant leaks

Joanna R. Turpin

December 2, 2019

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Many years ago when the transition from HCFCs to HFCs was beginning, I talked to a contractor who was pretty disgusted with the whole process.

Testing refrigeration or a/c equipment that utilizes R-22 refrigerant.

Analyze This: Refrigerant Purity Is an Ongoing Industry Concern

Refrigerant analyzers can detect low-quality, mixed, and counterfeit products

Joanna R. Turpin

October 7, 2019

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Mixed and low-quality refrigerants damage HVACR systems and can pose a safety threat to technicians.

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.

SensoTech: Refrigerant Monitor

July 15, 2019

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These measuring systems monitor refrigerant concentration during testing of components in stationary air conditioners.

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.

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