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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.

Carlyle’s New Compressors Utilize Ammonia

April 29, 2019

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Carlyle Compressor — part of Carrier — is delivering on the global demand for natural, lower-GWP refrigerants by offering a new generation of compressors that once again work with one of the original natural refrigerants — ammonia.

On-Demand Webinar Explains Five Types of Common Refrigerant Leaks

Available to watch for free

April 1, 2019

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Bacharach Inc. is offering a free webinar that identifies five common refrigerant leak types. By classifying over 2.8 billion recorded refrigerant samples into five easy-to-understand types, Bacharach’s Parasense software platform brings simplicity for those responsible for helping drive down refrigerant emissions.

Chemours, Honeywell Challenge D.C. Court’s HFC Ruling

August decision ignored original directive, intent of EPA, companies say

October 4, 2017

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The Chemours Co. and Honeywell have filed a petition for rehearing of an appeals court’s decision concerning the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program.

Will the Refrigerant Changeover be Like Pulling Teeth?

The HVACR industry has shown its adaptability before, and will again

Ron Rajecki

July 4, 2016

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We all know that some of the new refrigerant options are highly flammable, some are mildly flammable, and some operate at very high pressures. But our industry is filled with smart people who know the hazards, and will train and adapt.

UNEP Offers Factsheets on Safe Use of Alternative Refrigerants

Topics include toxicity, flammability, and higher pressures

February 1, 2016

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With the advancing worldwide phaseout of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP’s) OzonAction Division of Technology has produced a series of factsheets on the safe use of the new alternative refrigerants.

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2019 October 7

In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we present the Commercial Heating Showcase, as well as a look at developments in home performance contracting, and in the refrigeration industry.

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