flammable refrigerants

AHRI Offers Insights Into Flammable Refrigerant Research

Experts share results from testing A2L and A3 refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration units

October 23, 2020

AHRI offered panel discussions and presentations from industry experts who outlined the results of the organization’s flammable refrigerant research projects.

ComStar’s nonflammable (A1) alternative RS-53, also known as R-470A.

Nonflammable Alternatives to R-410A

Several A1 refrigerant solutions are available for comfort cooling applications

Joanna R. Turpin

October 14, 2020

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There are several nonflammable (A1) alternatives to R-410A available that are designed to be used in a variety of residential and commercial cooling equipment.

Nathan Walker (right) of Goodman Mfg. and Philip Johnston (left) of Daikin Applied.

Everything You Want To Know About R-32

Joanna R. Turpin

October 13, 2020

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Nathan Walker of Goodman Mfg. and Philip Johnston of Daikin Applied talk with The NEWS about some of the technical aspects of R-32, the mildly flammable refrigerant that will replace R-410A in many types of comfort cooling equipment.

Replacing a compressor in an R-290 system.

Best Practices for the Safe Handling of R-290

As a flammable refrigerant, technicians must be careful during service and repair

Joanna R. Turpin

September 22, 2020

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Because R-290 is a flammable (A3) refrigerant, there are certain safety protocols that technicians must follow when servicing equipment using it.

The 2020 U.S. Refrigerant Transition Scorecard

The race is on to see which refrigerant(s) will replace R-410A

March 3, 2020

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With a looming deadline, OEMs are starting to announce intentions for the refrigerant transition, and their choices are listed in this scorecard.

Manufacturers Fret over CARB Deadlines for Air Conditioning Systems

At recent meeting, stakeholders anxious over HFC phasedown timeline

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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