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An HVAC Technician’s Guide to R-454B

This mildly flammable refrigerant has been selected by Carrier to replace R-410A

Joanna R. Turpin

March 16, 2021

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Finding a replacement for R-410A has been challenging, but several alternatives have emerged as top contenders.

What Refrigerants Should You Carry?

It’s important to develop a plan for refrigerant use

Joe Marchese

February 15, 2021

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Developing a plan for refrigerant usage today is an important part of servicing commercial refrigeration systems.

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Case Study Explores Environmental, Financial Benefits of Refrigerant Monitors

Getting up to clear requirements

Shelli Cosmides

July 1, 2019

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Refrigerant monitoring updates occurred at Xcel Energy’s chilled water building to eliminate constant walk-throughs. Here’s how the change happened.

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.

Seven Design Changes That Reduce Refrigerant Charge

Soaring prices and uncertainty about supply have made this a priority

Mustafa Yanik

April 8, 2019

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Optimizing refrigerant charge has always been a key part of designing cooling systems and balancing their efficiency, reliability, performance, and cost. But recently, that balance has shifted, and refrigeration engineers are once again looking at refrigerant as a key piece of the puzzle.

Bacharach Inc.: Management Platform

January 28, 2019

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The new release provides users a streamlined regulation workflow, enabling clear compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 608 requirements for 2019 as well as California Air Resources Board (CARB) and F-Gas regulations.

EPA 608 Recordkeeping Impacts Technicians

App helps alleviate refrigerant burden placed on contractors

Nick Kostora

July 31, 2017

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The EPA estimates the annual emissions reductions from this rule will be approximately 7.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2eq) and 114 ozone-depletion weighted metric tons (ODP tons).

Weis Markets Recognized with Three GreenChill Awards

Refrigerant management, reduced emissions, overall efforts to protect environment earn awards

October 28, 2016

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Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 190 stores, announced it has been honored with three U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) GreenChill Awards. The company was recognized for Most Improved Emissions Rate, Superior Goal Achievement, and Store Re-Certification Excellence.

Hudson Technologies Wins DoD Contract with Maximum Value of $400 Million

Contract is for the management and supply of refrigerants, compressed gases, cylinders, and related items

July 28, 2016

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Hudson Technologies Inc. announced that it has been awarded, as prime contractor, a five-year contract including a five-year renewal option, by the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency with an estimated maximum value over the term of the agreement of $400 million in sales to the Department of Defense (DoD).

AHRI Releases Refrigerant Management Research Report

Research evaluated effectiveness of programs around the world

February 29, 2016

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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has published research project AHRI 8018: Review of Refrigerant Management Programs. This project looked at refrigerant management and recycling programs implemented in key regions of the world.

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