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The 2020 U.S. Refrigerant Transition Scorecard

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

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Don’t Confuse a Frosted Evaporator Coil With Refrigerant Overcharge

Never add or subtract refrigerant from a system until the problem is determined

John Tomczyk

April 8, 2020

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Technicians often confuse symptoms of a refrigeration system that has a frosted evaporator coil with a system that is overcharged with refrigerant.

Atlantic Mechanical recently installed a Daikin VRF system with heat recovery in a Cuban restaurant called Mariel.

VRF Systems Remain a Rarity for Supermarkets, Convenience Stores

Experts say systems offer design flexibility and lower installation/operating costs

Joanna R. Turpin

April 2, 2020

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Some experts believe that given the flexibility of a VRF system, some food retailers may begin adopting them.

Taxes, Tariffs, and Refrigerants Lead the 2020 Legislative Agenda

Issues include cybersecurity, electrification, and installation requirements for renewed tax credits

Robert Beverly

March 30, 2020

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Washam and counterparts at AHRI identified legislative items that might make a difference for the better for contractors and manufacturers this year.

Chemours Opens Innovation Center At University of Delaware

The Discovery Hub contains more than 130 laboratories in 312,000 square feet

March 25, 2020

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Chemours inaugurated its new innovation center, The Chemours Discovery Hub, on the University of Delaware's STAR Campus.

New Study Advocates For Destruction of CFC Banks

Authors claim emissions could delay ozone recovery

March 25, 2020

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Emissions of CFCs from certain older applications still in use may be larger than previously thought, finds a study.

HVACR Groups Ask For Technicians To Be Classified As Essential

Legislation also urged to help contractors impacted by coronavirus pandemic

March 25, 2020

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Trade associations and membership societies requested that authorities grant “essential business” status to those involved in the HVACR industry.

Is It Time To Rethink Convention Season?

Virtual meeting options could help prevent spread of illness

Joanna R. Turpin

March 25, 2020

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The first quarter of every year is packed with HVACR conventions. Unfortunately, this timeframe also coincided with the pandemic of coronavirus.

2020 Is a Pivotal Year for State, Federal Refrigerant Regulations

Emerson seminars at AHR Expo covered current and pending HFC legislation

Joanna R. Turpin

March 23, 2020

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At the AHR Expo, Emerson held several seminars on the topic of current and future refrigerant regulations in the U.S. The information was timely.

Don’t Mistake Liquid Line Restriction For an Undercharge of Refrigerant

Ensure there is no restriction before adding refrigerant to system

John Tomczyk

March 9, 2020

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In a refrigeration system, service technicians often confuse a liquid line restriction with an undercharge of refrigerant.

CARB Proposal Offers New Options For Stationary Refrigeration Retrofits

Stakeholders expressed concern over meeting low-GWP requirements in existing stores

Joanna R. Turpin

March 9, 2020

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop in January to discuss its proposals for reducing high-GWP HFCs.

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2018 AHR Expo

The 2018 AHR Expo was held at McCormick Place in Chicago. Posted: February 5, 2018.

2016 Global Cold Chain Expo

The inaugural Global Cold Chain Expo was held at McCormick Place in Chicago. Posted: August 17, 2016.

2016 AHR Expo

Photos from the 2016 AHR Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Posted: February 17, 2016.

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