CO₂ refrigeration (R-744) was selected to cool four ice rinks at the Winter Olympics, curbing carbon emissions to the tune of 1.2 million planted trees.
Federal and state regulations are causing the data center industry to transition to low-GWP refrigerants. New solutions are emerging that reduce environmental impact, while maintaining performance and reliability.
The commercial and industrial refrigeration sector is going green. This evolution is largely dictated by corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts; the demand for greater energy efficiency; government regulations; net-zero energy goals; and more.
The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.
TJ Wheeler, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Friedrich, says the ramifications of installing A2L linesets will change “so many architectural dynamics of the way that buildings are built.”
NASRC to offer free training event for refrigeration technicians in Pittsburgh who want to learn more about natural refrigerants, such as CO₂ and propane.
At the AHR Expo, refrigerant and equipment manufacturers discussed strategies for navigating the challenges posed by the refrigerant transition in comfort cooling and its industry-wide impacts.
At an educational session at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed the latest status of the AIM Act and also provided insights into which states have updated their building codes to allow the use of A2Ls.