Refrigeration - Articles - Page 35

FMI E+SD Conference Returns This Fall

Focus will be on trends and regulations that impact refrigeration and energy efficiency

August 1, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, FMI is welcoming attendees in-person for the FMI Energy & Store Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.

2022 Dealer Design Awards - Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

Refrigerant charging scale takes home Gold win

Joanna R. Turpin

July 29, 2022

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The Refrigeration & Ice Machines category winners include a refrigerant charging scale, evaporative control technology, and a condensing unit.

Reasons Why TXVs Overfeed Refrigerant

Proper TXV settings will keep refrigeration and air conditioning systems operating efficiently

John Tomczyk

July 27, 2022

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Making sure the TXV is metering the right amount of refrigerant into the evaporator and is not overfeeding the coil is one way technicians can help their customers’ refrigeration and air conditioning systems operate safely and more efficiently.

Emerson, Hussmann, Chemours Collaboration Receives Top Project of the Year Award

Gem City Market project recognized by Environment+Energy Leader Awards program

July 21, 2022

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Emerson has received a Top Project of the Year recognition as part of the 10^th annual Environment+Energy Leader Awards program.

Understanding Vacuum Level Measurements

Noncondensables can cause problems if not removed from a refrigeration system

Joe Marchese

July 19, 2022

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Technicians should pull the necessary vacuum to ensure the system they are working on is properly evacuated.

CO₂ Refrigeration Systems: Obstacles and Opportunities

Experts weighed in on this natural refrigerant at Danfoss online event

Joanna R. Turpin

July 14, 2022

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Danfoss Climate Solutions recently held an online event, where experts discussed CO₂ refrigeration systems, including the challenges and opportunities this natural refrigerant offers both food retailers and contractors.

Kroger Pressured To Eliminate HFCs In Stores

Environmental groups, customers petition company to adopt low-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

July 6, 2022

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Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, is facing pressure from a coalition of stakeholders to eliminate HFCs from their refrigeration systems.

ASHRAE’s Revised Refrigeration Handbook Now Available

The new guide covers refrigeration systems for applications other than human comfort

July 5, 2022

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From cryogenics to strawberries, from fishing vessels to mortuaries, the 2022 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration covers the refrigeration equipment and systems essential for applications other than human comfort.

Refrigeration Pilot Projects Show 50% Energy Savings

New self-contained system is designed for indoor walk-in coolers and freezers

July 5, 2022

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Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.

Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown

Grocers worry about high cost of switching to low-GWP refrigerants in refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

June 30, 2022

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Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.