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Letters From Our Readers: April 8, 2019

April 8, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Lots of Questions About Refrigerants but Not Many Answers,” written by Joanna R. Turpin, senior editor of The NEWS, published March 5.

Condensers Can Offer Valuable Insights Into System Operation

Measuring CTOA can help pinpoint problems in a refrigeration system

John Tomczyk

April 1, 2019

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Troubleshooting the high side of a refrigeration system will often give service technicians valuable information. That’s because what happens in the condenser is a direct reflection of what is happening in the rest of the refrigeration system.

Supermarket Leak Detection - The ACHR News

Commercial Refrigeration Requires Strict Leak Prevention Programs

Comprehensive refrigerant management programs can save money, reduce hazards

Joanna R. Turpin

April 1, 2019

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.

Nor-Lake: Refrigeration Equipment

March 18, 2019

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These products have refrigerator and freezer model selections including both swing and slide door refrigerators and swing door freezers.

Lots of Questions About Refrigerants but Not Many Answers

Try to stay informed by reading industry-related materials, attending conferences, and seeking out online training options

Joanna R. Turpin

March 5, 2019

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This hunger for knowledge about refrigerants is apparent all around the industry. At the recently held AHR Expo, for example, there were several information sessions offered on refrigerants, and all were packed with attendees who wanted to know more.

AHR Expo Highlights Refrigerant Alternatives, Evolving Regulations

HVACR industry groups, manufacturers discuss low-GWP alternatives, current laws

Joanna R. Turpin

March 4, 2019

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It seems that everyone wants to know more about what’s going on with the state of refrigerants in the U.S.

The Importance of Startup and Commissioning in Refrigeration

Don’t skip this important process when installing systems

Joe Marchese

March 4, 2019

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A critical step in the installation of a built-up (field-piped) refrigeration system is the startup and commissioning of the equipment, which simply means verifying the operation of the system and its components. Although this seems obvious, it is a step that is occasionally skipped or done too quickly to be effective.

Hoshizaki America Inc.: Refrigeration Line

February 18, 2019

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This full line of commercial refrigeration equipment includes undercounter, worktop, chef base, sandwich, mega top, and pizza prep tables; glass door merchandisers; and back bar equipment.

Growing Demand for Cooling Could Spur Technology Breakthroughs

IEA supports new efficiency standards

January 30, 2019

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The global demand for cooling is growing exponentially, which could place serious strains on electrical grids around the world. This increasing demand is coming primarily from developing nations in hotter parts of the world, such as India, where the peak electricity load for air conditioning could reach 45 percent in 2050, up from 10 percent today.

Regal Beloit Corp.: Refrigeration Motors

October 22, 2018

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The motor and fan offer users a compact, versatile design through approximately a 1-inch reduction in the motor profile, allowing for flexibility with motor placement.