Refrigerant reclamation - Page 5

Refrigerant Reclaimers Address HFC Phasedown and R-22 Supply

New regulations will affect availability of virgin refrigerant components

July 12, 2021

The final details of the phasedown should be known by October, including the program that EPA must establish under the AIM Act that will maximize the reclamation of HFCs.

The reclamation process at Golden Refrigerant.

R-22 Reclamation Continues to Slow Down

Mixed refrigerants are also a problem, as proper recovery practices not always followed

Joanna R. Turpin

June 29, 2020

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A large installed base equipment still uses R-22, so once virgin supplies are exhausted, reclaimed refrigerant will be the only source available.

Dan Veatch (in hat), senior HVAC technician, and Jacob Pelto, HVAC service apprentice, from Forrest Anderson Plumbing & Air Conditioning Inc., work on a rooftop unit.

On Eve of Phaseout, Virgin and Reclaimed R-22 Readily Available

Contractors report that it is relatively easy to find virgin and reclaimed refrigerant in the U.S.

Joanna R. Turpin

December 16, 2019

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According to a poll, the majority of contractors are having no difficulty obtaining either virgin or reclaimed R-22.

Fighting The Fake News Of The R-22 Phaseout

Some contractors selling new equipment based on false information

Joanna R. Turpin

November 5, 2019

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I have been astounded by the number of articles that I’ve seen that contain misinformation about the phaseout.

ACCA Hosts Roundtable Discussion with EPA Officials

ACCA members discuss refrigerant reclamation

October 28, 2019

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ACCA hosted a roundtable discussion the EPA and ACCA members to discuss the refrigerant reclamation industry.

A-Gas is a major U.S. refrigerant reclaimer and an importer of halocarbons, including R-32 and R-125. - The ACHR News

Illegal Imports Concern Refrigerant Manufacturers

Importers of Chinese HFCs may be evading U.S. antidumping laws

Joanna R. Turpin

June 24, 2019

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The new black market for refrigerants in the EU is not surprising. What may surprise some is that the same problem appears to exist in the U.S.

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.

Last year at Golden Refrigerants, reclamation of R-22 was fairly consistent with previous years, and the company expects similar results this year. - The ACHR News

Reclaimed R-22 Dips, No Shortages Foreseen

According to industry experts, there is an ample supply of R-22 still available for future use

Joanna R. Turpin

June 3, 2019

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While some may be concerned over whether recovery and reclamation efforts will be sufficient to meet the industry’s needs going forward, reclaimers are adamant that R-22 is still widely available, affordable, and legal.

A-Gas Expands Into Canada; Acquires VEMAC Services

Company seeks to become a large-scale, long-term market participant

March 5, 2019

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A-Gas, a company involved in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, clean agent fire suppression, and performance chemical blowing agents, recently announced that it is expanding into Canada. A-Gas also recently announced that it has acquired Singapore-based refrigerant company, VEMAC Services.

EPA Releases 2016 Refrigerant Reclamation Numbers

10.8 million lbs. is an increase of 1.3 million lbs.over 2015

September 5, 2017

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According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 10,804,918 lbs. of ozone-depleting refrigerant was reported as reclaimed by EPA-certified reclaimers in 2016. The total includes 9,409,494 lbs. of R-22.