Refrigerant management - Articles - Page 5

How To Stop The TXV From Hunting

Excessive hunting can reduce the capacity and efficiency of the refrigeration system

February 29, 2024

If TXV hunting is observed when troubleshooting a refrigeration system, its cause should be identified and repaired to allow for better system performance.

An Update on the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants

AHRI hosted an educational session at the AHR Expo about the move to new refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

February 22, 2024

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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.

HVAC Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Management Rule

Stakeholders are concerned over issues ranging from training to tracking to reclaim

Joanna R. Turpin

February 14, 2024

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In comments to EPA’s proposed rule regarding HFC management, many HVACR stakeholders expressed concern over issues including tracking cylinders, training technicians, and reclaiming refrigerant.

Sensience Wins UL Certification for R-454B Detection

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

January 23, 2024

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The certification comes as Sensience continues to focus on helping the HVACR industry prepare for the transition to A2L refrigerants.

Honeywell Offers Free ESCO Institute A2L Safety Course

December 1, 2023

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The four-hour ESCO A2L Refrigerant Safety Training Course is available by watching an introductory session that was recently livestreamed on YouTube.

HFC Coalition Cheers Antidumping Inquiry

Dept. of Commerce investigating whether Chinese HFCs are entering the U.S. illegally

December 1, 2023

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The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating whether Chinese HFCs are circumventing the 2016 antidumping duty order on HFC blends.

HVAC Contractors Recovering Refrigerant Could Make More Cash

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 27, 2023

Hannah Belloli

November 27, 2023

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A lot of refrigerant reclaimers aren’t charging for mixed refrigerants anymore, which may in turn, mean an opportunity for HVAC contractors to make more money.

The AIM Act’s Impact on HFC Gases

Taylor Ferranti

November 4, 2023

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There’s been a misconception in the field that mixed refrigerants cannot be reclaimed, and if they are, they’re of inferior quality. That’s simply not true.

Johnson Controls Offers New Training Programs, Resources

November 2, 2023

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Ducted Systems Academy programs feature a combination of hands-on experiences, virtual resources, on-demand courses, and in-person courses at the state-of-the art academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Preventing System Contamination

Poor service practices can lead to premature failure of refrigeration systems

Joe Marchese

October 26, 2023

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When installing and repairing refrigeration equipment, technicians should always follow good service practices to prevent any contaminants from entering the piping or system components.