Refrigerant management - Articles - Page 7

Court Scraps EPA Cylinder Rule

Decision is a win for HVACR groups, refrigerant cylinder manufacturer.

June 21, 2023

A federal appeals court panel said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lacked the authority to mandate the use of refillable cylinders and a system for tracking them.

Chilling Changes Ahead: An Update on Refrigerant Regulations

New rules guide the transition to low-GWP alternatives, while future regulations could target PFAS

Joanna R. Turpin

June 13, 2023

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There are numerous federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards that are supporting the transition to low-GWP refrigerants. Copeland recently outlined some of these issues in a webinar.

Ignoring Advice on Nitrogen Purging Can Mean More Headaches for HVACR Contractors

Nitrogen purging while brazing refrigerant tubes takes only a few extra minutes, but many installers don’t recognize its importance

Brian Henderson

June 3, 2023

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A nitrogen purge is a simple HVAC process that will save money in the long run and keep customers happy.

A-Gas Expands Service Offerings in Charlotte

May 29, 2023

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A-Gas acquires Rapid Recovery location in Charlotte and offers rapid exchange cylinder swaps.

A-Gas Expands Reclamation Facility In Texas

New separation towers will increase capacity by 100%

May 28, 2023

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A-Gas is expanding its reclamation facility with new separation towers, which will increase output of reclaimed refrigerant gases by 100% in the next 18 months.

Successful Training Event Held for Refrigeration Techs

May 27, 2023

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NASRC coordinated a free training event for refrigeration technicians, which covered the latest CO₂ and propane technologies

What’s Next for Refrigerant Reclaim?

Carl Grolle, owner of Golden Refrigerant, shares 10 things to know about the state of HFC reclaim in 2023

Maria Taylor

May 17, 2023

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A steep cut in HFC production occurs next year, and it appears that not enough HFCs are being recovered/reclaimed to meet the demand for existing and new HVACR equipment. Just how dire is this situation?

Basic Refrigeration: Major Components in the System

This second part of the series describes what techs need to know about components

Don Fort

April 30, 2023

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In order to install or diagnose issues in a refrigeration system, technicians must first have a solid grasp of its key components.

Acuity Brands to Acquire KE2 Therm

April 26, 2023

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The acquisition extends Distech Controls’ addressable market into commercial refrigeration.

Fexa Acquires Trakfref

April 12, 2023

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Fexa believes the acquisition will help the company deliver on its mission of helping facilities and operations teams leverage technology to drive better business outcomes.