Refrigerant phasedown - Articles - Page 14

The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns

November 23, 2021

The HVACR industry must understand that the HFC “phasedown” is not the same as the “phaseout” that our industry experienced for CFCs and HCFCs.

Worthington Industries Requests EPA Repeal Ban On Non-Refillable Cylinders

November 19, 2021

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Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.

HFC Phasedown Rule Creates Cylinder-Shaped Concerns

HARDI, ACCA critiques of DOE strategy focus on QC tracking and refillable requirement

Robert Beverly

November 17, 2021

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The DOE’s plans regarding refrigerant cylinders have HARDI voicing concerns on behalf of distributors.

HVACR Industry Responds To EPA’s HFC Phasedown Rule

Stakeholders express concern about loopholes, allocations, and transfer taxes

Joanna R. Turpin

November 2, 2021

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The HVACR industry has been waiting anxiously to find out how EPA planned to implement the legislation.

A1 Versus A2L Refrigerants: Similar But Different

Some new tools will be needed with A2Ls, but overall best practices remain the same

Joanna R. Turpin

October 11, 2021

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The refrigerant transition has caused concern among HVAC contractors who wonder whether it is safe to work with mildly flammable refrigerants.

Refrigeration Systems Are Going Au Naturel

Natural refrigerants such as propane and CO2 are becoming more popular

Joanna R. Turpin

October 5, 2021

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So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.

Retrofitting Refrigeration Systems With HFO Blends

HFC phasedown is encouraging food retailers to look at lower-GWP refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

September 15, 2021

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With the phaseout of HCFC refrigerants and the impending phasedown of HFCs, food retailers are looking at lower-GWP solutions for their refrigeration equipment.

Andrew Tomei is one of the technicians who will be trained on the safe handling of A2L refrigerants at the Isaac Training and Education Center.

Impending Refrigerant Transition Requires Preparation by HVAC Contractors

Technicians and end users will need to be educated about future options

Joanna R. Turpin

September 8, 2021

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Now the industry is moving to low-GWP HFCs, additional training will be needed in order to safely use these refrigerants.

Webinars Cover Leak Patterns and Detection Standards

Bacharach’s experts discuss NH3 and CO2 leak standards and refrigerant patterns

August 3, 2021

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The newest Bacharach webinar discusses NH3 and CO2 applications, concentration limits and alarms, and what needs to be known about leak detection.

Rheem is providing training and support.

How the U.S. Can Avoid Europe’s Problematic HFC Phasedown

The U.S. can learn from mistakes made overseas to ensure a smooth transition

Joanna R. Turpin

July 30, 2021

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The U.S. will have a few steep production cuts — the first one coming in 2024 — but industry experts say that the country is in a better position to handle them.