Refrigeration - Page 108

Ice Breaker: The Basics of Heat Energy

Refrigeration is all about transferring heat energy from one place to another

November 7, 2016

As heat energy is removed from a substance, its molecular activity will decrease; as heat energy is added, its molecular activity will increase. The intensity of this molecular activity affects the temperature of the substance.

Forks in the Refrigerant Road

The R-22 phaseout and SNAP actions on HFCs present end users with a dilemma

Stephen Spletzer

November 7, 2016

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Choosing the right path forward, refrigerant-wise, will be critical to the future success of many applications.

Refrigerated Display Case Sales to Grow Over 4% Annually

Gains will stem primarily from the rising number of food retail outlets in developing countries

October 31, 2016

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World demand for refrigerated display cases is expected to increase 4.2 percent per year through 2020 to $7 billion, approximating sales advances for commercial refrigeration equipment as a whole, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.

Accelerated Change Disrupting US Commercial Refrigeration Market

Danfoss’ EnVisioneering symposium continues much-needed dialogue

October 31, 2016

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Danfoss recently held its 28th EnVisioneering Symposium, Refrigerants2Sustainability, in New Orleans to continue the dialogue among equipment manufacturers, end users, utilities, and regulators on the path ahead for the commercial refrigeration industry.

EPA Finalizes New SNAP, Section 608 Rules

Propane OK in some uses, techs must treat HFCs the same as ozone-depleting refrigerants

October 31, 2016

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized two rules designed to reduce the projected growth and emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Report Shows Continuous Growth in Worldwide Cold Storage Capacity

Global Cold Chain Alliance Report finds 8.6 percent increase since 2014

October 31, 2016

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The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) Global Cold Storage Capacity Report has found that cold storage capacity experienced steady growth since 2014, the last time the survey was conducted.

What Are a Refrigeration Contractor’s Most Important Qualities?

Brain power and people power top the list

Ron Rajecki

October 31, 2016

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What are the two most important qualities customers look for in a refrigeration contractor? The first is responsiveness. As the saying goes, “Ice cream has no patience.” The second most important quality is knowledge in this era of constantly changing refrigerant and energy regulations.

Weis Markets Recognized with Three GreenChill Awards

Refrigerant management, reduced emissions, overall efforts to protect environment earn awards

October 28, 2016

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Weis Markets, a Mid-Atlantic food retailer operating 190 stores, announced it has been honored with three U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) GreenChill Awards. The company was recognized for Most Improved Emissions Rate, Superior Goal Achievement, and Store Re-Certification Excellence.

Emerson Announces Distribution Agreement with United Refrigeration

Looking to better serve the needs of refrigeration and air conditioning contractors nationwide

October 26, 2016

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Emerson announced that it has finalized a national distribution agreement with United Refrigeration Inc., Philadelphia. United Refrigeration is a leading wholesale distributor of refrigeration, HVAC, and food retail products throughout North America.

Whole Foods Market Earns GreenChill Best of the Best Award

Recognized for demonstrating innovation in advanced refrigeration technology

October 25, 2016

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Whole Foods Market has received the 2015-2016 Best of the Best award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) GreenChill Partnership for using an advanced, more environmentally sustainable refrigeration system at its Dublin, California, store.