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The NEWS asked a few individuals at a recent refrigeration trade expo — and a few others in the industry — to do a bit of fortune telling regarding what the next generation of coils may look like.

The industry has been coping with this form of coil corrosion for decades and is making strides in the battle against it.

As technology continues to advance, the industry is emerging with an extensive list of examples on how to successfully install a condensing unit.

An overview of the oil check valve, which will only let oil pass from the compressor’s motor barrel to its crankcase.

When hundreds of ammonia refrigeration engineers, manufacturers, contractors, and end users gather in one place, technical talk is sure to follow.

Techs may not see the importance of the service ticket, but they should, since it can be an accurate reflection of him and his work. 

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in response to its final rule issued on March 28, 2014, regarding energy efficiency standards for commercial refrigeration equipment. 

Beyond making refrigeration equipment and refrigerant gases, manufacturers of such products are also involved in developments within the industry that show global sweep. Here are several recent announcements involving manufacturers familiar to contractors and service technicians.