Refrigeration - Articles - Page 22

Window Air Conditioners Take a U-Turn

Once called window shakers, new units feature inverters and lower-GWP refrigerants

August 1, 2023

New window units are quiet and efficient, and HVAC contractors may want to consider offering them to customers who need them on an emergency – or long-term – basis.

Johnson Controls, Constellation Strike Solar Energy Pact

July 28, 2023

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Constellation’s Offsite Renewables Plus (CORe+) retail power product, combined with Johnson Controls’ commitment to renewables, is supporting the development of two new Welcome Solar renewable energy facilities.

2023 Dealer Design Awards - Refrigeration and Ice Machines

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines

Joanna R. Turpin

July 26, 2023

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The Gold award in the Refrigeration and Ice Machines category goes to a self-contained refrigeration system for walk-in coolers and freezers that eliminates several of the steps required for a traditional system.

Pressure Testing A System With Dry Nitrogen

This effective method verifies a system is leak-free

Joe Marchese

July 18, 2023

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Pressure testing a system with dry nitrogen can be a very effective method of verifying a system is leak-free.

Expert Tech Tips: Episode 2 – Measuring Superheat

How-to video: measuring superheat

July 16, 2023

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Don Fort, senior technical trainer, Heatcraft, walks HVAC technicians through the process of measuring superheat in a system.

Refrigerant Reclaim is the Name of the Game

As HFCs are phased down, the need for reclaimed refrigerants increases

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

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With the phasedown of HFCs, there will be a greater demand for reclaimed refrigerants. The problem is, the amount of reclaimed refrigerant being produced is inadequate to meet those demands.

EPA Finalizes 2024-2028 HFC Allocation Rule

The 40% cut in HFC production will use similar methodology as 2022-2023 rule.

Joanna R. Turpin

July 13, 2023

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EPA has issued its final rule that outlines the methodology that it will use to reduce HFC production by 40% in 2024-2028.

Refrigerant Best Practices

If you’re recovering refrigerant, here are a few tips to help the process go smoothly

Tony Gonzalez

July 9, 2023

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Recovery can be simple and fast if you use these tips and follow established safety procedures.

Elastocaloric Technology Could Be Next-Gen Cooling System

University of Maryland researchers believe technology could be commercially viable in a few years

July 3, 2023

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Elastocaloric cooling technology developed by University of Maryland researchers is environmentally friendly and could represent the next generation of cooling equipment.