Refrigeration - Articles - Page 25

Energy Recovery Wins Refrigeration Innovation Award

June 15, 2023

Energy Recovery was honored for its PX G1300pressure exchanger, which uses technology to maximize energy efficiency in a high-pressure CO₂ system.

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.

Understanding Direct Expansion Evaporators

Refrigeration equipment can utilize several different kinds of evaporators

Joe Marchese

June 2, 2023

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One of the major components in any refrigeration system is the evaporator, and there are several types of direct expansion (DX) evaporators that can be used.

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

Italian Supermarket’s CO₂ System Gets A Boost

Adding an energy-recovery device helped lower the store’s energy consumption

May 25, 2023

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Adding an energy-recovery device helped lower the energy consumption of an Italian supermarket’s CO₂ refrigeration system.

Europe Faces ‘Perfect Storm’ of Refrigerant Regulations

PFAS and calls for a faster HFC phasedown are driving legislative action in the EU

Joanna R. Turpin

May 20, 2023

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Europe is enacting new stricter refrigerant regulations, in response to PFAS and calls for a faster HFC phasedown.

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?