Refrigeration - Articles - Page 27

10 Things to Know About the State of Refrigerant Reclaim in 2023

Owner of Golden Refrigerant gives a boots-on-the-ground perspective of what the HFC phasedown is really going to entail

April 18, 2023

A steep cut in HFC production occurs next year, and it appears that not enough HFCs are being recovered and reclaimed to meet the demand for existing and new HVACR equipment. Just how dire is this situation?

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What Causes High Compressor Discharge Temperatures?

Technicians must take measurements of a system in order to determine the problem

John Tomczyk

April 12, 2023

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There are several reasons why a refrigeration or air conditioning system may have high compressor discharge temperatures. That’s why technicians must carefully measure the system’s temperatures and pressures to determine the problem.

When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil

Where the leak is located may determine whether a coil can be repaired

Joe Marchese

April 12, 2023

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When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.

Fexa Acquires Trakfref

April 12, 2023

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Fexa believes the acquisition will help the company deliver on its mission of helping facilities and operations teams leverage technology to drive better business outcomes.

The Importance Of Controlling Head Pressure

There are three types of controls, and each has advantages and disadvantages

Justin Bailey

April 10, 2023

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Controlling the head pressure helps maintain pressure drop across the metering device and prevents the evaporator from freezing, in the case of air conditioning, and excessive freezing in refrigeration systems.

Phononic: Cold Chain Fulfillment Solution

ACT 2000 uses thermoelectric-based cooling instead of refrigerants

April 4, 2023

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As a sustainable solution for grocery’s end-to-end cold chain fulfillment needs, Phononic's ACT 2000 features a proprietary thermoelectric-based cooling platform that eliminates refrigerants and HFCs while meeting demanding refrigerated and frozen cold chain needs.

Emerson, GreenChill, Offer Refrigerant Transition Webinars

These free webinars will provide information about the HFC phasedown.

April 4, 2023

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Federal regulations, state building codes, and safety standards are evolving to support the emergence of lower-GWP alternatives, and as a result, many have questions about the path forward, compliance timing, and refrigerant safety.

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NIBS Consultative Council Issues Report on Decarbonization of the U.S. Built Environment

March 31, 2023

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Decarbonizing the building sector will require a massive, strategic, and coordinated effort by the public and private sectors, states the National Institute of Building Science's 2022 Moving Forward Report.

Solving the Technician Shortage Problem

Finding skilled refrigeration techs is difficult, so NASRC is tackling the issue

Joanna R. Turpin

March 30, 2023

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There are advantages and disadvantages to being a refrigeration technician. The industry needs to work together to reduce the disadvantages and expand the opportunities, so that people want to make a career in refrigeration service and installation.

Checklists Can Help Determine What Is Causing the Problem in a Refrigeration System

Confusing High-Side Temperatures

John Tomczyk

March 22, 2023

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There are several reasons why the compressor discharge temperature of a refrigeration system can be high when the condensing temperature is not, and a checklist can help a technician figure out the root problem.