Refrigeration - Page 33

Kroger Pressured To Eliminate HFCs In Stores

Environmental groups, customers petition company to adopt low-GWP refrigerants

July 6, 2022

Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, is facing pressure from a coalition of stakeholders to eliminate HFCs from their refrigeration systems.

ASHRAE’s Revised Refrigeration Handbook Now Available

The new guide covers refrigeration systems for applications other than human comfort

July 5, 2022

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From cryogenics to strawberries, from fishing vessels to mortuaries, the 2022 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration covers the refrigeration equipment and systems essential for applications other than human comfort.

Refrigeration Pilot Projects Show 50% Energy Savings

New self-contained system is designed for indoor walk-in coolers and freezers

July 5, 2022

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Refrigerated Solutions Group and Budderfly announced the results of energy efficiency pilot projects across two Subway restaurant locations using RSG’s Capsule Pak ECO™.

Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown

Grocers worry about high cost of switching to low-GWP refrigerants in refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

June 30, 2022

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Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems

John Tomczyk

June 28, 2022

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Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.

Refrigerant Leaks in Self-Contained Systems

It is difficult, but necessary, to locate the source of the leak and then repair it

Joe Marchese

June 26, 2022

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Locating the source of a refrigerant leak in a self-contained reach-in cooler or freezer and repairing it may be difficult, but technicians should always attempt to find the source.

June 13, 2022 NEWSRoom: Growing Crime, Leaving Russia, Manufacturing Pressures, HFC Availability

Maria Taylor

June 13, 2022

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Contractors face growing crime rates; Siemens and Rehau cease operations in Russia; upcoming 2023 DOE efficiency standards, pandemic, and supply chain issues add pressure to some manufacturers; rising HFC prices predicted to hit food retailers hard.

CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Servicing Tips

Andre Patenaude

June 10, 2022

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In the first installment of a technical series from Emerson, the company reviews some key tips that technicians need to be aware of when servicing CO₂ transcritical booster systems.