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Joanna R. Turpin

Joanna Turpin is a Senior Editor at The ACHR NEWS. She can be contacted at 248-786-1707 or joannaturpin@achrnews.com. Joanna has been with BNP Media since 1991, first heading up the company’s technical book division before moving over to The ACHR NEWS, where she frequently writes about refrigerants and commercial refrigeration. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Washington and worked on her master’s degree in technical communication at Eastern Michigan University.

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Can HVAC Systems Spread the COVID-19 Virus?

Can HVAC Systems Spread COVID-19?

Experts answer this and other questions about the role HVAC plays in virus transmission

Joanna R. Turpin

May 31, 2020

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When it comes to COVID-19, there are still many questions about how the virus spreads and what role the HVAC system can play in its transmission.

One of Chemours’ most popular HFO blends, Opteon XP40 (R-449A).

Grocers’ Growing Interest in HFO Solutions

Lower-GWP refrigerant alternatives can be retrofitted into existing refrigeration equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

May 27, 2020

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The refrigerant regulatory landscape is changing in the U.S., leaving many scrambling to figure out which lower-GWP solution will work best.

The 75F Central Control Unit (CCU) dashboard.

The Promise Of Artificial Intelligence In Chillers And Rooftops

Technology can predict problems, as well as improve comfort and efficiency

Joanna R. Turpin

May 15, 2020

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising — and exciting — technologies to come to the HVACR industry in a long time.

Customers have started to allow IFS to service equipment again.

Maintaining Idle HVAC Systems During The Shutdown

Buildings that are closed or have reduced occupancy still need their equipment serviced

Joanna R. Turpin

May 13, 2020

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Just because buildings are closed does not mean that routine maintenance on HVAC equipment should be put off.

Of Course HVACR Workers Are Essential

Cities and states have differed on which businesses should stay open

Joanna R. Turpin

May 5, 2020

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The Covid-19 pandemic has led to officials quickly trying to determine what constitutes essential activity and work.

HVAC Systems Should Be Checked Before Buildings Reopen, Due to COVID-19

As occupants start returning to commercial spaces, equipment should be serviced and tested

Joanna R. Turpin

May 4, 2020

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The ACHR NEWS asked M. Dennis Knight about how contractors can make sure HVAC systems are operating safely after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Industry Disappointed With EPA Rollback Of Leak Repairs

New rule eliminates leak repair provisions but keeps sales restrictions, technician certification

Joanna R. Turpin

April 30, 2020

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The EPA signed a rule that removed the leak repair and maintenance requirements on appliances containing 50 or more pounds of substitute refrigerants.