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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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Heath Owens and Becky Kelly were happy to discuss Rheem’s new commercial and residential products on the show floor.

Rheem Highlights Product Innovation

Company also marks first year of sustainability initiative

Joanna R. Turpin

March 2, 2020

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At the AHR Expo this year, Rheem’s air division showcased many of its innovative solutions, including two products that are new to the marketplace.

Modine Focuses On Education, Efficiency, and Emission Standards

Company showcases its products that meet or exceed current standards

Joanna R. Turpin

March 2, 2020

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Modine’s goal at this year’s AHR Expo was to educate customers about how its products meet current standards and efficiencies.

Chemours offered many educational sessions in its booth, regarding the topic of refrigerant regulations.

Chemours Showcases Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

Company highlights commitment to the safe transition to A2L refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

March 2, 2020

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The AHR Expo is the marquee event for the refrigerants industry, and Chemours cherished the opportunity to connect with customers there.

Refrigerant Transition Is On Everyone’s Mind

At AHR Expo, everyone eager to talk about next-generation solutions

Joanna R. Turpin

February 26, 2020

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At this year's Expo, numerous manufacturers and industry organizations got specific about the next generation of low-GWP refrigerants.

Compressor Installation and Maintenance.

Compressors' Lives can Be in Danger From Moment of Installation

Compressors don’t die, they’re murdered

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Many new systems have no chance of long-term success due to improper installation, said Martin Hoover of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning.

Manufacturers Fret over CARB Deadlines for Air Conditioning Systems

At recent meeting, stakeholders anxious over HFC phasedown timeline

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Since many low-GWP refrigerants are flammable, changes must be made to building codes and standards before they will be acceptable in HVACR equipment.

The commissioning of Fujitsu VRF systems at a residence in New Jersey.

Five Good Reasons Why A Good Compressor Can Go Bad

Failures often result from installation mistakes and poor maintenance

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Compressor failures are often a result of installation mistakes and/or poor maintenance, which means that they can usually be prevented.

A student assesses the compressor equipment on a job site.

Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in Commercial Refrigeration

Energy-efficient upgrades need to be weighed against total system replacement

Joanna R. Turpin

February 24, 2020

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Recommissioning a system can help determine if a compressor replacement makes sense, or if the whole system should be replaced.

Hussmann’s microdistributed (MD) system.

A Deep Dive Into Five Refrigeration Architectures

Several use low-GWP refrigerants, offering a safe bet against future regulations

Joanna R. Turpin

February 10, 2020

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As refrigerant regulations grow more stringent, manufacturers are beginning to offer new refrigeration architectures that utilize low-GWP refrigerants.