Articles by Charles Allgood, Ph.D

Ensuring HVACR System Resiliency, Regardless of the Weather

Communities face challenges of unusual and unpredictable changes in climate

January 30, 2025

As recording-breaking winter heatwaves and unexpected freezes in the South become more common-place, HVAC equipment is experiencing more strain, and technicians need to be ready to address this additional weather-related stress.

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The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

The HVACR industry must employ robust strategies to ensure sufficient supplies of HFCs

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

September 2, 2024

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With the ongoing HFC phasedown, strong refrigerant management strategies are crucial to ensuring compliance, environmental responsibility, and business growth.

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Refrigerant Management Strategies Are Urgently Needed

Contractors must formulate plan for addressing legacy systems, as well as new A2L units

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 16, 2024

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Contractors need to implement a refrigerant management strategy that accommodates both legacy and A2L systems, as well as emphasizes recovery and reclamation.

World Refrigeration Day Highlights Need for A2Ls

New refrigerants work harder to keep people comfortable and foods fresh

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

June 26, 2024

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World Refrigeration Day highlights the need for lower-GWP A2L refrigerants, which can keep people comfortable and foods fresh, without damaging the environment.

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

Decreased supply of HFCs will likely increase illegal imports coming into the US and Canada

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

July 2, 2023

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As the phasedown of HFCs continues, contractors must remain vigilant against illegal activity and take steps to ensure they are using legal refrigerants.

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Articles by Charles Allgood, Ph.D

Ensuring HVACR System Resiliency, Regardless of the Weather

The ‘Eight Rs’ of Refrigerant Management

Refrigerant Management Strategies Are Urgently Needed

World Refrigeration Day Highlights Need for A2Ls

HVACR Industry Works to Freeze Out Illegal Refrigerants

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