On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a Federal Register final rule pertaining to energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers (WICFs). In this final rule, DOE adopted amended energy conservation...
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HFC refrigerant regulations continue to shape HVACR equipment decisions throughout the country — impacting commercial refrigeration, residential and light commercial air conditioning, and heat pump applications. Although a federal framework for...
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A common component used on walk-in coolers, freezers, and other refrigeration equipment is the liquid line solenoid. It is a fluid control device that is used to stop the flow of refrigerant to an evaporator during the off cycle. It consists of a...
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Encapsulated pressure controls are becoming a very popular type of pressure control that can be used on new and existing refrigeration systems. They are compact and economical pressure controls that are available in a wide variety of...
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The Department of Defense (DoD) has made a significant investment in HFCs, a crucial component in various military applications that include air conditioning systems, refrigeration, and fire suppression. The $90 million investment will enable the...
Read more✕ In the transition to lower-GWP refrigerants, specifying engineers and contractors play an essential role in helping retailers make next-generation equipment decisions. Among the emerging alternatives, A2L refrigerants will likely have a place...
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National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, and Houston, Texas, offering training programs in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, announced the official launch of its...
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A team of researchers from the U. S. Department of Energy Ames National Laboratory developed a magnetocaloric heat pump that matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance. Current heating and cooling devices are...
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In March 2024, Michael Hart of San Diego, California was arrested and charged with smuggling HFCs into the United States from Mexico. This was the first prosecution in the United States to include charges related to the AIM Act, which prohibits...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an Enforcement Alert regarding its work under the AIM Act to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs. The agency’s new alert provides information on common compliance issues observed...
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Most refrigerant leaks are not very difficult to locate, but occasionally, you do come across a system where the location of the leak is very difficult to find or verify. These jobs can be quite problematic and costly to resolve. When you are...
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