refrigerator Articles
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Cubic A2L and A3 Refrigerant Gas Leakage Sensing Solution in Commercial Air Conditioning
In the United States, hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are the mainstream refrigerants in commercial air conditioning industry. However, HFCs have high GWP and are gradually being eliminated from the refrigerant market. Therefore, it is imperative that HFCs must be gradually replaced. On May 30, 2023, EPA put a new rule named Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes Under the ...
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Foam Rubber Vs. Sponge Rubber: What is the Difference?
Foam rubber and sponge rubber are extremely flexible materials originating from standard rubber compounds. In terms of the qualities of cushioning, insulating, and sealing, they are quite important. In addition, they have great flexibility, compressibility, and the ability to absorb liquid. Consequently, they can offer an alternative for cushioning and adapting to surfaces that are not perfectly ...
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Reliable A3 R290 Refrigerant Gas Leakage Sensing Solution in Heat Pump
Recent approval of the revised EU F-gas Regulation has attracted widespread attention to the alternative refrigerants applied in heat pumps. The updated F-gas Regulation has the specific objectives to control F-gas emissions, which required refrigerant leakage prevention as follows: Discourage the use of F-gases with high Global Warming Potential and encourage the use of alternative substances or ...
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The future of air conditioning in the UK
Over recent years, air conditioning has become much more common in the UK. Even so, there is still concern about the environmental impact of traditional AC units. There is also the indisputable fact that they are currently very expensive to run. The AC industry is working to address both of these issues by leveraging ongoing technological advancements. The history of air conditioning in the UK ...
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Froilabo F-Gas Regulations
EU F-Gas Regulations As global warming is at the heart of our concerns, the refrigerants used in all Froilabo freezers comply with the new F-Gas regulations (EU No. 517/2014). In order to drastically reduce the environmental impact of our freezers, Froilabo have introduced a ‘green gas’ version of our refrigeration equipment and will keep them operating for as long as possible. Global ...
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How to Save Costs in your Research Lab with Froilabo's ULT Freezers
Laboratory research can harm the environment in many ways, due to high energy usage, single use products and continuous chemical consumption. Ultra Low Temperature Freezers (ULT) in particular are known for their high energy usage, given their average requirement of 16–25 kWh per day. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that world energy consumption will grow by nearly ...
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Fume Hood Testing & Certification
Whether you work in a large research facility or a makeshift laboratory in your garage, it’s imperative that the equipment you use is safe.Chemical fume hoods are crucial to maintaining a safe work environment. They should be tested and certified to ensure that they’re operating at optimal airflow levels for containing hazardous chemical vapors and gases. How Often Should Fume Hoods Be Tested? ...
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A Smooth Transition To Net Zero Requires A Strategic Plan
In the recently released IPCC report “Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability”, one of the conclusions was that “multiple climate hazards will occur simultaneously, and multiple climatic and non-climatic risks will interact, resulting in compounding overall risk and risks cascading across sectors and regions.” The IPCC doesn’t ...
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What types of compounds can you detect using OGI cameras?
OGI, or optical gas imaging, enables us to see different compounds in the infrared spectrum, otherwise not visible to the naked eye. Therefore, an OGI thermal imaging camera is the ideal tool in the Oil & Gas industry to quickly and safely inspect large areas. OGI cameras work by detecting radiation of specific compounds within the infrared spectrum, then converting that into an image that ...
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Introduction to New York refrigerant regulations
Interested in learning about the State of New York’s refrigerant regulations? This article provides an overview of the state’s various refrigerant regulations. Because in addition to the federal EPA regulations (e.g., Section 608) that govern refrigeration and air-conditioning systems in this state, New York has its own set of additional requirements at multiple levels. Such ...
By Trakref Inc.
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Refrigerant Compliance in 2021: What to have on Your Radar
Do you know what should be on your radar for refrigerant compliance in 2021? Now that plans for an HFC phase down in the United States have solidified, one thing is clear for refrigerant compliance in 2021: Change. Very likely, refrigerant handling requirements for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) will evolve in the near-term at multiple regulatory levels. Thus, now is the time to review important ...
By Trakref Inc.
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A Glimpse into the Refrigerant Geek Community
More than software, Trakref is a logic-driven HVACR rules engine that guides you and your workforce and makes you a part of our Refrigerant Geek Community. You might wonder, what is the Refrigerant Geek Community exactly? In short, and as you will notice, the community is made up of people who care about HVACR and refrigerant compliance from an environmental, health, and safety standpoint. We ...
By Trakref Inc.
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California HFC Regulation May Include GWP Limits
Are you aware of the new proposed CARB GWP limits for new stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning systems? This post covers the latest on the proposed amendments to the California HFC Regulation, including the GWP limits for new stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Proposed CARB GWP Limits On July 22, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public ...
By Trakref Inc.
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Industrial waste heat and waste heat recovery systems
Due to the increasing trend of rising fuel prices in recent decades and the ever-growing concern about global warming, companies are facing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their installations. Therefore, the use of waste heat recovery systems in the industrial waste heat processes was one of the main research fields aimed at improving energy ...
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5 Individual Actions Against Climate Change You Can Take Today
Climate change is no longer a thing of the distant future. It is happening as we speak and is reflected in the increasingly frequent droughts and hurricanes, in the heatwaves scorching some areas and in the snowstorms muffling others. It is not a reality we can afford to ignore any more. We must act against climate change starting right now because the choices we make today impact the lives we ...
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EPA Proposes Changes to Key Refrigerant & HVAC/R Requirements
EPA Proposed Rule tackles HCFCs, compliance reporting, & refrigerant imports Last week the EPA published a proposed rule signed by Andrew Wheeler specifically addressing regulations on HCFC production and consumption, phase-outs, compliance reporting, labeling, refrigerant imports and destruction. They will be opening for public comment soon on this 165 page collection of regulatory changes, ...
By Trakref Inc.
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Carbon Dioxide CO2 Hazards in Food Processing
All living things need Carbon Dioxide for their life processes (plants take in CO2 and release oxygen. Animals and humans take in oxygen and release CO2.) At the same time, Carbon Dioxide can be hazardous to the health of us humans. Carbon Dioxide is also known as the “Greenhouse Gas” since it is the main element of life and growth for plants. Carbon Dioxide is also essential for ...
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Carbon Dioxide CO2 Hazards in Food Processing
All living things need Carbon Dioxide for their life processes (plants take in CO2 and release oxygen. Animals and humans take in oxygen and release CO2.) At the same time, Carbon Dioxide can be hazardous to the health of us humans. Carbon Dioxide is also known as the “Greenhouse Gas” since it is the main element of life and growth for plants. Carbon Dioxide is also essential for ...
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Ask Enhesa Vol. 4 - China Special
Featuring contributions from Elaine Ye, Siyang Song, Taotao Yue and Chia-Chen (Evelyn) Chuang You asked and we answered! Enhesa’s team of multilingual regulatory analysts are committed to providing quality insight and analysis around the latest EHS news and developments via our Enhesa Flash, webinar series, and blog posts. In response, our team often receives a variety of questions ...
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Ask Enhesa Vol. 5
Featuring contributions from Paula Diaz, Kengo Okuda, Sansanee Dhanasarnsombat, Wassila Nabourema, Elizabeth Tomassetti and Tjeerd Hendel-Blackford You asked and we answered! Enhesa’s team of multilingual regulatory analysts are committed to providing quality insight and analysis around the latest EHS news and developments via our Enhesa Flash, webinar series, and blog posts. In ...
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