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Explore the shift to A2L refrigerants in HVAC systems and their impact on environmental regulations and design standards.
Fieldpiece Instruments, a leading manufacturer of tools and test instruments for HVACR professionals, is proud to announce ...
Refrigerants with low global warming potential are more sustainable for the planet, but often more flammable than traditional HFCs. UL Solutions’ Zhongshan laboratory is addressing safety ...
When handling non-flammable refrigerant such as R-513A, technicians do not need special training in handling flammable substances, which can reduce costs and minimize downtime during maintenance.
Could the refrigerator in your home be a ticking time bomb? Modern refrigerators now use a refrigerant that is considered highly flammable.
That property tends to make chemicals flammable. These new refrigerants are so slightly flammable that they’re unlikely to harm anyone’s health or property. Furthermore, they’ll be accompanied by a ...
Refrigerants Australia's executive director, Greg Picker, has issued a warning about using flammable hydrocarbon refrigerant.
A2L is more flammable than the refrigerant currently being used, so air conditioning units had to be overhauled for safety.
After identifying a discrepancy in the refrigerant used, Mercedes -Benz AG conducted a thorough analysis and found that other vehicles were also affected. Consequently, a recall was initiated to ...
Some plants are more flammable than others, says Michele Steinberg, wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association. But "there is no such thing as a fireproof plant," she ...
Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants, e.g. Propane (R290) (GWP = 3) and R1234yf (GWP = 4), are becoming a popular choice among refrigeration and HVAC systems, such as vending machines and ...
As we move towards lower-GWP refrigerants, safety needs to remain a key concern. When working with A2L and A3 flammable gases, workers need to be aware of the added danger and the differences and ...