A Simple Guide to the Refrigeration Cycle and How Air …
WEBSep 15, 2020 · It takes low-pressure gas refrigerant coming into it, and turns it into high-pressure gas by the time the refrigerant leaves, increasing the chemical’s temperature as well. A refrigeration system needs to be pressurized. Take away the compressor, and the refrigerant just sits in the air conditioner without moving. The Condenser.
An HVAC Technician’s Guide To R-32 | 2020-11-12 - ACHR News
WEBNovember 12, 2020. Change is coming once again to the HVACR industry, as there is a growing movement to transition from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants. California, for example, is proposing a GWP limit of 750 for all new stationary air conditioning systems (residential and commercial) in California starting Jan. 1, 2023, and other states are ...
An HVAC Technician’s Guide to R-454B | 2021-03-16 - ACHR News
WEBMar 16, 2021 · Refrigerant regulations are changing quickly at the state and federal levels, in order to facilitate a smooth transition away from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants. Finding a replacement for R-410A has been challenging, but several alternatives have emerged as top contenders. One of those is the mildly flammable (A2L) refrigerant, R …
R-454B Emerges As A Replacement For R-410A | 2020-08-02
WEBAug 2, 2020 · PRIMARY SOLUTION: Carrier recently announced that it had chosen R-454B as its primary lower-GWP solution to replace R-410A — such as the unit shown here — in all of its ducted residential and light commercial packaged solutions sold in North America. August 2, 2020. The big debate in the HVACR industry right now is which refrigerant (s ...
Understanding Superheat - ACHR News
WEBJun 3, 2004 · Superheat is a measured value. It is the difference between two temperatures. Superheat is measured as the difference between the actual temperature of the refrigerant vapor and the saturation temperature of the refrigerant at that same point. Superheat on the system's low side can be divided into two types: evaporator superheat and total (or ...
The Symptoms of a Restricted TXV | 2017-01-09 - ACHR News
WEBJan 9, 2017 · These liquid-line restrictions all cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant. This will cause the following symptoms: Low evaporator (suction) pressure; High evaporator and compressor superheats; Low compressor amp draw; Short-cycling on the low-pressure control;
Refrigerant Pressures, States, And Conditions | ACHR News
WEBApr 28, 2005 · Refrigerant Pressures, States, And Conditions. April 28, 2005. This is the first in a series of columns addressing advanced basics in the understanding of the refrigeration cycle. All of these columns deal with refrigerant pressures, states, and conditions as applied to a refrigeration system with a refrigerant like R-134a that is not a …
Three Myths About HVAC Surge Protectors - ACHR News
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Myth 3: Bigger is better. It is not always the case that a bigger-looking surge protector ensures better performance. In fact, some of the larger surge protectors on the market may have a lower MOV rating than smaller models. The key is to look for a surge protector that is specifically designed for HVAC systems and has reliable performance ...
What Causes High Compressor Discharge Temperature? - ACHR …
WEBFeb 6, 2006 · The compressor's discharge temperature should be measured about 1 to 2 inches away from the compressor on the discharge line. This discharge temperature should never exceed 225°F. Carbonization and oil breakdown can occur if compressor discharge temperatures exceed 225°. The three causes for high discharge temperatures are: High …
The Road To Recovery - ACHR News
WEBFeb 27, 2003 · The Road To Recovery. February 27, 2003. Ilir Jusufi of Day & Night Heating & Cooling, Novi, Mich., demonstrates the use of self-contained refrigerant recovery equipment. Removal of refrigerant from a system can be accomplished by one of two basic methods: passive or active. To comply with government regulations and best serve …