A3 pure refrigerants that are a single molecule are R-290 (propane), R-600 (butane), R-600a (isobutane), and R-601A (isopentane). All are hydrocarbons. For many years now, technicians have been using ...

With more than 200 countries agreeing to usher in a new class of refrigerants, effective this year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and its research affiliate, the Fire Protection ...

In the constantly evolving world of refrigerant options, the HVACR industry is preparing for the inclusion of mildly flammable or flammable refrigerants in an increasing number of applications. But ...

COLUMBIA, MD (May 6, 2021) - UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI) announced today the release of the new “Firefighter Safety and Flammable Refrigerants” online training course. This course ...

More than a dozen chemical blends could serve as alternative refrigerants that won't heat the atmosphere as much as today's refrigerants do, or catch fire, according to a new computational study. More ...

The study of flammability and combustion characteristics of refrigerants is critical in ensuring both safety and efficiency for industrial and environmental applications. This field encompasses an ...

New refrigerants are arriving in American homes at the same time you are being told they are both better for the planet and “mildly flammable.” That combination can sound unnerving if all you want is ...

JULABO USA announces an update today to its smartphone application, integrating advanced LiDAR technology. This enhancement is designed to assist laboratories in accurately assessing their space for ...

The new year will ring in new “green” requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency for heating and air conditioning units that threaten to raise prices and, for the first time, require ...

Big changes are coming to the way you keep your house cool. The type of refrigerant currently used in HVAC systems is being phased out. The 2020 American Innovation and Manufacturing Act directed ...

Researchers have just completed a multiyear study to identify the 'best' candidates for future use as air conditioning refrigerants that will have the lowest impact on the climate. Researchers at the ...