REFRIGERANT REACTION: One of the studies discussed during the AHRI webinars focused on what would happen if A2L refrigerant leaked in a closet near a gas water heater with a standing pilot, such as ...

The shift to A2L refrigerants may seem daunting, but with proper tools, training, and safety know-how, contractors can handle ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 concerns ...

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 ...

QUINCY, MA (Jan. 6, 2020) — 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 ...

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 ...

Air conditioner explosions are rare but deadly. Recent incidents highlight the risks. Pressure buildup and flammable refrigerants are key causes. Faulty parts and unsafe practices contribute. A ...

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 ...

BOULDER, Colo. - Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have just completed a multiyear study to identify the "best" candidates for future use as air conditioning ...