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Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Area

November 11th, 2025

The area is the number of square units that can fit within a two-dimensional, or flat, space. To find the area of a two-dimensional square or rectangular surface, one must first measure the length of each side. Once those measurements are obtained, the formula A=LxW will calculate the area of the surface. Example: If a […]

Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Length and Width

November 5th, 2025

To be a competent refrigeration professional, one must conquer the daunting challenge of mathematics. Whether assessing the volume of a vessel or performing a load calculation, mathematical aptitude is a necessary skill to possess. The length or width of an object is a linear measurement. Length is always measured as a straight-line distance between two […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 31, 2025

October 31st, 2025

Ammonia Caught In A Mystery in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Possible Ammonia Leak Stops Ice Cream Operations in Tyrol! – Due to a possible ammonia leak, the Kufstein Ice Arena will remain closed until further notice. […keep reading] One Dead After Dalton City Crash Involving Anhydrous Ammonia Tank – The tank was not compromised, and […]

What is Refrigeration?

October 28th, 2025

According to RETA Book 1, “Refrigeration is the process of achieving or maintaining the temperature of a space or object below that of the surrounding area by removing heat”. A refrigeration system accomplishes this by utilizing a thermodynamic cycle that moves heat from an object or area where it is unwanted to a place where […]

New Member of the RETA National Board of Directors – Nate Torres

October 27th, 2025