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Refrigeration Cycle: Noncondensable Gases

August 11th, 2026

The ideal vapor compression cycle assumes that pure refrigerant is being used, such as ammonia. Unfortunately, in the “real world,” noncondensable gases can find their way into a system. A “noncondensable gas” is an undesired foreign gas that is in the system. It travels through the cycle with the refrigerant, but it does not assist […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 7, 2026

August 7th, 2026

Ammonia Evades in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 8 Units Isolate an Industrial Estate in Vilamalla After an Ammonia Leak on the Roof – Firefighters found the escape in a roof valve and the SEM attended to nine people, two hospitalized in mild condition. […keep reading] 2026 RETA-RSES National Conference – We look forward […]

2026 RETA-RSES National Conference

August 4th, 2026

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s conference! The RETA-RSES National Conference is the premier annual event for industrial, commercial, and residential refrigeration professionals. Spanning four days of immersive learning, the conference offers a comprehensive program designed to improve the knowledge, safety, and success of operators and technicians at every experience level. Click […]

Refrigeration Cycle: Compression Ratio

August 4th, 2026

“Compression ratio”, which is the ratio of the absolute discharge pressure to the absolute suction pressure, is an important concept for a refrigeration professional. Compressors are limited in the pressure differential that they can impose on a vapor. Screw compressors have the highest potential and can achieve compression ratios as high as twenty to one. […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 31, 2026

July 31st, 2026

Ammonia Triggers Alarms in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Fire, Ammonia Leak Hit NJ Factory; Two Firefighters Hurt – A large fire and an ammonia leak broke out at a building in Winslow Township Sunday night into the early hours of Monday, the Winslow Township Fire Department said. […keep reading] Comox Valley Sports Centre […]