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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 […]

Refrigeration Cycle: Heat of Compression

July 28th, 2026

Anyone that has operated a refrigeration system knows that a significant amount of energy is required to run a compressor. “Heat” and “energy” are measured using the same units, and much of the electrical energy required by the compressor is transformed into heat energy in the refrigerant vapor. Think about it this way. When any […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 24, 2026

July 24th, 2026

Ammonia Vanishes in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Regional HazMat Team Responds to Reported Ammonia Leak at Vicor Facility – Within minutes of arriving, the incident commander requested activation of a regional Tier 1 hazardous materials team after reporting possible ammonia vapors inside the building. […keep reading] 14 Women Hospitalized After Ammonia Gas Leak […]