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Forum Five | September 2021

What’s in the news? Check out these five stories for HVACR professionals.

“You Can’t Patent CO2” is a Patently False Claim | Abundance

Carbon dioxide, or CO2, is naturally occurring in the atmosphere. Refrigerant-grade CO2, or R-744, is not. We explain this important distinction in globalFACT’s latest op-ed, “You can’t patent CO2” is a Patently False Claim in RAC Magazine. Here’s a preview: READ THE FULL EDITORIAL HERE. R-744 is not an endless, naturally occurring resource. Carbon dioxide […]

“You Can’t Patent CO2” is a Patently False Claim | Cost

Marketers claim that “CO2 can’t be patented” to give the impression that CO2 is an inexpensive, naturally occurring resource. Why? They’re signaling that CO2 is a less costly refrigerant choice.

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“You Can’t Patent CO2” is a Patently False Claim

It’s not uncommon to see questionable marketing claims and product narratives in the HVACR industry. The latest assertion should really give operators pause: “CO2 can’t be patented.” What does this claim even mean?

Do You Know Where Your Ammonia Refrigerant Has Been?

Refrigerant-grade ammonia is not the “natural” solution it’s marketed to be. In our latest infographic, Do you know where your ammonia refrigerant has been?, we illustrate the dangers of refrigerant-grade ammonia.

What’s the Big Deal about Hydrocarbon Charge Sizes?

As the HVACR industry takes on the responsibility of designing equipment with a lower overall impact on the environment, the use of highly flammable hydrocarbons (Class 3) in refrigerating appliances is one of the solutions being considered.