Refrigeration & Oil Oil is an important part of many pieces of machinery, and a refrigeration compressor is no exception. Oil provides the much-needed lubrication for moving parts within the compressor. The oil can also be cooled to help prevent internal components from overheating. Additionally, oil helps seal very small gaps between moving parts […]
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Refrigeration in 2025: Smarter, Greener, and Ready for the Future Let’s be honest — refrigeration isn’t exactly the kind of topic that gets people chatting at dinner parties. But in 2025, it’s quietly becoming one of the most innovative and impactful sectors in industrial and commercial technology. Whether you’re running a cold storage warehouse or
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IIAR and the AIM Act By Chris Savage – August 2025 For many years now Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration has been a member of IIAR, The International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration. As the name implies, IIAR is an advocate for the all-natural refrigerants and their applications. When talking about all-natural refrigerants we are primarily talking
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Unlocking the Benefits of Copeland’s E3 Supervisory Control and Upgrading from E2 Hardware Best Practices, Cost Saving, Efficiency, Performance / By Zach Moorse Source Article: https://www.copeland.com/en-us/products/controls-monitoring-systems/facility-controls-electronics/facility-and-system-controls/supervisory-controls-e3 https://media.copeland.com/9980283b-75a6-450c-8ece-b16d004eb29f/15558-E3_Product_Spotlight_v6%20-%207483898.pdf?utm At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., we are dedicated to ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest advancements in refrigeration technology. One such advancement is Copeland’s E3
Refrigeration systems can be a costly, but vital, component in the food market and with them comes a lot of questions. With the AIM Act looking to phase out refrigerants with high global warming potential as well as a consistent push to go to all natural refrigerants, our customers are now finding themselves wondering which
PFAS and Refrigeration Folks of a certain age may have the “hole in the ozone layer” burned into their memory as one of the first widely discussed environmental concerns. After it was confirmed that Chlorofluorocarbon’s (CFCs) were significant contributors to this ecological disaster, government regulations helped to alleviate the long-term damage by strictly limiting
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Source Article: Condenser by IIAR (Fall 2024) https://iiarcondenser.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/40354-IIAR-Condenser3_compressed.pdf General Duty Clause Requirements Identify Hazards Using Appropriate Hazard Assessment Techniques The United States EPA National Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program implemented several national compliance initiatives (NCIs) effective for FY2020-2023. One of these NCIs is titled “Reducing Risks of Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities .”IIAR
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CUI – Corrosion Under Insulation By Chris Savage – January 2025 “Solid as steel”, “strong as steel”, “ steel-like resolve”, “forged in steel”, “tough as nails”, or even the “Man of steel”, are all terms that invoke thoughts of strength, invulnerability, durability, etc. Our world relies heavily on steel for almost anything you can think
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Source Article: https://www.emerson.com/en-us/support/manuals-and-guides At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., our mission is to design and install top-tier commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. A crucial aspect often overlooked is the effect of moisture on refrigeration systems. Moisture, even in small amounts, can have detrimental impacts on the performance, efficiency, and longevity of refrigeration systems. Understanding and
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Refrigerant Classification Source Image: https://www.southernphc.com/articles/what-you-need-to-know-to-handle-a2ls-sately/ At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. we strive to design and install superior commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. One of the key components to delivering on this is selecting the best refrigerant for the desired application as well as keeping up to date on any potential changes or limitations to
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