The IIAR Condenser Magazine is a quarterly publication that contains technical articles, regulatory and code updates, industry news and information about IIAR activities and publications. It is distributed by email to all IIAR Members and IIAR Contact lists.
WINTER 2026 NATURAL REFRIGERATION REVIEW
The Natural Refrigeration Review issues are available as a PDF downloads for both lIAR Members and Non-members, or as individual article posts below. Click the button below to view the full issue, or scroll through all the individual issue articles below.
BAC Announces New Dry Cooler
The company said the new dry cooler was created to meet the growing demand for sustainable, water-efficient cooling, adding that the high-capacity dry cooler rounds out BAC’s portfolio of evaporative and hybrid products – offering an option for customers in water-stressed areas. “As global water shortages and the lack of access to fresh water have become more prevalent, the TrilliumSeries dry cooler represents our unwavering commitment to sustainability and relentless drive to provide customers with resilient cooling solutions,” BAC President Don Fetzer said. “This product was born from a deep understanding of the challenges our customers face, by not only addressing critical water issues, but enabling them to thrive in an era where sustainability is no longer optional – it’s essential.”
Read MoreDanfoss Names Divisional President of Commercial Compressors
Danfoss announced that Fabio Klein has been named Divisional President of the Commercial Compressors division in Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio will take his new position as of April 1, 2025, and he succeeds Kristian Strand, who was recently appointed President of Danfoss Climate Solutions. Fabio currently serves as the Senior Vice President of the Scroll and Reciprocating Compressors business within Commercial Compressors. Since joining Danfoss in 2016 as Vice President of Global R&D for Commercial Compressors, he transitioned into his current role in 2020.
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Technical Papers Provide In-Depth Thought Leadership at the IIAR Conference
During the annual IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition, industry experts will present technical papers for the IIAR Technical Program, as well as a range of topics.
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IIAR OPENS 2025 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
IIAR's 2025 Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, from March 2-5, offering the natural refrigerant industry valuable technical knowledge, networking opportunities, and industry-sponsored events.
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IIAR Reaches End-Users and Contractors at Mexico Conference
IIAR had a successful three-day conference and expo in Guadalajara, Mexico, with 14 countries participating and a record number of attendees, including a large percentage of end-users and contractors.
Read MoreEPA Newsletter Issues RMP Deadlines Reminder
According to a reminder notification released by the Environmental Protection Agency in an EPA newsletter, P2/P3 RMP facilities need to conduct a notification drill by the end of this year. “Responding P2/P3 facilities need to conduct your first tabletop exercise by the end of 2026. In conducting these tasks, you should be working with your local emergency planning committees (LEPCs)-do you know who your LEPC is? Has your facility been working and meeting with your LEPC? This is the perfect time to start and be a partner with emergency management in your community,” the EPA said in the reminder.
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Mayakawa Contributes Chiller to TAO Telescope Project
Mayekawa announced that it installed its N2K Chiller project to support the TAO, the University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory, project. The company said it helped solve one of the most significant challenges in the construction of the TAO telescope, which was controlling the temperature of the primary mirror. To ensure accurate observations and minimize thermal distortions, the N2K Chiller, which was developed by Mayekawa, was installed.
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EPA Launches Region 10 Initiative for Facilities Under 10,000 lbs of Ammonia
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched an initiative in the Pacific Northwest to improve the safety of smaller ammonia refrigeration facilities – focused on facilities with under 10,000 pounds of ammonia. The initiative, which is being carried out by EPA Region 10, was developed with input from EPA region 1 and the International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration. It is aimed at improving compliance with the General Duty Clause of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act. Section 112(r) specifies that owners and operators of stationary sources producing, processing, handling, or storing extremely hazardous substances, including anhydrous ammonia, have the duty to reduce the risk of chemical accidents.
Read MoreCompliance Assurance and Enforcement Focus
The following fact sheet was published by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 to communicate details about the Region 10 compliance initiative for facilities under 10,000 pounds of ammonia. It is reproduced here for the benefit of IIAR members and non-members with facilities under 10,000 pounds of ammonia.
Read MoreIIAR Enforcement Awareness: General Duty Clause Requirements: Facilities with Smaller Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Most IIAR members will likely have a hazard analysis in place. However, if your facility does not, we encourage you to get this done soon. If you are a contractor, a consultant, or sell equipment or other goods, we encourage you to pass the word to your end-user clients, especially those with smaller facilities that might not have a hazard analysis in place.
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New York’s Cap-and-Invest Proposal Could Aid the Transition to Low-GWP Refrigerants
New York has introduced the Cap-and-Invest Program to help the state achieve the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements outlined in the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
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REGULATORY OUTLOOK Under the Next Trump Administration
The 2024 election delivered Donald Trump a victory in the Electoral College, along with Republican majorities (albeit by thin margins) in both the House and Senate.
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How Cold is That Wind?
Sometimes, lessons need to be repeated, which can be a good thing depending on the experience you are going through for the lesson. Even tough lessons can help. As we slide into winter and the La Nina projections for the coming months, an experience I had last year was a lesson learned about "cold."
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IIAR Presents at RETA’s Annual Conference
IIAR recently presented the sessions IIAR Suite of Standards Update and Summary of Natural Refrigerants Codes & Standards at the RETA National Conference.
Read MoreIIAR STANDARDS UPDATE
IIAR 1: ANSI/IIAR 1-2022 Standard for Definitions and Terminology Used in IIAR Standards is presently in effect.
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Attendees at RETA’s Conference Take Advantage of IIAR 6 Certification
IIAR held its first IIAR-6 certificate course at the 2024 RETA National Conference in October. The course features seven modules and covers everything from the purpose of the standard to safety systems.
Read MoreTECHNICAL PAPER #5
Ammonia refrigeration system managers are looking for more useful information regarding risk mitigation and compliance because they need to determine whether components are fit for service or vulnerable to damage,
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EPA Finalizes Third AIM Act Rule
The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, which was enacted on December 27, 2020, authorized the EPA to address hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in three areas: (1) Phasing down HFC production, (2) Facilitating the transition to next-generation technologies through sector-based restrictions and (3) Regulating to minimize HFC releases and maximizing reclamation efforts. The EPA has methodically executed on this mandate with the three rules addressing each of these areas. The third of these rules has just completed its public review period and has been finalized.
Read MoreKelvin Group Acquires JS Compliance
Mechanical services provider Kelvin Group announced it has completed an acquisition of JS Compliance, LLC. The company said its acquisition partner was private equity firm Southfield Capital. Magnolia, TX-based JS Compliance specializes in process safety management and risk management consultancy and serves a client base within the food and beverage manufacturing and logistics industries.
Read MoreStates, Regulatory Agencies Focus on PFAS
A growing number of states and federal regulatory agencies are examining the effects of perfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, and regulatory frameworks are evolving due to concerns over their persistence in the environment and potential health impacts. “More than 30 states have introduced or adopted regulations related to PFAS, but until recently, refrigerants were not at the forefront of those discussions. That is starting to change,” said Danielle Wright, executive director of the North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council.
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