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The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

著者： Trevor Matthews
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概要

 This podcast is all about training, education and mentorship for commercial refrigeration and HVAC professionals. My goal to help you develop your knowledge and skills, to master the art of refrigeration. I will have expert guests from around the world joining us. We will have different conversations on technical topic's like system troubleshooting, supermarket refrigeration and CO2 refrigeration. Featuring technicians and engineers to manufacturers and many other industry expert join us to share their knowledge and wisdom. I will have conversations about mental health, mindset, and personal and professional development. My goal is to help you become 1% better than yesterday. Let's get a conversation going!2023 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer

    Episode 390. CO2 Oil Management (Part 1): Lubrication Basics, Oil Selection, Testing, and Troubleshooting with Alessandro Silva of Bitzer
    2026/04/21

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    In this first part of a two-part episode, we're diving deep into oil management for CO2 refrigeration systems with Alessandro Silva, Senior Application Engineer at Bitzer. Alessandro covers cover what technicians, designers, and engineers need to know about oil management, including lubrication systems, oil functions, oil protection, as well as proper tools and gauges, oil level management, controls and a ton of troubleshooting tips for service techs to better understand oil management for CO2 systems. You can also follow along this webinar on our Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel here.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    (07:49) Lubrication Systems

    (10:10) Oil Functions and Safety Controls

    (12:43) Measuring Oil Differential Pressure

    (13:21) Tools and Safety for CO2 Service

    (18:07) Oil Grades and Application Ranges

    (20:22) Oil Circulation Basics

    (21:46) Choosing CO2 Compressor Oils

    (22:36) Oil Change Intervals

    (25:04) Oil Testing Limits

    (27:12) Acidity And CO2 Degassing

    (32:20) Basic Oil Management Layout

    (36:48) Low Pressure Reservoir Setup

    (38:41) CO2 Cascade And Pumped Systems

    (40:39) Cascade Heat Exchanger Placement

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 247. Oil Management with Patrick Gregory

    Episode 11. Bitzer CO2 Compressors with Phil Boudreau

    Bitzer PV
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    42 分
  • Episode 389. TXV & Superheat 101 with Andrew Freeburg

    Episode 389. TXV & Superheat 101 with Andrew Freeburg
    2026/04/17

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    In this conversation, we're covering the basics of TXV's (thermostatic expansion valves) and superheat with longtime tech, teacher and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, Andrew Freeburg. We breakdown the purpose of superheat, how to measure it, and variations between different applications and manufacturer specs. We also discuss different supermarket conditions, proper TXV adjustments and service tips every refrigeration technician needs to know to thoroughly understand these important system components.

    In this episode, we cover:

    (02:08) Superheat Basics Explained

    (04:04) Measuring Superheat

    (05:25) Target Superheat Ranges

    (14:19) When To Adjust TXVs

    (17:32) TXV Types And Selection

    (19:00) How A TXV Works

    (25:44) Bulb Placement

    (28:32) Equalizer Line Placement

    (29:30) Equalizer Tube Oil Seal Story

    (31:10) Bulb Mounting and Insulation

    (37:18) Low Temp Startup and Pull Down

    (40:35) Cold Capillary Tube Failures

    (45:04) Refrigerant Glide and Dew Point

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 16. TXV/TEV - A discussion about Thermostatic Expansion Valves

    Episode 279. CO2 Experts: Superheat - Controls & Common Issues with Chris Griffiths and John Rothery

    Episode 324.  Using AI To Learn and Troubleshoot Refrigeration Systems

    Episode 350. Supermarket Refrigeration Tips and Tricks with Robert Ochs
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    54 分
  • Episode 388. Step-By-Step Compressor Change Out (Service Call Recap) with Andrew Freeburg

    Episode 388. Step-By-Step Compressor Change Out (Service Call Recap) with Andrew Freeburg
    2026/04/06

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    In this conversiotion, we're walking step-by-step through a compressor change-out from a recent service call with guest and Refrigeration Mentor Community Ambassador, Andrew Freeburg. Andrew covers covering initial safety steps, plus detailed steps for isolating lines, locking out power, shutting off crankcase heaters, recovering refrigerant, and transferring fittings and oil floats. Andrew also shares installation practices and how he traced back the cause of the issue and used that to efficiently solve the problem. This episode is loaded with tips of what to look for, what to do, and things to avoid on these types of service calls.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    (02:04) Using AI To Catch Mistakes

    (03:46) Refrigeration Compressor Failure

    (04:55) Safe Isolation And Recovery

    (06:10) Lockout And Removal Steps

    (11:09) New Compressor Checks

    (14:14) Gaskets And Reassembly

    (17:42) Oil Choices And Vacuum

    (19:03) Torque Specs And Wiring

    (24:24) Startup And Oil Change

    (25:57) Copper Plating Evidence

    (27:20) Valve Plates

    (31:19) Root Cause Floodback

    (33:00) Mechanical Controls Limits

    (34:05) Oil Change Setup

    (35:52) Nitrogen Push Method

    (39:23) Draining Compressors

    (42:30) Oil Pressure Checks

    (49:18) Moisture Removal Filters

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Follow Andrew on LinkedIn

    Episode 329. The Ins & Outs of Compressors

    Episode 295. A Compressor Story: The Key to Faster Troubleshooting

    Episode 133. Your Compressor Success Guide
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    53 分
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