Sporlan HVACR: Recent Episodes

Henry Papa

Whether you want to learn about Sporlan products or HVACR in general, this informative podcast is for you. Join Sporlan Sales Engineer, Henry Papa and other subject matter experts. Learn tips and best practices for the heating and ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry each week.

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This episode covers the 4 key times to replace your Catch All Filter Driers. It also discusses background of POE Oil and why Catch-Alls are the best choice when using POE

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How do we calculate the charge necessary for systems when using HPR valves. https://www.parker.com/literature/Sporlan/Sporlan%20pdf%20files/Sporlan%20pdf%20090/90-30-1.pdf

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In the second portion of Head pressure control we discuss the valves, how they function and selection. https://sporlanonline.com/literature/90/90-30.pdf

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This is part 1 of 2 discussing the effects of low ambient temperature on head pressure. Benefits and Issues with low head pressure

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In this episode we discuss CDS stepper motor valve troubleshooting, Electronically and mechanically. What tools do we make that help trouble shooting? -> SMA-12 https://sporlanonline.com/literature/100/ca/SD-213%20SMA-12.pdf http://solutions.parker.com/literature-100

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This episode covers some troubleshooting of Solenoid valves. Namely correctly sizing, valve that will not close, AC Hum, and Leaks. https://sporlanonline.com/literature/30/30-10%20Solenoid%20Valves.pdf

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Talk about a hot topic. Going into a discussion about Propane and a case study about a Supermarket running only on Propane.

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Discussion on the phases of refrigerant in the basic system.

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This episode covers an overview of what controls we offer. The PSK, Kelvin II, and out latest and greatest the S3C. http://solutions.parker.com/literature-100#new_tab

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We are discussing our own TEV nomenclature piece by piece. https://sporlanonline.com/literature/10/10-10.pdf

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In this episode we continue down refrigeration road and the benefits of couple electronic expansion valves with EEPRs and the reasons EEVs are better than TEVs

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Lets discuss the benefits in switching from mechanical EPRs to EEPRs

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Don’t be scared of the EEV they are so simple.

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Talking some refrigeration. What does the word ‘Case’ mean? How do we make one operate dual temperature?

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This episode recaps Pressure Temperature charts, and how simple they are to use.

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An introduction to heat reclaim/reheat/dehumidification using a 3 way valve

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Summertime is here. We will be uploading more quick segments for the in between service calls. This episode is how to install sensing bulbs.

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Ive Got requests for this, what is he difference between Conventional and Balanced Port TEVs? Why use one or the other. Why do we have each? See pg 10 and 13 for the different pin and port types. https://www.parker.com/literature/Sporlan/Sporlan%20pdf%20files/Sporlan%20pdf%20010/10-9.pdf?elqTrackId=8A3F7F73BB44E2DF0EA18A056317F297&elqaid=9988&elqat=2

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We are talking the most versatile valves. Solenoid valves, how they function, applications, the most common issues, specialty valves, and sizing.

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An introduction to a common PRV the evaporator pressure regulator (EPR) how they work and their goal.

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We carry on with TEV basics and discuss TEV Equalizers. We go over the differences and the effect they have on systems.

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This episode covers the fundamental TEV forces and how they act on the valves.

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We are taking you back way back. What is this heat and why is it so super?

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We are talking Crankcase pressure regulators the Sporlan CROs and the why, how, what.

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This episode goes into detail of the importance of sight glasses. The reason we use them, their shortfalls, how to install properly, troubleshooting tips, and product offerings.

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In Episode 1 we cover our build valves the Q/BQ valves. Why they get under and over sized. What is Hunting? What causes it and how we avoid it. Remember shoot us new questions to address. Henry.Papa@parker.com