The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

Written by: Trevor Matthews
  • Summary

  • 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
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Episodes
  • Episode 281. CO2 Experts: Troubleshooting CO2 Systems using RDM Controllers with Kevin Mullis
    Feb 10 2025

    In this episode of CO2 Experts, we diving into Resource Data Management (RDM) controllers with control expert, Kevin Mullis, Technical Manager at Integral UK Ltd. A good understanding of RDM’s will help refrigeration technicians troubleshoot, avoid common issues and better manage and optimize CO2 refrigeration systems. Kevin has some key tips on overything from transducer configurations, to probe settings, and shares real-life troubleshooting scenerios.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    -Transducers and probes setup

    -Superheat calculation

    -RDM troubleshooting techniques

    -Data logging and analysis

    -Importance of change management

    -Fine-tuning control systems

    -Impact of load on system stability

    -CO2 refrigeration systems

    -Suction pressure

    -Cold weather challenges

    -Oil management

    -Remote access support

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 156: Secrets to Optimizing CO2 Systems Part 1 w/Resource Data Management RDM

    Episode 257. CO2 Experts: Case Controllers with Kevin Mullis

    Episode 227. Getting to Know Transcritical CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems with Kevin Mullis

    Kevin Mullis on LinkedIn

    Website: Integral UK Ltd.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 280. Thermal Energy Storage with Henrik Andersen of Fenagy
    Feb 6 2025

    In this conversation, were chatting with Henrik Andersen from Fenagy about thermal energy storage. We’re talking large commercial and industrial systems in the megawatt range. Henrik covers different types of thermal energy storage, including chemical, latent heat, and sensible heat storage, and shares his insights on the transition to heat pumps, the challenges faced by customers, and the future of thermal energy storage in the context of rising energy prices and renewable energy sources.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    -Thermal energy storage basics

    -Types of thermal energy storage

    -Heat pumps

    -Applications and environmental benefits of thermal storage

    -Challenges and future of thermal storage

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Henrik Andersen on LinkedIn

    Fenagy website

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    33 mins
  • Episode 279. CO2 Experts: Superheat - Controls & Common Issues with Chris Griffiths and John Rothery
    Feb 3 2025

    In this episode of CO2 Experts, we’re doing a deep technical dive into superheat with Chris Griffiths and John Rothery of Omega Solutions. This talk is aimed at helping refrigeration technicians troubleshoot issues faster and more efficiently. Chris and John cover a number of topics like superheat control, transducer issues, EEV troubleshooting, and oil logging, and share practical scenerio and troubleshooting strategies for various CO2 applications

    In this conversation, we cover:

    -Understanding superheat in refrigeration systems

    -Advanced troubleshooting techniques

    -Trend graphs

    -Electronic controls

    -Refrigerant issues in cold climates

    -On-site check process for low CP alarms

    -Troubleshooting transducer and valve issues

    -Environmental impact of co2 release

    -Importance of design in refrigeration systems

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 191. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Selecting Compressors and Gas Coolers with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions (Part 1 of 5)

    Episode 273. CO2 Experts: Pipe Sizing with Chris Griffiths of Omega Solutions

    VIDEO: CO2 Experts: Pipe Sizing for Transcritical CO2 Refrigeration System

    Learn more about Omega Solutions

    Connect with Omega Solutions on LinkedIn

    Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

    Email Chris: chris@omega-solutions.co.uk

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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