The Refrigeration Mentor Podcast

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 253. CO2 Experts: Designing an Oil Management System with Nabil Cook
    Nov 4 2024

    Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise launching soon.

    This conversation is part of our “CO2 Experts” series, this one featuring Nabil Cook, Technical Director for Omega Solutions, with a presentation on oil management design, specifically for transcritial CO2 refrigeration. Nabil covers oil separator sizing, oil line sizing, different types of oil used in CO2 systems, and various oil management strategies. Nabil also shares practical tips for handling and storing oil, the importance of understanding compressor oil throw rates, and provides detailed explanations on calculating required oil reservoir capacity and system oil charge.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    -Oil management design for transcritical CO2 refrigeration

    -Oil management system components

    -Oil regulators

    -Oil separators

    -Oil reservoirs

    -Oil coolers and temperature management

    -Oil management system strategies

    -Managing oil throw - scrolls vs. recipes

    -Oil line sizing

    -Comparing oil types

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Episode 246. CO2 Experts: Startup and Commissioning with Kevin Mullis

    Episode 114: Energy Consumption Breakdown of CO2 Transcritical Systems with Nabil Cook

    Episode 195. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Projecting Annual Energy Consumption with Nabil Cook of Omega Solutions (Part 5 of 5)

    Learn more about Omega Solutions

    Follow Omega Solutions on LinkedIn

    Connect with Nabil on LinkedIn

    BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs.

    Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here

    Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/

    Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here

    Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram

    Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel

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    34 mins
  • Episode 252. Finding Purpose In Your Work
    Oct 31 2024

    Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise launching soon.

    This conversation is about the importance of having a clear purpose behind your work. That purpose is what will drive your success and keep you focused on a goal, whether it's for family, personal development, career advancement, or starting your own business. We also talk about the potential for multiple career pathways within the refrigeration industry, and even looking at traditional retirement age as an opportunity to begin a new career.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    -Finding purpose in your work

    -Investing in personal growth

    -Development of Refrigeration Mentor

    -Changing careers multiple times

    -Starting a new career in your 60’s

    -How to double your income

    -Setting and achieving goals

    -Financial responsibility

    -Workplace culture

    -Taking action towards your dreams

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs.

    Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here

    Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/

    Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here

    Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram

    Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel

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    11 mins
  • Episode 251. Supermarket Refrigeration Service and Troubleshooting Tips
    Oct 28 2024

    Get on the Supermarket Academy waitlist now! New program to supercharge your supermarket refrigeration expertise launching soon.

    This conversation digs into a few key supermarket refrigeration service and troubleshooting tips that will help technicians identify issues faster and more confidently. This episode covers how to better understand electrical diagrams and case conrollers, and tips for diagnosing compressor issues. I also recap some of the highlights and innovations showcased at Chillventa 2024 earlier this month, and previews some of the new Refrigeration Mentor courses and training programs available for technicians this fall.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    -Understanding electrical diagrams

    -Where to start electrical troubleshooting

    -Checking oil levels and compressor health

    -Understanding control boards and relays

    -Troubleshooting tips for service calls

    -CO2 refrigeration systems

    -Case controllers and wiring diagrams

    -Supermarket Academy and upcoming Refrigeration Mentor courses

    -Recap of Chillventa 2024: highlights and new products

    Helpful Links & Resources:

    Chillventa

    Episode 229. CO2 Gas Cooler Controllers with William Anaya of Güntner

    Episode 237. Tips for New Technicians Getting Into Supermarket Refrigeration with Aidan Lucey

    Episode 243. Step-By-Step Walkthrough of a CO2 Service Call with Patrick Gregory

    Episode 203. Supermarket Refrigeration Service Tech Tips with Andrew Freeburg

    BOOK A CALL with Trevor to learn more about refrigeration training programs.

    Upcoming Servicing Compressors, Supermarket and CO2 Trainings: Learn More Here

    Learn More About Refrigeration Mentor: https://refrigerationmentor.com/

    Get your FREE Service & Compressor Troubleshooting Guide: Access Here

    Refrigeration Mentor on Instagram

    Refrigeration Mentor YouTube Channel

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    46 mins

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