In this booth interview from the 5th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Bert moderates a conversation with Don Gillis from Chemours, a company that makes refrigerants. Chemours was formerly part of DuPont until 2015. Don is well-known as an educator in the HVAC/R field and has presented at the symposium multiple times.

During the interview, Don discusses Chemours' new 454 series of refrigerants - 454A, 454B, and 454C. He explains that R-454B is designed for comfort cooling applications, replacing R-410A in new equipment. R-454A is optimized for medium-temperature applications under 200 lbs, while R-454C targets lower GWP for low-temperature systems over 200 lbs.

Don highlights that while the components are the same across the 454 refrigerants, the ratios are adjusted by scientists to hit targeted GWP levels under different charge sizes. He also previews an upcoming main-stage A2L refrigerant presentation with a colleague.

The discussion touches on refrigerant tanks being gifted to tie down sponsor tents this year, as well as the symposium's growth into a key industry education hub. Don expresses gratitude for the opportunity to give back through events like this.

Tune in to hear the latest refrigerant insights from an experienced voice at a leading chemical manufacturer supporting sustainable HVAC/R solutions.

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