Available On-demand Until November 5, 2025
Duration: 60 minutes
Abstract
All-electric VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) technology offers quiet operation, flexible installation, and scalability, making it energy-efficient and cost-effective by heating or cooling only necessary spaces. VRF systems have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the commercial HVAC industry due to their energy efficiency and superior comfort, with sustainability through electrification further boosting nationwide demand and new regulations in the U.S. requiring low GWP, A2L refrigerants. This session will discuss the A2L refrigerant transition of VRF and Ductless systems and its impacts on the design, installation, and maintenance of hydronic variable refrigerant flow and traditional VRF Systems. Learning Objectives:
- Understand VRF and Ductless Products R-410a refrigerant transition
- Understand the upcoming timeline for R-410a refrigerant transition for VRF and Ductless Products
- Understand upcoming changes to design, install, and servicing requirements with A2L refrigerants
- Learn about an innovative new hybrid system solution: Trane® / Mitsubishi Electric HVRF
 Laura Michel Ductless Product Manager Trane In her current role, Laura Michel drives strategy, product roadmap, and execution for Trane’s joint venture partner METUS (Mitsubishi Electric Trane US) to grow the ductless and VRF business. Laura has more than 16 years of HVAC experience, most of which were spent in new equipment sales with the Trane Chicago sales office. She is an ASHRAE member and former Illinois ASHRAE Chapter President, as well as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. Laura graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Chemical Engineering Degree and has recently begun her MBA Program  Karina Bolton Ductless Sales Specialist Trane Her primary focus is helping is supporting the local sales team with the design and application of VRF systems. She also focuses on assisting the sales team with educating the engineering and contracting community on new VRF products and VRF related topics. Karina has been with Trane for 5 years and did 3 years of system sales prior to her current role as the ductless sales specialist. The refrigerant transition and its associated challenges has always been a topic that interests Karina, which is why she has focused on understanding the HVRF product and how it can be a solution for dealing with some of the challenges that come with new refrigerants. Karina graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. After graduating, she attended Trane’s 5 month Graduate Training Program (GTP) in Wisconsin. In her free time, she enjoys running.
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