NaturalRefrigerants.com spoke with leaders at Danfoss, Heatcraft, Hillphoenix Kysor Warren Epta US and Zero Zone about the development of the CO2 CDU market in North America.
The manufacturer analyzed the design for multiple low- and medium-temperature applications using Bitzer’s new Fender simulation tool.
The Genesys CO2 Edge Compact has a capacity range of 3 to 12TR and can operate in ambient conditions from −20°F to 105°F.
In addition to what we published this week, these stories caught our eye.
The U.S. R290 self-contained merchandiser is designed for small-format shops, including dollar stores.
In EPA hearing manufacturers, trade groups and NGOs largely reject proposal to postpone lower refrigerant GWP limits to 2032.
Manufacturers are pressing ahead even with the potential changes to the Technology Transitions rule.
The R744 rack from U.S. OEM Zero Zone serves the store’s refrigeration, HVAC and hot water needs and is largely powered by onsite renewables.
In modeling, the technology increased the COP of a 350,000ft2 cold-storage facility with a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system by up to 17%.
The 4HP unit, based on parent Panasonic’s model, supports retail cases in stores, one of the first CO2 OCUs to do so in the U.S.
The higher pressure rating is designed to provide greater temperature tolerance for transcritical CO2 systems during downtime events.
Motivated by state and federal HFC regulations, the Walmart subsidiary installed a CO2 refrigeration system in a warm climate and is evaluating its performance.
The U.S.-based OEM is working to expand the use of transcritical CO2 beyond smaller, more traditional applications with large packaged systems.
The company said it is the ‘first in the commercial chilling industry to reintroduce propane as a natural refrigerant’ to the U.S.
Our most-read stories include a study linking HFOs to HFC-23, a small U.S. OEM’s big expansion plans and new Zero Zone equipment.
Both products come in a modular design, with the CO2 unit providing 3‒12TR and the propane chiller 3‒5TR.
This 13th annual edition of ATMO America will be held Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11, in Washington, D.C.
Technical presentations and product showcases highlight the industry’s evolving regulations, trends and products.
Our most-read stories of February include VW’s move to CO2 heat pumps, a petition from PFAS scientists and a new Zero Zone installation.
The R744 installation replaced a HFC-based system at one of the chain’s existing stores in Palmdale, California.
Midwest-based Kwik Trip recently installed a CO2 rack at its new store in Dayton, Minnesota, becoming one of the first convenience store brands in the U.S. to use the technology.
The companies highlighted CO2 installations at C-store Kwik Trip, Walgreens pharmacy and small-footprint grocers ALDI US and Natural Grocers.
The warehouse will serve two production facilities in Wisconsin.
