Convinced that natural refrigerants will continue to play a central role in delivering its sustainability goals, Swiss retailer Migros wants the “vast majority” of its supermarkets to use natural refrigerants by 2030 – most of which will use CO2 transcritical systems.
Technology suppliers made the case for the energy saving potential of CO2 heat pumps in Southeast Asia’s hospitality sector.
A recent paper argues that multi-ejector CO2 technology in supermarkets can lead to better performances than HFCs in terms in energy efficiency, even in warm climate locations. As a result, the “CO2 equator” could be moved south.
Convinced of their status as a market-ready alternative to HFCs, Swiss retailer Migros expects the “vast majority” of its supermarkets to use natural refrigerants by 2030 – most of which will use CO2 transcritical systems.
Having designed and installed the first NH3/CO2 cascade refrigeration systems in the Phiippines, Omnico Engineering Ltd. foresees growing demand for natural refrigerant-based HVAC&R equipment there. This website spoke to Omnico Engineering Managing Director Bjarne Waldstrom about these first installations ahead of the ATMOsphere Asia conference on natural refrigerants, to be held in Singapore next month.
Denmark-based HB Products has recently developed a new ‘zero super-heat control’ vapor quality sensor for CO2 systems, named HBX-CO2-CU-XX.
Global shipping company MSC Mediterranean Shipping is to lease 2,000 containers using Carrier Transicold’s NaturaLINE CO2 refrigeration system.
New US rules allowing greater charge sizes of hydrocarbon refrigerants in new domestic refrigerators and freezers will enter into force on September 7.
In a move to cut energy use by 30% by 2025, Carrefour Polska is implementing a number of measures including CO2 refrigeration, geothermal technologies and LED lighting.
Leading German test centre TÜV Süd has commissioned a new CO2 test bench at its refrigeration and air conditioning centre of competence.
Last month, the second Chinese store to use a transcritical CO2-based refrigeration system was opened in Beijing.
Last Thursday (26 July), Germany-headquartered wholesale and food specialist METRO opened its first CO2 transcritical store in Russia, located in Aparinki near Moscow.
GEA has installed a CO2 refrigeration system on the P&O cruise ship Arcadia, with discussions ongoing to introduce the technology throughout P&O’s fleet.
Panasonic has announced the UK availability of a 15kW (10hp) version of its CO2 condensing unit in two versions – a standard unit and a model with coil protection.
The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) says it has received nearly 1000 abstracts for its forthcoming 25th International Congress of Refrigeration.
Danfoss gas detectors are based on a digital platform that delivers multiple communication and integration options for improved operational reliability, easy calibration and maintenance efficiency, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Cold store rental company Dawsongroup says it has selected Chemours’ Opteon XL40 (R454A) as the alternative to R404A in its range of cold storage solutions for the European market.
Registration is now open for the 2019 AHR Expo, which returns to Atlanta in January for the first time since 2001.
Refrigerant suppliers have moved to reassure customers after stories emerged of severe shortages affecting European supplies of CO2.
Beijer Ref has introduced its CO2 refrigeration technology to the South African market.