Food retail refrigeration is undergoing a significant transformation. With evolving environmental regulations and a heightened focus on sustainability, food retailers — and the contractors who support them — are replacing...
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ST. LOUIS — Copeland announced the launch of its transcritical CO2 scroll compressor with dynamic vapor injection (DVI) technology in North America. The Copeland transcritical CO2 scroll compressor is for distributed CO2 refrigeration...
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As food retailers embark on low-GWP refrigerant transitions, CO2 refrigeration is advancing as a sustainable alternative to HFC systems. For many store owners and their service networks, CO2 (or refrigerant R-744) is a relatively new technology...
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CO2 refrigeration is rapidly gaining traction worldwide and for good reason. Unlike traditional refrigerants that contribute significantly to global warming, CO2 is a natural, non-toxic alternative with minimal environmental footprint. With a GWP...
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RICHMOND, Virginia — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released the results from its 2024 Propane Construction Research Program (PCRP). With nearly 2,000 projects completed across 23 states — including...
Read more✕ As supermarkets move away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and toward more sustainable solutions, CO2 refrigeration systems have become a preferred alternative. However, making the transition from HFCs to CO2 (R-744) is an intricate...
Read more✕ The CO2 refrigeration era is upon us. The CO2 refrigeration market, which was valued at $3.2 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $7.5 billion by 2030. The installation of transcritical CO2 systems is expected to increase by 176% by...
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Compared to other states, California is ahead of the curve in adopting low-GWP refrigerants. According to Don Cole, director of training and a journeyman refrigeration technician at Arctic Cooling Systems in Chino, California, CO2 booster systems...
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In commercial refrigeration systems, the practice of heat reclaim and/or recovery is a proven — albeit under-used — strategy for reducing energy consumption in food retail facilities. Today, with decarbonization efforts driving the...
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On July 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), aiming for a 40% reduction from historic levels between 2024 and 2028. This action supports the goals of the...
Read more✕ Last month’s article on CO2 introduced readers to the properties of this low-GWP refrigerant, which has been around for a very long time and can keep food cold without harming the environment. There was also a discussion about...
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