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...
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 process that...
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 2028. This...
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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 increased...
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BALTIMORE — Danfoss has reimagined energy-efficient food retail with its Danfoss Smart Store and Application Development Center (ADC), which opened in 2023 in Nordborg, Denmark. The store features cutting-edge technology and off-the-shelf...
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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 some of the...
Read more✕ Imagine a future where refrigeration systems not only cool your groceries but power entire industries —from nutraceuticals to biodiesel plants — while drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions. CO2 refrigeration, which has gained...
Read more✕ While the need to refrigerate, freeze, and deep freeze will always be with us, it’s only been in recent years that scientists have determined a way to do that safely — and without harming the environment. Beginning January 1, 2025, the...
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HERON, Montana — HVACRedu.net is proud to announce the launch of a new, comprehensive CO2 training curriculum for commercial refrigeration, developed in collaboration with well-known subject matter expert Brett Wetzel, host of the Advanced...
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