Embraco launches new range of R290 condensing units for the European market
The models being launched come with a set of new features, in comparison with Embraco’s previous condensing units’ portfolios. One is the mini-channel condenser technology, which is based on thinner tubes that raise the pressure on the refrigerant and require a smaller refrigerant charge than other technologies. Another feature is the electronic fan motors (ECM technology) in all models, which further increases energy efficiency.
In size, the 2022 models are as compact as the HFC (synthetic refrigerant) current range, with heights going from 254 mm to 322.5 mm. The equivalent displacement options go from 4.5 cc to 38 cc available for low temperature and medium temperature applications. The cooling capacity range covers from 0.4 to 2.8 kW on MBP (at -10°C) and 0.3 to 1 kW on LBP (at -35°C). The new portfolio also reduces complexity for customers coming in 3 pre-defined configurations to choose from, for OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) or installers needs.
The new portfolio can achieve an energy efficiency improvement of between 7% to 9%, compared to the current HFC range of condensing units. It is equipped with a set of highly energy efficient Embraco compressors using natural refrigerant R290. Compressors options include fixed speed models launched in the last three years, such as the EMX, EMC, NEX, NTX and NJX, as well as variable speed models, such as FMFT and FMFD.
This new lineup’s energy efficiency levels will help commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturers to be compliant also with other European regulations: the Ecodesign and the European Commission Energy Labels, which define categories of energy consumption for professional refrigeration equipment since 2016 and for food retail refrigeration equipment since March 2021.