Commercial refrigeration

Daikin is set to introduce three new models running on lower GWP refrigerant R32 to its Sky Air range of small to medium commercial air conditioners.

The ATMOsphere America conference in San Diego will see Danfoss bring its mobile training unit for CO₂ applications to the western United States for the first time.

The two companies launched the product at China Refrigeration 2017 (12-14 April, Shanghai).

A new paper from the compressor manufacturer looks at future refrigerant use in the light commercial sector.

A working group consisting of Advansor and other companies, the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) and UNIDO are working on a CO₂-based cooling solution for the fishing industry.

First U.S. retail test of modulating unit is in the offing, offering 10%-20% energy reduction for transcritical CO₂ system.

Leading sector representatives from across Europe will meet in Europe next month to discuss developments in industrial and commercial refrigeration, process cooling and the cold chain.

Bitzer is debuting a new range of compact screw compressors for R134a, HFO/HFC blends and HFOs at this week’s China Refrigeration show in Shanghai.

Using ammonia in a thermochemical system, the unit generates cold for seven hours off the grid for catering and other applications.

The 7th conference on Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration Technologies will focus on the intensifying global trend towards using natural refrigerants, such as ammonia, carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons in various refrigeration applications worldwide.

The German compressor maker is taking advantage of new efficiency requirements to market its propane units in the U.S.

CO₂ transcritical systems with ejectors have a bright future in supermarket refrigeration, according to Frigo-Consulting’s Marcus Hoepfl.

Its high efficiency and low environmental impact have triggered a widespread resurgence for R290.

Lucas Refrigeration will install an Advansor CO₂ transcritical refrigeration system in a United Foods Express warehouse.

Chinese manufacturer is bringing its natural refrigerant compressors as a first step toward a larger presence.

Solar PV and ice battery storage have been combined to offset peak electricity cooling demand at a cultural centre in California.

DeCicco & Sons compared its first transcritical store to an equivalent store using R404A.

Myriad manufacturers of commercial refrigeration have made the move to propane and isobutane inorder to meet the DOE’s new efficiency standards– and prepare for the EPA’s refrigerant changes.

Eric Smith and Dave Sainato from the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) will discuss the IIAR’s scope and mission. This will include the development of guidelines and standards, research projects, and other efforts that should benefit the application of small charge ammonia systems and CO₂ systems. They will discuss the perceived benefits and detractions of using ammonia as a primary refrigerant as well as IIAR’s efforts in code development, education and international outreach.

Organized by the UN Environment (UNEP), ASHRAE, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR), and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), with the kind support of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Department of Industrial Works, the Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors Conference takes place April 6-8, 2017, in Bangkok, Thailand.