The system comprises two ammonia-based chillers for medium- and high-temperature applications at the facility and a glycol-cooled subcritical CO2 system to meet its low-temperature needs.
The South American country is participating in a project to gather data on cold chain systems.
With commissioning this week, the ammonia/CO2/glycol system is expected to save US$30,000 annually compared to conventional systems.
Columbia, Costa Rica and Chile reps also discuss efforts to train technicians, limit HFC imports and cut HFC emissions at ATMOsphere America’s first Latin America day.
Poultry warehouse in Costa Rica will use six low-charge units.
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