
Lessons from Decade-Old NH3/CO2 Supermarket Installations
The system, estimated to save 30% in energy, experienced one leak, but the contractor believes it’s safe.
The system, estimated to save 30% in energy, experienced one leak, but the contractor believes it’s safe.
The new online resource includes three series of videos covering ammonia refrigeration basics, safety and oil removal.
The new DOE rules requires up to 40% energy reductions for condensing units and related equipment used in commercial walk-in cooler/freezers under 3,000ft2(279m2).
Danish researchers have shown that reducing recirculation rate and evaporator-tube diameter can decrease refrigerant charge in overfeed systems, without sacrificing cooling capacity.
New Grundfos units use temperature sensors to regulate water flow.
The Alberni Valley Multiplex in Port Alberni, British Columbia, has reopened its two ice rinks following a more than three-week closure.
The Skills City Africa project has German backing but seeks more help.
Five of the low-charge packaged systems were installed in July at a new cold storage center in western Sydney.
This is the conclusion of a two-year study by Eurovent, which shows that refrigeration systems using wet cooling towers have the lowest year-round carbon footprint.
The Arcticom Group will soon deliver an ammonia/CO2 system it built to Raley’s, and has joined NASRC to support contractor training.