As the HVAC industry faces increasing regulatory pressure, the effects of new efficiency and environmental standards are impacting compressors.
“The push for higher efficiency is not new,” said Doug Schmidt, North America commercial sales manager, Embraco. However, Schmidt noted, evolving compressor technologies have continued to push manufacturers to create more efficient products. In addition to higher efficiencies, there is a significant trend toward sustainability, which is leading compressor manufacturers to explore new refrigerant options.