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Sustainability, Regulations Drive CO₂ Refrigeration Market

April 8, 2024

The commercial and industrial refrigeration sector is going green. This evolution is largely dictated by corporate environmental, social, and governance efforts; the demand for greater energy efficiency; government regulations; net-zero energy goals; and more.

The Importance of Pressure Relief Valves on CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Pressure relief valves are critical safety components designed to ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and reliably

Herb Woerpel

March 8, 2024

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

How to Charge a CO₂ Refrigeration System

Techs must carefully follow the proper sequence of operations to ensure the process is completed accurately and appropriately

Herb Woerpel

February 8, 2024

Compiled via interviews with a team of experts, here are the steps one should follow when charging a CO₂ refrigeration system.

CO₂ Refrigeration Transition Offers Many Opportunities

Many food retailers consider CO₂ refrigeration to be a safe and natural refrigerant option

Peter Dee

February 6, 2024

Grocers and food retailers can adopt technology such as pressure exchangers with their CO₂ systems to increase energy efficiency while meeting climate goals.

ALDI Plans To Transition To Natural Refrigerants

Grocer intends to use CO₂ and R-290 in all new and remodeled stores in the US

February 6, 2024

ALDI aims to become the most sustainable grocer in the U.S., by committing to transition to natural refrigerants in all stores by 2035.

Heatcraft Shares New Technologies and Regulatory Insights

The company discussed how it is meeting the demands of both regulations and end users

Joanna R. Turpin

January 23, 2024

During the AHR Expo, Heatcraft held a press conference to discuss how the company is engineering products and technologies to meet the demands of both regulations and end users.

Grocers Not Happy With Refrigerant Updates

An HVAC Minute Video Update: January 8, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

January 8, 2024

Food retailers shared their concerns and experiences with refrigeration systems that use alternative refrigerants at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI’s) 2023 Energy & Store Development Conference.

Pressure, States, Conditions Major Components in R-744 Education

Flash gas bypass and high pressure valves are important aspects of CO₂ refrigeration systems

Herb Woerpel

December 22, 2023

As more and more case-controlled facilities turn to CO₂ refrigeration, HVAC contractors are tasked with adequately educating themselves on these systems so that they can meet the country’s budding installation and service needs.

Hussmann Ramps Up Production of CO2 Systems

December 8, 2023

The rapid adoption of CO₂technology by many retailers has placed a strain on current OEM capabilities, and Hussmann is responding to meet the challenge, a press release from the company said.

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment

Herb Woerpel

December 7, 2023

While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.