Articles Tagged with ''Commercial refrigeration''

Working Safely with HC Refrigerants

Technicians will soon be encountering R-290 and R-600a in commercial kitchens

July 10, 2017

Most HVACR technicians will need to raise their levels of safety consciousness when servicing equipment using flammable hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants, such as R-290 (propane) or R-600a (isobutane), and the first place many technicians are likely to encounter these HCs will be in smaller kitchen equipment, such as reach-in coolers.

What’s the Latest with R-404A?

As another industry workhorse feels the GWP crunch, contractors look at alternatives

John Tomczyk

May 1, 2017

R-404A is being used by OEMs in new equipment and also on retrofitted equipment. However, because of its high global-warming potential (GWP), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, has listed R-404A as an “unacceptable” refrigerant in a number of retail food refrigeration categories and in vending machines end-uses.

CO2 Refrigerant: Acceptance Grows, Challenges Remain

Survey points out drivers, barriers in commercial and industrial applications

Ron Rajecki

April 3, 2017

Carbon dioxide (CO2) as a refrigerant is gaining increasing industry acceptance in commercial and industrial refrigeration systems in North America, according to a survey conducted by Danfoss. The survey also identified barriers to greater CO2 use in refrigeration.

U.S. Commercial Refrigeration Systems Market to Increase at a 3.2 % CAGR by 2025

Unprecedented opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, and HVAC contractors

March 13, 2017

Future Market Insights (FMI) delivers key insights on the commercial refrigeration systems market in its latest report titled, “Commercial Refrigeration System Market: U.S. Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015-2025.” According to the report, the U.S. commercial refrigeration systems market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent in terms of value over the forecast period.

Expect Another ‘Dynamic’ Year for HVAC Refrigerants

It will be business as usual – meaning lots of change – in 2017

Ron Rajecki

February 27, 2017

The refrigerant industry is no stranger to change, and the changes will keep coming in 2017.

Commercial Refrigeration Systems Market 2015-2025

The market is projected to expand at a 3.2 percent CAGR

January 4, 2017

Future Market Insights (FMI) delivers key insights on the commercial refrigeration systems market in its latest report. According to the report, the U.S. commercial refrigeration systems market is projected to expand at a healthy compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent in terms of value over the forecast period.

Commercial Refrigeration Systems Market to Expand Through 2025

January 4, 2017

The market is projected to expand at a 3.2 percent CAGR.

U.S. Global Commercial Refrigeration Markets Poised for Growth

Factors include more supermarkets, new refrigerant, and efficiency regs

January 3, 2017

Demand for commercial refrigeration equipment in the United States is forecast to rise 3.1 percent per year through 2020 to $11.3 billion, according to a report by Reportbuyer. According to the report, US Commercial Refrigeration Industry, the growth between now and 2020 will be moderating somewhat compared to the 2010-2015 period, when growth was bolstered by a rebound in sales after the economic recession.

Top Trends Driving the Commercial Refrigeration Market

The market is being driven by emerging economies

December 7, 2016

The global commercial refrigeration market was valued at $34.43 billion in 2015 and is likely to reach $45.06 billion by 2020, reaching a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.53 percent during the forecast period, according to a report from Technavio.

Evaporative Condensing Unit Market Worth $1.61 Billion by 2026

Advanced technologies have contributed to the growth of the market

December 2, 2016

The global evaporative condensing unit market is projected to reach $1.61 billion by 2026, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2 percent from 2016 to 2026, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets.

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