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Ammonia Refrigeration a ‘Century-Proof’ Technology

Proven in early systems, ammonia still meets modern performance and regulatory demands

February 19, 2026

By 1926, ammonia dominated industrial refrigeration. Natural refrigerants enabled the global cold chain and continued driving innovations needed to feed a growing world.

1904: America’s First Taste of A/C

A 30-ton ammonia chiller at the St. Louis World’s Fair gave the public its first experience with comfort cooling.

Maria Taylor

January 22, 2026

Their first experience with a/c left fairgoers “struck with wonder.”

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New Pumps Improve Efficiency, Reliability at Brewery

Grundfos helped craft brewer upgrade its ammonia and evaporative cooling systems

October 3, 2025

Struggling with old equipment, New Belgium Brewery turned to Denver Industrial Pumps and Grundfos for a cooling upgrade that boosts reliability and trims costs.

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Comparing Refrigeration Systems for a Cold Storage Facility

There are pros and cons for ammonia and transcritical CO₂ systems

Joanna R. Turpin

July 14, 2025

Choosing the right refrigeration system isn’t one-size-fits-all — it requires a careful look at performance, cost, and the unique demands of each project.

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Integrating AI and ML into Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

These technologies can improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability

Kushal Aurangabadkar

March 4, 2025

AI and ML play a critical role in making ammonia refrigeration systems safer, more efficient, and sustainable.

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

Food retailers cite problems with CO₂ and other low-GWP refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

December 6, 2023

Food retailers are concerned over the HFC phasedown, noting that current alternative refrigerants have drawbacks, while others have not yet been fully evaluated.

CO2/Ammonia Cascade System Proves Effective in Retail Settings

Supermarkets can future-proof their refrigeration systems using natural alternatives

February 5, 2018

Ongoing and evolving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations have created a complex landscape for supermarket owners.

EPA Delays RMP Amendments Until 2019

Existing Risk Management Program will remain in effect as recent amendments are reviewed

Ron Rajecki

August 14, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has delayed the effective date of certain amendments to its Risk Management Program (RMP) rule until Feb. 19, 2019.

Data Center Managers Strive to Conserve Resources, Energy

New solutions reduce power, water, and refrigerant use

Joanna R. Turpin

August 14, 2017

Data center designers and managers who are looking for ways to reduce water usage and energy costs often find that traditional cooling technologies are not the answer.

The First 10 Minutes Are Critical in an Ammonia Release

Knowing what not to do is just as important as knowing what to do

Ron Rajecki

July 3, 2017

The steps taken in the first 30 minutes of a leak at an ammonia refrigeration facility can make the difference between containment and catastrophe.

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Items Tagged with 'ammonia refrigeration'

ARTICLES

Ammonia Refrigeration a ‘Century-Proof’ Technology

1904: America’s First Taste of A/C

New Pumps Improve Efficiency, Reliability at Brewery

Comparing Refrigeration Systems for a Cold Storage Facility

Integrating AI and ML into Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Grocers Share Concerns Over Alternative Refrigerants

CO2/Ammonia Cascade System Proves Effective in Retail Settings

EPA Delays RMP Amendments Until 2019

Data Center Managers Strive to Conserve Resources, Energy

The First 10 Minutes Are Critical in an Ammonia Release

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