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Transcritical CO2 System in South America Found to Offer Superior Energy Efficiency

By Franco Sebastián D'Aprile, Jan 12, 2021, 05:00 GMT-5. A transcritical CO2 (R744) system installed last year at an existing distribution center in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia, South America (near Medellín), has so far reduced energy consumption by 45% compared to a new conventional fluorinated system, according to the equipment distributor for Columbia, which installed the system. Given this savings, and [...]

By Kim Camp|2023-05-22T14:49:04+00:00January 12, 2021|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

What Makes CO2 the Future of Refrigerants?

Ever since the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment, the search for the most sustainable refrigerant expanded in the commercial refrigeration industry. Historically, refrigerants like Ammonia, Propane, and most especially Carbon Dioxide (CO2) have been widely used in the 20th century. Although CO2 is one of the most benign refrigerants, many were hesitant to consider it as a viable option due [...]

By admin|2023-04-20T18:51:18+00:00November 20, 2020|Food Retail, Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

To Retrofit or Build New Equipment: Retailers Dilemma amid Upcoming Refrigeration Regulations

The future of the commercial refrigeration industry is looking bright, but some challenges remain uncertain. There is one thing we are sure of though: refrigeration regulations are emerging, and it will greatly impact our industry in one way or another, coming sooner rather than later. Compliance with refrigeration regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy, [...]

By admin|2020-11-05T22:10:58+00:00November 5, 2020|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

The CO2 Equator — Going … Going … Almost Gone!

The game is on! Synthetic refrigerants got out to an early lead but natural refrigerants have come roaring back. CO2 is up to bat and is poised to hit a home run, already having some key hits in this game with demonstrated lower energy and maintenance costs in both commercial and industrial refrigeration applications as well as providing the peace-of-mind [...]

By admin|2020-11-02T13:37:50+00:00November 2, 2020|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

What Would You Give for a Truly “Future-Proof” Investment

“Change is the only constant in life.” Somewhere along the line, most of us have heard that saying. After all, it’s been around a long time — a matter of fact, most people would never guess that the author was a Greek pioneer of wisdom named Heraclitus who lived around 500 BC in the days before Plato and Aristotle. It’s [...]

By admin|2020-08-18T20:51:03+00:00August 18, 2020|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

CO2 Booster Systems Explained

Advances in technology have made the use of environmentally friendly CO2 refrigerant in booster systems practical across a wide range of applications. Since early this decade, supermarkets in North America have increasingly been coming to rely on these systems. Industrial operators are also beginning to appreciate their advantages. But not everyone understands how they work. Since the middle of the [...]

By admin|2020-02-05T21:13:00+00:00February 5, 2020|Learning Center, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Capable of Making a Difference — Give Your Refrigeration System a CO2 Boost

Many businesses in recent years have been looking to “future-proof” their operations and the food retail industry is no exception. Supermarkets, convenience stores, and other food retail establishments have been turning to products and services that offer an environmentally friendly alternative for their business. Refrigeration systems and display cases are no exception. Companies are seeking equipment that withstands the impact [...]

By admin|2019-04-30T18:38:00+00:00April 30, 2019|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Lack of uniform modeling solutions hinders natural refrigeration adoption

Last month, we discussed the lack of effective performance baselines for natural refrigeration systems and how that makes it difficult for utilities to provide natural refrigeration incentives. In this article, we’ll talk about the second challenge faced by end users and utilities: the lack of good modeling software for natural refrigeration systems. When seeking incentives from utilities for natural refrigeration, [...]

By admin|2016-05-13T20:25:56+00:00May 13, 2016|AMS Group, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments

Smooth Operators: Small-format retailers simplify ongoing operations with CO2

Over the past several years, some notable trends have brought changes to the retail refrigeration space. Grocery stores are getting smaller, fresh-food options are gaining ground at retailers of every size, and ozone-depleting refrigerants continue to be pushed out by natural and sustainable options. At the spot where small-format, fresh-format, and sustainability converge, retailers may find themselves in unfamiliar territory [...]

By admin|2016-05-04T20:30:43+00:00May 4, 2016|Refrigeration Systems, Second Nature & CO2|0 Comments