The system “optimizes” the low-temperature demand with medium-temperature “satellite” compression, high-temperature compression, vapor ejection and adiabatic gas cooling.
More than 10% of its sites are fully running natural refrigerant technologies, with an additional 10% to be added by the end of 2023.
This is the second ATMO LATAM and the first to be held in person.
Partnering with TEKO, Weston has installed transcritical CO2 systems at 16 new and existing stores, with six more coming by July.
The conversion was carried out in 2021 and together with a new AC system has saved 56% in power consumption in the test store.
The complex installation met Comersur’s refrigeration requirements, including heat recovery.
Six transcritical systems in Mexico count on adiabatic systems to compensate for high ambient temperatures, explains Güntner.
The Hillphoenix system is in line to deliver a four-year return on investment at distribution center, exceeding original projections.
XeCO2 platform allows remote monitoring and cuts energy consumption in two store retrofits.
Grupo Bimbo also moves to NatRefs, while Ecuadorian floral farm retrofits with R290, as LATAM end users describe strategies at ATMOsphere America.
