
Star Refrigeration’s CO2 Systems for Scottish Cold Storage Facility Set New Industry Standard
The two dual-temperature refrigeration systems consume nearly 50% less energy than the UK’s current ‘Best Practice’ benchmark for similar-sized facilities.
The two dual-temperature refrigeration systems consume nearly 50% less energy than the UK’s current ‘Best Practice’ benchmark for similar-sized facilities.
Its Envi CO2 systems and Azane low-charge ammonia units can save industrial operators energy, Star says.
The industrial refrigeration OEM’s StarCare service collects data to avert potential system failures.
The system, installed by Star Refrigeration, saves the Scottish brewer 30% compared to an ammonia/glycol system.
The U.K. manufacturer, with a strong background in ammonia, is targeting the small industrial market segment.
Commercial refrigeration is just one of many applications that are increasingly relying on CO2 systems to meet their HFC phase-down commitments in 2017.
A new paper published by the UK Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) considers the future choice of refrigerant for small industrial refrigeration applications.
12th IIR Gustav Lorentzen Natural Working Fluids Conference, to take place in Edinburgh next week, will review latest trends and innovations related to natural refrigerants.