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May 7, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

Exclusive interview: Carrefour exploring all avenues for CO₂ transcritical

Carrefour has big plans for CO₂. The company won’t go so far as to declare an all-CO₂ philosophy, yet its expansion into warmer ambient climates, in particular two transcritical pilot stores in Valencia, would suggest that notion is closer to reality than they might think. R744.com sat down with the Director International Support at Carrefour, Jean-Michel Fleury, about the expanding CO₂ transcritical market in Europe.

April 23, 2015 Commercial refrigeration North America

Howe CO₂ flake ice machine to keep seafood fresh in downtown Boston

A new flagship market in downtown Boston will keep its seafood fresh with a Howe flake ice machine using CO₂ as a natural refrigerant.

April 22, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

Exclusive interview with Amad Hafez provides update on Portuguese retailer’s CO₂ journey

SONAE MC’s Amad Hafez spoke to R744.com about their experience with cascade systems in Portugal and the retailer’s feelings about their future use of natural refrigerants. While the company praised the high savings their CO2 subcritical commercial refrigeration systems were able to provide, they are still seeking an alternative to R134a. The performance of its two CO₂/NH₃ stores has not met expectations. However, SONAE MC is keeping an eye on CO₂

April 20, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

Will Bulgaria make the transition from CO₂ cascade to CO₂ transcritical?

With CO₂ transcritical retail stores in warmer European climates expected to hit 100 in the next two to five years thanks to technology developments like adiabatic cooling, ejectors and parallel compression, Bulgaria represents a potential growth market for the technology. Although there are still barriers to overcome in the EU Member State positive developments are on the way with leading retailer Kaufland seriously considering CO₂-only systems.

April 13, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

As tegut… as it gets: Carrier’s Christoph Brouwers talks about the retailer’s 53 CO₂ supermarkets

Carrier began working with tegut…., a German food retailer, in 2010 with a contract to supply a number of CO₂OLtec transcritical CO₂ refrigeration systems to the chain. R744.com had the opportunity to talk with Carrier Commercial Refrigeration’s Director Turnkey Operations, Christoph Brouwers about the companies’ experience with transcritical CO₂.

April 1, 2015 Commercial refrigeration North America

Heatcraft’s broad range of unit coolers for CO₂ systems for supermarkets

Heatcraft’s Bohn CO₂ unit cooler line, designed for supermarkets or those involved in commercial refrigeration, helps to minimise environmental impact while maintaining- and improving- efficiency levels. With a broad range of unit coolers to choose from, there will be no one left wanting.

March 27, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

UPDATE: ATMOsphere Europe 2015: Major retailers opt for CO2 as standard refrigerant

The Food Retailer Panel at ATMOsphere Europe 2015 gathered leading end users, amongst them Metro AG, the Delhaize Group, and Ahold, each of which has opted to invest in natural refrigerants for all new stores. With over 500 CO2 transcritical and hybrid installations between them, these retailers are convinced that CO2 is the best refrigerant solution for new stores and refurbishments.

March 26, 2015 Commercial refrigeration Europe

Suppliers wising up with CO2 CVS solutions and full system integration

It was clear at ATMOEurope 2015 that suppliers and end users alike are already charting new territory in order to maximise overall system and building energy efficiency. Integrated CO2 refrigeration systems for CVS layouts from Carel and EPTA Deutschland, CO2 condensing units and the need to scale down solutions for smaller formats were all on topic.

March 25, 2015 Commercial refrigeration North America

UPDATE: DeCO2ded: Understanding ROI on CO₂ refrigeration systems

As retailers seek to enhance their commitment to sustainability, a concern often raised is cost. Although replacing a traditional HFC based system with a 100% CO₂ system is more environmentally friendly, the initial cost for CO2 refrigeration equipment is generally higher. However, as system manufacturer Hillphoenix explains in their White Paper “DeCO2ded: understanding ROI on CO₂ refrigeration systems”, CO₂ offers a positive ret

March 20, 2015 Commercial refrigeration North America

CO₂ units set the scene at seafood shows

The North America seafood industry had its annual get together this week at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center with two co-located shows: Seafood Expo North America and Seafood Processing North America. While ammonia and nitrogen are often employed in the freezer systems displayed at the show, some exhibitors showcased systems using carbon dioxide.