Discover the opportunities of CO₂ refrigeration
CO₂ is fast becoming the preferred refrigerant in supermarket applications and Danfoss is leading the way towards the adoption of CO₂. With the implementation of refrigerant regulations like the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol (Global) and F-gas regulative (Europe), the quest for alternative solutions is accelerating even further and CO₂ is now recognized as the most viable and efficient solution among natural refrigerants in supermarket applications.
Danfoss has pioneered CO₂ technologies for both transcritical and subcritical systems for more than ten years and has gained valuable experience from thousands of installations all over the world. The many installations have proved that CO₂ can be applied in supermarkets enabling both environmentally friendly and energy saving systems in all types of stores. Meanwhile, alongside the traditional large applications, CO₂ is increasingly being used in a broader range of settings than ever, including very small systems.
Why choose CO₂ as refrigerant?
Today, CO2 has proved itself as a highly reliable and cost effective refrigerant in all climates. Take a look at the CO2 infographic to learn more about all the benefits.
Features and benefits
One solution across all climates
Lowest possible Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Smart solutions for high system efficiency
Proven with more than 10,000 trans-critical CO2 systems worldwide
Industry leading application support and guidance to choose the best solution
Discover the opportunities of CO₂ refrigeration
Danfoss leads the development of solutions and components for CO₂ refrigeration and offers a wide range of products specifically designed for CO₂ transcritical systems.
Highlighted products
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AK-PC 782A capacity controllerAK-PC 782A is complete regulating units for capacity control of compressors and condensers in a transcritical CO2 booster system with parallel compressor.
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System managers
The system manager is the key component of the intelligent Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® refrigeration system for food retail.
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AKS 33 pressure transmitters
AKS 33 pressure transmitters measure and convert pressure readings into a standard signal (4–20 mA). Its robust design makes the AKS 33 suitable for a number of fields, including air conditioning, refrigeration plant, process control, and laboratories.
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AKS 3000 absolute transmitters
AKS 3000 absolute transmitters with high-level signal conditioned current output meet air conditioning and refrigeration system demands for accurate low-pressure regulation. Using the proven piezoresistive measuring principle and a sealed gauge as the pressure reference, atmospheric pressure variations have zero influence on the AKS 3000's regulating accuracy.
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AKVP – electric expansion valve for food retail applications
The new and improved AKVP Electric Expansion Valve with future-proof technology takes simplicity and safety to the next level. Together with the intelligent Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® controllers, you get the market’s most energy saving solution.
Related applications
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Smart store
The Smart Store solution enhances food safety and brings down the energy bill by integrated and smart control of refrigeration, HVAC, lighting and other applications.
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Smart energy
Energy cost is one of the biggest expenses in the daily operation of your supermarkets. Therefore, retailers increasingly look to enhance the energy efficiency within the stores.
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Case controls
Your refrigeration system is the natural place to look for energy efficiency gains. To unlock that potential, you need a controller, expansion valve, and high accuracy sensors that are smart enough to make the technology work together—and a system manager that can help you see and control the bigger picture.
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HVAC integration in supermarkets
Align your heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, to save money, safeguard stock, and reduce your environmental impact. Integrated solutions unlock the full potential of each application and increases the efficiency of the entire system.
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Monitoring and management
Connecting your refrigeration system to the cloud offers a world of possibilities to save money and improve food safety. Remote monitoring and management make it easy to check and triage system alarm.
Learning
Case studies
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Momentum grows for refrigerants with low-GWP
As momentum grows for refrigerants with Low-GWP, industry needs consider safety, environmental and economic factors. Technologies like demand-response and thermal storage are helping to decarbonize the electrical grid and shift electricity consumption, contributing to a low-GWP future.
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Walk-in coolers: a summary
Use this list to learn what goes into making an efficient walk-in cooler or freezer.
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Exploring different CO2 systems
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CO₂ energy efficiency in supermarkets
Interest in carbon dioxide (CO₂) as a refrigerant in food retail applications has never been more intense than it is today and as such, there has been a lot of discussion with regards to the energy efficiency of these systems. The energy discussion is focused on two factors: climate change performance and financial justification.
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What’s your response to refrigerant legislation?
All over the world, the phase-down of conventional HFCs in food retail applications has become the center of attention in the effort to combat climate change. Most recently, at the meetings of the parties under the Montreal protocol in Dubai where qualitative global phase-down of HFCs was agreed with a target of quantifying the details in 2016.
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Discover the opportunities of transcritical CO₂ with heat reclaim
The heat reclaim potential depends on the climate conditions, and so far CO₂ refrigeration with heat reclaim has mostly been applied in colder climates. Read more.
Troubleshooting
Supermarket support
Find answers to frequently asked questions, technical documents, a complete parts list and a video library for troubleshooting.
News
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Three Danfoss technologies named winners of 2020 AHR Expo Innovation AwardsThursday, October 10, 2019
The annual awards competition honors the most inventive and original products, systems, and technologies showcased at the AHR Expo. This year, Danfoss will receive awards in the program’s Cooling, Green Building, and Refrigeration categories.
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One last chance for applied CO₂ training in BaltimoreFriday, January 4, 2019
The industry's response to the Danfoss Mobile CO₂ Training Unit in 2018 was so positive, the unit will remain in the United States a little longer to give installers, service technicians, and OEM engineers in the Baltimore, MD area another opportunity to receive accessible CO₂ refrigeration systems knowledge and training.
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CO₂ on the move in 2017: bringing hands-on CO₂ training to the customersThursday, February 22, 2018
Over the last year, Danfoss has been on a mission. Our objective? Increase the knowledge and understanding of CO2 as a refrigerant.
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