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. -
System managersThe system manager is the key component of the intelligent Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® refrigeration system for food retail.
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AKVP – electric expansion valve for food retail applicationsThe 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.
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CCMT electric regulating valves, transcritical CO₂The CCMT is an electric operated valve designed specifically for operation in CO2 systems. The valve is capable of functioning either as an expansion valve, as a pressure regulator for the gas cooler or as a gas bypass valve with back-pressure regulation in trans-critical or subcritical applications.
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CTR electric expansion valves, transcritical CO₂CTR 3-way heat reclaim valve is designed to allow full proportional control of the surplus heat from compressor pack into the heat exchanger of transcritical heat reclaim solutions, securing availability of heat and hot water. The CTR valve prevents pressure peaks eliminating costly system down-time and the risk of insufficient heat supply for store heating and hot water, regardless of installation size.
Related applications
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Case controlsYour 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 supermarketsAlign 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 managementConnecting 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.
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Smart energyEnergy 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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Smart storeThe Smart Store solution enhances food safety and brings down the energy bill by integrated and smart control of refrigeration, HVAC, lighting and other applications.
Learning
Case studies
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Momentum grows for refrigerants with low-GWPAs 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 summaryUse 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 supermarketsInterest 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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Making the case for CO₂ refrigeration in warm climatesIn this article, we will explore the pros and cons of different solutions for CO₂ refrigeration in warmer climates – from basic cascade systems to the advanced ejector technology.
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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.
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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CO₂ made easy for small format stores: the Danfoss CO₂ MiniPack SolutionMonday, November 2, 2020The new CO2 MiniPack Solution makes it easy for the owners of small stores to harness the benefits of CO2 by combining five 100% compatible products into a single solution.
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Danfoss CO2 Adaptive Liquid Management solution named Product of the YearTuesday, February 11, 2020The Danfoss CO2 Adaptive Liquid Management solution, which fully utilizes all of an evaporator's surface area and improves the energy efficiency of transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems by as much as a 10 percent, received top honors in the 2020 AHR Expo Innovation Awards program.
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Three Danfoss technologies named winners of 2020 AHR Expo Innovation AwardsThursday, October 10, 2019The 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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