Low-GWP refrigeration using carbon dioxide
CO₂ is fast becoming the preferred refrigerant in Food Retail 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 Food Retail applications.
Danfoss has pioneered CO₂ technologies for both trans-critical and sub-critical 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.
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.
Documents
| Type | Name | Language | Updated | Download | File type |
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| Brochure - AD | Save energy and protect the environment with CO2 solutions - Special version for Food Retail | English | 22 Mar, 2018 | 3.3 MB |
Software
The truth is Cool(selector®2)
Coolselector®2 features unbiased calculations for the selection of refrigeration and air conditioning components based on the user’s requirements or based on standard operating conditions.
Related products
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Multi Ejector Solution™The Danfoss Multi Ejector Solution™ ensures that transcritical CO₂ applications for retailers become energy efficient in any climate.
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Refrigeration pressure transmittersRefrigeration pressure transmitters are used for commercial air-conditioning and for commercial and industrial refrigeration applications. They are made in stainless steel to be compatible with fluorinated and natural refrigerants and laser welding with no soft seals ensure hermetic tightness for decades.
Case studies
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Russia’s first transcritical CO₂ hypermarketIn Voskresensk, Russian retailer Magnit has opened the first hypermarket in Russia using a transcritical booster refrigeration system with carbon dioxide (CO₂) — an eco-friendly and natural refrigerant.
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Italy's largest hypermarket opts for CO₂ refrigerationThe use of transcritical CO₂ refrigeration in warm climates has been a hot topic for many years. In Milan, the 10,000 m2 brand new Iper market is a pioneer in transcritical CO₂ refrigeration systems using ejector technology to enhance efficiency in temperatures up to 38 °C.
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A case study on ejector efficiency based on four test sitesThe F-gas regulation in Europe and similar legislation in other parts of the world push for low-GWP solutions in food retail refrigeration. CO₂ is proving to be one of the most efficient low-GWP refrigerants thanks to the unique properties of the gas combined with technological discoveries that pave the way for optimum utilization of these properties.
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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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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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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.
Videos
News
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Danfoss is proud to declare: "We love CO₂", and with the Multi Ejector Solution™ you will tooTuesday, February 27, 2018CO2 is often regarded as the “big problem” when it comes to climate change. While in some regards it is a hazard, in other situations it can be the answer. In fact, when used as a refrigerant, CO2 can make a big difference when it comes to keeping people, products, and our planet cool.
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CO₂ on the move in 2017: bringing hands-on CO₂ training to the customersThursday, February 22, 2018Over 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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