REFRIGERANTS


GWP of 148 and therefore a good long-term choice. They chose to use R454C as refrigerant which has a


risk assessment that is a requirement when using and 3kW of LT cooling load, followed a rigorous purpose-built pack, serving 12kW of HT cooling The installation and commissioning of the


flammability was also considered in the assessment any refrigerant. As R454C is A2L class the mild


The retailer was very happy with the results and installation served to mitigate any risks from this. but equipment design and good practice in


compromising on performance and efficiency and, solution to meet their corporate strategy without in their words, now has a sustainable, long term


at best, cost.


It is important when making decisions about which future technology to adopt, that all criteria are considered. In the case of those looking to comply with the longer-term F-Gas regulations, there is often an over emphasis on the GWP figure; but there are bigger fish to fry. Once a refrigerant’s GWP falls below the 400 mark it’s direct emissions


P falls below the 400 mark, it s direct emissions (which come from leakage of the refrigerant to atmosphere) have very little impact on the carbon


leak tight as possible as very low GWP refrigerants Of course, it is a good idea to make systems as footprint of the system.


de te


m at


nd be either high pressure, toxic or display some


In addition, undercharged systems do not perform egree of flammability.


optimum efficiency and will suffer additional co


onsumption of the system that is by far the major With very low GWP levels it is the energy aintenance costs.


determines the cost of the run contributor to emission


cost of the running the system missions and of course this also


GWP alternative technologies available to retailers Refrigeration com A study by ind during its lifetime.


technologies available to retailers mpiled a comparison of very low dependent consultants Wave me.


The results from this study examined the initial for their refrigeration n


for each scenario to make a like for like comparison operating costs (OPEX) and total emission cost of purchasin


ng and installation (CAPEX), the om this study examined the initial ation needs.


(OPEX) and total emissions (TCO2e)


enable end users to make the best choice of future to the baseline m


The results are summarised on refrigeration technology.


s to make the best choice of future mid-range GWP A1 technology, to o to make a like for like comparison


e summarised on the chart with 10- hnology.


cooling and the size of the graphic represen plotted against 1 year emissions in ton


The study shows that the very low GW Capex cost.


refrigerants (e.g. R454A an favourable emission the other solution


size of the graphic representing 0-year life cycle cost per kW of n tonne CO2 eq per kW of cooling


with the practical implemen A2L designed pack ready for installation at Asda


demonstrated by major retailers, shows that A2L refrigerants are a clear path forward for commercial refrigeration.


y major retailers, shows that A2L al implementation of the technology ons on offer. This, in conjunction njun sions and cost profile compared to . R454A and R454C) have the most ows that the very low GWP A2L


a clear path forward for commercial


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