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Micro Channel technology in refrigeration
Pastorfrigor GB’s new Genova Ecovision MCT is set to bring back the fl exibility of integral refrigerators to convenience retailers.
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astorfrigor GB (PFGB) has developed and patented new technology that will make integral refrigeration a more viable
option for retailers.
The Genova Ecovision MCT is a low-front glass door integral multideck that features new technology – the micro channel evaporator – creating a generation of plug-in Genova chillers with open multideck and freezers to follow. With a smaller compressor required, energy savings can be up to 47% when compared to a standard glass door integral multideck.
By using micro channel technology, the evaporator is smaller, lighter and fully aluminium which has the added benefit of improving its recyclability.
Simon Robinson, PFGB’s managing director (pictured) said: “The new evaporator enables us to use much less refrigerant resulting in us being able to use much smaller compressors. This delivers lower energy consumption and less heat rejection compared to a standard cabinet, meaning it takes away all of the reasons why retailers prefer not to use integrals, such as higher running costs, noisy condensing units and heat rejection issues.”
Ambient aspects are important to the retailer, and these units have a total heat rejection of just 2.2kW, while noise comes in at 52dB.
Mr Robinson continued: “A water-loop system is also available for the Genova Ecovision MCT, which is a superb way to remove the heat generated from the cabinets in the store. This system uses water via a plastic hose, a pump and a condenser outside. There is also the additional benefit that you need significantly less refrigerant and installation compared to a conventional remote system.”
With an eye to future proofing, the refrigerant used is R290 (propane) which has a GWP of just three.
Mr Robinson said feedback from retailers on the Genova MCT has already been phenomenal: “We launched the technology at EuroShop on 05 March. Every refrigeration expert, store designer and consultant who visited us saw the benefits and were impressed – but the reaction of retailers was the real eye opener. They could see that our new technology is the future for their refrigeration needs.”
PFGB showcased the new launch again at 2017 Retail’s Best Forecourt and Convenience Partners event on 23 March, and at the Farm Shop and Deli Show in Birmingham from 24-26 April.
Mr Robinson added: “Retailers at every event were impressed with its low noise, low energy consumption and efficiency. “Our role, as an innovative business that keeps up with this fast pace of change, is to find and develop new technologies that will work for retailers. We know this is one of the biggest reasons our customers come to us and stay with us – because we understand their needs and bring innovations to them.
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“We truly believe this is just the start, as now we can begin to build future cabinet designs around the smaller evaporator to increase its display area, too.”
The Ecovision is a low front cabinet with five tier 500mm shelves, a choice of door styles to suit customer needs and LED lighting. The evaporator is easy to clean with a magnetic front facing door. The cabinet is available in 3M0 and 3M1 versions.
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