REFRIGERATION AND ICE MAKERS
Don’t say the F word... T
Fluorinated gases are being phased out, which leaves manufacturers in the clear to make better, more efficient machines
he increase in allowable charge of hydrocarbon refrigerant is surely the most significant development in com-
mercial refrigeration in the past 12 months. The change will allow manufacturers to develop more energy-efficient products, and improved efficiencies that will impact on the running costs of the models. It’s an important move because the Euro-
pean Fluorinated Gases Regulations will see the phasing out of ‘greenhouse’ F-gas refrigerants, which have been widely used in refrigeration equipment. By 2030 the Euro- pean supply of F-gas will be 21% of 2015 levels. Operators buying new refrigeration should be looking for models using green refriger- ant gases, with low Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP). Anyone purchasing professional refrigera-
tion cabinets has the advantage that they are now under the Ecodesign and Energy Labelling
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Directives, which means buyers can compare the energy efficiency of different models very easily. However, when choosing a fridge make sure you compare like for like. Manufactur- ers design their models to meet the needs of a specific Climate Class, and it’s important to ensure this matches conditions at your site. So Climate Class 3 fridges are designed to
operate in ambient temperatures up to 25°C, whereas a Climate Class 5 model will cope with temperatures up to 40°C. Don’t expect a Climate Class 3 fridge to cope in Climate Class 5 conditions. The CESA Guide to Ecodesign and Energy
Labelling is free to download at
CESA.org.uk. When it comes to ice makers, many manufacturers now supply machines using eco-friendly hydrocarbon refrigerant, and the change in allowable charge of the refriger- ant will allow manufacturers to expand their ‘green’ portfolios. The media horror stories
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