REFRIGERANTS
Prevention:
a profitable mindset R
Gary Collins, general manager EMEA of NevadaNano Systems explains why refrigerant leaks can be so costly.
efrigerant leaks are incredibly common in the HVAC & Refrigeration industry, and when they occur, they can be both hazardous and costly. Managing the
refrigerant and accurately detecting leaks in commercial refrigeration systems is important from an environmental, regulatory, and financial perspective. New MPS sensors are an excellent choice to monitor and detect costly leaks before they impact cost of operation, health of customers and employees or the environment.
The high cost of refrigerant leaks Since brand new refrigeration equipment can be costly, many companies try to use their existing cooling systems as long as they can to maximize their return on investment. This strategy can often end up costing the company far more in the long run as older refrigeration racks and cases in the retail food industry tend to leak. Leaks can be caused by any number of factors and can occur in any system. Regardless, their costs add up in a
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variety of ways including the cost of refrigerant lost each year, lost inventory, excessive energy use, environmental damage, and potential health hazards to employees and customers. ■ According to the Food Industry Association, most supermarket companies have millions of pounds of refrigerant in their stores’ refrigeration systems. And, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that, on average, 25% of the refrigerant purchased by the US supermarket industry is lost each year due to leaks. That refrigerant has to be replaced at a cost of between $10.00 to $30.00 and more per pound depending on the refrigerant used. This adds up to millions of dollars annually for replacement refrigerants, not to mention the cost of repairs and other factors mentioned here. Simply upgrading a leaking system will eliminate both the leaks and lost refrigerant costs immediately.
■ Leaks – especially large ones – can have a negative im- pact on the quality of food. If the temperature deviates
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