2LA flammable refrigerants - Case Studies
When a company is one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S., it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve on everything that drives customer satisfaction, corporate responsibility, and a strong bottom line. Hensley Beverage Company did exactly that when it collaborated with Chemours and American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc. (ARS) to implement a system utilizing a new-generation A2L refrigerant, Chemours Opteon™ XL20 (R-454C). Completed in 2023, the installation paves th...
When they are one of the largest beverage distributors in the U.S., it’s crucial to stay ahead of the curve on everything that drives customer satisfaction, corporate responsibility, and a strong bottom line. Hensley Beverage Company did exactly that when it collaborated with Chemours and American Refrigeration Supplies, Inc. (ARS) to implement a system utilizing a new-generation A2L refrigerant, Chemours Opteon™ XL20 (R-454C). Completed in 2023, the installation paves the way...
ECO Steam and Heating ordered a 10MW Electrode Steam Boiler for their Dutch customer - MARS WRIGLEY in Veghel. This is the largest chocolate bar factory in the world that produces brands, such as Twix, Mars, and Bounty. PARAT Halvorsen AS will deliver the 10MW High Voltage Electrode Steam Boiler that will reduce emissions and bring flexibility to their boiler house. Power to Heat system The Power to Heat system will be delivered with a 10kV Connection, Design Temperature...
In line with the UK’s Net-Zero targets, local governments are transitioning communities to a greener future. Kemsley Community Centre, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom (UK) were looking for a more energy efficient and sustainable system to heat and cool their large and multiple areas of the community center, in order to replace a 1960’s oil-fired system. Phoenix ACR, specialists in AC and refrigeration, specified a Panasonic R32 split system with 4 x 20kW PACi outdoor un...
Visitors to Great Yarmouth's new £26m Water and Leisure Centre, which recently opened on the resort's famous Golden Mile, will benefit from outstanding indoor comfort due to a high-performance Toshiba heat recovery VRF air conditioning system. The high-efficiency Toshiba system, installed by Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, was chosen to meet the project’s sustainability requirements and serves the center's pool and water facilities, 100-station health and fitness gym, spo...
Brackett’s Market IGA is a privately-owned grocery store in coastal Bath, Maine – ‘The City of Ships.’ The store is owned by Steve Brackett, who leverages 20 years of grocery experience from Kroger. Steve met QM Power’s Kellan Draeger and Paul Ravenelle of Automated Building Systems (ABS) Energy Solutions at the Bozzuto’s Independent Retailer Conference, where they discussed rebate opportunities available to grocers like him through Efficiency Maine&rs...
Carrier Transicold has announced its Syberia 11 unit was selected by the CATHyOPÉ consortium to provide France’s first electric-hydrogen truck with an all-electric, engineless refrigeration unit. CATHyOPÉ is a pioneering program, which is aimed at designing and putting into service a 44-ton refrigerated transport truck, featuring electric engines, powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Carrier Transicold is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the globally renowned provider of heal...
High performance Carrier AquaForce Vision 30KAV air-cooled chillers delivering 2.4 MW of cooling have been selected to provide outstanding comfort and energy efficiency for Manchester Goods Yard, a new landmark building in the heart of Manchester's St. John’s regeneration area. Carrier Corporation is part of Carrier Global Corporation, the renowned global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold-chain solutions. Carrier chillers installed at Manchester bui...
The Project: After a re-roofing project was completed at Winn-Dixie Port Orange (4025 S. Nova Road, Port Orange, FL 32127 Store Number #2311) it was discovered that the rooftop refrigerant condenser coils were very impacted with debris affecting airflow. Coil Cleaning process Pure Air Control Services was sub-contracted by TECTA America to take care of this concern with their PURE-Steam Coil Cleaning from June 29th–June 30th. When the project was complete there was a significant differen...
As part of its Zero-Carbon Schools Initiative, managing contractor ReEnergise is transforming the carbon footprint of St George’s College Weybridge in Surrey, installing four Viessmann heat pumps Initial groundworks have been completed at a large heat pump installation at St George’s College Weybridge in Surrey. In late January, the sole remaining drilling machine made the last of 132 boreholes in fields that will be returned to use as sports pitches and for outdoor events. S...
Carrier Commercial Refrigeration recently equipped a COVID-19 vaccine storage warehouse in Spain with its PowerCO2OL refrigeration system that utilizes the natural refrigerant carbon dioxide (CO2). This is the first time the sustainable, low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant is being used to preserve and protect the efficacy of critical vaccines in Spain. To further support a safe and effective cold chain, Carrier’s flagship high-capacity refrigeration racks were fitted into an e...
As the omicron variant is surging across the United States, Cassia Regional Hospital is shining a light on COVID-19 prevention. Intermountain Cassia Regional Hospital is using a variety of cutting-edge technology in the battle against COVID-19. Trying to disinfect their facility and keep people safe is a top priority for the hospital. Their newest weapon in the battle is a device that uses Ultraviolet (UV)-C light to destroy pesky microorganisms. 360-degree ultraviolet light “This...
Since being acquired by Daikin Group in 2017, and following the integration of Daikin’s UK commercial refrigeration offering into its portfolio, Hubbard Products Ltd. (Hubbard) has been at the forefront in the commercial refrigeration market in the United Kingdom and in Northern Europe. Daikin’s new factory for Hubbard Daikin’s new, £3.3 million, 7,500 sq. meters factory will give Hubbard Products Ltd. almost 60 per cent more production space, a significant increase in...
Secure I.T. Environments Ltd, one of the UK’s design and build companies for modular, containerized, and micro data centers, announces that it has been awarded a contract to upgrade the air conditioning units at a Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust data center. The existing air conditioning solution had been in place since the data center was originally designed and built by Secure I.T. Environments in 2009 and 2010. Air handling systems The new contract will form part of the Trust&...
New Zealand-based Warm NZ has installed BoilerMag’s magnetic technology filters at the iconic QBE Centre in New Zealand’s most populous city, Auckland. Built upon the historical 125 Queen Street, the QBE Centre is a recognizable and historic landmark within Auckland and was home to the original head office of the Bank of New Zealand. With an eye-catching Category 1 Heritage Listed façade dating back to the 1840s, the center has recently undergone a state-of-the-art refit maki...
Since fluorinated gases, due to their atmosphere warming potential, are subject to increasing regulations, global supermarket chains need future-proof concepts to cater to their commercial refrigeration needs. One of the great long-term options to meet these stores’ commercial refrigeration requirement is CO2-based system. CO2 (R744) has proven itself to be a reliable and cost-effective natural refrigerant. CO2 systems are the chosen HVAC systems for larger supermarkets, both for their en...
NevadaNano, an innovator in gas detection sensor technology, announced that Gastronics, Inc, a U.S. based gas detection manufacturer known for being a pioneer in wireless gas detection, has incorporated NevadaNano’s Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) technology into its wired and wireless product offering. “Gastronics, a company that is known for its vision in problem-solving solutions, recognized the unique capabilities and value our MPS flammable gas sensors bring...
Thermo King® customer Bottomley Enterprises greens up the holidays for millions of people across the United States each year. For many people, the holidays are simply not complete without a traditional tree, wreath, garland, swag, or some type of tabletop greenery – the fresh evergreen smells are often that final touch that make gatherings with family and friends memorable. And while millions flock to their local box stores for these holiday treasures, the odds are good that the produ...
Welsh plumbing, heating and green energy company, Heatforce, has entered into a two-year sponsorship of Glamorgan Cricket Club in association with Viessmann. The spectator terrace at Glamorgan Cricket’s Sophia Gardens Stadium, Cardiff, will be renamed ‘The Heatforce/Viessmann Terrace.’ Heatforce’s close relationship with Viessmann has led to the decision to explore a new audience, and to provide support for the Club. Local installation partner Sophia Gardens will host...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), the exclusive provider of Zoned Comfort Solutions® and a supplier of Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, is pleased to support METUS distributor, S. G. Torrice Company, in its donation of Mitsubishi Electric equipment to Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. S. G. Torrice...
Global thermal and energy management supplier Hanon Systems announces the company is supplying their innovative R744 heat pump components to the Volkswagen Group for its global MEB platform. Designed specifically for battery-powered and electric vehicles, the first to market R744 heat pump components enable a single solution that delivers cabin comfort in cold or warm conditions with low power consumption. Heat pump systems "Based on our own market insight and engagement with global vehicle m...
Carrier Air-conditioning Sales & Service (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Carrier China) was selected by Guangzhou Respiratory Center to provide advanced heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions to help protect the health and safety of patients and medical staff. Carrier China will provide solutions available through Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program to help improve indoor air quality in the center. Carrier China will also install high-efficiency chillers and heat pumps to co...
Accommodating significant fleet growth and modernization, one of North America’s renowned refrigerated trucking companies, KLLM Transport Services, is adding 1,400 new Utility trailers refrigerated by Carrier Transicold units, equipped with the eSolutions telematics platform and TRU-Mount solar charging systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a globally renowned provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions. “Thanks to...
Spirit of Adventure offers travelers a boutique luxury experience at sea, with its world-class speciality restaurants and spacious cabins. The new-build Spirit of Adventure is equipped with Halton Marine’s HVAC solutions, including a range of energy-efficient galley hoods and reliable fire safety equipment. Spirit of Adventure, the second new-build cruise ship for Saga Cruises, was delivered on September 29, 2020. Spirit of Adventure is described as a boutique luxury cruise ship that incl...
Viessmann heating, cooling and ventilation products have been selected by PERI GmbH, one of the suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems, as well as civil engineering solutions, for Germany’s first 3D-printed house. Located in the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Beckum, the two-storey, 160 m² single-family home is currently under construction. The 3D printing process has already been applied to the walls of the house. A nozzle applies special concrete in layers. The print head m...
The Tower of London is one of six historic buildings under the care of independent charity, Historic Royal Palaces (HRP). As one of Britain’s most important historic buildings, and home to priceless treasures including the Crown Jewels, it is vital that any works commissioned by HRP deliver best value-for-money and reliability. Principal contractor, EV Bullen, was responsible for the execution of the project from the design phase through to practical completion and handover. Delivering c...
Lamb Weston Meijer produces and markets high quality frozen potato products and appetizers, as well as dehydrated potato flakes. The company is one of the largest frozen potato products manufacturers worldwide. They supply products to Quick Service Restaurants, Food Service, Retail and Industry sectors in 110 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Adcock had been successfully delivering climate control services to Lamb Weston in Wisbech for 3 years until a change of management at Lamb...
One might have heard of a creative DIYer converting an old 40-foot shipping container into a tiny house, but has anyone heard of using the container as a farm? Vertical Roots, a Charleston-based company in SC, uses retired shipping containers to create indoor hydroponic lettuce farms. Hydroponics is a soilless cultivation practice that uses nutrient-rich water to grow plants. The company is able to use this process to create high functioning farms within the metal containers. Lettuce producing...
McCormick has been the company to turn to for flavor expertise since 1889. In the food service and beverages division of McCormick (UK) Ltd, the company provides a broad range of herbs and spices for restaurants, hotels, chefs and food catering establishments. Schwartz is the forerunner brand in their diverse brand portfolio. Climaventa water chiller Mitie Technical Facilities Management (Mitie), the globally renowned facilities management and HVAC equipment servicing firm, had been called upo...
London Data Exchange (LDeX) provides purpose-built, enterprise-grade, network-independent, colocation space and high quality data center solutions designed to deliver total confidence. With extensive server rack capacity, LDeX builds, manages and maintains its own data center facilities with total resilience built in as standard. London Data Exchange prides itself in never having experienced a moment of downtime since it started operating. In line with LDeX’s requirements, Airedale Intern...
