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Refrigerant is the key to the success of modern commercial refrigeration systems. In the past, Freon was the most common refrigerant found in air conditioning units and refrigerators. However, Freon was found to damage the Earth’s ozone layer, causing an increase in solar radiation reaching the planet’s surface and changing the global climate.
Currently, Freon is out of use in the United States. Other refrigerants, such as tetrafluoroethane, are taking their place to improve the efficiency and eco-friendliness of modern refrigeration systems continually.
Commercial refrigeration equipment refers to the cold storage equipment used in commercial settings. Examples include the reach-in refrigerators and freezers found in supermarkets, specialty food stores, convenience stores, and grocery stores. The walk-in refrigerators and freezers found in restaurant equipment and cafeterias would also be considered commercial refrigeration equipment.
Refrigeration has allowed businesses and homeowners to store foods and beverages for extended periods without spoilage. Commercial refrigeration keeps both prepared foods and meal ingredients cold by removing heat for convenience and safety.
Keep reading to discover how modern industrial freezer installation work to remove heat.Coolers keep items, such as food and beverages, below the average room temperature yet above freezing. Such equipment prevents spoilage by keeping perishable items cool.
Freezers keep perishable items completely frozen, preventing them from spoiling. Ice cream, microwavable food, and other goods should remain frozen. Combination commercial refrigeration units can allow for both chilling and freezing perishable items.
The Global commercial refrigerants market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
R-134a and R-404A : The HFCs R-134a and R-404A have been widely used in commercial refrigeration. Lower GWP non-flammable HFCs and HFC/HFO refrigerants are now being used or implemented, with R-134a continuing to be used for centralised systems in cascade circuits.
The adoption of low GWP A2L refrigerants for commercial refrigeration must deliver on safety, energy consumption and cost effectiveness in comparison to other low GWP solutions. In an operating store, the R-454A system used a conservative approach for the risks of the A2L refrigerant.
As R-454C has a GWP >150 the medium temperature system is under 40 kW in capacity and below the 54 kg charge limit required by European Standard EN 378. One aim was to create an A2L design standard over time so that any lower flammability refrigerant could be used.
