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Brief Review of Positive Developments Relating to Fluorocarbons in 2019 & Challenges in 2020

The European Fluorocarbons Technical Committee (EFCTC) recently provided a review of the current brief review of the 3 challenges identified for 2019, 7 positive developments relating to fluorocarbons during 2019 and 3 challenges for 2020.

Refrigerant blends to challenge hydrocarbon efficiencies

Scientists from the Thermal Engineering Group at the Mechanical Engineering and Construction Department of Jaume I University in Valencia have now identified a small number of refrigerant mixtures that could, theoretically, provide more energy efficient options to R600a and R290. The group studied 110,880 refrigerant blends [that] were evaluated thermodynamically against R600a and R290 for […]

LOW GWP REFRIGERANTS DELIVER FOR SUPERMARKET CHAINS

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. R-454A and R-454C are HFO based refrigerants, both are blends of HFC-32 and HFO-1234yf. In an operating store, the R-454A (GWP 238) system is claimed to deliver efficiency improvements […]

Are HFO/HFC blends the best option for supermarkets?

Chemours compared seven alternative refrigeration technologies in two different store architectures in moderate and high European ambient conditions.

How to Transition Into the Future With HFO Blend Refrigerants

Many store owners are choosing to retrofit their existing equipment to use hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blends.

Q&A on HFOs and HCFOs

Learn about HFOs and HCFOs in EPEE's Q&A.

Why HFO Refrigerants are the Future for Chillers

“HFOs... offer the best combination of efficiency, ease of use, safety & cost.”

Utility Refrigerator’s Innovative, Eco-Friendly Products

“Propane- or isobutane-cooled equipment can struggle to pull temperatures down quickly in commercial environments.”