Net-Zero Industrial Refrigeration

Access to industrial refrigeration net-zero cooling systems is well established, with many manufacturers offering products and training support across the globe but market share remains relatively low. Products featured include chillers and direct ammonia or CO2 systems. Recent developments reducing the charge size of ammonia systems are allaying safety concerns.

airmatik® air5 - Zudek

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Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Commercial HVAC
Commercial Refrigeration
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Air-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
Zudek
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
EER: 2.88

Type of chiller compressor: Screw
Heat transfer fluid: Glycol, water
Possible temperature range MT: -35°C – -10°C
Possible temperature range LT: -35°C – -25°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 750 for water/glycol -5°C/-10°C and ambient air temperature 35°C

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Ammolite MWW-MPM-41801 - Intarcon SL

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Air-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
Intarcon SL
Availability
Africa / Europe / South America
Energy Efficiency
SEPR: 4.75: Seasonal performace factor according to ErP Directive 2015/1095/EU. At -2°C/-8°C Energy Efficiency measures: EC fans and heat recovery

Type of chiller compressor: Semi-hermetic screw
Heat transfer fluid: Glycol, Propylene Glycol
Possible temperature range MT: -15°C – 0°C
Possible temperature range LT: -30°C – -15°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 362.9 under nominal conditions for medium temperature: Ambient temperature 35°C with glycol inlet/ outlet at -2/-8°C, with a propylene glycol concentration of 35°C
Unit price (in USD): 100,000 – 300,000
Training availability: Physical and online
Notes: Direct R-717 condensation, semi-hermetic screw compressor, VSD permanent magnet motor, EC fans, heat recovery

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BluGenium 900 - GEA

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Food And Beverage Industry
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Office Building
Process Industry
Technology Type
Air-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
GEA
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
EER: 5.5 at +12/+6°C

Type of chiller compressor: Piston
Heat transfer fluid: Water, glycol
Possible temperature range MT: -15°C – +18°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 810 at: +12/+6°C
Training availability: Unknown

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Booster Industrial MWT - SCM Frigo

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Food Processing
Hypermarket
Industrial HVAC
Logistic Centre
LT Industrial Refrigeration
Technology Type
CO2 Booster
Refrigerant
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
SCM Frigo
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
 

Type of product: CO2 Booster
Cooling capacity (kW): Up to 450 for LT, for MT 200-750kW
Compatible for cold storage or food processing

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ChillPac 116 E-C - Sabroe (JCI)

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Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Commercial HVAC
Commercial Refrigeration
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Water-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
Sabroe (JCI)
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
COP: 3.3

Type of chiller compressor: Reciprocating
Heat transfer fluid: Water, Ethylene Glycol
Possible temperature range MT: -25°C – +7°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 729 Capacities are nominal at 1500rpm, Condenser: water inlet 30°C, water outlet 35°C, Ethylene glycol 30%, inlet -2°C, outlet -8°C

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CombiChiller MCL 100-10E - Compact Kältetechnik

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Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Water-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Isobutane
Propane
Propylene
Manufacturer
Compact Kältetechnik
Availability
Europe
Energy Efficiency
EER: 2.96 for water -7/-2°C, Condensation +40/+45°C

Heat transfer fluid: Water, brine
Possible temperature range MT: -10°C – +20°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 45.2 for water -7/-2°C, Condensation +40/+45°C
Heating capacity (kW): 55.7 for water -7/-2°C, Condensation +40/+45°C

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EcoChill - CIMCO

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Cold Storage
Food Processing
Ice Rink
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Air-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
CIMCO
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
COP: 4 tested under nominal conditions Option of heat recovery to reuse waste heat

Type of chiller compressor: Screw
Heat transfer fluid: Glycol
Possible temperature range MT: -17°C – +7°C
Possible temperature range LT: -40°C – -17°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 280-3500 (Range of products)
Unit price (in USD): 400,000-1.5M
Awards/merits: Award 1 : Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Training availability: Provided on every installation. Available on-demand through 24/7 support team, webinars and online sessions

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Freezer AF290E - Azane

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Cold Storage
Industrial HVAC
Industrial LT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Direct Ammonia System
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
Azane
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
COP: 1.515 at full load in 32°C ambient

Type of product: Direct ammonia system
Possible temperature range LT: -22°C room T
Cooling capacity (kW): 289.2
Comments Cooling capacity: Design dry bulb temperature 32°C
Unit price: Depends on the application and project
Training availability: Provided locally during commissioning and at facility in Glasgow, Scotland. Online training material is also under development.

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NewTon R-8000 - Mayekawa

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Cold Storage
Freezer
Freezer Warehouse
Ice Maker
Ice Rink
Industrial HVAC
Industrial LT Refrigeration
Loading Room
Soil Freezing
Vacuum Freezing
Technology Type
Cascade
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Carbon Dioxide
Manufacturer
Mayekawa
Availability
Asia Pacific / Europe / Japan / Latin America / Middle East / North America
Energy Efficiency
EER: 2.25 High energy saving: The combination of high efficiency IPM motor and high-performance screw rotors uses 20% less power than the conventional system.

Type of product: Cascade
Possible temperature range LT: Around -30°C – -20°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 270 at -32°C
Awards/merits: Minister’s Commendation for Global Warming Prevention Activities in 2008 (Japan), Accelerate Japan 2019 award “INNOVATION OF THE YEAR”
Merits: Safety, The amount of NH3 stored in the facility is approximately 45% less than the conventional facilities. NH3 charge is 21-60kg.
Training availability: Japan & Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East

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PowerPac packaged ammonia chiller PAC 316 - Frick (JCI)

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Sector
Refrigeration Industrial
Application
Industrial HVAC
Industrial MT Refrigeration
Technology Type
Water-Cooled Chiller
Refrigerant
Ammonia
Manufacturer
Frick (JCI)
Availability
Worldwide
Energy Efficiency
COP: 4.1

Type of product: Chiller
Type of chiller compressor: Rotary screw
Heat transfer fluid: Glycol, water
Method of condensation: water-coole
Possible temperature range MT: -8°C
Cooling capacity (kW): 664.3TR (2335.2 kW)
Comments Cooling capacity: Cooling water from 50°F to 40°F (10°C to 4.4°C) (inlet 10°C, outlet 4.4°C) with ammonia evaporating at 35°F (1.7°C), ammonia condensing at 95°F (35°C)
Training availability: Full sales, application engineering, and field support provided on a regional level
Unit price: Ammonia chillers produced from COP of 3.0 to 6.0, the cost difference for a specific capacity can range +/- 40% to get higher COP/efficiency values.

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