Step up to new energy-efficiency standards
Discover how to prepare for future DOE regulations impacting commercial refrigeration equipment.
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Refrigerant & Energy Regulations
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Introducing the New LXE Service Models for R-410A
With the 2025 shift to A2L refrigerants, we are committed to industry support of R-410A service compressors for existing HVAC system equipment and will provide a line-up of R-410A compressors.
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Address efficiency mandates with compression technologies
Strategies for complying with DOE and ENERGY STAR® in self-contained and remote condensing units.
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Selecting a Best-Fit System for Your Operation
This is the final post in a series. Selecting the Best System – Booster Versus Cascade Versus Secondary Table 1 lists the advantages and disadvantages of cascade, transcritical, and secondary...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Retail Cascade Systems
This is post number 11 of a series. Retail Cascade Systems The cascade system comprises: The low stage, which provides cooling for the load. The post CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Retail...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO₂ Booster Systems
This is post number ten of a series. Retail Booster Systems Two-stage compression is used for transcritical low temperature applications because the discharge temperature of R744 is high and will...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Exploring CO₂ Single-stage Systems
This is post number nine of a series. Introduction to Retail Transcritical Systems The diagram in Figure 1 is a simple single-stage transcritical system. The refrigerant discharged from the...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Introduction to R-744 Refrigeration Systems
This is post number eight of a series. Transcritical, cascade, and secondary CO2 systems This series continues with the introduction of transcritical, cascade and secondary systems; it explains...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Comparison of R-744 with Other Refrigerants
Table 1 shows a simple comparison of R744 with other types of refrigerants, including those that are currently commonly used and those that are currently being evaluated for future use. The post...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Five Potential Hazards of R-744
This is post number five of a series, and continues our overview of CO2 as a refrigerant by touching on the potential hazards associated with handling systems where R744 is present. The post CO2...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO₂ Booster Operation
Many R744 systems operate above the critical point some or all of the time. This is not a problem; the system merely works differently and is designed with these needs in mind. The post CO2 as a...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant – Properties of R-744
Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring substance; the atmosphere is comprised of approximately 0.04 percent CO2 (370 ppm). It is produced during respiration by most living organisms and is...
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CO₂ as a Refrigerant — Criteria for Choosing Refrigerants
Multiple factors need to be carefully considered when selecting any refrigerant, including its cooling capacity, safety, environmental impact, ease of use, cost, and availability of components and...
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DOE proposes new energy efficiency mandates for ice machines
In this article, we present a compressed regulatory compliance timetable for the HVACR equipment supply chain.
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Complying With the EPA’s Final Technology Transitions Rule
In October, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final decision on its Technology Transitions Rule, establishing a federal framework for the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)...
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A2L Optimization Process Underway for Major Copeland Compressor Platforms
To meet the growing needs for lower-global warming potential (GWP) heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment technologies, Copeland is optimizing its major compressor platforms for use...
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Refrigerant Regulations Align to Accelerate HFC Phasedown
Discover recent EPA proposals and how they provide clarity on timing, GWP levels and a likely path forward in our recent regulatory update article.
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Digital compression delivers c-store energy efficiency
Discover how field research validated significant annual energy savings and associated benefits of the Copeland digital outdoor refrigeration unit. unit, X-Line Series
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2023 Refrigerant Rulemaking and Safety Standards
In this E360 Webinar, our regulatory experts presented an overview of new developments and provided answers for those evaluating their next-generation equipment strategies.
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Transcritical CO₂ Booster System
This R-744 (CO₂) system shares the same refrigerant in both the MT and LT. The LT compressors act as boosters and discharge into the suction of the MT compressors.
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