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Misleading energy claims in comparison between ammonia and CO2 refrigeration systems

By Sandro Biccari of Marine & Refrigeration Engineering (MRE)

There has been a recent surge in misleading statements that carbon dioxide (CO2) is more efficient than ammonia (NH3) and Freon plants.The ‘marketing’ of transcritical CO2 refrigeration is portraying this as the ‘best thing since sliced bread’.

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Understanding the transition to zeotropic refrigerants: best practices for optimal system efficiency

By Michael Labacher – head of environmental services: A-Gas

As the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment drive the global industry toward more environmentally sustainable refrigerants, the characteristics of the synthetic refrigerant blends being adopted are noticeably different from those we have historically relied upon.

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