Compared to systems based on legacy hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, CO2 transcritical booster (TCB) systems have unique characteristics, high-pressure management strategies and design considerations.
Since all CO2 TCB systems are based on the same core design principles, technicians should familiarize themselves with fundamental start-up procedures.
Most technicians have little to no experience working with CO2 and have many questions about refrigerant characteristics, system architectures and management. Alleviating these concerns starts with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of CO2 refrigeration.
Recent technological advancements are helping to drive CO2 TCB system adoption by configuring design optimization strategies that maximize efficiencies in various climate and/or installation conditions.
As CO2 adoption is increasing rapidly, our efforts are focused on delivering continuous performance improvements that support the expanded use of CO2 in TCB systems and other emerging applications.
After months of hard work from the teams at PRO Refrigeration and San Joaquin Valley Dairy Equipment, South Creek Dairy in Earlmart, California, is now producing milk with the climate in mind.