Refrigerant regulation, codes and standards, emerging technologies, and megatrends shaping the marketplace were just some of the central topics for the latest Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium.
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products introduced its intelliGen™ Refrigeration Controller, the newest addition to the Heatcraft controls portfolio. intelliGen is a factory-mounted electronic controller that aims to deliver reliable operation and improved system efficiency. Officials said the controller helps reduce product spoilage by maintaining better temperature control and provides energy savings through optimizing defrosts.
Regal Beloit Corporation has integrated its Genteq® electronically commutated motor products for the refrigeration industry to consolidate product offerings for its customers.
RectorSeal has introduced Acid-Away® PRO, an all-in-one injector for eliminating acid in residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The Acid-Away PRO injector includes a 1.5-ounce dose of Acid-Away formula that helps eliminate and prevent refrigeration system acid formation.
Danfoss is introducing a new range of fixed gas detectors for industrial refrigeration applications. The company says the gas detectors are based on a digital platform that delivers multiple communication and integration options for improved operational reliability, easy calibration, and maintenance procedures that enable high service efficiency and regulatory compliance.
As the use of CO2 gas increases in popularity as a natural refrigerant due to its low environmental impact and increasing HFC (Hydrofluorocarbon) regulations, Bacharach is offering a CO2 leak detection monitor for industrial and retail refrigeration applications. This instrument is selective, taking into consideration both response times and operating temperatures in these applications.
Danfoss has named Welbilt’s brand Delfield as the winner of its EnVisioneer of the Year Award for its use of Danfoss controls to convert equipment to low-GWP, natural refrigerant while also improving energy efficiency.
Emerson officials said its next E360 webinar will cover the challenges supermarket retailers face when retrofitting their existing refrigeration systems to utilize lower global warming potential refrigerant.