646 results for “propane”
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RefIndustry Opens Call for Case Studies for Commercial Refrigeration Special Edition
...C/HFO centralized designs, and natural refrigerants such as propane (R290). Propane is gaining momentum in commercial applications thanks to its low-GWP profile, energy efficiency, and suitability for compact, decentrali...
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Hoshizaki Japan to Launch 66 New Models with Natural Refrigerants
...with natural refrigerants isobutane (R-600a, GWP <1) and propane (R-290, GWP 0.02), reducing GWP by over 99%. The new product lineup includes: 1. Cubelet and Flake Ice Makers, and Cubelet Ice Dispensers Using the auge...
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UNEP and IIR highlight refrigeration challenges and solutions on fishing vessels
...ller vessels and cold climates. In warm regions, the use of propane (R-290) and hybrid R-717/CO2 cascade systems is being explored. Ice and slurry applications, including onboard R-290 slurry systems, are also discussed,...
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MTH unveils NOVA monoblock range for cold rooms using natural refrigerant
...ong performance and corrosion resistance, while keeping the propane charge below 150 g per circuit. Technical upgrades include a thermostatic valve for improved adaptation to varying climate conditions, a high-pressure s...
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CO2 chiller with heat pump: NOVA FRIGO introduces an unprecedented technology with the contribution of Frascold
...ter sustainability has seen the progressive introduction of propane, CO2 and, more recently, low-charge ammonia solutions. “This innovative chiller is the result of advanced co-design, the outcome of a solid partnership ...
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Enex Technologies earns EcoVadis Bronze Medal for sustainability progress
...avoided CO₂ emissions from products using ammonia (NH₃) and propane (R290), highlighting the climate benefits of its PFAS-free, low-GWP refrigerant solutions. Since 2007, the company estimates its technologies have enabl...
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ebm‑papst wins German Sustainability Award for oil-free turbo compressor
...ncluding its oil-free operation, use of natural refrigerant propane, and exclusion of PFAS compounds. These features improve energy efficiency and simplify end-of-life disposal. “This award confirms the success of our ‘I...
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Norway and India launch INDEE3 project on natural refrigerants
...ond day featured a guided tour of a flake-ice machine using propane as a refrigerant. A compact version of this system could be used onboard small fishing vessels to maintain seafood quality. From 17–19 September, the ki...
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Brazil trains first national instructor cohort in CO₂ and R-290 technologies
... covered both theoretical and practical elements of CO₂ and propane (R-290) systems, with a strong focus on safety procedures and operational practices. It was led by Fábio Francisco Ferreira, instructor at FAPRO-ETP, an...
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Sanhua unveils integrated component packages for natural refrigerants
...estrictions, by offering certified solutions based on R290 (propane) and CO₂. The strategy centers on complete, application-specific packages that include coordinated and certified components—such as expansion valves, se...
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Frascold to Present Full-Temperature Sustainable Compressor Range at Refrigera 2025
...tic piston compressors compatible with hydrocarbons such as propane (R290), butane, and isobutane. These compressors support operating temperatures up to 135 °C for butane, 115 °C for isobutane, and 85 °C for propane, an...
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FREOR Marks 25 Years of Growth in Sustainable Refrigeration
...290 unit a decade ago. Its Plug & Cool system, based on propane, is now widely used. All products are tested in FREOR’s in-house laboratory, introduced in 2021, and comply with ISO 23953 standards. FREOR holds ISO 90...