Posts about Refrigeration

Green ammonia has gained attention as a potential solution for decarbonizing the global ammonia industry.

Despite their differences, Variable Frequency Drives and Soft Starters are key equipment components in the world of industrial refrigeration.

The rising use of ammonia as a green fuel emerges within a broader global context characterized by a growing urgency to address climate change and transition towards sustainable energy systems.

The refrigeration cycle removes unwanted heat from one place and discharges that heat in another area. The process is accomplished, in short, by the pumping of refrigerant through a closed system. This system is composed of several components which enable the process to work. In the realm of industr[..]

As new environmental concerns and regulations appear, the ammonia chillerstands out among the many ways both science and the industry are looking to implement new strategies for cooling.

From power generation to refrigeration systems, the centrifugal compressor is living a golden age as a piece of equipment. In a context in which achieving the maximum efficiency has become a much sought-after target, the centrifugal compressor has become a key component of many systems. Here’s a loo[..]

We frequently use ammonia refrigeration systems for very large cooling applications, such as Industrial Refrigeration. Chillers using ammonia are becoming commonplace in green buildings and may be a viable option for District Cooling systems. As refrigerant legislation continues to get tighter, enco[..]

The debate over what is “the best” commercial refrigerant has been around and is unlikely to end anytime soon. Intensity on this matter is even increasing as leakage studies reveal the adverse effects of HFC emissions. The only way out for centralized systems is emissions reduction, which while poss[..]

The original design of an absorption chiller is credited to the likes of Ferdinand Carré, Carl Munters and Baltzar Von Platen, renowned scientists who did their works between the 1850s and 1920s. While the products were first produced commercially in 1923, it was only in the 60s that serious product[..]

With the increasing need for refrigeration, compressors are being developed in numbers and with better technology. However, the basics still stand. With the many refrigeration compressor types available, selecting one for your application can be overwhelming. Some factors to consider for the best un[..]

It is very rare not to find a heat exchanger in a modern industrial plant. The heat exchangers are so critical to the plant’s operations that they may even determine the overall energy efficiency. Designing a good heat exchanger encompasses maintainability and types of fluids used, but we will try t[..]

What is an ideal industrial refrigerant? There is no absolute answer to this question. No refrigerant fits the requirements 100 % for all cooling plants. An ideal refrigerant would need to have it all in terms of material compatibility, chemical stability, performance, non-toxicity, non-flammability[..]