About this presentation

related to ATMOsphere Asia 2014
published on 3 February 2014
13 pages
2 MB

In this presentation, Katsuhiko Harada, the President of Nihon Netsugen Systems, described a CO₂ cooling system in development for medium and large size supermarkets. Partnering with German compressor manufacturer GEA Refrigeration Technologies, Nihon's prototype unit includes GEA Bock's CO₂ semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors. The prototype unit is a booster system consisting of transcritical and subcritical compressors. One unit can cool down both medium temperature and low temperature domestic cabinets whilst creating hot water by way of a heat recovery function. The first supermarket installation is planned for 2014.

About the speaker(s)

Katsuhiko Harada

 

Mr. Harada is the president of Nihon Netsugen Systems; manufacturer of chillers and heat pump systems partnering with GEA Refrigeration Technology in Germany. Mr. Harada takes leadership in introducing European CO₂ supermarket cooling systems to Japan. In addition, Nihon Netsugen Systems manufactures natural refrigerant products like ammonia and propane chiller systems.
Mr. Harada holds Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Keio University, and Master of Arts in Economics from New York University. Prior to his current carrier, he worked as a journalist for the political division of NHK – Public TV Japan.