About this presentation

related to ATMOsphere Europe 2011
published on 11 October 2011
16 pages
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Carrier has successfully developed and trialed a CO₂ refrigerant container unit. The challenge for the transport refrigeration industry is to create a system that meets the energy consumption levels of today’s efficient HFC machines. In order for CO₂ to work as a viable refrigerant today, where energy efficiency, cooling capacity, power consumption, and quick pull down are necessary starting points, components and systems that can better control capacity and temperature using CO₂ should be developed. To be successful, container refrigeration equipment manufacturers must work to combine the best of these components into a carefully designed system. The goal of these new systems should be to achieve a GWP equal to one, minimize environmental impact from materials used, and improve energy efficiency at the same time.

About the speaker(s)

J Michael Griffin

 

Mike Griffin is a program manager, leading container refrigeration new product development teams for Carrier Transicold. Having joined Carrier Transicold in 1984, he has extensive experience in both design and application of transport refrigeration equipment. In his current role, Mike leads the development of Carrier’s new, natural refrigeration (CO₂) technology for container applications.

Mike earned an MBA from Syracuse University, School of Management, Syracuse, N.Y., and a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y.