Energy and cost efficiency of R290 and R600a in commercial, light commercial, and air conditioning applications, as well as how to deal with the U.S.’s 150 gram propane limit, are just some of the subjects addressed by the Technology Case Studies chosen for presentation at this year’s ATMOsphere America 2013, which will take place on 18 & 19 June.

Low energy consumption when using R290 as alternative to R404a in a light commercial refrigeration freezer by Vicente Guilabert Hernandez, HUAYI Compressor Barcelona, S.L.

Focusing on commercial refrigeration applications, the case study highlights the complete system energy savings achieved when using R290 as an alternative to R404a, combined with the use of high efficiency mechanical kits and electrical motors, in a light commercial freezer.

Innovative hydrocarbon solutions – applied on a bottle cooler by Alex Alvey, Tecumseh Products Company

Focusing on small bottle coolers, single-door merchandisers and small beer (keg) cooler appliances, the case study will present energy efficiency gains and improvements in pull-down time, achieved when replacing HFC refrigerant with HC refrigerant for several real life examples in the US.

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