Vestre’s newest factory, The Plus, uses R290 heat pumps and chillers supplied by Enrad in its production process and for heating.
The heat pump is designed as an alternative to gas-fired and electric boilers to domestic hot water production in renovated buildings.
Gildardo Yañez, a refrigeration specialist and Training and Applications Manager at Bohn, delivered the address.
The event, to be held in Copenhagen from January 23–24, will include a discussion on the performance of natural refrigerants in centrifugal compressors.
Stefan Elbel, CEO of U.S.-based Creative Thermal Solutions and a Professor and Researcher, says adapted three-fluid heat exchangers could make such systems feasible.
By pairing large heat pumps with a steam compressor, the Italian manufacturer was able to heat steam to 170°C (338°F).
Its heat pump uses no more than 150g of propane in a multi-circuit system to provide space heating and domestic hot water.
Cartesian’s heat storage system is encased in a metallic container filled with 3,000kg of biowax.
The compressor features a 10dB reduction in noise compared to previous compressors, the equivalent of half the perceived sound.
Sales increased by 39% over the past year, with France, Italy and Poland showing very high sales growth.
