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.
Its heat pump uses no more than 150g of propane in a multi-circuit system to provide space heating and domestic hot water.
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.
In a trial at a Delhaize store in Willebroek, Belgium, the FridgiWise device was calculated to save almost €1,000 per year per cabinet.
The five-day tour encouraged international cooperation and knowledge sharing between government and industry representatives from various Article 5 countries.
ASHRAE has issued Proposed Addendum E to Standard 15.2-2022, which would raise the charge limit for flammable refrigerants in outdoor heat pumps and air-conditioning.
The split AC units will be used to train hundreds of students, lecturers and HVAC&R technicians on the safe handling and installation of natural refrigerants.
The new units will complement the U.S. manufacturer’s existing water-cooled propane monoblocks, which have been found to cut lifetime CO2 emissions by 6% compared to HFC alternatives.
