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New CO2 solutions from Luvata technology deliver alternative to harmful refrigerants |
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 |
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With environmental impact a key concern for the entire HVACR industry,
global metals manufacturing and technology company Luvata has further developed the use of
carbon dioxide (CO2) as a refrigerant in its new solutions. The
company has explained that, as well as potentially offering zero
ozone-depletion and less effect on global warming, the use of CO2
can also allow more efficient operation of the system than traditional
refrigerants.
 The technology, developed by Luvata’s coils and coolers division, has
been selected by The Coca-Cola Company for use in environmentally-friendly
vending machines for the 2008 Beijing Olympics as part of the global beverage
company’s commitment to sustainability. Giovanni Simeoni, Head of Sales and
Marketing, Product Development and R&D for Luvata’s ECO-Heatcraft division,
explained the benefits of using CO2 as a refrigerant: “The higher
volumetric efficiency of CO2 refrigerant (known as R744) means that
the cross-sectional area of pipes used in heat transfer equipment can be
reduced. As a result, equipment has the potential to be smaller, lighter, more
efficient and better for the environment.”
This is one of the first launches in the HVACR market from Luvata
following its acquisition of the world-leading coils and coolers manufacturers,
ECO Group. Mr Simeoni, who has spent over 30 years with the group, commented:
“ECO Group started the development of this particular CO2
application in response to the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol and the
demands of customers who were increasingly concerned with the environmental
impact of traditional HVACR solutions. We are delighted to bring this latest
development to the market as further evidence of the company’s commitment to
sustainable HVACR.”
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