Aircon Installation Sunshine Coast

Aircon Installation Sunshine Coast is coming into its own.

Instead of retrofitting older HFO blends in their commercial refrigeration systems, supermarkets are looking at using new technology. With CO2 or R744 racks, supermarkets and other shops that offer perishable food can take advantage of this remarkable technology.

For genuine air conditioning services and commercial refrigeration on the Sunshine Coast, look for the business with qualified experienced technicians. This is for peace of mind to know the installation is carried out correctly and the appropriate refrigerant is used.

This team of experienced technicians can then carry out the preventative maintenance. They have the knowledge of the installation if a repair is needed.

Natural Refrigerants

CO2 refrigerant is now the industry standard with large commercial refrigeration systems. With this trend only growing in large supermarket chains, it is only a matter of time before it becomes widespread in smaller retail and grocery stores.

The low amount of GWP in the fluid being used, means the efforts to reach net zero becomes easier to accomplish.

But the environmental benefits are just one of the many reasons why the switch is being made. Smaller units that have roughly 15 kW cooling capacity are being developed.

That means small shops, restaurants, liquor outlets will have access to commercial refrigeration and cold room units with CO2 refrigerants.

Commercial Refrigeration Systems on the Sunshine Coast

This form of cooling system is highly efficient by providing effective cooling for different types of commercial refrigeration systems which include the following.

• Cascade
• CO2-Only Transcritical
• CO2 Ammonia
• CO2 Brine Chillers

In addition, there are other variations that include the two-stage cascade system for refrigeration units on the Sunshine Coast.

The new technology has systems that have proven to be efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective. Because of the rapid developments, hydrocarbon refrigerated display cabinets are now popping up across many Australian businesses.

However, the same research that shows the rise in CO2-based refrigeration technology also states that older HFO blends are still quite popular, especially in stores smaller than the average large supermarket. This is because the HFO blends make up the lion’s share of gas imports into Australia.

Because of the availability and low price of R404A, HFO blends will continue to be in many Australian businesses for some time.

Aircon Installation Sunshine Coast

Furthermore, to the Commercial Refrigeration the natural refrigerants will be different for Air Conditioning equipment. Aircon Installation Sunshine Coast uses R32 which is the most recent gas on the market. This is because it is low GWP (Global Warming Potential) and of its comparatively high output.

R410A is another refrigerant used, but its more harmful to the environment with a higher GWP.

Natural Refrigerant Storage

Since 2016, the amount of natural refrigerants being stored in Australia has risen from 700 metric tons in 2016 to 1,500 metric tons in 2020. Such refrigerants include CO2, ammonia, and hydrocarbons. The volume of CO2 refrigerant has risen to 230 metric tons for what is being used in supermarkets across the country.

Despite strong equipment sales, the amount of f-gas refrigerants have not seen any growth in terms of what is being used over the past few years. The increased use of lower GWP refrigerants reached its peak in 2019 and is expected to fall over the upcoming years.

It is estimated that the Australian stock of RAC equipment, which consists of 58.1 million pieces, consumes around 25% of all electricity in the country. As a result, approximately 12% of all GHG emissions come from such units. RAC emissions, which include HFC emissions, constitute 3,300 metric tons as of the latest measurements.

Best Refrigeration and Air Conditioning have qualified refrigeration and aircon installation mechanics. Contact them and they can talk you through the procedures of all air conditioning refrigerants.

Please contact our office on Ph: 07 5456 1917 or M: 0492 804 625.