Get the Lowdown on Low GWP
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Heatcraft is your complete partner for making Low GWP a part of your business. We're here to help you navigate the landscape of current and future regulations, across your business, at every level.
GWP (Global Warming Potential) is the EPA's measure of how much energy the emissions of 1 ton of gas will absorb over a given period, relative to 1 ton of carbon dioxide (CO2)
Glossary
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GWP is the new metric on which our industry is being evaluated. Basically, the lower the GWP, the less the refrigerant warms up the Earth.
Passed in December 2020, The American Innovation in Manufacturing Act (AIM) authorizes the EPA to phase-down hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production, restrict its uses, based on sector, and define refrigerant management standards.
lower than 150 and possibly 300 depending on application. New regulations are likely to continue coming.
The key regulations likely to impact your business:
- CARB
- AHRI
- EPA SNAP Regulations
- American Innovation in Manufacturing Act (AIM)
- Several state laws and provincial regulations
At Heatcraft, we're involved in key committees and working groups to help the industry develop standards for your operating location and your applications.
The low GWP landscape is rapidly evolving. For the latest information or questions, please contact Heatcraft at [email protected]
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Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) is out, GWP is in. It's the new standard by which all refrigerants are now measured, as you can see in this chart:
- HFO refrigerants are made of organic compounds and have significantly lower GWP than their HFC counterparts.
- NH3 or ammonia has a GWP of 0, the lowest of any product available. However, its toxicity may make it unsuitable for your business.
- Propane satisfies Low GWP standards, but is highly flammable.
Heatcraft: Meeting Your Low-GWP Needs
With the most experience of any manufacturer in North America, Heatcraft leverages over 100 years of refrigeration knowledge – and we offer the broadest range of Low GWP-compliant products.
The characteristics of Low GWP refrigerants:CO2
NH3
HFOs & Blends (A2L)
R-290
GWP of 1
GWP of 0
Most satisfy Low GWP (< 300) thresholds
GWP of 3
Not flammable
Not flammable
Low to mildly flammable
Highly flammable
Low toxicity
High toxicity
Low toxicity
Low toxicity
Stay compliant & competitive
Transitioning to Low GWP products now will avoid headaches later. While your competitors are scrambling to navigate new regulations down the road, you’ll be sleeping well.
Lower your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
There are many ways you can save with Low GWP products such as increasing efficiency, potentially reducing material and energy costs (energy rebates) and avoiding hidden liabilities. Let us help you with a total cost assessment.
Environmental benefit
Low GWP products are better for your business, and the planet. The imperative to uphold our responsibility to the environment isn’t just a moral one. Customers are consistently choosing to spend with companies actively reducing their impact on climate change.
Highly Qualified for Low GWP
Heatcraft has the expertise, performance, reliability, and product range to bring Low GWP to your new and existing applications, and deliver equal levels of performance and reliability across the board:
Food and industrial process cooling
Rapid chilling/blast cooling
Cold storage warehousing
Post-harvest storage
We'll analyze your facilities and determine the best course of action for Low GWP compliance, based on the intricacies of the regulatory requirements for your business needs, and more!
Did you know California passed a state regulation that imposes a limit of 150 GWP for new stationary refrigeration systems with greater than 50 lbs. of charge for new facilities? This law took effect Jan 1, 2022. How could this regulation affect you? Let us help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape and what this law could mean for commercial cold storage across the U.S. and Canada.
Low GWP regulation doesn’t just apply to new installations. CARB (California Air Resources Board) and SNAP regulations offer specific language for handling retrofit applications in existing facilities. Are you replacing a complete refrigeration system, several systems or just a component? We can guide you on the requirements and options available to you.
Remove the risk of going it alone. Choose Heatcraft and choose the best partner for Low GWP.
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The gas cooler is designed to be used in transcritical CO₂ applications. It offers you ample capacity range from 10 to 275 tons to satisfy an array of applications. The gas cooler uses the latest variable speed motor technology to provide critical sound and energy performance where significant energy savings are essential. An extensive list of options is available to match the most rigid application requirements. Heatcraft offers the gas cooler in single or double wide fan configurations.
Third-party system integration:
Depending on your operations or location, we know you may have unique application requirements that could call for specific technologies. That’s why Heatcraft partners with adiabatic gas cooler, control system and other providers to help you assess and address your individual needs.
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