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Modern Refrigerants: Efficiency and Challenges

Modern refrigeration is advancing with sustainable solutions such as hydrocarbons (R600a) for eco-friendly cooling and CO₂ for efficient high-pressure performance. At PMG, we specialize in delivering end-to-end engineering design and project management services for the food industry. Our services include engineering design, project management, procurement engineering, factory expansion assessment, factory upgradation assessment, appropriate equipment selection, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. Let's collaborate to build world-class food factories that meet global standards of food safety and engineering. For more information, feel free to reach out to us at www.pmg.engineering | info@pmg.engineering #Refrigerants #Sustainability #PMG #efficiency #challenges

Did You Know? Modern Refrigerant’s Efficiency & Challenges 1 Refrigeration is essential in various industries, from food preservation to HVAC systems. The efficiency of refrigeration systems plays a vital role in energy consumption, environmental impact, and operational costs. Evolution of Refrigerants Traditional Refrigerants Early refrigerants like CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons) were highly effective but posed significant environmental risks, leading to their phase-out. Modern Refrigerants Newer refrigerants such as HFCs (Hydrofluorocarbons), HFOs (Hydrofluoroolefins), and natural alternatives like CO2 and ammonia offer better performance but come with their own challenges. 2 Hydrocarbons – A Sustainable but Flammable Option Examples: R290 (Propane) and R600a (Isobutane) Benefits: Eco-friendly refrigeration solutions with negligible global warming effects Challenges: Their flammability restricts their use in most regions 3 CO₂ (R744) – A High-Pressure Challenger Operates at pressures exceeding 100 bar in trans critical systems Its cost-effectiveness and eco-friendliness make Benefits: increasingly popular in commercial and automotive refrigeration it Challenges: Requires specialized equipment 4 R410A-Efficient but Demanding An hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant Benefits: R410A is a high-efficiency refrigerant with no temperature glide and greater cooling capacity Challenges: Operational pressures are nearly twice as high, requires larger compressors and strengthened piping 4 Low-GWP Refrigerants for a Greener Future Refrigerants like R1234yf and R32, are replacing traditional HFCs Benefits: Maintain high efficiency while drastically reducing their impact on global warming Challenges: Flammability, high operating pressures, and increased system costs 5 Our Expertise PMG Engineering specializes in delivering end-to-end engineering design and project management services for the food industry. Our services include Engineering design, process design, procurement and contracting, project management, appropriate equipment selection, and regulatory standards, ensuring optimal compliance with safety and performance and energy efficiency. Partner with PMG to build world-class food factories that meet global standards of engineering and food safety 6 ABOUT PMG BUILD WORLD CLASS FOOD FACTORIES At PMG, we offer complete solutions from design to commissioning, specializing in food factory construction that meets global standards. NEW DESIGN EXPAND UPGRADE CORE VALUES Safe-by-Choice Objectivity First-time Quality Ownership Maximize Value Reliable & Trustworthy Business S T N E I L C Y E K T A S U H C A E R PMG ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED 1504, Office Tower, Logix City Center, Sector 32, Noida U.P. 201301 www.pmg.engineering E R E H N A C S PMGENGINEERING

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