Refrigerants The pragmatic solution of today Quotas, taxes, F-gas regulations, GWP, bans, efficiency, repair, import - there is a lot of uncertainty about the future landscape for refrigerants in our industry. And it appears certain that there will be significant impact within the lifetime of reefer containers ordered in the near future. The pragmatic solution of today By adjusting injection control, air flow and software for R513A compatibility, Star Cool offers an economically sound upgrade that can achieve a 56% reduction of GWP compared to the previously used R134a (GWP=1430). Among all A1 classified F-gases, R513A is the best choice to reduce the carbon footprint of reefer containers today. Star Cool R513A Factory charged with R134a, Star Cool R513A Optimized units allow you to switch the refrigerant platform at any point in time, offering a great deal of flexibility and product security when future refrigerant regulations come into force. Engineered for reliability, the Star Cool R513A units are designed for compatibility with R513A without sacrificing performance when R134a is charged. R1234yf is the main component of R513A, has been tested and proven in the automotive industry. It already has a positive track record of more than 44.4 million vehicles worldwide. Extensive tests at MCI with R513A have verified the compatibility and suitability of this R134a / R1234yf mixture for reefer applications. Upgradeability Star Cool reefers can be ordered from new, charged with R513A or optimized for R513A. An upgrade kit can be delivered for reefers ordered before August 2017. Future solutions R513A R290 R32 R452 (R404A Drop-In) CO 2 Cost base Low Low Low Low High Technical Energy complexity efficiency GWP Low High 631 Low High 3 Low High 675 Low High 2140 High Low 1 TEWI R134a=100 92 Flammability Non flammable (A1) 89 Flammable (A3) 92 Mildly flammable (A2L) 105 Non flammable (A1) 108 Non flammable (A1) High pressure Benefits of R513A - Compatible with existing equipment design/ lubricants, for retrofit and new systems - Low GWP: 56% reduction compared to R134a - Excellent capacity and energy efficiency match to R134a - Non-flammable (ASHRAE A1) - Approved by major equipment and component manufacturers - Extensively field tested with no equipment/ lubricant/seal changes Maersk Container Industry AS - www.mcicontainers.com
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