Industrial
Refrigeration
The Advansor CO2 Transcritical System
Industrial Refrigeration systems have
traditionally relied upon two refrigeration
technologies for decades. Ammonia
has been the de facto standard for very
large systems. Synthetic halocarbon
refrigerants — in use since the 1920s
— account for the rest. Regulations put in
place to control the usage of both —
ammonia for its safety issues and the
synthetics for their ozone depletion
and global warming concerns — have
made the two technologies extremely
problematic.
Enter CO2 and Advansor™ by Hillphoenix®.
CO2 Transcritical System
Industrial Refrigeration
The Advansor transcritical system utilizes only one refrigerant — Business owners preparing to invest in a new refrigeration system
the abundantly available, completely sustainable and economical must weigh all factors that impact their Total Cost of Ownership.
CO2. CO2 is neither flammable nor toxic, making it ideal in terms Environmental impact and compliance — or lack of compliance
of installation and system operation. Further, all Advansor — must loom large in those considerations. Supplier credibility
transcritical systems are carefully manufactured to achieve is just as important — and Hillphoenix has over a decade of
optimal, safe, and service-friendly operation. State-of-the-art oil experience and over 1500 transcritical CO2 systems installed
control, flash gas control, and pressure regulation systems make worldwide. Hillphoenix closes the deal with a commitment to
Advansor the most reliable and energy-efficient CO2 refrigeration provide guidance and training in the newest innovations and
system on the market. installation and maintenance best practices through the
Hillphoenix Learning Center.
Here’s how it works.
The cooling cycle begins with liquid CO2 in the flash tank (receiver)
(1) A network of pipes distributes the liquid to evaporators specially
designed for optimum operation in CO2 transcritical systems.
Electronic expansion valves (EEVs) are in place to control the flow of
CO2 into those evaporators (2) Suction gas from the low-temperature
evaporators returns to the rack and is compressed by the subcritical
compressors to the pressure of the medium-temperature evaporators
(3) Suction gas from the medium-temperature evaporators returns to
the rack and is combined with discharge gas from the low-temperature
compressors and flash gas exiting the flash tank via the flash gas
bypass valve (4) This mixture enters the transcritical compressors
and is compressed to high pressure (5) From there it is sent to the
gas cooler where it is cooled to near ambient temperature — in cooler
weather, the CO2 in the gas cooler condenses similar to conventional
systems (6) From the gas cooler, the CO2 enters the high-pressure
control valve where it is expanded back to subcritical pressures
(7) The CO2 then enters the flash tank where it is separated into liquid
and gas — and the cycle begins again.
For more information, contact us at: 770.285.3264 or Hillphoenix.com.
Benefits Options
• Easier to operate than NH3 systems. • Pre-engineered outdoor enclosure on common frame with or
without optional factory-piped gas cooler.
• More cost-efficient TCO (total cost of ownership) than NH3
in terms of equipment, installation, and service. • De-superheater on low-temperature compressor discharge for
increased energy efficiency.
• Quick and simple commissioning.
• Variable frequency drives on low-temperature compressors for
• CO2 in cold storage areas and processing areas is safer for increased energy efficiency.
product and people than NH3.
• Systems are lighter weight and command a smaller footprint.
• 100% HFC free.
• High quality heat reclaim opportunities for under-floor heating
and process heating loads.
• More efficient than HFC refrigerant systems in certain
climates.
Features
• Variable speed drives on lead medium-temperature compressor.
• Air-cooled and adiabatic gas coolers with variable speed fans
as an option.
• Electronic-controlled high pressure and flash gas bypass
valves ensure optimal performance in all ambient conditions.
• Simple electronic oil management system ensures adequate
lubrication for longer compressor life.
• Reliable, proven reciprocating compressors.
• Electronic expansion valves provide efficient evaporator
operation.
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