CO₂ in Supermarkets

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Discover the opportunities of CO₂ refrigeration

CO₂ is fast becoming the preferred refrigerant in supermarket applications and Danfoss is leading the way towards the adoption of CO₂. With the implementation of refrigerant regulations like the Kigali amendment to the Montreal Protocol (Global) and F-gas regulative (Europe), the quest for alternative solutions is accelerating even further and CO₂ is now recognized as the most viable and efficient solution among natural refrigerants in supermarket applications.

Danfoss has pioneered CO₂ technologies for both transcritical and subcritical systems for more than ten years and has gained valuable experience from thousands of installations all over the world. The many installations have proved that CO₂ can be applied in supermarkets enabling both environmentally friendly and energy saving systems in all types of stores. Meanwhile, alongside the traditional large applications, CO₂ is increasingly being used in a broader range of settings than ever, including very small systems.

CO₂ in supermarkets infographic - Danfoss

Why choose CO₂ as refrigerant?

Today, CO2 has proved itself as a highly reliable and cost effective refrigerant in all climates. Take a look at the CO2 infographic to learn more about all the benefits.

Features and benefits

One solution across all climates

Lowest possible Global Warming Potential (GWP)

Smart solutions for high system efficiency

Proven with more than 10,000 trans-critical CO2 systems worldwide

Industry leading application support and guidance to choose the best solution

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Discover the opportunities of CO₂ refrigeration

Danfoss leads the development of solutions and components for CO₂ refrigeration and offers a wide range of products specifically designed for CO₂ transcritical systems.

Highlighted products

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    System managers

    The system manager is the key component of the intelligent Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® refrigeration system for food retail.

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    Multi Ejector Solution™

    The Danfoss Multi Ejector Solution™ ensures that transcritical CO₂ applications for retailers become energy efficient in any climate.

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    CTR electric expansion valves, transcritical CO₂

    CTR 3-way heat reclaim valve is designed to allow full proportional control of the surplus heat from compressor pack into the heat exchanger of transcritical heat reclaim solutions, securing availability of heat and hot water. The CTR valve prevents pressure peaks eliminating costly system down-time and the risk of insufficient heat supply for store heating and hot water, regardless of installation size.

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    AK-PC 782A capacity controller

    AK-PC 782A is complete regulating units for capacity control of compressors and condensers in a transcritical CO2 booster system with parallel compressor.

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    CCMT electric regulating valves, transcritical CO₂

    The CCMT is an electric operated valve designed specifically for operation in CO2 systems. The valve is capable of functioning either as an expansion valve, as a pressure regulator for the gas cooler or as a gas bypass valve with back-pressure regulation in trans-critical or subcritical applications.

Related applications

Case studies

Troubleshooting

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Supermarket support

Find answers to frequently asked questions, technical documents, a complete parts list and a video library for troubleshooting.

News

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    New Danfoss BOCK® CO2 Compressor Offers Larger Capacity with Strong Performance
    Tuesday, February 20, 2024

    Transcritical 6-cylinder compressor ideal for industrial refrigeration and large-capacity heat pumps

    The newest Danfoss BOCK compressor, the HGX56 CO2 T, provides an optimized design solution for industrial and commercial refrigeration, including cold storage and ice sports facilities, as well as for large industrial heat pumps. With the 6-cylinder capacity, customers can reduce the number of compressors in their system, resulting in lower system complexity and investment costs.

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    Danfoss’ CO₂ MiniPack Controller Provides Small Food Stores with a Big-Store Solution
    Tuesday, February 7, 2023

    Small-format food retail stores now have the ability to implement CO₂ refrigeration systems without excess first cost investments. Danfoss’ CO₂ MiniPack Controller provides a complete pack solution that makes CO₂ approachable for small-format food retailers who would like to harness its benefits, even those with little CO₂ experience. With the functionality of a dedicated CO₂ controller, minimal complexity and unique ease-of-use at competitive pricing, the MiniPack Controller is a flexible and accessible tool for even the most budget-conscious food retail operation.

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    CO₂ made easy for small format stores: the Danfoss CO₂ MiniPack Solution
    Monday, November 2, 2020

    The new CO2 MiniPack Solution makes it easy for the owners of small stores to harness the benefits of CO2 by combining five 100% compatible products into a single solution.

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