Connected supermarket solutions from case to cloud
Together with forward-thinking retailers around the world Danfoss has taken sustainable supermarket solutions to the next level through constant development of sustainable technologies and service concepts.
Danfoss Supermarket solutions offer high efficient refrigeration systems optimized for CO₂ refrigeration and other natural refrigerants. Danfoss components are designed to provide the lowest total cost of ownership, while at the same time reducing the carbon footprint of your supermarket refrigeration system.
Danfoss solutions not only ensure the perfect conditions for food in temperature controlled environments, they also help achieve near-zero downtime on store applications in order to improve food safety and reduce food loss.
Features and benefits
Enhanced food safety
Maximized energy efficiency
Natural refrigerant solutions
Connected solutions from case to cloud
Monitoring and management services
Alsense Food Retail
Did you ever wonder why you need 24/7 monitoring of your stores? There are many good reasons, the first being good food quality and high food safety.
Danfoss ADAP-KOOL solutions have been developed based on more than 30 years of close cooperation with the global community of food retailers through and more than 80 years in the HVAC industry. Danfoss continuously develops its portfolio of components, controllers and advanced algorithms with the long-term ambition to create net-zero stores or even stores that give more energy than they take.
As a market leader with more than 50,000 food retail installations worldwide, Danfoss leads the development of integrated supermarket refrigeration control solutions. Our experienced supermarket specialists are ready to help you finding the right solution for your grocery store.
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Related applications
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Case controls
Your refrigeration system is the natural place to look for energy efficiency gains. To unlock that potential, you need a controller, expansion valve, and high accuracy sensors that are smart enough to make the technology work together—and a system manager that can help you see and control the bigger picture.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }CO₂ in supermarkets
Danfoss has pioneered CO₂ refrigeration systems for more than 10 years. Learn more about our CO₂ refrigeration solutions for supermarkets here.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Convenience stores
Danfoss convenience store energy solutions have been adapted to convenience store refrigeration requirements and are customized to the needs of each store owner. Learn how we can lower your energy needs.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Display cases
Accurate temperature and operation control of display cases and walk-ins are vital for high-quality and safe food products. Find your solution here.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }HVAC integration in supermarkets
Align your heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, to save money, safeguard stock, and reduce your environmental impact. Integrated solutions unlock the full potential of each application and increases the efficiency of the entire system.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Semi plug-in system
Danfoss offers highly efficient components optimized for semi plug-in refrigeration systems. The components are designed to provide the lowest total cost of ownership, while at the same time reducing the carbon footprint of your supermarket refrigeration system.
Highlighted products
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }AKV electric expansion valves
AKV are electrically operated expansion valves designed for refrigerating plants. The AKV valves are normally controlled by a controller from Danfoss’ range of ADAP-KOOL® controllers.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }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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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }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.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }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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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Compressor and condenser controllers
Danfoss offers a range of compressor and condenser capacity controls for use in food retail, in compact systems as well as in large power packs.
Case studies
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }A cranberry producer in Quebec, Canneberges Drummond Inc., modernizes its pumping system and reduces its carbon footprint with Danfoss solutions
Canneberges Drummond Inc. recently completed a major modernization of their pumping system, transitioning from diesel to an eco-friendly, automated solution—thanks to the collaboration of Kopers and 6MGB. By integrating Danfoss VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, MCT 31 Harmonic Calculation Software, and the VLT® Advanced Harmonic Filter, the cranberry producer achieved: reduced CO2 emissions, improved system reliability, lower operational costs.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }CO₂ Chillers Give Pro-Refrigeration A ‘Future-Proof Solution’
With the approaching HFC phasedown, the demand for environmentally friendly cooling systems is driving chiller manufacturers to innovate. Washington-based Pro Refrigeration, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of chillers for the industrial and beverage processing market, including the dairy, beer and wine industries, recognized an opportunity with CO₂ chillers.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }The secret behind Danfoss adaptive defrost
Before digging into the secret of Danfoss adaptive defrost, let’s first take a look at the most common methods of defrosting refrigerated display cases, and why they’re necessary.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Engineering Tomorrow helps transform supermarkets into “Smart Stores” for demand response
Like any supermarket chain, Giant Eagle operates in a very competitive marketplace where energy management can be a crucial ingredient to success and profitability. That’s why the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based chain carefully manages its stores’ critical energy consumers: lighting, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment. When Giant Eagle learned its utility—PJM Interconnection—offered a demand response program that provided incentives to reduce electric consumption, they talked to Danfoss to see how they could take advantage of the opportunity.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Engineering Tomorrow allows environmentally-focused retailer to achieve its goals
Looking to evolve its refrigeration strategy to anticipate evolving refrigerant regulations and reduce cost, supermarket chain Weis Markets partnered with Danfoss to slash the global warming potential of its refrigeration systems by deploying its first transcritical CO2 refrigeration system.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Selecting the right evaporator injection algorithm makes a world of difference
Danfoss has pioneered two control algorithms that help you achieve this balance. The Minimum Stable Superheat (MSS) algorithm has been an important part of the Danfoss ADAP-KOOL® offering for years and is still the ideal choice for adaptive evaporator control for dry expansion. Now Danfoss introduces the next generation: Adaptive Liquid Control (ALC).
News
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Discover Energy-Efficient Innovations: Live Virtual Tour of Danfoss’ Smart Store Application Development CenterMonday, October 14, 2024
Supermarkets are a pivotal part of communities worldwide – but they also account for a substantial amount of energy consumption. Danfoss reimagined energy-efficient food retail in its first-ever integrated Danfoss Smart Store and Application Development Center, which opened in 2023 in Nordborg, Denmark. The store features cutting-edge technology and off-the-shelf solutions for reducing energy consumption, food loss, and carbon footprint, exemplifying Danfoss’ journey towards a net-zero supermarket.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }Danfoss and Enersponse Partner to Enhance Accessibility of Automated Demand Response Solutions for U.S. Food RetailersThursday, January 25, 2024
Danfoss, a global leader in climate and energy solutions, has joined forces with Enersponse, a leading distributed energy resource (DER) management company based in California, to introduce cutting-edge services for American supermarkets.
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if (isSmallPicture) { ; } else if (isBigColumns) { } else { }You can now plan out CO₂ transcritical refrigeration systems with Coolselector®2Friday, November 13, 2020
Coolselector®2 is a free cooling calculation software that helps you optimize any HVACR system. Now, with the latest update to the software, you can select components for transcritical high-pressure side applications.
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