The low GWP R-454B refrigerant, offered by Thermocold’s portfolio of scroll compressor chillers, heat pumps and multi-pip units and rooftops is a sustainable solution with GWP level of 467. R-454B is said to offer 76 percent reduction in direct GWP impact against R-410A and 34 percent reduction against R-32 refrigerant.
Giovanni Renna, general manager of Thermocold, said: “By introducing the new rooftops with low-GWP refrigerant and Thermocold’s variable speed technology, we can substantially contribute to our customers sustainability goals. The compact design and multifunctional capabilities of the rooftops make them particularly suitable for buildings in urban areas, where space is usually a constraint. The capability to deliver both cooling and heating makes them also a particularly business-sound and sustainable alternative for fossil-fuelled heating.”
According to Thermocold, the Airtop portfolio compiles outdoor plug and play cooling, heating and ventilation units designed to save installers’ time and reduce first and ongoing maintenance costs. The new Airtop models with R-454B are available in capacities between 16 and 39kW in cooling and 14-36kW in heating.
The Airtop rooftops are expected to deliver improved part load efficiency and adapt to the building’s demand due to the variable speed drive technology. This contributes to reduced energy consumption, tighter temperature control and better comfort for the occupants of retail facilities or restaurants. The rooftops are also adequate for storage areas and warehouses, providing a stable indoor environment.
To further increase sustainability of the buildings’ operations, Thermocold Airtop rooftops come with additional energy-saving features like adaptive airflow with variable speed fans, free cooling and heat recovery of exhaust air.