NaturaLINE has enlisted the troublesome CO2 gas, for use as a refrigerant. It turns out that carbon dioxide, when used under high pressure, is well-suited for a variety of commercial applications involving low-temperature cooling.
Quote from Carrier website:
THE WORLD'S FIRST NATURAL REFRIGERANT TECHNOLOGY FOR CONTAINER REFRIGERATION.
The first and only technology of its kind, the NaturaLINE™ reefer unit incorporates CO2 in place of conventional synthetic refrigerants to deliver sustainability and efficiency equal to our best-in-class performer.
This natural refrigerant-based solution is the most environmentally sustainable alternative for refrigerated marine transport. It’s the future of container refrigeration – brought to you by the natural Leaders at Carrier.
- Global warming potential (GWP) of 1
- Power consumption comparable to Carrier’s best-in-class performer
- Best-in-class carbon footprint
- No CO2 refrigerant tax
- No intermediate refrigerant step
- Familiar controls and maintenance
- Global support from Carrier