With CO2OLtec® Integral solutions, sustainability, refrigeration, space heating and cooling all come together.
Sure, Carrier Commercial Refrigeration is a leading supplier of high-efficiency turnkey refrigeration systems and services in the food retail industry. But our commitment to helping customers reduce environmental footprints, increase energy efficiency and optimize performance extends well beyond refrigeration. Our CO2OLtec® Integral solution is a perfect example.
The innovative CO2OLtec® Integral solution combines a store’s entire refrigeration, space heating and cooling into one system. The use of this CO2 technology for refrigeration as well as for heating and cooling of the store eliminates the need to use traditional heating systems and their fossil fuel consumptions.
Here’s how it all works: all the waste heat created during the refrigeration process is collected and redistributed for space heating via the CO2OLtec® module. The system leverages an incorporated heat pump to generate additional heat during the cold months and enables cooling of the supermarket whenever needed. The complex integration of the refrigeration, heating and cooling applications is managed by Carrier`s control system that is specifically designed to ensure optimal energy efficiency.
Speaking of energy efficiency, choosing the CO2OLtec® Integral solution allows food retailers to benefit from up to 35% reduction in energy costs. Plus, thanks to the use of the natural refrigerant CO2, customers also see a reduction of up to 58% in the system´s carbon footprint while remaining unaffected by ever-changing refrigerant regulations.
CO2OLtec® savings calculator: Explore the benefits
The CO2OLtec® savings calculator – calculates savings by utilizing waste heat of the CO2OLtec® refrigerating system. By providing a few details,the energy cost savings which can be achieved by heating the building with CO2OLtec® integral or CO2OLheat®are calculated.* The multi compressor refrigeration systems, cooling of the refrigerated display cabinet, the cold rooms and eventually the building, exclusively use the natural refrigerant CO2. The operation of the solution CO2OLtec® Integral is graphically described in summer, winter and in the transitional seasons on another information level. It identifies various components of the refrigeration system and points out the advantages and disadvantages of various concepts. For example, different heat sources are evaluated, which can be used to cover peak heat loads. The soil, ground water, air, fossil fuel or electricity is also assessed. Further, various kinds of heat transfer in the building are evaluated, such as ceiling cassettes, static radiators, a central ventilation unit or a thermally activated floor tile.
With the CO2OLtec® Integral solution, you can count on optimal temperature for customers, staff and products all year round, all while enjoying big benefits to the environment and your bottom line.
*Estimation by simplified calculation model, average building assumptions and a refrigeration system with refrigerant CO2. This cannot replace the analysis and calculation of an individual project.