International. Carrier Transicold Europe is collaborating with The Chemours Company to replace the R-452A in transport refrigeration equipment starting in 2021. The new refrigerant, which will soon be selected, will have a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 300, representing an 85 percent reduction.
"We believe that over the next decade, European regulatory requirements will significantly reduce the use of high GWP refrigerants in transport refrigeration units," said Bertrand Gueguen, president of International Truck Trailer, Carrier Transicold. "That's why we've selected The Chemours Company to help us evaluate and source a low-GWP refrigerant for use across Europe."
Carrier Transicold Europe has also been working closely with research groups to develop standards, codes and regulations that ensure the safe and responsible use of HFO (hydrofluoroolefin) refrigerants, which are classified as low GWP.
Carrier Transicold Europe is evaluating several refrigerants from Chemours' Opteon XL family to determine the optimal combination of low environmental impact, high performance, safety and longevity energy use.
"As European fluorinated gas regulations continue to move the HVACR industry towards more environmentally sustainable solutions, it is critical to provide lower GWP options to equipment manufacturers around the world," said Diego Boeri, vice president of fluorinated chemistry chemicals. "We are committed to working collaboratively with Carrier Transicold to provide Opteon ™ XL products as a more sustainable solution that meets the stringent performance needs of this application."
"Carrier is committed to providing efficient and sustainable solutions for its customers," said Gueguen. "Selecting a low GWP refrigerant* is the next logical step in our evolution of refrigeration solutions for transportation. Innovation and technological advancement are in our DNA and we will continue to lead the way with the refrigerant of the future."
