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HFC Plant Survey for Major Food Distributor

26 February 2026HFC Plant Survey for Major Food Distributor

Another productive site visit to a major food distribution client completed – surveying an existing HFC refrigeration plant ahead of its transition to a CO₂ transcritical system.  The visit focused on understanding real site constraints before design begins:

-Existing pipe routes, risers and penetrations
-Condenser / gas cooler location & structural suitability
-Plant room layout and service access
-Potential installation & commissioning challenges
-Opportunities to improve efficiency, safety and maintainability

Replacement projects are always more than just replacing refrigerant. They require careful engineering to integrate modern, low-GWP technology into infrastructure that was never originally designed for it.

The goal is not only compliance and sustainability, but also reliability for store operations.

We are looking forward to developing the design package and turning survey observations into a practical solution.

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