Transport refrigeration units are going to be under stricter scrutiny in the coming years. Hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants have been found to contribute to global warming, and many government entities around the world have taken steps to attempt to curb their use in the transportation industry. However, there are several manufacturers who are providing alternative systems that can allow one to comply with these new rules.
Key Takeaways:
- Transport refrigeration units as we know them will not disappear anytime soon, but alternatives to traditional refrigerants and diesel power systems are already proving themselves in some markets around the world.
- Manufacturers are using low-impact, natural refrigerants such as carbon dioxide and liquid nitrogen to reduce the units’ global warming potential in the event of an unplanned release.
- While alternatives to current refrigeration technology exist, there’s little need to worry at this point about how your next reefer will work. Save for the Kigali agreement on GHG reduction, no one is demanding we comply with more stringent environmental or noise standards.
“Transport refrigeration units as we know them will not disappear anytime soon, but alternatives to traditional refrigerants and diesel power systems are already proving themselves in some markets around the world.”
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