Full-Service Industrial Refrigeration Company
For Custom CO2 (R-744) Refrigeration Systems
Discovery Designs Refrigeration is the Midwest’s leading full-service industrial refrigeration company. We provide design and installation services for custom CO2 (R-744) refrigeration systems. Ideal for industrial facilities and large-scale operations requiring precise and dependable temperature control to maintain product quality and safety. Contact us today for a free quote!
- Meticulous design & installation
- Precision temperature control
- Uninterrupted high performance
Custom CO2 Refrigeration System Design
Discovery Designs Refrigeration designs custom CO2 refrigeration systems for industrial facilities of all sizes. Our skilled design team consisting of engineers and refrigeration specialists will work closely with you to tailor the design to your exact needs and specifications. We’ll ensure your custom refrigeration system is designed to maximize operational efficiency and provide long-lasting performance. Contact us today to discuss the details of your upcoming refrigeration project!
Industrial CO2 Refrigeration System Installation
Discovery Designs Refrigeration specializes in industrial CO2 refrigeration system installations. Whether the design calls for retrofitting an existing refrigeration system or starting from the ground up on a new build facility, our team of experienced refrigeration contractors will ensure every part, component, and sub-system is installed properly. Contact us today for a free quote!
Benefits of Industrial CO2 Refrigeration Systems
In the last decade, CO2 has begun replacing HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) as the dominant source of industrial refrigerant in the nation. Though HFCs do not deplete the ozone layer, they are major potential accelerants for global warming, which is why they’re being phased out. Companies are looking ahead and realizing the inevitable need for change. This anticipation has led them to adopt the more environmentally friendly refrigerant, CO2.
Environmentally Friendly R-744 CO2 Refrigerant:
- 1 = GWP (global warming potential)
- 0 = ODP (ozone depletion potential)
Not only is CO2 an environmentally friendly refrigerant, it is also a cost-effective refrigerant with lower supply costs than traditional options. Other advantages of CO2 based refrigeration systems include increased operational efficiency, long-lasting reliability, compact space design options, and more!
What is CO2 Refrigeration?
Carbon dioxide (CO2 or R-744) is an increasingly popular refrigerant choice for modern industrial cooling. CO2 refrigeration technology offers a highly efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solution.
CO2 has several key differentiating properties:
- Low Critical Point: CO2 transitions from a subcritical to a transcritical state at just 87.8°F, where its pressure and temperature relationships change.
- High Pressures: CO2 systems operate at pressures up to 1,400 PSI on hot days, requiring specialized components.
- High Triple Point: CO2 can turn into dry ice at -69.8°F and 60.4 PSI, necessitating careful system maintenance.
- High Density: CO2’s high density allows for smaller pipe diameters and compressor sizes than traditional refrigerants.
CO2’s unique characteristics allow use in the same basic vapor-compression cycle as other refrigerants and provide improved efficiency and sustainability over HFC-based systems.
Industrial CO2 (R-744) vs. Ammonia (R-717) Refrigeration Systems
A key characteristic of your industrial refrigeration system is the refrigerant of choice. Discovery Designs Refrigeration utilizes either CO2 or ammonia depending on your specific needs.
Both CO2 and ammonia have been used as industrial refrigerants in a whole host of different industries since the 1800s. These refrigerants are considered “natural” refrigerants and are thought to be environmentally friendly alternatives to standard Freon cooling systems. They release fewer HCFC’s into the atmosphere, thereby reducing the effect on the ozone layer.
Compare the pros and cons of ammonia refrigerant systems and CO2 refrigerant systems.
We’ve had our hands on a wide variety of industrial refrigeration systems of many types of refrigerants. There is no cookie-cutter. We design systems built for your facility for your purpose. What to Choose? Ask Us.
Why Choose Discovery Designs Refrigeration?
Choose Discovery Designs Refrigeration for comprehensive industrial refrigeration services. Our qualified technicians and specialists can repair, install or maintain any part of your industrial refrigeration system. With over 20 years of experience and a long track-record of success, Discovery Designs Refrigeration always gets the job done right.
Inefficiencies in cooling systems cost you money and can be a significant portion of your budget. Discovery Designs Refrigeration designs your system with maximum efficiency in mind, considering your location, the climate, and the system’s use in your facility.
National CO2 Refrigeration System Supplier
We provide nationwide CO2 refrigeration services from our headquarters in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Drawing clients from places including, but not limited to: Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and beyond!