R-515B is now available for QUANTUM refrigeration machines
Lindau, February 18, 2021 - ENGIE Refrigeration adds a new refrigerant to its portfolio: R-515B for QUANTUM refrigeration machines is now available as an alternative to R-1234ze. The environmentally friendly R-515B is non-toxic and non-flammable and therefore particularly safe. With the introduction of the new refrigerant, the company is sending a clear signal for more sustainability.
ENGIE Refrigeration is one of the world's first manufacturers to use the R-515B refrigerant. It has been developed as an alternative for R-134a and can be used in the form of a drop-in refrigerant for R-1234ze. The cooling and heating specialist from Lindau on Lake Constance is thus offering its customers added value: "The refrigerant R-515B combines the positive properties of a global warming potential reduced by 77 percent compared to R-134a with the classification in safety level A1 to EN 378-1. In contrast to R-1234ze (A2L), this is therefore considered a non-flammable safety refrigerant," says Daniel Keller, Head of Product Management at ENGIE Refrigeration. R-515B is an azeotropic mixture consisting of 91.9 percent R-1234ze and 8.9 percent R-227ea. With a GWP value of 293 (IPCC-AR4*) and 299 (IPCC-AR5**), R-515B meets the requirements of the F-Gas Regulation – at least until 2030. Another important advantage for operators of R-134a existing machines: As a result of the A1 classification of R-515B, no additional protective measures need to be taken in the machine room where the refrigeration machine or heat pump is located.
From February 2021 onwards, the air-, water-cooled and split models of the QUANTUM series with the refrigerant R-515B are available as an alternative to the previous R-1234ze standard. "If the new refrigerant R-515B is used, the refrigeration machine achieves almost the same cooling output and energy efficiency as with R-1234ze," says Daniel Keller. "This makes R-515B suitable for our customers from all industries who need an optimal cooling output and want to switch to an environmentally friendly and future-proof refrigerant."