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Midea debuts R32 VRF system

ITALY: Midea used last week’s MCE show in Milan to launch its new V9 VRF system running on R32 refrigerant. 

Employing Midea’s 310° G-type heat exchanger, the new VRF is said to maximise heat exchange efficiency under the same footprint, boosting energy efficiency by 15%. 

The use of low‑temperature refrigerant phase‑change cooling technology keeps the electric control components at a stable 30°C during refrigeration operation – even under high load. 

To ensure system reliability, the V9 features multiple layers of protection. Its IP68-rated ShieldBox II electric control box provides complete protection against dust, water, and corrosion, and, to ensure long-term stability, the three-zoning design isolates power from control wiring, preventing accidental touch interference and phase sequence error.

The V9 addresses safety concerns with R32 by employing integrated leak sensors and rapid-response shut-off devices that eliminate hardware risk. It has also passed TÜV’s first‑ever three‑tier safety assessment for flammable refrigerant VRF systems. 

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