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Panasonic CO2 unit for freezing and refrigeration

JAPAN: Panasonic Corporation Cold Chain Solutions (Panasonic CCS) has developed a 10hp CO2 side-flow condensing unit for both freezing and refrigeration applications.

The successor to its 10hp top-flow model on the Japanese market, the new model achieves approximately 25% space savings compared to the current model. 

Furthermore, by incorporating a new two-stage compressor and revising the heat exchanger, the new model boasts a 2kW increase in freezing capacity and a 7% improvement in COP compared to the current model . Furthermore, noise levels have been reduced by 3dB(A) to 53dB(A).

Ambient temperature range: 15°C to +43°C 
Evaporation temperature range: -45°C to -5°C.

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