R-290 Reach-in Refrigeration Solutions from Copeland

R-290 Resources

Explore our expanding R-290 portfolio for self-contained refrigeration equipment to meet regulatory compliance and sustainability objectives

Propane (R-290) compressors, components and condensing units for the commercial refrigeration industry

As higher-GWP refrigerants continue to be phased out, the evaluation and approval of alternative refrigerants increase in importance.

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Long-awaited R-290 charge increase opens new refrigeration opportunities

For many years, the use of flammable refrigerants — such the A3 hydrocarbon R-290 (or propane) — has been a keen area of collective focus among the regulatory bodies governing refrigerant safety...

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OEM refrigerant journey leads to R-290

FBD Partnership, LP (FBD) collaborates with Copeland to develop next-gen equipment platform.

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The case for R-290

In the global transition away from high-global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, R-290 (aka propane) has emerged as an increasingly viable alternative.

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Copeland R-290 scroll compressor

Copeland R-290 fixed speed models are intended for low- to medium-temperature refrigeration applications and are ideally suited for applications such as walk-in and reach-in coolers.

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Copeland horizontal scroll compressor

Copeland offers a new solution for operators looking for improved energy efficiency in low-profile refrigeration applications.

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EPA SNAP Rule 26 approves, modifies use conditions for A2L and A3 refrigerants

On May 28, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pre-published its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Rule 26, adding to the list of allowable refrigerants that can be used in...

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Servicing the next generation of lower-GWP refrigerants

In this article, we outline the fundamentals for working with refrigeration systems that use R-290, A2Ls and CO₂.

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Let the refrigerant phase-in begin

In this article, we evaluate next-generation refrigerant alternatives in established and emerging applications.

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Applying R-290 in commercial refrigeration applications

In the transition away from refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP), R-290 (aka propane) has emerged as a viable natural refrigerant alternative.

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