Hydrocarbon-based railway HVAC does without secondary loop
- PostedPublished 29 December 2024
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The European rail industry is embracing R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with a global warming potential (GWP) of 3 for train HVAC systems.
As well as aligning with the European Union’s F-Gas regulations and potential restrictions on PFAS substances, this shift marks a significant departure from high-GWP HFCs like R407C and R134a.
Liebherr Transportation Systems, a German-Swiss multinational manufacturer of systems and components for the rail industry, is taking a leading role in this transition by securing a significant order from Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler Rheintal for 166 propane-charged HVAC units for its new Nordic Express long-distance trains.
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- CategoriesIn SightGlass
- TagsFlammable refrigerants, HFC phase down, Hydrocarbon refrigerants, SightGlass News Issue 35
