VATIS UPDATE Article

Compressor maker Embraco, Brazil, has launched three hydrocarbon products. The EM3 compressor, delivering up to 1,400 BTUs of capacity, is designed for the light commercial market. “It offers a 30% energy efficient improvement over current solutions,” said Michel Moreira, at Embraco. The Fullmotion variable speed condenser, a bestseller in Europe, is new to the North American market. Offering dual voltage capability and up to 4,000 BTUs of capacity, it is up to 9% more energy efficient than similar solutions, said Moreira.

Finally, Embraco’s Plug n’ Cool propane condensing unit is a pre-charged, sealed, top-mounted system cooled by a water loop, and used mainly with reach-in cabinets. It dispenses with the need for a machine room. All three units help end users like food retailers and food service establishments comply with the U.S. Department of Energy’s new energy efficiency regulations starting in 2017, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency’s planned delisting of R134A and R404A.