Refrigeration is responsible for preserving beverages and food for longer periods andensuring the conservation of medicines and other medical applications. Thusrefrigeration is a piece of essential equipment everywhere, from residential andcommercial establishments to medical laboratories and hospitals.Over the years, technological evolution has made it possible to meet demands fromdifferent groups of people. As requirements change fast, refrigeration evolves rapidlyin this context, we will discuss the new trends that arise from refrigeration and whatwe can expect from the future refrigeration.

Energy Efficiency

With the increase in the world population and, consequently, in the amount ofrefrigeration equipment needed to maintain this rate of growth, it is necessary toinvest in options that provide greater energy efficiency, in order to exploit the least ofthe planet's natural resources possible and reduce the environmental impact.Therefore, options that consume less electricity become a trend, regardless of therefrigeration type. After all, the benefits can be seen everywhere, from homes tocommercialrefrigeration.

Variable capacity compressors, also known as VCCs or inverter technology, can beconsidered part of this trend. This is due to its speed control capability: when morecooling is needed, the working speed increases, but when the ideal temperature isreached, it decreases. Thus, energy consumption is reduced by 30 and 40% comparedto conventional compressors.

Natural Refrigerants

With increasing concern about sustainability, both by the end consumer and theindustry, the use of a natural refrigerant is a trend that is gaining more and morespace, promoting less environmental impact and further increasing the efficiency ofthe systems. Natural refrigerants are becoming a global preference.Synthetic options like hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) can deplete the ozone, causingenvironmental damage. To combat climate change, many companies made the switchto natural refrigerants like ammonia or CO2. Over the next few years, we'll likely see aboost in sustainable options as environmental concerns become more prominent.CO2-based systems are especially likely to increase. Not only is this gas natural andsustainable, but it's energy-efficient and not flammable. lt may take a while for themajority of stores to switch over, but this shift will slowly become apparent.

Reducing refrigerant abound

Refrigerant costs seem unlikely to fall shortly. Supplies of traditional refrigerants arebeing reduced, and new alternatives being developed will likely carry the pricepremium that comes with having limited suppliers and competition.But it is not only the increase in prices that is an issue. Fluctuating costs and supplymean that designing for lower refrigerant charges also reduces a manufacturer'sexposure to risk should things change at short notice.Reducing charges can also significantly improve installation flexibility. A reduced chargemeans A2L, A2, and A3 refrigerants can be used in a greater range of settings too - asit becomes easier to satisfy standards.And easier installation comes with easier servicing. By making units simpler and lowerin charge, servicing and maintenance can be carried out more quickly and safely -further reducing the total cost of ownership and offering a competitive advantage.

Noise Reduction

A noisy fridge can be a constant annoyance. The noise coming from your refrigerator isalmost always produced by the compressor-given that it is one of the few movingparts. But, as we detail ways to quiet compressor noise before, you will notice thatsome of the suggestions deal with other components and issues that serve to amplifysounds, rather than create them. In fact, variable speed compressors are the ideaoptions. In addition to high energy efficiency, these models also offer very low noiselevels. Compared to the fixed speed compressor, the variable speed compressoroperates with 15 to 20% less noise. In the future, not only refrigerators, the same goesfor equipment in environments, such as research laboratories and hospitals, which arenaturally quieter.

Consider Size

Most refrigerator configurations come in a range of sizes and capacities. As forcapacity, most manufacturers recommend 19 to 22 cubic feet for a family of four. ButCOVID-19 has changed many families' shopping habits, and more and more familiestend to do big weekly shopping trips or buy in bulk. Thus, a capacity of up to 30 or 33cubic feet is quite popular in 2022.

The amount of usable storage is often less than the amount claimed and don't forgetto remind the customers to measure where they plan to put the refrigerator, includingthe width and height of any doorways, hallways, stairways, etc, that the new one willhave to travel through to get to the kitchen. Allow room for the refrigerator's doors toswing open and for a 1-inch clearance around the sides and back for adequate airflow.The refrigerator market value is expected to register considerable growth over theprojected period, driven by the presence of numerous technological upgrading. lf youwant to get into the industry, try to collect detailed information and find refrigeratormanufacturers that meet the requirements and apply the new technologies.