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Andre Patenaude
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Posts by Andre Patenaude
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Properties of R-744
This is post three of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Blog Series Introduction
This is the first post of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Selecting a Best-Fit System for Your Operation
For the final post of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I examine which CO2 system...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Retail Cascade Systems
In post 11 of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I provide an introduction to CO2 cascade...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO2 Booster Systems
In post 10 of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I examine the most common and widely adopted...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Exploring CO2 Single-stage Systems
In post nine of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I explore the emerging potential for CO2...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to R-744 Refrigeration Systems
In post eight of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I provide an introduction of leading CO2...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – R-744 Advantages and Disadvantages
In post seven of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will weigh the relative advantages and...
CO2 as a Refrigerant — Criteria for Choosing Refrigerants
This is post two of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Comparison of R-744 with Other Refrigerants
In post six of our CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will compare CO2 to traditional and...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to CO2 Booster Operation
This is post four of CO2 as a Refrigerant, a blog series covering the fundamental considerations...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Five Potential Hazards of R-744
In the fifth post in this CO2 as a Refrigerant blog series, I will overview the potential hazards...
CO2 Climate Study Validates the Effectiveness of Energy Optimization Strategies
Adoption of CO2 refrigeration system technologies is increasing rapidly in North America. Over the...
Top Five CO2 Myths Debunked
Adoption of CO2 refrigeration technologies is on the rise in U.S. food retail markets. Some early...
Exploring New Opportunities for CO2 at ATMOsphere America
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
Join Emerson and NASRC for Free CO2 Training
*Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland. Building on...
Evaluating the ROI of Supermarket Sustainability Efforts
The spectrum of supermarket sustainability concerns has expanded significantly in recent years. As...
Seven Keys to Demystifying CO2 Refrigeration
The U.S. commercial refrigeration market is poised for a surge in the use of CO2 (R-744) as a...
Climate Study Explores the Potential for High-ambient CO2 Technologies
Perhaps the biggest misperception about CO2 transcritical booster (TCB) refrigeration technologies...
[Webinar Recap] The Growing Case for CO2 Refrigeration
When we consider the emerging class of low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, the...
[New Webinar] Navigating the CO2 Refrigeration Landscape
Among the emerging class of lower-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants, CO2 (or R-744) is...
Simplify Refrigeration Merchandising Strategies
Dynamic food retail market trends continue to reshape the physical layouts of grocery stores. In...
Discover the Case for Natural Refrigerants at ATMOsphere America
For decades, natural refrigerants have been used worldwide as environmentally friendly...
Warm-weather CO2 Strategy Helps Retailer to Hit Sustainability Target
The transition from hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants to lower-global warming potential (GWP)...
Simplifying CO2 Refrigeration
Interest in CO2 transcritical booster systems is growing rapidly within the U.S. commercial...
Emerson Highlights Commitment to CO2 at ATMO World Summit 2022
Emerson recently participated in the ATMO World Summit 2022, a 24-hour event focused on exploring...
Tracking CO2 Refrigeration Trends in the U.S.
Until recently, CO2 refrigeration systems in the U.S. have been perceived as exceptions to the...
[New Webinar] Spotlight on Emerging CO2 Refrigeration Technologies
Emerson is pleased to announce our participation in the ATMO World Summit 2022 on March 30–31,...
CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Energy Efficiency Strategies
Welcome to the final installment of our CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals blog series. So far, we’ve...
CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: System Design
In the previous installment of our CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals blog series, we explored how to...
CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: System Operation
Welcome to the third installment in our CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals blog series, based on our...
CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Servicing Tips
In the first blog in this series, we discussed the many distinguishing properties of CO2 (or...
CO2 Refrigeration Fundamentals: Properties of R-744
The use of CO2 (or R-744) in commercial refrigeration is expected to rise significantly over...
Zero Zone Partners With Emerson for Warm Climate CO2 Solution
As environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives drive the shift toward refrigerants...
Refrigerant Strategies for Achieving Regulatory Compliance
Choosing a refrigerant is one of the most important decisions facing food retailers today. With...
Join Emerson at the Virtual ATMOsphere America Summit
In an era shaped by environmental regulations and corporate sustainability initiatives, natural...
Retrofit and Remodel Strategies to Achieve Lower-GWP Refrigeration
Three decades ago, supermarket operators had few options for selecting environmentally friendly...
Copeland™ Scroll Booster Architecture Balances Sustainability, Serviceability and Flexibility
As refrigerant regulations continue to progress rapidly, commercial refrigeration stakeholders are...
Refrigerant Transition Gains Momentum
For over a decade, environmental advocates around the globe have recognized the need for the...
Pandemic Creates Lasting Impact on Food Retailers and Commercial Refrigeration
The year 2020 was an inflection point for the food retail industry. While many restaurants closed...
Explore the Advantages of Lowering Refrigerant Charges
The need to reduce refrigerant charges in commercial refrigeration systems is often the focus of...
Strategies for Maximizing Refrigeration System Efficiencies
For many supermarket operators, reducing energy spend in their refrigeration systems is a key...
Natural Refrigerant Cooling Trends for 2021
I was recently interviewed by Accelerate America to discuss cooling trends for 2021, particularly...
Refrigeration Strategies for Small-Format Retailers
The trend toward smaller grocery store formats has taken hold across the global food retail...
Emerson to Participate in Online ATMOsphere America 2020
As an industry steward and leader in the development of environmentally friendly refrigeration...
Pandemic Reveals Importance of Cold Chain Integrity
Even the most resilient food supply chains are being challenged in ways never imagined before the...
Natural Refrigerants Remain Viable Among Emerging Options
I was recently asked by the editor of Accelerate America to offer my opinion on the viability of...
Low-GWP Strategies for Achieving CARB Compliance
Emerson was recently invited to participate in a webinar series hosted by the North American...
Preparing for the Future of Alternative Refrigerants
Regulations governing the use of refrigerants in commercial refrigeration remain in a state of...
Upgrade Compressors to Extend Commercial Refrigeration System Lifespan
ACHR News recently interviewed me for an article titled “Compressor Retrofits on the Rise in...
Preparing for the Future of Refrigeration
Commercial refrigeration architectures are changing. Environmental regulations and corporate...
Evaluating Sustainable Supermarket Refrigeration Technology
Progressive Grocer recently interviewed me about Emerson’s and the commercial refrigeration...
Integrated R-290 Cases Expand Into U.S. Markets
I was recently asked to contribute to an Accelerate America article about the increasing use of...
Regulatory Uncertainty Impacts Refrigerant Decisions
I was recently asked to contribute to an ACHR The NEWS article about the uncertainty surrounding...
Factoring Energy Management Into Your Refrigeration Retrofits
In today’s dynamic food retail climate, many operators are wondering why they should retrofit...
GreenChill Hosts Emerson-led Webinar on Natural Refrigerant Architectures
My colleague and I recently partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) GreenChill...
Six Steps to a Successful Refrigeration Retrofit
This blog summarizes an article from ACHR NEWS, entitled “Refrigeration Retrofits Offer ‘Cool’...
Factors in Evaluating and Selecting Refrigerants
I recently participated in an E360 webinar where we explored trends in refrigeration systems and...
Refrigeration Strategies for Enabling Flexible Merchandising
The practice of rotating inventory in customer-facing product displays is often referred to as...
Ensuring Freshness in Click-and-Collect Fulfillment
Click-and-collect fulfillment requires new or improved refrigeration strategies to ensure food...
Mobile CO2 Booster Transcritical Training Unit Launches North American Tour
Emerson’s new CO2 Booster training unit is preparing to make several stops across the U.S. and...
How to Transition Into the Future With HFO Blend Refrigerants
I was recently interviewed for an article in the ACHR News, “HFO Sightings: Refrigerant Retrofits...
New Research: The Six S’s of Supermarket Refrigeration System Selection Criteria
Emerson recently completed a research study of leading food retailers to better understand their...
Incorporating Freshness Into the Discount Retail Mix
Our work with a leading discount retailer helped them boost energy savings, facility efficiency...
Emerson Study Compares CO2 and Hydrocarbon Energy Efficiency in Europe
The debate about which natural refrigerant delivers the greatest energy efficiencies was addressed...
A Shift in Industrial Refrigeration
I discussed the large industrial refrigeration market and the use of natural refrigerants in...
Recommissioning to Boost Energy Savings
Commissioning and/or recommissioning your site could completely change the way your business...
The Convergence of Ammonia/CO2 Technologies
In my previous blog, I explained why CO2 and ammonia (aka NH3) refrigerant technologies are...
Why CO2 and Ammonia Are Trading Places
CO2 and ammonia (aka NH3) are two natural refrigerants that have historically played predictable...
Dynamic Market Needs Continue to Drive Cold Chain Innovation
This blog is based on Emerson’s recent participation at AHR Expo 2018 and my interview with Shecco...
CO2 System Architectures: Opportunities in Food Retail
Food retailers seeking to make the move to CO2 refrigeration have two primary system types...
CO2 Leaves a Smaller Carbon Footprint in Large-Format Food Retail Market
Market drivers and refrigerant regulations in recent years have placed an increased focus on...
New Natural Refrigerant Equipment and System Architectures Come to Small-format
Over the past several years, a dynamic regulatory climate has prompted original equipment...
Natural Refrigerants Make Inroads in Small-format Refrigeration Applications
Small-format retail and foodservice markets are making significant changes in their refrigeration...
Changing Perceptions Drive Broader R-290 Adoption
There’s no question that the re-introduction of the natural refrigerant propane (or R-290) into...
Natural Refrigerant R-290 Stages a Comeback in Refrigeration
In a time when refrigerants are being closely evaluated for their environmental impacts, the...
Regulatory Climate Leads to Inventive Uses of Natural Refrigerants
Today, more supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores are re-evaluating natural...
Why Natural Refrigerants are Playing a Larger Role in Commercial Refrigeration
In an era driven by historic regulatory activity and the necessity to deploy sustainable...
More Food Retailers Opt for Natural Refrigerant Systems
This blog summarizes an article from our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Natural...
Seven Keys to Servicing CO2 Systems
This blog summarizes an article from our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Keys to Servicing...
Grocer’s New CO2 Refrigeration System Earns EPA GreenChill Award
This blog summarizes a success story in our most recent E360 Outlook, entitled “Natural Born...
CO2 as a Refrigerant – Introduction to Secondary Systems
This is post number 12 of a series. Secondary Systems Figure 6 shows a simple secondary system....
National Grocery Chain Makes Transition to Transcritical Refrigeration
With increasing regulations prompting a shift toward sustainable alternative refrigerants,...