Episode 194. Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems: Sizing Pipework with James Bailey of Omega Solutions (Part 4 of 5)

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This is the fourth of a 5-part series on “Designing CO2 Supermarket Refrigeration Systems” where host Trevor Matthews talks with James Bailey, Operations Director for Omega Solutions, about sizing pipework. In this episode, James explains how to properly size CO2 refrigeration piping - one of the most important things when designing a CO2 refrigeration system. Here, James talks about the principles of good piping design, pressure drop, velocities, energy efficiency, design parameters and metrics, and tips for how to balance capital costs vs lifetime efficiency when working with a customer. This entire 5-part series is for you if you’re looking to learn how to design a CO2 supermarket refrigeration system - a method that’s becoming more prevalent in supermarkets around the world. This was recorded as part of “CO2 Mondays” - which you can check out more episodes of on The Refrigeration Mentor YouTube channel.

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Part 1: Selecting Compressors and Gas Coolers (listen here)

Part 2: Understanding Heat Loads (listen here)

Part 3: Applying Heat Recovery (listen here)

Part 4: Sizing Pipework

Part 5: Projecting Annual Energy Consumption

REFERENCE: MicroPipe - White Rose Software: Refrigeration System Pipe Network Analysis and Sizing

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