LP Gas, February 2019

ONYOURMARKETS The future of refrigeration systems includes propane as an ideal solution HUSSMANN CORP unveiled a refrigeration system charged with environmentally safe propane R290 The new line Hussmanns microDS is available for low and medium temperature merchandisers the kind consumers would commonly see inside a grocery store used to refrigerate perishable foods Hussmanns microDS refrigeration system is charged with up to 150 grams or 53 ounces of propane The amount of propane used in the microDS system is 90 95 percent less refrigerant than is typically required in other refrigeration systems that are charged by hydrofluorocarbons says Richard Gilles senior product leader for Hussmanns Distributed Systems Group AUTOGAS PDH Propane PDH technology nets on purpose propylene ASIGNIFICANTNUMBER The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nations existing fleet of older diesel engines According to the EPA about 40 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program grant funding will be awarded to eligible applicants subject to the availability of funds Eligible medium and heavy duty diesel trucks and buses may be replaced with alternative fuel vehicles including those that run on propane autogas as long as the replacement vehicle is powered by a 2016 model year or newer certified engine the EPA says EMBRACO a global company that promotes quality of life through innovative cooling solutions showcased its vision for the future of refrigeration with energy efficient offerings compatible with natural refrigerant propane R290 Embraco uses natural refrigerants in its compressor portfolio for commercial food service food retail merchandisers and aftermarket segments as an alternative to reduce the negative effects on the ozone layer greenhouse effects and to improve the equipments efficiency index The company believes using natural refrigerants especially hydrocarbons is the ideal solution for the future of refrigeration by sustainably aligning economic and environmental needs K BR Inc a Houston based global provider of differentiated professional services and technologies developed a propane dehydrogenation PDH technology K PROTM that offers high propylene selectivity and conversion The technology is based on KBRs catalytic olefins technology KCOTTM which is a commercially proven fluidized bed technology for converting low value olefinic paraffinic or mixed streams into high value propylene and ethylene K PROTM delivers significant capital cost and operating cost advantages when compared with conventional designs the company says This arises from its fluidized bed design which delivers reliable operation and high on stream factors when compared with fixed or moving bed reactors K PROTM technology combines K COTTM with a novel high electivity low cost dehydrogenation catalyst that does not require precious metals Plants based on this new technology will be designed as stand alone propylene production units independent of a steam cracker or a FCC unit Additionally existing PDH operating units can be modified to use the technology 54 LPGas February 2019 LPGasmagazine com PHOTO COURTESY OF EMBRACO 40 million REFRIGERATION Embracos full motion variable speed compressor