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Working with transcritical technology
HEAR ABOUT THE lessons learnt since intro- ducing transcritical CO2 technology to the Woolworths supermarket chain three years ago.
Since then, eight transcritical CO2 systems have been introduced to Woolworths stores.
In this session engineering staff will analyse and share the results of energy benchmarking, discuss the temperature control performance of these systems and talk about lessons learnt.
Speakers include Woolworths Food Group showcase engineer, Yan Gu, and the national
sustainable engineering manager, Dario Ferlin. Gu has a PhD degree in refrigeration and cryo- genics engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University.
She entered the refrigeration industry in 2012 and as senior R&D engineer at Carrier (China) worked on the product development of the sub- critical CO2 systems.
Gu moved to Sydney to work for Woolworths in the role of showcase engineer, focusing on de- veloping the showcase specifications, driving
Woolworths engineers will share the results of energy benchmarking.
improvements and deploying best practice at the supermarket chain..
Ferlin has an honours degree in mechanical engineering from Melbourne University. He en- tered the refrigeration industry in 2001 as a rack design engineer for EPTA (Italy) and collaborat- ed in the first transcritical CO2 projects piloted in Europe.
While at EPTA as an applications engineer in the export department, Ferlin oversaw turn-key projects for key supermarket accounts in devel- oping countries.
In 2009 he relocated to Sydney to work for Woolworths.
The Woolworths Group has a Sustainability Plan which includes moving to 100 per cent green electricity by 2025, zero food waste to landfill by 2025, net positive carbon emissions by 2050 and responsible stewardship of natural resources. Earlier this year Woolworths estab- lished a new executive level leadership role solely dedicated to sustainability.
Woolworths Group CEO, Brad Banducci, said the announcement ref lects the company’s sustainability ambitions.
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Beijer Ref
STAND NUMBER 520
BEIJER REF WELCOMES ARBS visitors to join them on Stand 520 to view the best from Beijer Ref Australia, Kirby and SCM REF Australia. In- novation from each business, as well as their key suppliers will be on show, with some stand-out items sure to grab the interest of passersby.
With expanded capability in the Industrial sector, Beijer Ref Australia will partner with Danfoss to demonstrate the breadth of their in- dustrial components range. Innovation from Patton includes the new Patton Q-series evapo- rator range on display as well as the new E-Series PattonPak condensing unit. Other key partners – Embraco and Emerson will also be on hand with new commercial refrigeration equipment and control solutions.
Kirby will present their newest Kirby commer- cial equipment ranges – the Kirby Nullarbor Peak condensing unit, Guardian and Heavy Duty Ready Connect evaporators, as well as fully customised solutions which remain part of Kirby’s expertise and equipment offer. Kirby will also feature Aus- tralian made ARMCOR Air Solutions. The busi- ness was acquired by Beijer Ref in September 2021 and products are now available through
“KIRBY WILL PRESENT ITS COMMERCIAL RANGE AND CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS.”
the Kirby as well as Armcor sales network. With a growing customer base engaging in natural refrigerants, Beijer Ref welcomes visitors to explore some natural refrigerant solutions from SCM REF Australia. The entire stand will highlight the wide range of equipment designed for Low GWP refrigerants, demonstrating Beijer Ref ’s continued commitment to sustainable re-
frigeration technology.
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