Ammonia is capable of absorbing large amounts of heat when it evaporates. For industrial refrigeration, ammonia is generally accepted as the most efficient and cost effective refrigerant available. This, in turn, brings important benefits to consumers, as the lower operating costs contribute to lower FOOD prices. 

For chillers, ammonia can also offer optimal performance. As an example, the central ammonia chilling plant of London Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 uses four chillers, each with a cooling capacity of 6.6 mW, or 1,875 tones. The large-scale R717 chillers reduce ENERGY consumption by at least 30% compared to SMALLER local chillers. Moreover, storing the chilled water reduces the system capacity and takes advantage of night electricity rates.

Ammonia is capable of absorbing large amounts of heat when it evaporates. For industrial refrigeration, ammonia is generally accepted as the most efficient and cost effective refrigerant available. This, in turn, brings important benefits to consumers, as the lower operating costs contribute to lower food prices. 

For chillers, ammonia can also offer optimal performance. As an example, the central ammonia chilling plant of London Heathrow’s new Terminal 5 uses four chillers, each with a cooling capacity of 6.6 mW, or 1,875 tones. The large-scale R717 chillers reduce energy consumption by at least 30% compared to smaller local chillers. Moreover, storing the chilled water reduces the system capacity and takes advantage of night electricity rates.